Lucknow: Chief guest finance minister Suresh Khanna, in his address, lauded the university’s 105-year legacy as a source of pride and inspiration. He encouraged students to view politics as a meaningful career path and emphasized the importance of family support in this pursuit. Reflecting on his student days, he shared how he supported peers from…
Lucknow: A high-level delegation from the Republic of Benin visited the directorate of census operations (DCO) here on Tuesday to study how Uttar Pradesh—one of India’s largest and most administratively complex states—made rapid gains in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS).The team was briefed on the state’s reforms to strengthen birth and death registration, improve…
Lucknow: The UP Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has clarified that consumers have the option to choose either a smart prepaid meter or a smart postpaid meter under RDSS for new connections.According to the commission, while the rules and the RDSS agreement require new connections to be provided through smart prepaid meters, Section 47(5) of the…
Lucknow: The Electricity Bill Relief Scheme, to provide financial relief to domestic and small commercial consumers who have defaulted on bill payment, will operate from Dec 1 to Feb 28 next year. Launched by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), the scheme has been launched on the initiative of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said an…
Lucknow: The adventure arena at the 19th National Jamboree transformed into a powerhouse of excitement, courage and teamwork with activities pushing participants’ stamina and coordination.The arena featured sky cycling, rappelling, balance rope, zip-lining and high-rope challenges. Across the expansive grounds, Scouts immersed themselves in rock climbing, the Commando Bridge, zorbing, shooting and archery. The fun…
Lucknow: Accelerating the fight against TB, the union and state govts are working towards TB-free panchayats in a big way. As part of this initiative, senior officials from seven northern Indian states gathered in Lucknow to brainstorm various ways to achieve the goal.Speaking on the occasion, additional chief secretary, health UP, Amit Ghosh, said that…
LUCKNOW: For six months, a mother in Mumbai was sleepless and barely ate after her four-year-old daughter vanished from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on 20 May 2025. She held the child in her lap for a moment, closed her eyes out of exhaustion—and when she opened them, her daughter was gone. The mother searched…
70-year-old man, daughter-in-law, and minor accused in Rs 50 lakh jewelry theft BAHRAICH: A 70-year-old man, his daughter-in-law, and her 16-year-old son allegedly stole jewelry worth Rs 50 lakh from his daughter’s house in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, after drugging her on November 18. The daughter-in-law has been arrested, while the elderly man and the minor…
LUCKNOW: Ayodhya witnessed a historic and deeply symbolic moment on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially unfurled the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the 161-foot golden spire of the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.The powerful visual of the sacred flag rising into the winter sky marked the completion of the temple’s construction—an event steeped…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, a historic moment marked by auspicious rituals. The 11 by 22 feet saffron flag, adorned with sacred symbols, was raised to the temple’s golden spire during the Abhijit Muhurat. AYODHYA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Dharma…
