Springing back to life, again Lucknow: The devastating fire in Vikas Nagar, which rendered 1,000 people homeless and gutted 280 shanties, was triggered by an electrical short circuit and it intensified rapidly because of multiple LPG cylinders kept in cramped spaces, says fire department’s detailed assessment of the incident.Officials said the blaze originated from an…
Lucknow: An alleged terror plot involving grenade attacks and targeted killings in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh was foiled, with UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Thursday arresting two suspects, both aged 20, who were acting under instructions from Pakistan-based gangsters linked to ISI.The accused were identified as Tushar Chauhan alias Hizbullah Ali Khan, a resident of Baghpat…
Lucknow: UP govt on Thursday announced relaxed quality norms for wheat procurement in the rabi marketing season 2026-27.A state govt spokesperson said that the decision aims to prevent distress sales and ensure that farmers are not forced to sell their produce at reduced prices due to weather-related damage.Under the revised norms, the permissible limit for…
Lucknow: From hobbit-style homes and mud cottages to capsule pods, luxury caravans and open-air ‘star bed’ setups, Uttar Pradesh is betting big on a new wave of experience-driven tourism infrastructure, opening up fresh opportunities for start-ups and private investors.Though these provisions were part of the UP Tourism Policy 2022, the state govt now operationalised a…
The Upper Primary School of Piparsand in Sarojninagar on the outskirts of the city witnessed a unique initiative to spread digital literacy — Psy-ber Pathshala. The participants were not only students, but also youth, women, men, and senior citizens.The topic covered ranged from ‘identifying and avoiding fake/phishing links received on mobile phones’; ‘protection against fraudsters…
Lucknow: A 50-year-old private sector employee in Lucknow thwarted a Rs 60 lakh “digital arrest” scam targeting her 86-year-old father by spotting early warning signs and triggering swift police intervention.Huma Mustafa, who had previously undergone cyber awareness training as part of ongoing outreach by the city’s cyber crime unit, noticed subtle but telling changes in…
Lucknow: To meet the Apr 30 deadline for ensuring 100% registry of farmers in the state, the govt will be carrying out special campaigns in villages where the registrations of the farmers has been low till now.Chief Secretary, SP Goyal, recently held a review meeting of the status of the farmers registration, and has directed…
Lucknow: The UP govt has been recognised for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.According to the state health department, the recognition was given for the “effective implementation” of the schemes and expansion of digital health services.The award was conferred by the National Health Authority…
Lucknow: To deliberate on multiple issues related to the agriculture sector and promote regional cooperation, the Zonal Conference-2026 will be held in Lucknow on Friday. The day-long conference will be chaired by Union minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan.The event will see participation from agriculture ministers and senior officials of Uttar Pradesh,…
TNN Lucknow: Invest UP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Coca-Cola India and SLMG Beverages Private Limited to strengthen community development and environmental sustainability initiatives across the state, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. Under the pact, Invest UP will facilitate projects focused on water access infrastructure, improved waste collection and recycling systems,…
