Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai criticises Prime Minister Narendra Modi over women’s quota delay Lucknow: UP Congress on Monday pointed out the alleged inconsistencies in the Union govt’s stance on the implementation of the women’s reservation bill.Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai said, “While Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier congratulated opposition parties…
Lucknow: In view of the severe hot conditions, the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden has taken measures to protect animals from heat stress and ensure their well-being.Sprinkler systems have been set up in the enclosures of deer, tigers and giraffes to help them soak in water and provide relief during the day. About 50…
Lucknow: Utkarsh is the Uttar Pradesh state topper in the second session of JEE Main examination, a national-level engineering test, results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday.Utkarsh scored 99.9 percentile (also read as NTA score) and stood as state topper in JEE Main’s first session held in January.As many…
Lucknow University vice-chancellor JP Saini on Monday announced that the cyber and Tagore libraries will now remain open from 7 am to 8 pm daily, giving students more time for study and research. The libraries will also remain open on holidays from 10 am to 2 pm, except on major festivals. The decision was taken…
In a noble gesture, 100 school bags, rubber pencil kits and fruits were distributed to the children of the families affected by the fire incident in Vikas Nagar by We Help Group. Key contributors Rajeev Kapoor, Rajeev Rai, among others. Many from the group also made anonymous donations. Source link
Lucknow: Lucknow University (LU) will now also produce priests and Vastu Shastra experts.The astrology department will start two courses – MA Priesthood and MA Vastu Shastra – from the upcoming session. Both will be in the self-finance category with Rs 15,080 per semester fees and have 30 seats each.Officials said that the programmes have been…
Officials launching the portal Lucknow: The UP new and renewable energy development agency (UPNEDA) has launched a dedicated portal to monitor the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri surya ghar scheme.The portal, www.pmsgy.upneda.co.in, was inaugurated on Monday by UPNEDA director Indrajit Singh. According to the department, the platform is expected to improve transparency, speed and accountability…
Lucknow: A jeweller was shot and robbed by bike-borne miscreants in a late Sunday attack near Phoolpur village under Chhapiya police station limits in Gonda, triggering panic in the area and a massive police search to trace the accused.The victim, Samar Kasaundhan, a resident of Babhnan in neighbouring Basti district, runs a jewellery shop at…
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recused himself from hearing Rahul Gandhi’s dual citizenship case after being peeved by petitioner’s social media posts. LUCKNOW: Perturbed with unpleasant situation caused in Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s dual citizenship case, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Monday recused himself from hearing of the case and requested…
Lucknow: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched proceedings against Sahara India entities to recover more than Rs 1,200 crore in unpaid provident fund dues.EPFO’s Lucknow regional office on Monday stated, “Multiple recovery certificates were issued over the last few years for non-payment of statutory PF contributions and allied charges. These certificates were issued between…
