Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Bypassing the traditional JEE Advanced route, IIT-Kanpur has admitted five students to its Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes based solely on their performance in international science Olympiads and training camps.IIT-Madras has also launched distinct admission pathways, including Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) and Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions (SCOPE). Recently, IIT-Gandhinagar…

LUCKNOW: Balrampur police arrested two men in connection with the gangrape of a 22-year-old deaf-mute woman in the Bahadurpur, Dehat Kotwali area of Balrampur district. The arrests followed an encounter in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred on the night of August 11, came to light especially after CCTV footage of the victim…

Lucknow: Basic education minister Sandeep Singh on Tuesday hit back at the Opposition for claims that enrolments at govt schools were dipping and said about 1.48 crore students were enrolled in council schools as of now.“A staggering 1,04,93,389 children are currently enrolled in primary schools, supported by a dedicated workforce of 3,38,590 teachers and 1,43,450…

Lucknow: For liver cirrhosis patient Ravi Prakash (name changed), the only chance of survival is a transplant within six months. Since his relatives are unfit for donation, the 43-year-old pins his hopes on the KGMU deceased donor transplant programme.Like him, officials said, at least 20 chronic liver patients on KGMU’s waiting list need a transplant…

The security landscape in Uttar Pradesh is marked by formidable challenges that require not only deep knowledge and anticipation but also innovation, adaptability, and smart, swift responses.Every day, UP Police confront vulnerabilities within the population stemming from socioeconomic disparities, the emergence of new-generation crimes, digital threats, and the persistent specter of terrorism. In such a…

Lucknow: Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who is also the MP from Lucknow, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the proposed metro extension from the city’s Charbagh in to Vasant Kunj. Appreciating the cabinet decision, Singh termed the East-West corridor extension of Lucknow Metro’s Phase 1-B as a boon for the daily commuters who face…

Lucknow: Transport minister Daya Shankar Singh on Tuesday accused the opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), of running away from meaningful discussions in the Assembly as it has “no real issues or vision” for the state’s development.Singh said the govt had invited the opposition parties to discuss urgent matters such as the ongoing floods, but…

Lucknow: Vidhan Parishad chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh asked leader of the House, Keshav Prasad Maurya, to direct all officers and departments to follow protocols related to members of the legislature, including MLAs and MLCs. On Tuesday, the chairperson received several complaints from members of the House, alleging breach of privilege by govt officials and employees.Singh…

A celebration was held at the Hazratganj intersection of the city, led by BJP senior member Neeraj Singh and Lucknow Mahanagar unit President Anand Dwivedi and gratitude was extended to defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh for his tireless efforts in securing approval for Phase-1 B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. Party workers…

Lucknow: In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the Mau Police, PAC Flood Company, and the SDRF team saved as many as 21 stranded flood victims, including men, women, and children, from the turbulent waters of the Ghaghra river late on the night of August 11/12.The rescue operation was launched after Dial-112 received distress calls…