Lucknow: Three months after the death of a 20-year-old man due to drowning at a water park in Bakshi-ka-Talab area, police registered a case on Monday following the court’s intervention. The family had alleged that the then in-charge of BKT police station, Sanjay Kumar Singh, had assured action but did not take any. The family…
Lucknow: The Border Security Force (BSF) has entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur to enhance capabilities in drone forensics, counter-UAV technology, research and development, and training. The move comes after the BSF raised its first drone squadron to counter increasing aerial threats, especially in the wake of lethal drone attacks…
Lucknow: Two staff members of a workshop preparing gold ornaments allegedly stole 180 grams of the precious metal worth several lakh from their workplace in Saadatganj, police said.The police lodged an FIR on Monday based on the complaint of workshop owner Dilshad Ahmed from Haata Bhikkham Khan Abdul Aziz Road in Saadatganj. As per police…
Lucknow: A section of Lucknow University students on Monday protested against the Supreme Court’s recent order on shifting stray dogs from public places to shelter homes in Delhi.During the on-campus protest, the students called for more humane solutions.Carrying placards that read ‘Freedom is a Basic Right — Even for Dogs’ and raising slogans, students demanded…
Lucknow: In a tense finish, Noida Kings defeated Lucknow Falcons by two wickets with just one ball to spare to bring alive the UPT20 League after two one-sided games at the start of the tournament. Noida owed their victory to a fine innings by Prashant Veer, who missed his fifty by two runs but clinched…
Lucknow: Madhav Kaushik, who remained unsold in the IPL auction despite being the third highest run-scorer in the second season of UPT20 League, commenced his third season in the UPT20 league on a high note, scoring an explosive 95 off 31 runs in the inaugural match.Talking to TOI, Madhav said, “It was a big disappointment…
Lucknow: Students were made aware of the ills of ragging through several activities on the closing of a weeklong anti ragging week at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya on Monday.Along with Nukkad Natak, activities such as slogan writing, essay, quiz and debate competitions were held. As many as 40 students participated in the competitions. A student, Prakriti…
Lucknow: A 35-year-old man recovering from a leg fracture died during a massage session in Bahaduram village under Kakori police station, allegedly after a villager claiming to cure him pulled his injured leg violently.SHO Kakori Satish Chandra said an FIR under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (culpable homicide) was lodged on Monday and…
Lucknow: Parks in Lucknow East Assembly constituency got new facilities on Sunday with the inauguration of decorative lights, open gyms, boundary walls, and pathways, promising a healthier and safer environment for residents.At Aliganj Hanuman Mandir, decorative lights and an open gym were installed. In Indiranagar Sector-D Bharat Park, a new boundary wall, walking track, and…
Lucknow: The transport department will establish a ‘centre of excellence’ at the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Rae Bareli, with the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune engaged as the knowledge and training partner under a proposed MoU.CIRT formally agreed and sent the draft MoU for final approval. Transport commissioner Brajesh…
