Lucknow: A 29-year-old criminal wanted in connection with the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of a 7-year-old minor boy was killed in an encounter with the police in the Mallawan area of Hardoi district on Wednesday morning.The accused, Shahnoor alias Mehnuddin, had more than 15 criminal cases pending against him, including eight under the Pocso…
Lucknow: Newly elected office-bearers of the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Employees Association on Wednesday pledged to address concerns of the staff, ensure better access to treatment and expedite the promotion process. Newly elected president, Dharmesh Kumar and general secretary Seema Shukla said resolving employee issues would be a priority.“Key focus areas…
Lucknow: Despite being the simplest and most cost-effective intervention, hand hygiene continues to be one of the weakest links in global healthcare systems, experts at SGPGI here said on Tuesday at a programme to mark World Hand Hygiene Day.Citing WHO estimates, they said that nearly 70% of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can be prevented through effective…
TNNLucknow: A steep rise of Rs 993 in the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has hit the city’s food-service sector, with restaurants, dhabas and street vendors warning of imminent price hikes.The cost of a commercial cylinder has climbed to about Rs 3,194.50, sharply increasing input expenses for small and mid-sized establishments.Owners say the increase…
Lucknow: Two new sports colleges in Saharanpur and Fatehpur are set to commence operations from the academic session 2026-27.The Fatehpur Sports College received approval in Jan 2011, and construction work began in Nov 2011. It was originally scheduled to be completed by July 2018; however, the work could not be finished on time. Similarly, construction…
UP RERA enters 10th year, May 1 to be celebrated as RERA Day Lucknow: The UP Real Estate Regulatory Authority has completed nine years of its establishment and entered its 10th year, with the authority deciding to celebrate May 1 every year as ‘RERA Day’.The authority credited sustained progress to transparent governance and policy support…
LUCKNOW: A 29-year-old man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering a seven-year-old boy after demanding ransom was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi district on Wednesday, police officials said.The accused, Mahnoor alias Shahnoor alias Mehnuddin, carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest and was wanted in connection with the sensational kidnapping…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief and former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday demanded that the Centre and the state govt announce the implementation of the women’s reservation law in the 2027 UP assembly elections, warning that the issue would be raised continuously if clarity is not provided.In a statement issued by SP, Akhilesh said…
Lucknow: The first Bada Mangal of the Jyestha month saw long queues at temples across the city on Tuesday as devotees gathered from early morning to offer prayers and seek blessings of Lord Hanuman.Across the city, bhandaras were organised where devotees were served traditional puri-sabzi and boondi, while several stalls also offered a wide variety…
Police have arrested the main accused and launched a search for his accomplices.The incident took place in Hans Vihar colony on Tuesday.According to police, Aditya Singh (21) had a heated argument with a woman identified as Divya, who lives in the same building. Following the altercation, Divya allegedly called her associates, including the main accused…
