Lucknow: Under the newly launched Mission Shakti 5.0, the state govt is working to improve security for women and use education as a means of empowering them.The govt will be introducing special helpline numbers for women, increasing the number of women’s police stations and expanding the number of women police personnel. Pink booths and patrolling…

Lucknow: In a fascinating find that bridges the past with the present, the staff of Tagore Library at Lucknow University unearthed one of the first books accessioned into its collection during a routine cleaning drive.This rare discovery dates to 1924 and onwards, four years after the library was officially established in 1920. The book, titled…

Lucknow: Despite its electoral groundwork, the Om Prakash Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) faces the prospect of being nudged out of the electoral space in the poll-bound Bihar by its senior ally, the BJP.The situation has come to light amid reports of the NDA finalising its seat-sharing arrangement in Bihar, which goes to polls…

Lucknow: To mark World Tourism Day on Sept 27, Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) rolled out one-day guided tours from Lucknow to Naimisharanya and Ayodhya.Tourism minister Jaiveer Singh said: “The initiative blends spirituality with convenience. It also offers special discounts for senior citizens. Anyone can book the package from the corporation’s website for…