Lucknow: Union minister Pankaj Chaudhary, who is set to become UP BJP chief, is an influential Kurmi leader from eastern UP. A seven-time MP from UP’s Maharajganj, he is considered close to party’s central leadership. Known to be low profiled, disciplined, and non-confrontational, Chaudhary selection aligns with BJP’s preference for leaders who give priority to…
Lucknow: Rohit (name changed), a 23-year-old BTech student, first came into contact with opioids after a road accident five years ago when he was prescribed a strong painkiller for severe injuries. Though he recovered physically, the medication continued for nearly a year. When the drug became expensive and difficult to procure, friends suggested that codeine-based…
Lucknow: More than 48 lakh families have been provided employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA) so far in the financial year 2025–26. Over 31 per cent of these families belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, a state government spokesperson said on Saturday.In the financial year 2025–26, more than…
Lucknow: Amid an ongoing statewide crackdown on the illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrups and narcotics-category medicines, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) instructed drug inspectors to avoid coercive or punitive action against retail chemists for minor procedural lapses.FSDA commissioner Roshan Jacob directed all drug inspectors to ensure that small retailers are…
Lucknow: The UP govt said on Saturday that it places a special emphasis on the “economic prosperity” of farmers. “On one hand, the state govt is providing all facilities by establishing 4,645 procurement centres for the sale of paddy at the minimum support price, on the other it is also sending money directly to farmers’…
When not covering crime, he reads fiction, roams around the dark alleys of the city in the dead of night. An MA (English Litt) from University of Lucknow, Pathikrit loves to speak French, well at least a smattering of it. He did his graduation in French language. A recipient of the Road Safety Fellowship of…
Lucknow: The Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham, has finalised a plan to tackle winter fog disruptions and ensure passenger convenience.A coordination meeting chaired by airport director Dhirendra Singh brought together key stakeholders, including TC in-charge Awadhesh Kumar Singh, CISF chief aerodrome security officer Ravindra Singh, terminal manager Jayanto Niyogi and representatives from various airlines.The…
Lucknow: Reiterating party commitment to bridge the digital divide in India in general and UP in particular, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said it was time to draft policies which can help to make the best out of the demographic dividend and put in place an ecosystem for start-ups.“Today almost 70% of the…
Gorakhpur: Pankaj Chaudhary‘s family members, neighbours and well-wishers burst in Gorakhpur burst into celebrations as it became confirmed that he will new UP BJP chief.Ujjawal Chaudhary said her son’s rise was the result of years of consistent hard work. “From being a corporator to now reaching the post of state president, he has achieved a…
Lucknow: There could have been difference in opinions on the name of the new UP BJP chief, but all the stakeholders — from members of UP govt to BJP core group to RSS — were unanimous on two points: one, the new pick should be from OBC category and two, preferably a Kurmi, a party…
