Lucknow: The EOW on Tuesday arrested a former field officer of the UP minority financial and development corporation, Khurshid Ahmed, in connection with embezzlement of margin money loans. Ahmed was arrested from his residence in Wazirganj following a detailed probe into fraudulent activities that occurred between 1996 and 2000 in Ghazipur.The case, registered under FIR…
Lucknow: UP BJP state general secretary Dharampal Singh on Tuesday asked party functionaries from Bundelkhand region to expedite the selection of mandal presidents where they are yet to be appointed.Chairing a meeting in Kanpur, Singh reviewed all the campaigns and programmes, including Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and Partition Horror Memorial…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority will develop a sprawling 25-acre park in Bhikhampur near Paper Mill Colony, with a unique forest-themed design. With a whopping 50,000 saplings, the park will be home to a vibrant mix of flowering, fruit-bearing, and shade-giving plants, creating a lush oasis for visitors.This will be the state’s first park of…
Lucknow: A six-year-old boy sustained grievous injuries after he was hit by a speeding car being driven by a neighbour in Aashiana area.The incident took place on Aug 10 but the boy’s family lodged a complaint on Tuesday. The family members said that they did not initially approach the police as they thought that it…
Lucknow: In an innovative protest, Samajwadi Party corporator Mohammad Shakir planted paddy in the water-filled potholes on the Kanhaiya Madhopur–Faridipur Road in Lucknow, bringing attention to the pressing issue of the city’ poor road conditions.The road, which connects several localities and is used daily by nearly 5,000 residents, has been crying for attention for years,…
Lucknow: BJP’s Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh has submitted a Rs 15,800 crore proposal to CM Yogi Adityanath to create 5,000 additional hospital beds in the city over the next 3–5 years.Citing heavy patient load and shortage of beds in SGPGI, KGMU, RMLIMS, Civil and Lok Bandhu hospitals, Singh stressed the urgent need to bridge the…
Lucknow: A number of awareness and motivational activities are being organised by the state health and family welfare department to ensure that 100% of the eligible population is targeted in the ongoing campaign underway in 27 districts of the state for the elimination of filariasis, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. The list includes holding…
The dedication and patriotism of revolutionary freedom fighters were depicted in play ‘Kakori Action’ organised by Bhartendu Natya Academy on the centenary celebration of Kakori Train Action at UP Sangeet Natak Akademi on Tuesday. The play was written by Sushil Kumar Singh, adapted and directed by Sumit Srivastava. Music was provided by Anjana Puri and…
Lucknow: The state govt on Tuesday launched the Chevening-Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Uttar Pradesh State Government Scholarship Scheme on Tuesday by signing an agreement with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom. Under this scheme, the govt will send five students each year on scholarship to various universities in the UK.“The…
Lucknow: A woman in UP’s Bahraich fiercely fought with a crocodile to rescue her five-year-old son who came into the reptile’s grip while playing near a nullah close to his home in Dhakia village on Monday evening. The terrifying encounter unfolded when a crocodile emerged from the nullah and grabbed Veeru. The crocodile began dragging…
