Lucknow: Urban development minister Arvind Kumar Sharma on Saturday said Uttar Pradesh has the potential and determination to become the strongest pillar of Viksit Bharat by 2047.He was speaking at the day-long programme, themed “Viksit Uttar Pradesh for Viksit Bharat 2047” organised by the urban development department. The event brought together policymakers and civic leaders…
LUCKNOW: A wedding in Hardoi turned violent when the father of a DJ operator was shot dead after the groom’s brothers-in-law, Akash and Akhilesh Gautam, arrived at the DJ platform intoxicated and demanded that the music be restarted. Tensions escalated when Akhilesh allegedly told Akash, “Nikaalo aslahaa, maaro goli… main vakilon se sab nipat loonga…
MIRZAPUR: Two persons, including a minor, died while six others were critically injured after a truck rammed into a stationary tractor-trolley here early Saturday, police said.The accident took place in the Bhawa Bazar area of Rajgarh when around a dozen people were returning from an engagement ceremony, Station House Officer (SHO) Daya Shankar Ojha said….
Lucknow/Kanpur: Senior Congress leader and former minister in the Manmohan Singh govt, Sriprakash Jaiswal (81), passed away after battling a prolonged illness in Kanpur on Friday. As per reports, his condition suddenly deteriorated, and he was rushed for medical aid.“He was first taken to a nursing home in Kidwai Nagar and was then referred to…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt has reiterated that Aadhaar cards cannot be accepted as proof of date of birth in any official process.The planning department has issued fresh instructions to all state departments, clarifying that Aadhaar is not an official birth certificate and should not be treated as one. The directive follows a communication from…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has dismissed claims that its tariff order prohibits switching smart meters to prepaid mode without consumer consent.The Commission clarified that the order only notes that PILs against mandatory prepaid meter installation are pending in various high courts. Until a clear legal position emerges, the Commission emphasized, consumers…
Lucknow: Emphasizing that spiritual awakening through meditation is essential for creating a peaceful world, President Droupadi Murmu expressed that the relevance of India’s ancient message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—in today’s challenging times, holds the key to addressing contemporary global challenges.She was in Lucknow to take part in the inauguration ceremony of year-long…
Lucknow: In the city of nawabs, every gesture, from offering a ‘paan’ to serving a refreshing ‘thandai’ or a sumptuous meal, is accompanied by words that echo its rich cultural heritage.In Lucknow, ‘paan’ is gracefully presented, meals are lovingly prepared, and delicacies like ‘sheermal’, ‘naan’, and ‘kulche’ are served with a warmth that transcends mere…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that every act of terrorism, every wave of unrest, and all forms of chaos ravaging the world have a single root cause – the negative, outward-turned tendencies of the human mind, and added that India is continuing its spiritual and moral fight against terrorism.Speaking at the inauguration…
Lucknow: Epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata should be seen as faith-based texts shaped by many retellings, not as fixed historical records. This key message was shared at the session ‘Other Side of Epic: Women Who Endured, Women Who Defied’.Author Alka Pande said there is no dated archaeological proof for the commonly accepted timelines of…
