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…
LUCKNOW: CCTV footage has emerged showing an SUV running over a child in the Aashiana area of Lucknow. The footage shows the child standing with their bicycle in a narrow lane, engaged in conversation, when a car from an adjacent lane turned into theirs at high speed. Two children were caught in the vehicle’s path….
Prayagraj: The Indian Railways is set to implement strict baggage regulations for train passengers, closely mirroring the practices followed in air travel. As per proposed rules, travellers will be required to pass their luggage through electronic weighing machines at key railway stations, with permissible weight limits strictly enforced. Those carrying baggage beyond the allowed limit…
Lucknow: Responding sharply to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s claim that the poll body has not received any affidavits from any political party in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav came up with electronic receipts issued by the poll body against claims submitted by him in 2022. He demanded an affidavit from the Election…
Lucknow: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, a drone forensic lab has been established at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) in Lucknow. Inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, the lab has been conceptualised and established by ‘Drone Man of India’ Milind Raj, a noted robotics and drone technology…
