Lucknow: In a response to the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (UPERC) notice dated Nov 13, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has defended its approach to smart prepaid metering, insisting that no independent procurement is required for new electricity connections, and argued that a centralised approach is both legally mandated and operationally essential.The…
Ayodhya: The temple town is all set to witness the grand flag hoisting ceremony on Tuesday, a historic milestone which would mark the completion of the Ram temple construction.The event, being described as historic and spiritually significant, will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoist the sacred flag atop the temple’s ‘shikhar’ (spire) — the ritual…
As 2025 inches to a close and AI theme continues to buzz across the world, higher education institutions such as Bennett University continuing to set agenda with their research initiatives. BU organised a three-day Global AI Summit 2025 that brought together leading experts, researchers and industry pioneers from across the world to discuss and present…
Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) and the directorate of food processing, UP govt, will together nurture professionals for the food industry. BBAU has entered into MoU with the directorate, aiming to develop food processing industries in the state.“The initiative has garnered commendation from deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, highlighting the potential impact on…
Lucknow: The Lucknow University undergraduate and postgraduate semester examinations for the new academic session 2025-26 will begin on Tuesday. LU has rolled out a rule book for examinees to ensure transparency in the examinations.On Sunday, the university announced a series of stringent measures to ensure peace and order on its main campus for undergraduate, postgraduate,…
Lucknow: People should treat artificial intelligence (AI) as a serious tool rather than a source of entertainment. With AI moving into classrooms, workplaces and everyday decision-making, experts say its responsible use now will shape how society adapts to it later. The speakers highlighted responsible role of using AI at the ICS Education Summit 2025, held…
Lucknow: Police on Sunday averted a major when alert personnel at the Tango-1 barrier near Gautampalli police station intercepted a family of 11, including five minors, who reached the spot with inflammable substances intending to set themselves ablaze.According to press note issued by Gautampalli police station, around 10:40 am, the group arrived near the barrier…
Lucknow: Sedentary lifestyles and the rising consumption of processed food are major contributors to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity—conditions that experts say are deeply interconnected and can only be effectively tackled through prevention.This was the central message delivered by leading cardiologists on the concluding day of a CME organised by the Helping Hearts Foundation….
Lucknow: All eyes were on Golden Oaks, winner of IPL Cup organised by Lucknow Race Course and Turf Club, second race of the season on Sunday.The races were in two categories of Indian-bred horses and thoroughbred horses. Mohammad Abdullah’s horse, Golden Oaks, ridden by Mohammad Sahil won Rs 10,000 in the thoroughbred category. Pinnacle Point…
Lucknow: A former village head and his wife were found murdered under mysterious circumstances in Khawa Pokhar village of Ikauna police station area, around 35 km from the Shravasti district headquarters on Sunday.The victims — Mohammad Roshan (80) and his wife Wasila (60) — were discovered dead at two different spots, triggering panic in the…
