Lucknow: The city produces nearly 200 kg of electronic waste every day, yet it does not have a single authorised facility to recycle or scientifically process it. From busy markets to household bins, discarded gadgets are piling up without any safe disposal system, raising serious health and environmental concerns.Electronic waste, or e-waste, includes broken or…
Lucknow: In a heartfelt tribute to a cornerstone of South Asian literary history, Metaphor Lucknow LitFest and Le Press hosted a commemorative event on Sunday to mark Foundation Day of the illustrious Newal Kishore Press at Le Press, the site where the press was originally established in 1858.Newal Kishore Press is celebrated for its pivotal…
Lucknow: Former champion Kidambi Srikanth, Olympians Nozomi Okuhara, HS Prannoy, rising stars Priyanshu Rajawat, Tanvi Sharma, Anmol Kharb and Unnati Hooda, and last year’s women’s doubles champions Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand P are among the leading contenders set to compete in the Syed Modi India International HSBC World Tour Super 300 Badminton Championship 2025…
Lucknow: With drone shows, parade and cultural performances by Scouts and Guides on the cards, the 19th national jamboree opening on Monday is set to be a grand affair.Governor Anandiben Patel will formally inaugurate the ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.The jamboree began on Sunday with registration, camp setup, and various cultural activities for participants…
Lucknow: A tragic road accident on Mohan Road near Ibrahim Ganj in Kakori on Sunday claimed the lives of an e-rickshaw driver and a 6-year-old boy, while several members of a family sustained serious injuries. The collision occurred when a speeding truck coming from the opposite direction hit the e-rickshaw from the side, causing it…
Lucknow: Former DGP Prashant Kumar on Sunday said that ‘swadeshi’ and ‘atma-nirbharta’ are crucial pillars for India’s present and future progress.Speaking at the 4th Nanaji Deshmukh Memorial Lecture on the theme ‘Sangh@100: Samagra Vikas Chintan’ (Holistic Development Vision) at NBRI auditorium, Kumar highlighted five key transformations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing them as…
Lucknow: The Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of the Indian Air Force, Prayagraj, conducted a valedictory function on Saturday to mark the successful completion of No. 216 Aircrew Pilot Course (Helicopters) and No. 216 Indian Coast Guard Stage-II courses.Established in 1987, BFTS is a premier institution providing ab-initio flying training to military pilots. Air Vice…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the state police on the occasion of ‘UP Police Flag Day’, saying the day symbolises the glorious tradition of duty, bravery and dedication to service.Director general of police Rajeev Krishna on Sunday pinned the police flag on the chief minister at his official residence at 5, Kalidas Marg.In a…
Lucknow: In a boost for electricity consumer advocacy, Avadhesh Kumar Verma, chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Consumer Council (UPSECC), has been nominated as a member of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).The appointment was officially confirmed through a notification issued by the Govt of India. The CAC,…
Lucknow: Two BLOs have been suspended in Bahraich for negligence in the SIR work, a top priority task of the Election Commission of India. The action was taken by District Basic Education Officer (BSA) Ashish Kumar Singh on the instructions of District Election Officer (DEO) Akshay Tripathi. The suspended officials include headmistress Shama Nafees and…
