Varanasi airport (File Photo) LUCKNOW: Immigration authorities at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport intercepted six Thai nationals after allegedly recovering around 20 kg of hydroponic weed from their baggage during the arrival clearance of Air India Express flight IX 215 from Bangkok on Saturday.According to sources, two Thai passengers were initially flagged during advance passenger…
LUCKNOW: A Vande Bharat Express running from Banaras to Khajuraho was delayed by more than four hours on Sunday after a technical fault developed in its rear pantograph shortly after departure, forcing railway authorities to halt the train at Varanasi Junction for repairs.Train 26506 left Banaras station (NER) on schedule at 5.15 am but came…
Travis Anthony Phelan, an American national, was detained in the northern district of Maharajganj LUCKMOW: A 33-year-old United States citizen was arrested by police in Maharajganj district for allegedly overstaying his visa and remaining in India beyond the permitted period. Intelligence agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Local Intelligence Unit (LIU), are also expected…
Man called out of home, found murdered near culvert (Image used for representational purpose only) KUSHINAGAR: A late-night phone call allegedly lured a man out of his home in Kushinagar district, where he was later found dead near a culvert, police said on Sunday.The incident took place in Bardiha village under the Ahirauli Bazar police…
Lucknow: A delegation from Nepal and the Indian Industries Association (IIA) held a strategic dialogue on Saturday to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment and MSME cooperation between Nepal and Uttar Pradesh.The meeting focused on expanding bilateral engagement in sectors including food processing, agro-based industries, tourism, cross-border logistics, information technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.The Nepal…
Lucknow: Skill training centres in UP will not only impart subject specific training but also aid personality development and leadership qualities in students.UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) has come up with a slew of co-curricular activities such as yoga, sports, cyber security, digital literacy etc, for all residential training centers operating under the Deen Dayal…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has imposed a 10% fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) on electricity consumers for June. This means, if a household’s average monthly bill is Rs 1,000, then in June, they will pay Rs 1,100.The surcharge, based on fuel and power purchase costs incurred in March 2026,…
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday invoked India’s ancient sage tradition to highlight the importance of national security, asserting that while non-violence remains the highest virtue, force becomes a duty when the nation and society face threats.Speaking after the inauguration of the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, the CM referred to the Sanskrit maxim,…
Lucknow: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a significant transformation under chief minister Yogi Adityanath, evolving from a state once associated with poor law and order into a thriving economic and defence hub.Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of Naval Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, Singh said:“The state has shed…
Lucknow: Organs of a deceased donor received by five patients gave them a fresh chance at life at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences on May 29.Retired staff member of SGPGIMS, Fanish Mani Tripathi, was declared brain dead following a road accident. In the midst of personal loss, his family consented to donate his…
