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…
Lucknow: The latest round of NFHS-6 has highlighted gains for Uttar Pradesh across several social and health indicators, pointing to the impact of sustained efforts.A deeper dive also brings to fore the gaps and areas for improvement.Mission director, National Health Mission, Dr Pinky Jowel said, “The survey, in effect, offers both reassurance and a reminder…
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking protection of land belonging to the shrines of Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Meena Sahib Dargah and Haji-ul-Harmain Shah Dargah, located within the premises of KGMU.The petition had also sought removal of alleged encroachments and directions to prevent interference in religious activities.A…
Lucknow: Antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy is emerging as an effective targeted treatment for cancers affecting multiple organs, doctors at KGMU said at a workshop organised by the Georgian Alumni Association on Saturday.Organising secretary and radiotherapy department faculty, Prof Sudhir Singh, said ADC therapy combines a cancer-targeting antibody with an anti-cancer drug to deliver medication directly…
A perfect way to escape the scorching heat, enjoying a crushed ice ball on a humid afternoon in Lucknow Lucknow: Relief from scorching heat continued in the city for second day on Saturday. Similar conditions will continue for next two days, followed by gradual rise in mercury levels again.Temperatures that had fallen below normal following…
Lucknow: Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division has announced temporary regulation of train operations at Charbagh station due to traffic and power blocks required for construction of an air concourse by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).According to a railway spokesperson, a complete block on platform No. 4 and a partial block on platform No. 3 have…
Lucknow: Doctors at a city hospital performed scarless robotic surgery on a 35-year-old tonsil cancer patient, who recovered within four days. The tumour was removed through the mouth without external cuts, scars or treatment that calls for prolonged recovery.The patient, Shakeel Ahmad of Bahraich, was diagnosed with Stage II tonsil cancer after persistent throat pain…
Mayawati Says Incident ‘Alarming’, Calls For ActionLucknow: The murder of a 17-year-old boy in Ghaziabad’s Khora Colony has triggered widespread outrage across western Uttar Pradesh, with the victim’s family demanding encounter of the main accused and deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vowing harshest punishment to the culprits.BSP national president Mayawati also termed the murder…
Lucknow: Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University will establish a department of physical education and introduce three new professional programmes in the 2026-27 session.“The university is set to launch the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Under this, the new programmes — BA-BEd, BSc-BEd and BCom-BEd — have been approved. These courses combine two degrees into…
