Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Lucknow

Punjab criminal arrested from Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested notorious criminal Amandeep Singh a.k.a. Gobind Singh from Lucknow on Monday, the police said.

Domestic help in Lucknow dies after falling off third floor

LUCKNOW: A 20-year-old domestic help of a banker couple died, after falling from the third floor of their apartment at Russle Court Apartment in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar Vistar, the police said.

IPL 2024: Rahul's 82, de Kock's half-century set up Lucknow's chase against Chennai

LUCKNOW: After M.S Dhoni nailed the last bite by scoring 28 off nine deliveries, K.L Rahul (82) and Quinton de Kock's (54) masterclass during a 154-run opening wicket partnership helped Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the highest successful run chase at Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Lucknow: Student groups clash over 'loud music' at Ram Navami celebrations

LUCKNOW: Two student groups clashed over "loud music" during Ram Navami celebrations at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow on Wednesday.

IPL 2024: Feel happy to perform on my debut, says Frase-McGurk after match-winning knock against Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Jake Fraser-McGurk was happy to perform in his debut match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the star Australian batter slammed a half-century in 31 deliveries that helped Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets at Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Haemophiliac undergoes hip replacement surgery at Lucknow's KGMU

LUCKNOW: Doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) successfully conducted a complex hip replacement surgery on a 37-year-old man who is also suffering from haemophilia.

Student kidnapped, tortured in moving SUV in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A 20-year-old student of a private college was abducted by armed men who allegedly tortured him while holding him captive in an SUV and driving around the state capital city in the Bakshi-Ka-Talab (BKT) police station area.

Lucknow University, CDRI sign up for mutual exchange programmes

LUCKNOW: Lucknow University (LU) has joined hands with the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) for several mutual exchange programmes in research and academic training.

Ali Fazal's Eid plans: Two-three days are off for me, go back to Lucknow every year

NEW DELHI: No matter where Ali Fazal is, the star ensures “two-three days of Eid” are always off.

Lucknow police to strengthen ‘Savera’ scheme for senior citizens

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow police are planning to strengthen the ‘Savera Yojna’ aimed at extending support to the elderly population of the city.

Lucknow administration asks banks to inform about transactions above permitted limit

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow district election officer has directed all banks to monitor withdrawals and deposits above Rs 10 lakh.

Eight officials relieved of duties after 30 'suspected' passengers flee from Lucknow airport

LUCKNOW: Eight officers have been ‘relieved of their duties’ after 30 passengers, detained on suspicion of smuggling gold, fled from the custody of customs officials at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport.

‘Trusted’ servant held for raping 9-year-old girl in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A 33-year-old domestic help allegedly raped the house owner’s 9-year-old daughter in the Bijnor area of the state capital.

Couple arrested for torturing stray dog in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A couple in the Gomti Nagar area of the state capital brutalised a stray dog by beating it, tying it to a bike and dragging it for some distance.

Man found dead in his car in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The body of a man, identified as Sushant Paul, 46, was found in his car parked near Sanskriti Enclave in Eldeco Udyan Second, here.

KGMU intern mowed down by truck in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A dental intern at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) was mowed down by a truck near her house on IIM road while she was on her way to the medical university on a two-wheeler.

Police security for private functions to come at a price in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Security in Lucknow will now come at a cost from Monday.

Nonagenarian found murdered in his house in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Prem Narain Agarwal, 92, a retired Jal Nigam accountant, was strangled to death and his house ransacked by unidentified miscreants who broke into his house in Sarvodaya Nagar in Lucknow.

IPL 2024: Matt Henry named as replacement for David Willey in Lucknow Super Giants’ squad

LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have picked New Zealand pacer Matt Henry as a replacement for England left-arm fast-bowler David Willey, who has withdrawn from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to personal reasons.

CWG medallist injured in street brawl in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A woman weightlifter and 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist was injured in a physical brawl between two groups in the Sushant Golf City area of the state capital on Holi.

12-yr-old boy ends life by suicide in Lucknow, family clueless about motive

LUCKNOW: A 12-year-old boy was found hanging in the terrace of his home in Triveni Nagar area in Lucknow.

