Travis Anthony Phelan, an American national, was detained in the northern district of Maharajganj LUCKMOW: A 33-year-old United States citizen was arrested by police in Maharajganj district for allegedly overstaying his visa and remaining in India beyond the permitted period. Intelligence agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Local Intelligence Unit (LIU), are also expected…
Man called out of home, found murdered near culvert (Image used for representational purpose only) KUSHINAGAR: A late-night phone call allegedly lured a man out of his home in Kushinagar district, where he was later found dead near a culvert, police said on Sunday.The incident took place in Bardiha village under the Ahirauli Bazar police…
Lucknow: A delegation from Nepal and the Indian Industries Association (IIA) held a strategic dialogue on Saturday to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment and MSME cooperation between Nepal and Uttar Pradesh.The meeting focused on expanding bilateral engagement in sectors including food processing, agro-based industries, tourism, cross-border logistics, information technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.The Nepal…
Lucknow: Skill training centres in UP will not only impart subject specific training but also aid personality development and leadership qualities in students.UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) has come up with a slew of co-curricular activities such as yoga, sports, cyber security, digital literacy etc, for all residential training centers operating under the Deen Dayal…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has imposed a 10% fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) on electricity consumers for June. This means, if a household’s average monthly bill is Rs 1,000, then in June, they will pay Rs 1,100.The surcharge, based on fuel and power purchase costs incurred in March 2026,…
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday invoked India’s ancient sage tradition to highlight the importance of national security, asserting that while non-violence remains the highest virtue, force becomes a duty when the nation and society face threats.Speaking after the inauguration of the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, the CM referred to the Sanskrit maxim,…
Lucknow: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a significant transformation under chief minister Yogi Adityanath, evolving from a state once associated with poor law and order into a thriving economic and defence hub.Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of Naval Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, Singh said:“The state has shed…
Lucknow: Organs of a deceased donor received by five patients gave them a fresh chance at life at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences on May 29.Retired staff member of SGPGIMS, Fanish Mani Tripathi, was declared brain dead following a road accident. In the midst of personal loss, his family consented to donate his…
Lucknow: The latest round of NFHS-6 has highlighted gains for Uttar Pradesh across several social and health indicators, pointing to the impact of sustained efforts.A deeper dive also brings to fore the gaps and areas for improvement.Mission director, National Health Mission, Dr Pinky Jowel said, “The survey, in effect, offers both reassurance and a reminder…
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking protection of land belonging to the shrines of Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Meena Sahib Dargah and Haji-ul-Harmain Shah Dargah, located within the premises of KGMU.The petition had also sought removal of alleged encroachments and directions to prevent interference in religious activities.A…
