Lucknow: Nearly one in three adults in the city’s urban areas has high blood pressure (hypertension), compared to the national average of one in four adults, said experts citing the findings of several studies.Ahead of World Hypertension Day (May 17), experts also emphasise that there should be a detailed study on why the prevalence is…
LUCKNOW: Tensions erupted in Kaiserbagh on Sunday after police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse protesting advocates during a demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation outside the Civil Court complex.The demolition drive targeted chambers constructed near the High Court and Civil Court premises as part of an encroachment removal operation ordered by…
Lucknow: Regional science city (RSC) in the city has come up with a new show title, ‘Alien among the stars’ to give a unique astronomical experience to the audience through the 3D technique.“The show will take audiences on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, where the worlds of five real exoplanets—located beyond our solar system…
Lucknow: Department of Gynaecological Oncology at King George’s Medical University performed its first robotic surgery on a 25-year-old woman with a 10×10 cm ovarian tumour, marking a step forward in advanced surgical care at the institute. The procedure was led by Prof Nisha Singh, head of the department.Doctors said robotic surgery would be particularly useful…
Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak at the SGPGI nephrology department foundation day event on Saturday Lucknow: Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday said dialysis facilities have now been made available across all 75 districts of the state, improving access to treatment for patients suffering from kidney ailments.Addressing the 39th foundation day programme of the…
A student from Norway in Nandgaon Lucknow: For a group of students from Oslo, Norway, a visit to Nandgaon village in Mathura on Saturday turned into an immersive lesson in rural India — complete with farm activities, traditional hospitality and local food. Their experience formed part of UP Tourism’s World Agri-Tourism Day celebrations held across…
UP Congress convened a meeting of RTI department on Saturday Lucknow: Calling the Right to Information (RTI) Act a powerful tool for strengthening democracy and ensuring accountability, Congress functionaries on Saturday urged party workers to use the legislation effectively to highlight public issues and expose corruption.The remarks were made during a daylong workshop organised by…
LUCKNOW: A woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Beniganj Kotwali area has alleged that she was abducted, tied to a tree and assaulted by a man after she rejected his marriage proposal, police said on Sunday.According to circle oficer Ajit Chauhan, the incident took place on May 11. Police said a case was registered based on a…
Lucknow: UP govt approved Rs 450 crore subsidy as part of the National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP), a crucial protective measure for farmers amid instances of crop damage caused by inclement weather. A sum of Rs 247.39 crore was released to be paid as premium for insurance cover to farmers against crop losses.As per a…
Lucknow: IIT Kanpur has successfully produced organic fertiliser using genetic engineering technology based on cow dung, cow urine and microbial research.This organic fertiliser will be 15 times more effective than traditional organic manure. Also, its nutritional capacity will be nearly five times higher, while the time required for its preparation will be reduced by up…