IPL: KL Rahul excited for LSG's 'new era', links up with squad in Lucknow

NEW DELHI: As KL Rahul has arrived in Lucknow to link up with his team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2024, the skipper shared his excitement for the season under new head coach Justin Langer.

50 injured in bee attack in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Over 50 people were injured when a colony of bees attacked a cremation procession in Mohanlalganj, on the outskirts of Lucknow.

Eminent doctor duped of Rs 2 cr by cyber thugs in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: An eminent doctor of the state capital has filed a complaint with the cyber cell after fraudsters duped him of over Rs 2 crore.

Speeding car mows down toddler in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A speeding car in Lucknow ran over a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, killing her on the spot.

Minor orphan abused by ‘kin’ for years, rescued in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A 15-year-old orphan girl, gang-raped by men claiming to be her relatives, has been rescued by Child Line, a lawyer and the police, said officials here.

Lucknow man duped by two posing as CBI officials

LUCKNOW: A man was duped in Lucknow of his gold chain, a diamond-studded gold ring, and a gem-studded gold ring by two men posing as CBI officials.

Lucknow: School boy brutally stabbed by rival over trivial dispute

LUCKNOW: A class 12 student of a well-known school in the state capital was stabbed by a rival student and his accomplice.

Credit for Lucknow's development goes to CM Yogi Adityanath: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

LUCKNOW: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, gave credit for Lucknow’s development to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Police pelted with stones during demolition drive in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Agitated residents pelted stones at employees of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and police personnel when a team of officials started pulling down three commercial buildings as part of a demolition drive in the state capital's Akbar Nagar area on Sunday evening.

Lucknow University unveils upgrade plans with PM-USHA grant

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow University (LU) will upgrade into a research and multi-disciplinary education university after it receives the Rs 100 crore grant under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA).

Two duped by cyber thugs in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A devotee of Lord Jagannath here was duped of Rs 2.24 lakh in the name of booking a room for pilgrims in Odisha and facilitating 'darshan', said officials.

CDRI in Lucknow develops oral pill to cure fractures

LUCKNOW: The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow has developed an oral pill that will help in healing fracture in lesser time.

Lucknow doctor booked for crushing puppy to death

LUCKNOW: A Lucknow-based doctor has been booked for allegedly crushing a puppy to death with his SUV.

Lucknow man killed in Indore over love affair

LUCKNOW: A young man from Lucknow was killed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore allegedly over a love affair.

5 killed after fire breaks out at 2-storey building in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Five persons died in a fire that broke out in a two-storey residential building in the Hata Hazrat Saheb area of Kakori on the outskirts of Lucknow late on Tuesday night.

Unemployed techie commits suicide in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: An unemployed techie allegedly died by suicide in the Madiaon area in Lucknow, said officials here.

CRPF jawan booked for celebratory firing in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A CRPF jawan, Santosh Kumar Singh, has been booked for indulging in celebratory firing and a departmental probe initiated against him.

Man kills younger brother over trivial dispute in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A man was arrested for allegedly battering his younger brother to death at their under-construction house over some domestic dispute in the Nishatganj area, said officials here.

Cops booked for assaulting lawyers in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Eight identified and some unidentified policemen posted at Vibhuti Khand police station in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's state capital, have been booked for allegedly assaulting a group of lawyers and injuring them at the Summit building, police said.

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IPL 2022: James Hopes rues Delhi's inability to convert starts into a big score against Lucknow

MUMBAI: Delhi Capitals' bowling coach James Hopes was left to rue the inability of his batters to convert starts into a big knock in a chase of 196 against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

IPL 2022: Through backing from Lucknow Super Giants, Mohsin Khan fulfils parents' dream

PUNE: When newbies Lucknow Super Giants acquired the services of left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan in the mega auction, it didn't cause much excitement. After all, the 23-year-old tall left-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh had been a member of Mumbai Indians for the last three seasons but had been warming the bench.

Security beefed up for 'Alvida namaz' in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Tight security is in place in state capital Lucknow for the 'Alvida namaz' offered on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan.

3 dead in Agra-Lucknow Expressway accident

UNNAO: Three people were killed and six seriously injured in an accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Thursday.

