Lucknow: The Bahujan Samaj Party observed the death anniversary of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on a grand scale on Saturday by organising massive events in Lucknow and Noida, at the Dalit memorials built by the Mayawati govt.Party functionaries from 12 divisions of the state, except west UP districts, gathered at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal…
Lucknow: Students showed energetic display of talent and sportsmanship on sixth day of the 7-day Lucknow School Games 2025 at Chowk stadium on Saturday. Around 15 schools participated in yoga competition while students from 12 schools performed athletics.Chowk Stadium came alive with excitement as athletes took part in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m races,…
Lucknow: Opening day of Deshaj 2025 filled Ram Manohar Lohia Park with traditional vibrance as over 300 folk artists from across the country performed on Saturday. Organised by Sonchiraiya Foundation, the two-day festival, now in its fifth year, was inaugurated by Padamshree Vidya Bindu Singh, Jaiprada Menon, Usha Awasthi, Yatindra Mishra and Malini Awasthi.In the…
Lucknow: As IndiGo Airlines cancelled 21 arrivals to and 21 departures from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in the city, it was passengers who bore maximum brunt. Among those affected were four young men from Nepal – Ram Bahadur Sonar, Pradeep Sonar, Viraj Sonar, and Vikas Shah – who arrived in Lucknow from Kathmandu. Their…
Lucknow: As many as 40 physiatrists underwent hands-on training in high-resolution nerve scanning and imaging-guided procedures at a state-level workshop on musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound held at SGPGIMS on Friday. This event highlighted how the technology was transforming early diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment in rehabilitation care.The day-long pre-conference workshop on MSK Ultrasound of Peripheral Nerves…
Lucknow: Isabella Thoburn College ushered in Christmas season with a Candlelight Service and Cantata in the college auditorium on Saturday. The event, themed ‘The Saviour Is Born’ was a symphony of songs and spiritual reflection, captivating attendees with its festive ambiance and heartfelt performances. The college campus transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with jingle…
Lucknow: In response to surge in passenger demand caused by IndiGo crisis, railways has stepped in to provide relief by attaching additional coaches to key trains. According to NR officials, extra 3AC coaches have been sanctioned on multiple routes. On Dec 6, one additional coach was attached to train 12429 (AC Superfast express) from Lucknow…
Lucknow: Chaos continued at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in state capital on Saturday amid widespread flight cancellations, which threw hundreds of passengers stranded. According to airport authorities, 21 arrivals and 20 departures of IndiGo flights were cancelled, along with one Air India flight.Cancellations led to long queues at airline counters, where tempers flared. Several…
Lucknow: Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Saturday appealed to farmers to participate actively in the upcoming farmer training programmes (kisan pathshalas) to be organised for Rabi season 2025-26 and urged them to adopt innovations to maintain soil quality and earn higher profits at lower costs.According to the proposed programme, instructions have been issued to…
Lucknow: Secretary of Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF), Athar Husain, on Saturday criticized the decision of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to build a mosque named after Mughal king Babur in Beldanga in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, terming it as a “politically motivated act”.“It is a politically motivated act and defeats the sacred purpose of…
