Lucknow: Diversion of water between Kudiya Ghat and Gomti Barrage for gate repairs has exposed stretches of the riverbed, offering a chance for the restoration of the polluted Gomti.Talking to TOI, experts said that as water levels receded, thick deposits of black sludge, plastic waste, decayed organic matter and invasive vegetation became visible, exposing years…
Lucknow: UP govt on Thursday approved increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state govt employees, raising it to 60% of basic pay with effect from Jan 1, 2026.According to a govt order issued by the finance department, the revised DA rates have been implemented in line with the Centre’s decision for its employees. The order…
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Lucknow: A day after two senior Cong leaders sprang a surprise when they visited Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati’s residence in Lucknow but were denied audience by her, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the party has prepared its cadre to take complete control of booths in…
Geriatrician invited to national care economy workshop. LUCKNOW: Recognizing his extensive contribution and experience in the field of geriatric medicine, palliative care, elderly rehabilitation and long-term care well-known geriatrician Dr Abhishek Shukla from the city has been specially invited to share his insights in a national-level workshop on ‘Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy’ organized by…
BALRAMPUR: Around a dozen girls studying at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, located on the premises of the district basic education office in Balrampur, fell ill suddenly on Thursday, officials said.Eight students were admitted to the district hospital, while the district administration ordered the closure of all Kasturba schools in view of prevailing heat and…
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan on Wednesday slammed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan on Wednesday slammed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on banning namaz on roads, saying the Constitution does not permit targeting any community. “As per the Constitution, he has no right to target any…
The Chutki Bhandar Girls Inter College in Hussainganj area of Lucknow, that was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1921, has been declared unsafe by the district administration because of its dilapidated condition. The Chutki Bhandar Girls Inter College in Hussainganj area of Lucknow, that was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1921, has been declared unsafe…
Lucknow: Stressing that the Data Centre Cluster may be set up not just in NCR but in other parts of the state too, CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that the project gets initiated in the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) area, where large-scale land is available.Chairing a high-level review meeting in…
Lucknow: Recalling his wife Aparna Kumar’s remarkable Everest journey 10 years after her historic climb, senior IAS officer Sanjay Kumar told TOI that her success was a triumph of resilience, faith and extraordinary mental strength over repeated setbacks.“Aparna cracked the UPSC in her first attempt, but Everest tested every aspect of her endurance and spirit,”…
Deserted roads as Banda experiences 48 degrees Celsius on Wednesday Banda/Lucknow: Well before noon, life begins to retreat in Banda – markets thin out, streets fall silent, children are locked indoors, curtains are drawn and people start looking for cooler corners in their houses.For days now, temperatures in this Bundelkhand town of nearly 18 lakh…