Lucknow boy attacked by stray dogs, rescued in time

LUCKNOW: In a second such incident this month, a nine-year-old boy was attacked by a pack of dogs in the congested Maulviganj area of state capital Lucknow.

IPL 2022: Rahul credits batting depth, all-round prowess for Lucknow's win over Mumbai

MUMBAI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper K.L Rahul credited the batting depth and the presence of several all-rounders in his squad for their fifth win in eight matches, against Mumbai Indians in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

IPL 2022: Du Plessis, Hazlewood star in RCB's 18-run win over Lucknow (Ld)

NAVI MUMBAI: A fine knock by Faf du Plessis (96 off 64) followed by a sensational bowling effort by Josh Hazlewood (4/25) led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a hard-fought 18-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2022 match at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, here on Tuesday.

5 held for heckling woman, brother in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Five persons have been held for heckling a woman and her brother. The accused threatened the siblings with dire consequences and fled when the two called the police.

IANS IPL Turning Point: Dropping Hetmyer proved too costly for Lucknow Super Giants

MUMBAI: Catches win matches in cricket and thus a dropped chance can, at times, make the difference between victory and defeat. It happened to LucknowSuper Giants in Match 20 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

IPL 2022: Reassessing plan after powerplay helped Lucknow restrict Delhi, says KL Rahul

MUMBAI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul said his bowlers re-assessed their plans after the powerplay and executed the revised plans well to restrict Delhi Capitals to a modest total in their six-wicket win in an IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil Stadium here.

Taste buds tingle in Ramzan, Navratri in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: It is past midnight in Chowk, known as the food hub of Lucknow.

3 killed in separate Holi brawls in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A 40-year-old Lucknow Municipal Corporation supervisor was allegedly shot in his house during Holi celebrations when he refused to lower the volume of music being played.

Priyanka to lead all-women march in Lucknow

Priyanka to lead all-women march in Lucknow

 

Battle for UP: Priyanka holds roadshow in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday held a roadshow in Lucknow for the party candidates.

Obscene remarks against Muslim women in Clubhouse chat: Delhi Police summons Lucknow resident

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has summoned an 18-year-old man from Lucknow to join probe in a case in which obscene and derogatory remarks were made against Muslim women on an audio chat application called Clubhouse.

Lucknow University defers exams as 50 students test Covid positive

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow University (LU) has deferred the examinations scheduled to take place from Friday after 50 students have tested positive for Covid-19.

Man throws wife off 8th floor in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A man threw his wife from the balcony of the eighth floor of the building in Gosaiganj, following a marital dispute, police said.

Fake currency found in RBI chest in Lucknow, FIR lodged

LUCKNOW: Fake Indian currency, with a face value of Rs 47,710, has been found in the Reserve Bank of India chest during an audit in Lucknow.

ECI officials on 3-day visit to Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) will be on a three-day visit to Lucknow from Tuesday.

Lucknow court orders FIR against Salman Khurshid

LUCKNOW: A Lucknow court has ordered that an FIR be registered against senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid for comparing the 'Sanatan' Hindu religion with the Boko Haram and ISIS terror outfits in his book titled 'Sunrise Over Ayodhya: Nationhood in our times'.

UPTET paper leak mastermind arrested in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) has arrested a medical practitioner who masterminded the UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET-2021) paper leak for big kickbacks.

Case against PFI activists shifted to NIA court in Lucknow

MATHURA(Uttar Pradesh): A local court in Mathura has transferred the ongoing case of the eight PFI activists, including Malayali journalist Siddiqui Kappan, to a special NIA court in Lucknow.

Lucknow zoo may be named after Atal

LUCKNOW: Continuing its name changing spree, the Yogi Adityanath government is now mulling a proposal to name the Lucknow Zoo after former Prime Minister, late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Unified command control centre in Lucknow for UP's 16 smart cities

LUCKNOW: Lucknow will soon have a unified Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) for 16 other smart cities of the state.

All India DGP conference in Lucknow from Nov 19

LUCKNOW: The first all-India conference of Directors General of Police (DGP) and Inspectors General (IG) will be held at the Police Headquarters in Lucknow from November 19 to 21.

