Lucknow: Two days after arresting eight people on allegations of theft, misappropriation of cash, and embezzlement of funds and valuables donated for the Ram temple, the Ayodhya police searched the houses of all the accused on Sunday.The accused are currently in judicial custody.“Searches were carried out as part of the investigation to gather evidence,” a…
Lucknow: Thick smoke and acrid chilli fumes triggered widespread panic in Chinhat on Sunday after a massive fire broke out at the 35-year-old Himalayan Cold Storage, forcing the evacuation of nearly 50 houses and prompting an intense eight-hour firefighting operation, involving 15 fire tenders, two hydraulic platforms and an SDRF team.The blaze erupted around 6.30…
Lucknow: Awadh’s rich cultural heritage was celebrated in British Columbia, Canada, where the overseas forum of Aadaab Arz Lucknow organised a musical evening showcasing the city’s music, cuisine and composite Ganga-Jamuni culture.The event brought together nearly 100 music lovers, artists and members of the Indian diaspora. Organisers said the initiative aimed to promote awareness of…
Lucknow: Residents of LDA Colony in Aashiana protested on Sunday against the Lucknow Municipal Corporation’s proposed vending zone being built along the footpath beside the boundary wall of Gautam Buddha Park, alleging the work violates planning norms and is taking the shape of a permanent structure.A large number of locals gathered outside the park and…
SUNDAY FOR MONDAY. PICS MAILED.Lucknow: In the wake of the recent Aliganj fire that claimed 15 lives, a TOI reality check across key city markets found glaring fire safety lapses in most commercial hubs.Patrakarpuram, Bhootnath, Gadbad Jhala and Mohan market in Aminabad, Sarafa market in Chowk and Nazirabad market were found lacking basic fire safety…
Site of fire tragedy in Aliganj Lucknow: Nearly a week after one of Lucknow’s deadliest fire tragedies claimed 15 young lives, Usha Mehta Marg in Aliganj wears a haunting look. The stretch, that once echoed with the chatter of students, , has fallen into an uneasy silence. The charred two-storey building now stands like a…
Lucknow: A Lucknow Police constable, Sunil Kumar Shukla, was dismissed from service after a departmental probe found him guilty of misusing social media to level unsubstantiated allegations against senior officers and violating service conduct rules.According to an official statement issued on Sunday, the inquiry committee, constituted on May 7, 2026, conducted a detailed probe, recording…
Lucknow: Carrying stories of struggle, self-discovery and acceptance, queer individuals from across the city gathered for ‘Mah-e-Garv’ at Lucknow Bioscope on Sunday, marking Pride Month with an affirmation of solidarity.As performances ranging from music to literature set the tone for the evening, Sanjeev (25) took the stage in traditional ‘angarkha’ and ‘churidar’.The artist said he…
Lucknow: The latest edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ was collectively enjoyed by the residents of Maharshi Shakti Kendra in Faizullaganj first municipal ward on Sunday.Hosted by BJP, state vice-president Dr Neeraj Singh, former MP Kunwar Bhartendra Singh, corporator Rashmi Singh among other BJP leaders were present along with the…
Illegal clinic sealed after child’s death (Representative image generated using AI) BARABANKI: A child died and three others were hospitalised after they were allegedly given injections by an unqualified practitioner at an illegal clinic in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, officials said on Sunday.The clinic was subsequently sealed and an FIR was initiated against its operator.The…
