Lucknow: The state will host two major yoga events on the banks of the Ganga next week as part of the nationwide countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga -2026.The programmes will be held at Saraswati Ghat in Prayagraj on June 16 and Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi on June 17 under the Centre’s “Gangotri…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in the country’s flagship Amrit Sarovar Mission, completing construction of 19,978 ponds aimed at strengthening water conservation, rural livelihoods and environmental sustainability.Launched in April 2022, the programme seeks to revive and develop traditional water bodies in rural areas to address challenges such as groundwater depletion, erratic…
A 21-year-old man, Aryan Verma, posing as a Brigadier with fake military insignia and commandos, was apprehended in Shahjahanpur. LUCKNOW: A man dressed as a Brigadier, travelling in an SUV adorned with military insignia and flanked by self-styled commandos, may have looked every bit the senior army officer he claimed to be. But a carefully…
Lucknow: A delegation of the Central Bar Association, Varanasi, met chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the Circuit House to demand the construction of an integrated court complex in Varanasi.The delegation, led by Prem Prakash Gautam, president of the Central Bar Association, Varanasi, raised concerns over the increasing number of lawyers and the lack of adequate…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) installed 89.67 lakh smart meters across its distribution companies under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and generated postpaid electricity bills for 85.6 lakh consumers for June 2026.Around 45,000 of these consumers fall under the new connection category, and their first electricity bills are scheduled to be generated…
Lucknow: To discuss the social, educational, economic and political challenges faced by the Pasmanda community, a national policy workshop was organised by the All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz. The event was attended by social activists, academics, community leaders, lawyers, journalists, youth representatives and delegates from several states.The participants proposed strengthening the organisation’s structure through greater…
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday attacked the BJP-led govts at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that rising inflation, corruption and economic mismanagement had pushed the state’s “double-engine govt” into crisis.Talking to reporters in Mainpuri, former CM Akhilesh Yadav claimed that prices of diesel, petrol and…
Lucknow: To address learning gaps in state-run schools and strengthen a collaborative, student-friendly approach, UP govt has announced a ‘Catch-up Teaching Programme’ that aims to ensure that every child receives education according to their learning level and achieves expected competencies.As part of it, a 15-day review/reinforcement teaching drive focusing on foundational linguistic and mathematical competencies…
Ashish Pandey ‘Deepu’ Ayodhya: Known as the ‘blood man’ of Ayodhya, Ashish Pandey ‘Deepu’ has become a lifesaver for thousands of people in need of blood.Ashish has donated blood 52 times, and has organized more than 300 blood donation camps in various districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.He has been locally honoured with titles like ‘Rakta…
Lucknow: Police Response Vehicle (PRV) team of UP Police’s 112 emergency service helped avert a tragedy in Amethi by rescuing a man who was attempting suicide.UP 112 received a distress call reporting a domestic dispute in Saresar village under Jagdishpur police station on Friday. PRV 5344 was immediately dispatched to the spot.Police found a man…