Two Zika virus cases found in UP's Lucknow

LUCKNOW:Zika virus has moved beyond Kanpur and two cases of the virus have been found in Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow.Ved Vrat Singh, Director General, Medical and Health in the Uttar Pradesh government, said one positive Zika virus case each was detected in Lucknow's Hussainganj and LDA Colony areas.

Man arrested in Lucknow for abusive comments on FB

LUCKNOW: Police in Lucknow have arrested a man for making derogatory and abusive statements against the Central government, police and other dignitaries during a Facebook Live session.

Morning walkers 'troubled' as AQI level rises in Lucknow

LUCKNOW:  Morning walkers in Lucknow on Friday complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing problems.

'Mayor Anusuiya Kitchen' launched in Lucknow for poor

LUCKNOW: To mark her 74th birthday, Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia launched 'Mayor Anusuiya Kitchen' which will provide food to the poor, labourers and attendants of patients in hospitals at Rs 10 per plate.

91st RAF battalion to be set up in Lucknow

LUCKNOW;  The 91st battalion of Rapid Action Force (RAF) will now be established in Lucknow.

Priyanka leads 'Maun Vrat' in Lucknow to seek Ajay Mishra's dismissal

 LUCKNOW:  Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a 'Maun Vrat' in Lucknow on Monday in support of their demand for the dismissal of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni, whose son is accused of mowing down farmers with his SUV.

UP BJP chief summons Ajay Mishra to Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh has summoned Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni to Lucknow.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha call for rail roko on Oct 18, Mahapanchayat on Oct 26 in Lucknow against farmer's murder

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced to launch nationwide protest against Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which son of a Ajay Mishra Teni a BJP leader and Union Home minister of state is accused of mowing down four farmers and injuring several others.

Rahul, Punjab, Chhattisgarh CMs now allowed out of Lucknow airport

LUCKNOW: After haggling for over an hour over the mode of transport, senior UP officials finally allowed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to leave the Lucknow airport.

Rahul denied permission to visit Lucknow, Lakhimpur Kheri

LUCKNOW:  The Uttar Pradesh government, late on Tuesday night, denied permission to a Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi to visit Lakhimpur Kheri as Section 144 has been enforced there after Sunday's violence.

Akhilesh, Ram Gopal, Shivpal Yadav arrested in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, party MP Prof Ram Gopal Yadav and former UP minister Shivpal Yadav have been arrested for violation of Section 144 in Lucknow.

Akhilesh on dharna in Lucknow, police jeep set on fire nearby

LUCKNOW:  A police jeep was set on fire near the place where Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav sat on dharna along with hundreds of his supporters after being prevented from going to Lakhimpur Kheri.

GST Council meeting in Lucknow on Friday

LUCKNOW: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will preside over the 45th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in Lucknow on Friday.

Criminal shot dead on Lucknow busy road, attacker caught by public

LUCKNOW:A history-sheeter was sprayed with bullets in full public view under the Saadatganj police circle in Lucknow, late on Saturday night.

Priyanka Gandhi arrives in Lucknow on two-day visit

LUCKNOW:  Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Lucknow on Thursday on a two-day visit.

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Lucknow madrasa to double up as Covid care clinic

LUCKNOW: A madrasa in Lucknow will convert into a Covid care clinic from Wednesday, paving the way for more such initiatives.The charitable clinic at Madrasa Abu Talib in the densely populated Kashmiri Mohalla area will be inaugurated by its patron, Maulana Saif Abbas and will provide timely and free medical facility to patients.

Congress buzz: Priyanka to camp in Lucknow now

LUCKNOW: For the third time in a year, there is a strong buzz in the UP Congress that party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will now camp in Lucknow and work for the party from ground zero.

UP Congress chief put under house arrest in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu was placed under house arrest here on Friday morning, hours ahead of the Congress programme of holding demonstrations at all petrol pumps against the continuous hike in fuel prices.

Lucknow man files complaint against Adar Poonawalla

LUCKNOW: Pratap Chandra, a resident of Lucknow has filed a complaint against Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla and others, alleging that he did not develop antibodies despite taking a Covishield dose.

