Lucknow: Faulty electrical planning, poor smoke ventilation, use of combustible materials, unsafe façades and inadequate escape routes are most common design flaws turning minor fires into deadly disasters, architects and fire safety experts said on Saturday.A short circuit triggered a blaze at a commercial building in Aliganj recently, killing 15 people, while another fire broke…
The accused, identified as Abrar, sustained bullet injuries to both legs during the exchange of fire. He has been admitted to the district hospital for treatment, SSP Ankita Sharma (R) said. BUDAUN: A 60-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a four-year-old girl was injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun district on…
VHP president Ashok Kumar welcomed the decision of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra to step down, saying they resigned on moral grounds.“It is a courageous decision on their part to resign from their posts. It reflects their commitment to a fair and impartial inquiry into the entire matter,” Kumar said in a statement.He added that…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Saturday visited Bilauti village in Bihar’s Bhojpur district to meet the family of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was allegedly killed in a police encounter earlier this month.Expressing condolences, Rai assured the bereaved family of the Congress party’s support in their fight for justice. He demanded a fair,…
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority on Saturday directed school and coaching centre authories to inspect electrical wiring, avoid overloading power connections regularly and ensure students and staff are trained to respond in case of a fire or any other emergency.The directions were issued at a workshop at Mars Auditorium of Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, days after the…
Lucknow: A thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds swept across the city on Saturday evening, promising to bring brief relief from intense heat and humidity that gripped the state capital over the past several days. The storm hit the city around 10:30 pm and lowered temperatures by a couple of degrees.“The thunderstorm was generated locally due…
Lucknow: Gomti Riverfront turned into a breathtaking open-air stage where art, music and community blended into one flowing expression of creativity. What unfolded was a citywide celebration of imagination as citizens gathered to paint, perform and participate in a shared artistic experience under the evening sky.The Riverfront Art Project was conceptualised and led by Adwaita…
Lucknow: To promote evidence-based research in the AYUSH sector, Lucknow University’s botany department has been designated as the nodal institution for a prestigious national project aiming at the scientific standardisation and authentication of medicinal plants used in homeopathy.For the purpose, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the ministry of AYUSH, govt of…
Lucknow: An ex-block development committee (BDC) member scaled an overhead water tank in Dubagga on Saturday to protest against poor road conditions and choked drains in his village, climbing down after officials assured action.Raju Yadav staged the protest in Tandkheda village, alleging that repeated complaints to authorities over severely damaged roads had gone unaddressed. He…
Lucknow: A wanted sharpshooter in the murder of a property dealer was killed in an encounter with UP STF in Lucknow on early Saturday.Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjay alias Sanju, 47, carried a reward of Rs one lakh. He was the main shooter in the May 27 murder of propety dealer Sandeep Singh, 35, in Lucknow…
