Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday targeted previous govts, alleging that before 2017 Uttar Pradesh was effectively run by mafia networks and that political leadership had compromised with criminal elements while the police remained unable to act.Speaking at Lok Bhavan after flagging off 87 interceptor vehicles for Uttar Pradesh Police, Yogi said the state’s…
The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered hanging in a hotel room in Bahraich LUCKNOW: The bodies of a 27-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were found hanging in a hotel room in Bahraich in the early hours of Friday, police said.The two had been staying at Kailash Hotel in the Kotwali…
Sadiya Siddiqui (L) and Major Mohd Ali Shah The city is set to host a celebration of language, literature and culture as Bhasha & Beyond – Literary Warriors Group (LWG) Lit Fest 4.0 makes its Lucknow debut on October 3 and 4 at the Metro Railway Officers Club, Metro Officers Colony, Jail Road. The two-day…
For Lucknow University BBA student Aniket Dubey, the idea for UNICYCLE began with a bad buy, not a business plan. After moving to Lucknow with limited funds, he purchased a second-hand study table online, only to find it termite-infested and unusable within days. “Everything is available online on platforms but there are a lot of…
A file photo shows BSP chief Mayawati with her nephew Akash Anand. LUCKNOW: “Respected Bahanji, I am not going to any other political party. Not today, not ever. The BSP is not just a party for me; it is my family.” Akash Anand’s declaration on Friday comes after weeks of uncertainty over his political future…
Dinesh Rai, a private school operator in Kushinagar, was arrested due to a viral video LUCKNOW: A private school operator was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar after a more than five-minute video, purportedly showing him making objectionable remarks to a female staff member, went viral on social media.The accused, identified as Dinesh Rai, a resident…
Four passengers died and four others were injured in a bus crash on Gorakhpur Link Expressway LUCKNOW: At least four passengers were killed and four others injured after an AC bus travelling at around 100 kmph crashed into a trailer on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Ambedkar Nagar district early Friday morning.Police suspect the bus…
Lucknow: The Federation of the Uttar Pradesh University and College Teachers’ Association (FUPUCTA) on Thursday announced to launch a phased agitation over issues concerning teachers of aided colleges and the functioning of higher education institutions.The decision came soon after unification of the two factions of the organisation after a gap of 20 years on Wednesday.The…
Lucknow: Consumers of premium imported liquor may soon get a reason to cheer. Benefits of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be passed on to consumers in Uttar Pradesh from Oct 10, with several top-shelf liquor brands, including premium Scotch whiskies sourced from the UK, set to become cheaper at retail outlets.UP…
Lucknow: Ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) carried out a special drive to assess food preparation and storage practices at govt hospitals and medical colleges, warning that licences and registrations of erring food business operators could be suspended if shortcomings are not corrected within 14 days.The review covered kitchens and…
