Lucknow: UP’s rich traditions, entrepreneurial spirit and artisans’ skills are set to take centre stage on the global platform as the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) returns for its third edition at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, from Sep 25-29.The mega event will showcase the strength of ‘Made in UP’ products — highlighting both…
SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration’s move to cancel the land allotment of Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL), founded by environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, has led to sharp criticism from the region’s two biggest political movements — Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).“We believe this is a witch hunt. It seems like a…
Lucknow: The smaller urban local bodies, which are a part of the Chief Minister Nagar Srijan Yojana (CMNSY), will get a budget of Rs 800 crore instead of Rs 650 crore issued last year.The additional Rs 150 crore will be utilised in completing the civil work once the monsoon season gets over, said a state…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are committed to raising their daughter, Dua, away from the public eye, prioritizing privacy and a grounded upbringing. Deepika revealed they have a ‘blueprint’ of experiences planned for Dua, aiming to shield her from the pressures of celebrity parentage. Drawing from her own childhood, she emphasizes preserving Dua’s innocence amidst…
A security official stands guard outside a school at Wanabal Rawalpora, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. SRINAGAR: A day after ordering the takeover of schools allegedly run by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JeI) educational organisation, Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT), Jammu and Kashmir government moved swiftly on Saturday to enforce the directive despite opposition from all political parties,…
Lucknow: Skipper Karan Sharma‘s blistering unbeaten 107, studded with nine sixes and seven boundaries, powered Kashi Rudras to a crushing 91-run win over Meerut Mavericks in their UPT20 League encounter at Ekana Stadium on Saturday.Batting first, the Rudras posted a mammoth 224/3 as Karan and Uvais Ahmad (69 off 38 balls) launched a relentless assault,…
Lucknow: LMC executive committee approved naming road from Sitapur Main Road to Florence Nightingale School Shubhanshu Shukla Marg. Mayor Sushma Kharakwal said, “This is our way of honouring Shubhanshu Shukla, who made all residents of the city proud.” The committee approved proposals to name road from Mithaiwala Crossing to Gomtinagar station road Mahamana Malviya Marg…
Lucknow: A motorcyclist died after being hit by a speeding car and dragged for about 2km on Gonda-Bahraich National Highway near Barabanki late Friday night, police said.Eyewitnesses claimed that a car moving at high speed hit a biker, later identified as Rajan (32), near a restaurant on the highway.Due to the impact, Rajan fell on…
Lucknow: The new academic session for undergraduate students of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) will begin on Sep 10. The university is likely to wind up its UG admissions by the first week of Sep.According to university officials, the spot counseling for admission against vacant seats in various UG programmes is scheduled to be held…
Lucknow: The UP forest department’s massive tree plantation drive appears to have exceeded expectations. As of now, over 39 crore saplings may have been planted across the state. Earlier, on July 9, a statewide campaign saw the planting of over 37.2 crore saplings, surpassing the target of 37 crore set for the 12-hour drive.As plantations…