Mayhem at wedding in Lucknow outskirts

LUCKNOW: There was mayhem at a wedding in the outskirts of Uttar Pradesh capital when armed miscreants reached the wedding venue and opened fire on a man, triggering panic and stampede at the function.

Police officer appointed brand ambassador of Lucknow zoo

LUCKNOW: Chiranjeev Nath Sinha, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Lucknow central zone, has been appointed brand ambassador of Lucknow zoo.

Mobile vans for Covid testing in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Eleven Covid testing vans will become operational in the state capital from Friday in order to increase the number of Covid testing and provide an easy access to the facility.

Lucknow Eidgah 1st religious place to turn into vax centre

LUCKNOW: The Aishbagh Eidgah in Lucknow will turn into a Covid-19 vaccination centre from Thursday, marking the first time that a religious place will double up as a facility where people can get inoculated against the virus.

Covid positive youth commits suicide in Lucknow PGI

LUCKNOW: The scare of corona drove a young patient to end his life by suicide at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here on Thursday.

30 per cent health workers in Lucknow are Covid positive

LUCKNOW: More than 30 per cent of the health workers in Lucknow have tested positive for Covid.
These include doctors, nurses, technicians, ward boys and administrative officials at major Covid hospitals.

Night curfew in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi as Covid cases surge

LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to impose night curfew in Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi from Thursday.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates flyover in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday, inaugurated the 2.2 km Tedhi Pulia flyover in Lucknow, his parliamentary constituency.
Speaking on the occasion, he said, "Today 1,830 metre long and four-lane flyover has been inaugurated. The budget for the construction of the flyover is Rs 88 crore. The daily traffic on this route was found to be up to 42,000 and is continuously increasing. In June 2019, the work started and even during the pandemic, the assigned task was completed. The importance of the flyover is that it is built on a single pillar using modern technology."

No ringing bells in Lucknow temples as Covid cases go up

LUCKNOW: Devotees will no longer be able to ring the bells at temples in Lucknow in view of the increasing cases of Covid positive patients.
Most temples in the state capital have tied a cloth over the bells to prevent people from touching them.

Coach of Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express catches fire

NEW DELHI: Fire erupted in a coach of the New Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express on Saturday at the Ghaziabad railway station, authorities said, adding that no passenger has been injured in the incident.

Huge protest against Shia Waqf ex-chief in Lucknow Imambara

LUCKNOW: Thousands of Muslims staged a protest at the Bada Imambara here on Sunday against former Shia Waqf Board chief Waseem Rizvi who has filed a petition for removal of 26 verses from the Holy Quran.

BJP MP's son shot at in Lucknow, hospitalised

LUCKNOW: Ayush Kishore (30), son of BJP MP Kaushal Kishore, was shot at by bike borne assailants in Mandiaon area in Lucknow, in the wee hours of Wednesday.He has been admitted to the Trauma centre and is not yet in a condition to give a statement.

FIR against Sharjeel Usmani in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A case has now been registered against Sharjeel Usmani at the Hazratganj police station in Lucknow in connection with his controversial speech at Elgar Parishad, in Pune, Maharashtra.

FIR against Sharjeel Islam in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A case has now been registered against Sharjeel Usmani at the Hazratganj police station in Lucknow in connection with his controversial speech at Elgar Parishad, in Pune, Maharashtra.

Modi's brother sits on dharna at Lucknow airport

LUCKNOW: Prahlad Modi, the younger brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sat on dharna at the Lucknow airport on Wednesday evening, demanding the release of his supporters who have been arrested.

Youth kidnapped from Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A 20-year-old youth from Amethi has been kidnapped from Sarojini Nagar area in Lucknow.
The incident took place late on Tuesday night and the victim, Abhinav Upadhyay, was kidnapped from outside his rented house at Daroga Kheda in Sarojini Nagar police circle.

Lucknow: 8,500 health workers to get Covid jab in 2nd round

LUCKNOW: Over 8,500 health care workers will be vaccinated in the state capital during the second round of vaccination drive scheduled on January 22.

2 coaches of Amritsar-Jaynagar Express derails in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Two coaches of the Amritsar-Jaynagar Express derailed near Lucknow on Monday, however, no passenger were injured in the incident, official said.

