Lucknow: A delegation of the UP Congress led by state president Ajay Rai on Monday paid a visit to the family of a booth-level officer (BLO) from Malihabad’s Sarawa who reportedly died of brain haemorrhage, allegedly due to heavy workload in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.“BLO Vijay Kumar Verma reportedly suffered a brain…
NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of growing concern over student suicides linked to academic pressure, a parliamentary standing committee has initiated a comprehensive review of the rapid expansion of coaching centres and the social issues emerging from the highly competitive education environment. The move comes as cities like Kota – known as the “coaching capital…
Lucknow: On paper, Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan was a govt-recognised madrassa teacher in Azamgarh, drawing his monthly salary, availing medical leaves, and finally securing voluntary retirement with full benefits. In reality, he was thousands of miles away — living in the United Kingdom, gaining British citizenship, delivering religious sermons abroad, and allegedly nurturing links with…
Lucknow: Stressing that every citizen — especially the poor — must receive timely and compassionate healthcare, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said, adding that UP’s medical system can improve only when patients feel secure, supported, and never return untreated from any hospital.“Our priority is simple — no person in distress should be denied care, whether…
Lucknow: Shruti Mishra, a prominent badminton player from Lucknow, is all set to excel in the Syed Modi India International Championship beginning Tuesday.Shruti, who was seen practising in her Indian jersey on Tuesday, expressed excitement and readiness for the competition.“This tournament holds a special place in my heart as it takes place in my hometown,…
Lucknow: In a bittersweet moment, Sriram Raghavan’s war drama ‘Ikkis’ unveiled a powerful poster featuring the incomparable Dharmendra, on the day he bid adieu to the world at 89. The film, extensively shot in Lucknow, now stands as a poignant tribute to the actor’s enduring legacy, a fitting tribute to a man who left an…
Lucknow: The 10th edition of the Kabir Festival 2025 is poised to transform Lucknow into a vibrant hub of art, music and meaning from Nov 28-30. Set against the cultural backdrop of the UP Sangeet Natak Academy campus, Gomtinagar, this edition brings together the soul of Kabir, the 15th-century mystic poet, with the pulse of…
Lucknow: LDA will roll out its IT City project on Sultanpur Road in Jan, with land donors getting the first pick of plots through a lottery. This will be a part of upcoming housing projects, including Anantnagar, Naimaishnagar, Varun Vihar, and Education City.The IT City project, spread across 2,660 acres, is being developed through a…
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi (File photo) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi (File photo) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday slammed comments by functionaries of governing parties in West Bengal and Jharkhand targeting the special intensive review of electoral rolls, as it accused INDIA bloc of being the biggest roadblock in ensuring…
Lucknow: Security agencies detained a Chinese national at the Rupaidiha checkpost along the India–Nepal border on Monday evening after he was found filming sensitive sites inside Indian territory and attempting to enter the country without valid travel documents. The arrest triggered heightened alert across border-security units. According to officials, SI Ratnesh Yadav of the Sashastra…
