Lucknow: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will introduce an integrated MTech-PhD programme from the 2026-27 academic session to encourage research and attract more students towards doctoral studies.The university’s executive council has approved the proposal and the programme will be implemented after the university notifies the detailed regulations.According to AKTU officials under the new…
Lucknow: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has added 930 seats to its academic basket by affiliating five new colleges for the 2026-27 session.Of the total intake, 450 seats are for BTech programmes in emerging streams such as artificial intelligence, computer science, information technology and electronics and computer engineering, while the remaining 480 seats…
Lucknow: A case has been registered after restricted narcotic fentanyl injections were allegedly stolen from the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow. Police have booked an outsourced employee and his accomplice for conspiring to illegally sell the controlled drug.Based on a complaint lodged by assistant security officer, DK Pandey, the PGI…
Lucknow: A paan kiosk allegedly served as the launch pad for a multi-lakh fuel pilferage and adulteration racket before being busted by the Lucknow crime branch.Police identified Anil Singh, 36, as the alleged mastermind behind the operation. Investigators claim he leveraged his kiosk, frequented by fuel tanker drivers and truckers, to build a network that…
Lucknow: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh govt and other authorities to ensure no construction is undertaken along the Gomti river in Lucknow in violation of the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. The interim direction came while the tribunal was hearing a petition alleging encroachment and construction…
Lucknow: A 19-year-old BBA student allegedly shot himself at his home in New Hyderabad colony Monday night.Police suspect a monetary dispute with his mother could be the probable motive.The deceased belonged to a family of doctors. Mahanagar police received information about the incident around 10.30pm. A revolver was recovered from the spot. SHO, Mahanagar, Akhilesh…
Around 30 students received shoes, socks, notebooks & pens Lucknow: Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) on Monday organised a support programme for school-going children from families affected by the recent Vikas Nagar fire, distributing educational essentials at Jai Hind Park. Around 30 students, most from Career Convent School in Vikas Nagar, received school shoes, socks, notebooks…
Lucknow: During a meeting with citizens at Monday’s Janata Darshan, chief minister Yogi Adityanth received a complaint related to a builder who has reportedly cheated buyers.The complainant informed the CM that the builder, active in Ghaziabad, Meerut and Noida, has registered the same flat in the names of several people.The CM immediately directed concerned officials…
Lucknow: A woman has alleged that she was sexually harassed and assaulted by three motorcycle-borne youths in front of her husband in Gomtinagar. Police have registered an FIR against one identified accused and two unidentified persons under charges of molestation and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).According to the complaint, the incident…
Lucknow: Two UP Police constables posted in Jalaun were among six persons arrested after Jhansi police cracked a ₹24.9-lakh robbery case within 24 hours, recovering ₹24.5 lakh in cash and the Creta SUV used in the crime. The robbery was part of a pre-planned conspiracy hatched to recover money lost in online betting. The arrested…
