Lucknow: The Lucknow Police have arrested six members of a suspected burglary gang for carrying out a theft at a jewellery shop in Gomti Nagar Extension.According to police, the accused first surveyed Venkatesh Jewellers, located near Geetapuri Crossing in Kharagapur, to study the shop’s security arrangements, movement of people and surrounding area before striking on…
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has recorded its highest number of postgraduate admission applications in the last four years, receiving 18,589 applications for 2,611 seats.The university had received 15,965 applications last year, while the number of candidates who paid the admission fee in 2023 and 2024 hovered around 15,000.“The figures…
Lucknow: Light to moderate rain lashed several parts of the state capital on Thursday morning and again in the evening, bringing relief from humid conditions.Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds accompanied the showers, while waterlogging slowed traffic in several areas.Residents woke up to overcast skies before rain began around 6 am. The showers continued in phases…
Lucknow: Ending a seven-year manhunt, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Monu Yadav alias Abhimanyu Yadav, a ₹50,000 reward-carrying fugitive wanted since 2019 in the abduction, murder and robbery of a taxi driver in Lucknow.He was arrested from Didwana in Rajasthan, where he was allegedly living under concealment and working at a private…
Jagannath Yatra being taken out in city on Thursday Lucknow: Hundreds of devotees took part in Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations across the city on Thursday, pulling chariots, singing devotional songs and offering prayers. The annual festival marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, to their aunt’s home.Chants of…
Muslims set up stalls to distribute drinking water to devotees in Rath Yatras Lucknow: As Lord Jagannath’s chariot rolled through the city, Muslim families lined the Rath Yatra routes with water and sherbet stalls, turning simple acts of service into a celebration of communal harmony.Beginning at Akbari Gate, a procession organised by Chowk Sapasad Anurag…
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak performs community service Lucknow: Lord Jagannath, “Lord of the Universe,” protects all devotees and represents unity of the nation, said deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, taking part in Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra organised by the ISKCON Temple, Golf City, on Thursday. He said the deity has united the country from Kashmir…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt has cleared subsidies ranging from 40% to 60% for fisheries-related projects, positioning the sector as a key contributor to its Viksit UP-2047 development vision. The department of fisheries has opened applications for three schemes in the current financial year, with submissions accepted until July 31.Additional chief secretary Mukesh Meshram said…
Lucknow: There are 17 common facility centres (CFCs) operational in the state under the one district-one product scheme. While 13 are under construction, approval has been given to 11 projects, , said a govt spokesperson.On Thursday, chief secretary SP Goyal held a review meeting on the development of CFCs. . To enhance the utility of…
Lucknow: The ‘Bhujal Saptah-2026’ was launched in Lucknow on Thursday.The week-long programme will look at increasing public awareness about groundwater conservation and rainwater harvesting through events like painting, debate, public dialogue and public awareness campaigns in collaboration with schools, colleges, govt institutions and various social organisations.Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh appealed to people to…
