Lucknow: Seeking to attract fresh investments into Uttar Pradesh, state govt will hold an investor outreach programme, Uttar Pradesh Global Growth Dialogue-2026, in Bengaluru on Wednesday, with chief minister Yogi Adityanath to lead the event.Officials said the roadshow, being organised in the country’s technology capital, is aimed at showcasing UP’s transformation into a major investment…
Lucknow: The executive council (EC) of Lucknow University (LU) on Tuesday cleared guidelines for the equal opportunity cell and the community educational development cell.“Guidelines for the equal opportunity cell will ensure equal access for SC, ST, OBC, minority, women and people with disabilities through grievance redressal and a single window support systems,” said LU vice-chancellor,…
Lucknow: The UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has awarded a Rs 384 crore civil construction contract for a major elevated section of the Lucknow Metro’s east-west corridor under phase 1B.The contract has been awarded to Gujarat-based Ranjit Buildcon ltd for the design and construction of an elevated viaduct and five Metro stations between Thakurganj and…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on Tuesday directed Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to stop including prior period power buy liabilities in monthly Fuel and Power Buy Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculations, holding that such costs cannot be recovered through the delegated FPPAS mechanism even if they may be otherwise recoverable.The order…
Lucknow: The suspension of Gaurav Kumar, executive engineer (collection) of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd’s (MVVNL) Jankipuram zone, stemmed from alleged lapses in enforcing electricity load regulations at a building that later came under scrutiny after the Aliganj fire tragedy, MVVNL managing director Riya Kejriwal told TOI.Addressing questions over the disciplinary action, Kejriwal said the…
UP cong president Ajay rai at KGMU Trauma centre Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai on Tuesday met the survivors of the Aliganj fire tragedy at the KGMU Trauma centre and wished them a speedy recovery.The blaze, which claimed the lives of 15 students and left several others injured, has triggered demands for…
Consumers in Uttar Pradesh will no longer be charged for past power purchase dues through monthly surcharges (AI-generated image) LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on Tuesday has directed Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to stop including prior period power purchase liabilities in the monthly Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS)…
Despite the enhancement, the building’s electricity usage reportedly continued to remain above the approved limit. LUCKNOW: The suspension of Gaurav Kumar, executive engineer (Collection) of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited’s (MVVNL) Jankipuram zone, stemmed from alleged lapses in enforcing electricity load regulations at a building that later came under scrutiny after the Aliganj fire tragedy,…
Govt had issued detailed directions mandating periodic electrical safety inspections LUCKNOW: Nearly two years before a fire in Aliganj claimed 15 lives, the Uttar Pradesh govt had issued detailed directions mandating periodic electrical safety inspections and renewal of safety clearances for commercial establishments and institutions to prevent fire and electrical accidents.The order was issued on…
Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor is set to get a major boost with a Rs 384 crore contract awarded to Ranjit Buildcon Ltd for an elevated section LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has awarded a Rs 384 crore civil construction contract for a major elevated section of the Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor under…
