Lucknow

Lucknow: With the aim of enhancing employability, research and innovation opportunities, Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) joined hands with Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Fursatganj on Wednesday. The collaboration seeks to provide students with industry-based training and hands-on exposure to modern technologies. Both institutions will jointly undertake academic activities and research initiatives…

Lucknow: Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University(KMCLU) has started the PhD admission process for the 2026-27 academic session with a total of 101 seats across 17 courses. The last date to apply is June 30.Candidates can submit applications through the official website and the Samarth portal.Admissions will be conducted through an entrance test followed by an…

Lucknow: National PG College has decided to introduce engineering programmes at its upcoming Chandraval campus from the 2027–28 academic session, alongside professional and law courses.The new campus, spread across nearly 20 acres on Bijnor Road, is being developed to cater to emerging industry demands with a focus on technology, applied sciences and interdisciplinary education.The college…

Lucknow: A 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his 22-year-old nephew in Itaunja, police said.The accused was arrested on Wednesday by a joint team of the surveillance unit (DCP North) and Itaunja police. Police also recovered the plastic strap allegedly used in the murder.The youth, a resident of Madiyaon, was found dead in a…

Lucknow: UP Special Task Force arrested key operative of an organised cyber fraud syndicate for creating thousands of fake Ayushman Bharat cards for ineligible beneficiaries, leading to significant loss to govt.Chak Sheru alias Abhishek alias Ajay, 25, BSc graduate from Hardoi residing in Lucknow, was arrested on Jun 2 from Budheshwar under Para police limits….

Lucknow: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the policy for procurement of maize under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for the Kharif marketing season 2025-26. The MSP for maize has been fixed at Rs 2,400 per quintal.Briefing reporters, cabinet minister Suresh Khanna said that the state govt will procure maize from farmers between June…

Lucknow: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the state’s Semiconductor Policy-2024 to fine-tune and adapt it with specific needs under the India Semiconductor Mission. Officials said the amendment would provide greater flexibility to investors.An official said that the move would accelerate the setting up of semiconductor units, support India’s efforts to build…

Lucknow: In a decision aimed at strengthening prison infrastructure and addressing chronic overcrowding in jails, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of five new district jails in Moradabad, Kanpur Nagar, Auraiya, Lalitpur and Bhadohi at a combined estimated cost of over Rs 1,466 crore.The projects, cleared on the recommendation of the Expenditure…

Lucknow: In a move aimed at protecting human rights, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday approved the policy to provide compensation to the dependents or next of kin of prisoners who die unnatural deaths while they are lodged in state prisons. The decision has been taken in compliance with directions issued from time to time…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the transfer of 953 square metres of land near the Mohanlalganj tehsil building to set up a revamped sub-registrar office for stamp and registration work. The decision follows a proposal from the district administration and the stamp and registration department to address severe space constraints at the existing facility.Currently,…