Lucknow

“Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in the implementation of the Aspirational Blocks Programme, with 108 aspirational development blocks receiving focused attention. Through data-driven governance, targeted investments in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and social welfare, these blocks are witnessing rapid socio-economic improvements, ensuring that development benefits reach the last mile.” (BOX) Uttar Pradesh…

LUCKNOW: At least five toll plaza employees sustained critical burn injuries after an LPG tanker lost control, crashed into a toll plaza and caught fire following a massive explosion in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district on Friday morning, triggering panic and bringing traffic on the highway to a standstill.The accident occurred around 7 am at the…

Lucknow: Thirty officers of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Police Service (PPS) have been cleared for promotion to the Indian Police Service (IPS) following the approval of the departmental promotion committee (DPC), officials said on Thursday.The decision was taken during a meeting of the DPC held at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) headquarters in New…

AYODHYA: Eight people named in an FIR over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were arrested on Friday, senior officials said. The FIR was registered on the complaint of Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, following recommendations made in the preliminary report of a…

LUCKNOW: A fire broke out in a building inside the Lok Bandhu Hospital campus in Ashiana early Friday after a suspected short circuit ignited the false ceiling in the waiting area of the Asha Jyoti Kendra. No one was injured.The incident occurred around 5am, triggering panic as flames spread through the false ceiling and smoke…

Lucknow: Thousands of aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC, NEET and JEE have been left in uncertainty after the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) sealed several coaching centres for violating building and fire safety norms. The action has disrupted classes and raised concerns among students, with lakhs of rupees paid in fees now at…

Lucknow: Residents of the state capital may soon get respite from the prevailing hot and humid conditions as a fresh western disturbance (WD), coupled with strengthening easterly winds, is expected to trigger thunderstorms and rainfall from Sunday. Local weather systems may also bring isolated thunderstorm activity over the next two days.The changing weather pattern is…

Lucknow: A man who allegedly brandished a pistol and threatened a mobile shop owner during a late-night altercation in the Hazratganj area was arrested on Thursday following protests by traders.A video of the incident went viral, showing the accused, Vivek Singh, pointing a pistol at the shop owner at Shriram Tower on Wednesday night. According…

Lucknow: A man who allegedly brandished a pistol and threatened a mobile shop owner during a late-night altercation in the Hazratganj area was arrested on Thursday following protests by traders.A video of the incident went viral, showing the accused, Vivek Singh, pointing a pistol at the shop owner at Shriram Tower on Wednesday night. According…

Lucknow: Owners of buildings exempt from fire no objection certificates (NOCs) must now certify compliance with over 40 fire and electrical safety norms before getting building plans approved, under Lucknow Development Authority rules. Failure can lead to sealing, demolition or criminal action.The decision was announced at a joint LDA-fire department workshop at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan…