A sorrowful episode has unfolded in the Phulpur neighborhood of Varanasi, where a businessman named Manish Singh, aged 36, lost his life in a violent mob attack. The turmoil erupted after Singh’s car collided with a woman tending to her household chores. VARANASI: A 36-year-old businessman was lynched by a mob after his car hit…
LUCKNOW: A video of UP IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma issuing a stern warning against alleged voter intimidation in West Bengal surfaced on social media on Monday, with barely 48 hours left for the second phase polling.Sharma, who has been made police observer in South 24 Parganas district, took on-ground action following complaints that voters…
Lucknow: Though the mercury levels dropped a bit in most parts of the state on Monday, the record-breaking heatwave continued unabated in Banda, with the maximum temperature touching 47.6 degrees Celsius, the highest in 75 years in the month of April.Banda was also the hottest place in the country.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD),…
Lucknow: With campaigning for the West Bengal Assembly elections coming to an end on Monday, chief minister Yogi Adityanath gave a final push to BJP’s hopes of breaking into the eastern bastion by addressing two public meetings and participating in two roadshows.Reminding the audience of Swami Vivekanand’s statement, “Say with pride that we are Hindus,”…
LUCKNOW: In a swift and courageous response, the station house officer (SHO) of Mahanagar police station rescued a wheelchair-bound woman trapped inside a burning house in Lucknow, averting a potential tragedy.The incident was reported near the IT Metro station on Faizabad Road, where a fire broke out in a residential building, triggering panic among occupants….
Lucknow: Lucknow University (LU) is set to introduce an alumni-funded support system aimed at assisting economically weaker students who struggle to meet rising educational expenses.The initiative seeks to create an alumni network through which former students can directly contribute towards tuition fees of meritorious yet financially disadvantaged learners.The proposed model is designed to bridge the…
Lucknow: The fees for applying in general postgraduate (PG) courses in LU have been increased by 50%. The application fees for professional courses have witnessed a hike of 25%.The online registration through the Samarth Portal for admissions in the 2026-27 session was opened on Monday.For general postgraduate programmes, including LLM and LLB, the application fee…
Lucknow: A video from UP’s Hardoi district showing a school manager misbehaving with parents of a child sparked outrage on social media.The incident, which reportedly started over a disagreement regarding the purchase of schoolbooks, showed the manager losing her temper and using offensive language.Following the incident that occurred on April 24, Hardoi’s basic education officer…
Lucknow: Residents, led by women protesters, held a demonstration at the Sector-25 power house in Indiranagar, opposing the installation of smart electricity meters. The protesters surrounded the sub-divisional office and demanded immediate withdrawal of new meters.The women alleged that smart meters have caused widespread inconvenience, with frequent billing errors and unclear charges increasing financial pressure…
Lucknow: Amid rising temperatures, the govt has suspended all outdoor activities held under the scorching sun in state-run schools.In a set of directives issued by the basic education department, schools have been asked to conduct morning assemblies inside classrooms. Outdoor activities have been restricted until 9 am. All govt schools have been directed to ensure…
