Lucknow: Veteran journalist, author and academic Mehru Jaffer, whose writings captured Lucknow’s cultural, literary and spiritual heritage, died in Goa on Wednesday. She was 75. She is survived by her two sons, Ali and Jaffer. Her burial is scheduled for Friday after they arrive from Austria.Born and raised in Lucknow, Jaffer was among the city’s…
Lucknow: A 41-year-old railway loco pilot died during treatment on Wednesday, a day after a heavy tree branch fell on him in Cantonment when he was returning home from duty. His family alleged that instead of rescuing him, several bystanders recorded the incident on their mobile phones.The deceased, Sushil Kumar, a resident of Udayganj, is…
UPMRC launches India’s first online metro certification courses to bridge skills gap UPMRC launches India’s first online metro certification courses to bridge skills gap UPMRC launches India’s first online metro certification courses to bridge skills gap UPMRC launches India’s first online metro certification courses to bridge skills gap UPMRC launches India’s first online metro certification…
Lucknow: A two-day international seminar on the significance of Dharmachakrapravartana Divas began at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara in Sarnath on Wednesday, bringing together Buddhist monks, scholars and researchers from India and abroad.The seminar is being jointly organised by the International Buddhist Research Institute, Lucknow, under the UP culture department and the Mahabodhi Society of India, Sarnath.The…
IT and electronics minister Sunil Kumar Sharma addressing the event Lucknow: UP is stepping up efforts to position itself as an artificial intelligence (AI) hub, with the state advancing plans for two Deep Tech Hubs and an AI City in Lucknow, while seeking stronger collaboration with industry and academia to build a future-ready workforce.The roadmap…
Lucknow: In a relief to investors seeking govt approvals in Uttar Pradesh whose applications get delayed, the state govt is planning to introduce an auto-appeal mechanism.This system will automatically escalate pending cases to the designated appellate authority if departments fail to provide services within the prescribed timeline.The proposal is among the key reforms under Deregulation…
Lucknow: The state health department on Wednesday launched the ‘Stop diarrhoea campaign 2026’ to raise awareness about preventing and treating diarrhoeal diseases among children during the monsoon.Launched at the urban community health centre in Aliganj, the campaign focuses on promoting the timely use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc, along with safe drinking water,…
Second straight relief for UP consumers as August FPPAS turns 2.92% negative Second straight relief for UP consumers as August FPPAS turns 2.92% negative Second straight relief for UP consumers as August FPPAS turns 2.92% negative Second straight relief for UP consumers as August FPPAS turns 2.92% negative Second straight relief for UP consumers as…
Lucknow: Taking note of road surface slippage on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway within a fortnight of its inauguration, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated administrative action against officials found negligent in monitoring the project.Deputy general manager of the construction company Vivek Kumar Gupta, engineer Surendra Kumar, who headed the team of independent engineers,…
Lucknow: Getting a birth or death certificate more than 21 days after the event will soon cost more in Uttar Pradesh, following a state govt decision to raise the delayed registration fee from Rs 20 to Rs 50. The 2.5-fold increase applies only to applications submitted after the 21-day window, while certificates sought within 21…
