Lucknow: House tax defaulters in the city will soon get a chance to clear their pending dues under a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme, which the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) will implement from Aug 15 to Dec 15 following directions from the UP govt.The scheme will cover pending house tax, water tax and sewer tax dues…
Lucknow: Policymakers, business leaders, logistics professionals, entrepreneurs and exporters on Monday discussed the roadmap for strengthening India’s logistics ecosystem and positioning Uttar Pradesh as a preferred destination for investment, trade and infrastructure development.Discussing the theme ‘Moving India Forward’ at the Movers Connect Business Summit 2026, organised by Publicity Mantra and powered by SESR Foundation, acting…
A major fire broke out at Jawahar Bhawan, which houses several important govt offices, in Lucknow on Monday morning, triggering a large-scale rescue operation in which around 150 people were evacuated. The fire broke out around 9.50am on the 4th floor of the multistorey building on the busy Ashok Marg, which is barely 1km away…
Lucknow: Around 1.73 lakh smart meters installed across the state are currently offline and unable to communicate with the central system, with Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (Kesco) emerging as the worst performer, according to a review conducted by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL).The July 14 review found that 1,73,163 of the state’s 92.9 lakh…
Lucknow: A section of the upper parapet wall of the fire-ravaged Jawahar Bhawan building collapsed during firefighting operations on Monday, raising concerns over the structural safety of the decades-old govt building. Fortunately, no one was present below when the parapet gave way.Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, DM Vishakh G and joint commissioner of police Babloo Kumar…
Many employees stood outside in the rain as firefighters battle the blaze Lucknow: Fire at Jawahar Bhawan disrupted office work in several departments as hundreds of employees were evacuated and left stranded outside the complex for hours amid intermittent rain.As firefighters launched an extensive rescue and firefighting operation, police cordoned off the premises and stopped…
Jordon Brown was arrested on July 11 from Sonauli Lucknow: A US national arrested in UP’s Maharajganj district for allegedly attempting to cross into Nepal without valid travel documents remains on police remand as Indian security agencies continue questioning to determine his identity, purpose of travel and intended destination.The man, identified by police as Jordan…
Shahroz Ahmad, 29, had been working in Mumbai as an embroidery worker, police said Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a 29-year-old man from Balrampur district for allegedly working at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) through a Pakistan-based handler and taking part in activities aimed at building sleeper cells and…
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Deepak Rai, a ₹50,000 reward-carrying accused wanted in multiple cheating and forgery cases across several states, including a case registered in Gonda district, after he remained absconding for several years. Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Deepak Rai, a ₹50,000 reward-carrying accused wanted in…
Quirky superstitions kept Spain’s winning run alive, believed fans Lucknow: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final gripped the city, fans carried more than flags and jerseys, they carried their own rituals and beliefs. From not washing a lucky jersey throughout the tournament to wearing it inside out on the biggest night, superstitions became a…
