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Faith unshaken, donation theft row fails to dim devotion in Ayodhya | Lucknow News

Ram temple donation theft residents reaction Ayodhya: Even as the alleged irregularities in the management of donation at Ram Temple continue to hog headlines, Ayodhya’s streets tell a different story. Life around the temple complex remains largely unchanged, with devotees queuing up for ‘darshan’, temple bells echoing through the streets, and markets bustling with pilgrims.Conversations…

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MPs pitch breastfeeding coaches, station library and additional connectivity at North Central Railway meet | Lucknow News

Rajya Sabha MP Geeta Shakya proposed dedicated breastfeeding compartments in trains along with breastfeeding facilities at major railway stations to improve travel for women with infants. LUCKNOW: From dedicated breastfeeding compartments in trains to a passenger library at Kanpur Central and new direct train services to major metros, Members of Parliament (MPs) and their representatives…

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HC notice to Centre, others on plea for curbs on minors’ access to online games | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has sought response from the Centre, the state govt and other authorities on a PIL petition seeking restrictions on the access of online gaming platforms, including Roblox, to minors citing concerns over children’s safety and mental well-being.A division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive…

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Operation Vajra: Rs 1.98 crore frozen, 1,240+ mule accounts hit | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Lucknow Zone Police have launched a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime under ‘Operation Vajra,’ registering 35 cases, arresting 39 accused, freezing or lien-marking Rs 1.98 crore and taking action against more than 1,240 mule bank accounts, officials said on Friday.The statewide campaign was initiated on the directions of DGP Rajeev Krishna to curb cyber fraud…

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UP plans two lakh MT boost in grain storage capacity; DMs asked to identify land for warehouses | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The UP govt has launched an exercise to expand foodgrain and farm produce storage capacity by at least two lakh metric tonnes (MT). District magistrates have been directed to identify and secure suitable govt land for constructing new warehouses and cooperative godowns.The move comes amid concerns raised by the Food Corporation of India (FCI)…

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SDM’s out-of-box approach ends 35-yr-old land record ordeal for farmers | Lucknow News

How an SDM resolved 35-year-old land record error in a day without a lengthy legal battle Lucknow: A 35-year-old land record error that had prevented two farmers in Mahoba district from accessing land-related services and govt welfare benefits has finally been resolved after the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Kulpahar adopted an “out-of-the-box administrative approach” that…

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199 buildings flagged as unsafe in city; Owners told to repair or vacate | Lucknow News

Lucknow: To prevent building collapses during the monsoon, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has issued notices to owners and occupants of 199 unsafe buildings, asking them to repair the structures or vacate them immediately.Officials said the buildings pose a risk to residents and nearby properties during heavy rainfall. The action is part of LMC’s monsoon safety…

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