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Annual Gahrebazi organised at new venue
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:16 AM IST
The change of venue was because the administration did not give permission for the race owing to an ongoing construction work
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Fish seeds ranched to improve Gomti river health
Over 200 scientists and staff of the institute and 75 fish farmers and entrepreneurs from Lucknow and its adjoining districts participated in the programme
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:13 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Atiq, Ashraf murders: SIT likely to file charge sheet by end of week
While the document mentions the motive and past records of the assailants, the investigation reportedly does not throw any light on who planned the murders or the role of a fourth person in the planning.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Farhan Ahmad Siddiqui
1 killed, several injured after man opens fire in Kanpur
Shukla was reportedly at loggerheads with his neighbour Pradeep Soni over works on a sewage pipeline in Kachchi Basti Patel Nagar.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur
Grand festivities mark first Monday of Sawan
In the morning, devotees marched towards prominent Shiva temples in Agra, Aligarh, Mathura, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Hathras, Etah and Kasganj to offer prayers and milk to the presiding deity.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
Waste-side story: Lucknow needs to turn over a new leaf, end garbage woes
According to LMC’s own estimates, Lucknow generates nearly 1,500 tonnes of solid waste daily that amounts to about 45,000 tonnes of waste every month
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
‘Yogi model of governance discussed amid WB poll violence’
Comparisons are being drawn between West Bengal – which saw violence, booth capturing and loot of ballot boxes during panchayat polls – and Uttar Pradesh, where not even a minor incident of violence occurred on a single seat whether it was LS polls in 2019, or the recently concluded municipal elections, stated the govt spokesman
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:42 PM IST
More rains in store for U.P; CM reviews flood situation & relief works
The average rainfall in the state since June 1 is 112% more than normal. There has been excess rainfall in 33 districts and normal rainfall in 21 districts.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:38 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
First Shravan Monday: Lakhs of devotees offer prayers at KV, other temples in Varanasi
Senior administrative officials on-board a helicopter showered rose and marigold petals on the devotees in queue on the KV temple premises, Markandeya Mahadev road and Prayagraj-Varanasi road
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:19 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Akhilesh in Mumbai to meet NCP chief, others
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Mumbai to meet NCP chief Sharad Pawar and discuss the political situation. He also targeted the BJP for rising inflation.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:06 PM IST
Allahabad high court dismisses plea for disposal of application for scientific survey of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah premises
Justice Jayant Banerji of the Allahabad high court dismissed the writ petition filed by Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:06 PM IST
JItendra Sarin, Prayagraj
2024 polls will be a fight of two ideologies: Digvijaya
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh criticized the Centre over the Uniform Civil Code, saying his party will take a stand after suggestions and proposals on the issue are received. Singh also spoke about the grand alliance of opposition parties for the 2024 general elections and accused the government of promoting religious divisions in the country. He condemned the violence in Manipur and the panchayat elections in West Bengal, stating that the Congress is against any violence and called the situation in Bengal "unpardonable".
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 10:59 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
U.P. governor, CM congratulate shuttler Lakshya Sen on winning Canada Open
Uttar Pradesh governor and chief minister congratulate Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen on winning men's singles title at Canada Open-2023.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 10:45 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
AIMPLB approaching oppn parties to mobilise them against UCC: UP BJP minority wing chief
UP BJP’s minority wing chief Basit Ali says the AIMPLB is “creating an atmosphere” against UCC, even as the Law Commission is seeking suggestions
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 10:08 PM IST
U.P.: FIR against Atiq’ son, five others in Prayagraj for demanding extortion
SHO, Kareli police station, Ramashray Yadav said further action will be taken against them after investigation
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 09:28 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Jobless youth in UP’s Deoria held for issuing threat to PM, CM
The youth is an unemployed graduate and works as a painter to earn his livelihood; he was drunk when he dialled 112, say police
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 09:07 PM IST
₹20 lakh stolen from shopping mart in Lucknow; incident captured on camera
An FIR was registered against an unknown person under IPC Section 380 ; store manager suspects insider job, say police
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 08:57 PM IST
Digital crop survey to help farmers avail govt schemes easily: UP Chief Secretary
He said it would enable the government to get accurate crop-wise status of the net sown area and assess contribution of agri-products-based income in the state’s economy.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 07:46 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Lucknow University distributes Chatra Kalyan Scholarship to 50 students
Lucknow University distributed Chatra Kalyan Scholarships to 50 students based on merit. The scholarship provides financial support of ₹15,000 to students with a family income of ₹3 lakh or less. The university has implemented several welfare schemes to support deserving students, including the Arpan - Adopt a Brain Scheme during the Covid pandemic.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 07:26 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
3 arrested for killing man while trying to rob liquor store
“The three accused were trying to break open the shutter of a wine shop in the BBD Police station limits when one of the morning walkers tried to stop them. The three then shot the man and ran away,” said DCP East Hirdesh Kumar.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
STF busts liquor smuggling racket, arrests two
STF arrests 2 in inter-state liquor smuggling racket, recovers 1,954 bottles of whiskey. Accused were transporting consignment from Punjab to Bihar via Lucknow.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Now, blood donor card can be redeemed at all UP’s state blood banks
Donor cards are issued for each unit of blood donated voluntarily and for which blood is not obtained in exchange
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Sealing notices served on 1,400 businesses in Lucknow’s Indira Nagar: Association
A traders' association in Lucknow's Indira Nagar area accuses the state housing board of harassing businesses by serving sealing notices on around 1,400 commercial establishments. The matter is now in court.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:31 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
‘We believe no anti-BJP alliance can work sans Cong, SP-RLD aren’t enough’
In an exclusive interview, RLD’s Uttar Pradesh president Ramashish Rai indicated that RLD might rethink its ties with SP before 2024 Lok Sabha poll. Excerpts
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Shiksha Manthan: NEP, issues in higher education in focus on final day
Jani acknowledged that resource constraints, faculty shortage, and limited infrastructure were some of the issues concerning state universities
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Eyeing 2024 polls, BJP gives mega push to mass-connect campaign in U.P.
The BJP's 'Maha Jan Sampark' campaign in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at marketing the achievements of the party's governments, has been extended until July 18. The campaign includes door-to-door campaigns, public meetings, press conferences, and outreach programmes. The party hopes to use the campaign to strategize for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
AAP women workers protest in U.P. capital against rising inflation
Neelam Yadav, the state president of AAP’s women’s wing, led party’s women workers who gathered at Patrakarpuram intersection
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 11:06 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
34.72 lakh houses allotted in U.P.under PMAY-G since 2016-17: Dy CM Maurya
Uttar Pradesh has completed the construction of 29.68 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, making it the first state in India to achieve the target. The scheme aims to provide pucca houses to all homeless and dilapidated families by 2024. The houses are allotted based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census-2011, and beneficiaries receive financial assistance through the Public Financial Management System. The state has also received awards for its work under the scheme.
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 10:53 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
U.P.: Two held in Lucknow for cheating army job seekers
The U.P. STF arrested the two accused identified as Pawan Raj of Bakshi Ka Talab in Lucknow and Santosh Yadav of Bijnor on the inputs by military intelligence
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 10:46 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Experts to give career guidance to meritorious U.P. govt schools’ students
Officials of U.P. secondary education department believe that due to lack of correct information regarding career options and proper guidance, students are not able to utilise their talents properly
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 10:37 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