Dense fog, zero visibility in Delhi, Lucknow, Amritsar

NEW DELHI: Delhi, Lucknow and Amritsar witnessed dense fog on Saturday morning with zero visibility due to variable and calm lower-level winds, and the fog is likely to persist on Sunday as well.

Lucknow Zoo shuts bird enclosure after bird flu scare

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Zoo, known as the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, has shut down all bird enclosures following confirmation of bird flu in samples collected from the Kanpur zoo.

Sisodia in Lucknow but no debate with UP Minister

LUCKNOW: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, on Tuesday, reached Lucknow to keep his promise of a much-awaited debate with Uttar Pradesh minister Siddhartha Nath Singh on the Arvind Kejriwal model versus Yogi Adityanath model of development.

Police stall interfaith marriage in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Police in Lucknow stopped an interfaith marriage, which was taking place with the consent of both the families, leading to anger against the anti-conversion law. The police intervened just before the rituals began.

Yogi inaugurates Lucknow University centenary week

LUCKNOW:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Lucknow University and lauded the role played by the university in nation building.

Modi to release commemorative coin on Lucknow University centenary

LUCKNOW:Lucknow University will become the third Indian varsity after Mysore University and Banaras Hindu University to have a commemorative coin of Rs 100 issued on its centenary year.

Lucknow police commissioner replaced

LUCKNOW:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has removed Lucknow Police Commissioner Sujit Pandey for his alleged failure to control crime in the state capital.
Pandey has been replaced by D.K. Thakur who was posted in the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) till now.

Posters of anti-CAA protesters again appear in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow administration has, once again, put up posters with photographs of activists who had campaigned against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) earlier this year.

Lucknow house of Azam's sister sealed

LUCKNOW: Lucknow Nagar Nigam officials on Monday sealed a bungalow allotted to Nikhat Aflaq, sister of Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan, in River Bank Colony.
The bungalow has been sealed on a complaint that the allottee does not reside in the said bungalow which had been allotted to her in 2007.

Lucknow University gets 1st copyright with 'SLATE'

 LUCKNOW: The Lucknow University has received the first copyright and trademark of its in-house online learning portal 'SLATE, with an objective to monetise the innovation that was developed and introduced to provide "360-degree online classroom" to students confined to homes due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Lucknow 3rd most polluted city in India

LUCKNOW:The air pollution level in Lucknow has crossed the 300-mark on the Air Quality Index, making it the third most polluted city in the country.
For the first time in October, Lucknow had an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 328, figuring in the 'very polluted' category on Wednesday.

Lucknow Covid team's data includes US couple & one long dead

LUCKNOW:The district health department in Lucknow has released Covid reports of two persons who are in the US and one, who died years ago.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Sanjay Bhatnagar said an employee was suspended and show cause notice was served to another on Tuesday after a probe found them guilty of the lapse.

Covid casts its shadow on Navratri in Lucknow this year

LUCKNOW:Devotees above 65 years of age and children below 10 years of age will not be able to visit the famous Chandrika Devi temple, near the city, during 'Navratri' which begins on Saturday.

50% aspirants skip UPSC exam in Lucknow due to covid fear

LUCKNOW: Nearly 50 per cent of the candidates opted out of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) preliminary examination 2020 for selection to Indian Administrative and Allied Services in Lucknow.

Lucknow gears up for Babri demolition verdict

LUCKNOW:The early winter air hangs heavy and the smell of fresh paint mixes with that of bleaching powder, used extensively to sanitise disinfect the campus.

Lucknow's storyteller in Harvard event

LUCKNOW: Two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the importance of storytelling in his 'Mann ki Baat' programme, a Lucknow-based 'dastango' (storyteller) is all set to represent India at a special event being organized by the Harvard University on October 8.

Property leader shot dead in Lucknow

LUCKNOW:A property dealer was shot dead in broad daylight on Wednesday near the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in the state capital.

Couple found dead in Lucknow hotel

LUCKNOW:A young couple was found inside a hotel in Krishna Nagar in the Uttar Pradesh capital. No suicide note has been recovered.

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