Lucknow

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) to ensure budgetary allocation for providing basic civic amenities in Vrindavan Colony, observing that it is the statutory duty of the civic body to do so.A division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Amitabh Kumar Rai passed the order…

Lucknow: The arrest of six members of a thieves’ gang in Gomtinagar has revealed the extensive range of valuables stolen from residential properties in Sahara City, exposing a well-planned burglary operation targeting high-value household items.According to police, accused Faiyaz alias Saif, Noor Mohammad alias Ajju, Aman Sahni, Danish, Shahid and Vikram hail from various districts,…

Lucknow: With the WhiteSwan Art Festival due from March 22 to 25, the city is set to witness a unique cultural celebration centred on the message of world peace and sustainability.Founded by art patron Anjali Nigam, the international initiative aims to use culture as a powerful medium for dialogue in an increasingly divided world. The…

Lucknow: Lucknow University‘s department of computer science will introduce specialised courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security from the 2026-27 academic session.According to LU officials, the new programmes include BCA–AI and BCA–cyber security with 60 seats each, MSc in AI/cyber security, and a PG Diploma in cyber security with 30 seats each. For the…

Lucknow: A Sitapur family has claimed that their 26-year-old son was allegedly killed in a missile strike in Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. The news about Ravi Gopal’s death has left his family devastated and they have sought urgent assistance from govt to bring his body back to India. Sitapur dist…

Lucknow: A kiosk operator allegedly consumed poison along with his family, resulting in the death of his wife and elder son, while he remains in critical condition, police said.The incident took place in Neeva village under Banthra police station limits. The deceased have been identified as Tarawati (52) and her son Sandeep (30). The head…

Lucknow: Aspirants of competitive examinations are reaching in large numbers stalls where guides and test papers are being sold in the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair because there is huge discount on the study material.Books for competive exams such as Union Public Serice Commission, National Defence Academy, Combined Defence Services, Combind Admission Test (CAT) for IIMs…

Lucknow: The Sindhi community celebrated Cheti Chand with religious fervour and cultural enthusiasm on Friday by taking out a grand procession and holding a fair at Jhulelal Vatika.The day marks the Sindhi new year as well as birth anniversary of Lord Jhulelal, the revered `Ishta Dev’ of the community. Devotees gathered in large numbers and…

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be the chief guest at the workshop to mark the International Day of Forests on Saturday (March 21).The workshop to be held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan is being organised by Uttar Pradesh Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA). The minister of state for environment, forest and climate…

Lucknow: Combining prevention with post-injury care, SGPGIMS on Thursday marked World Head Injury Awareness Day with a walkathon and a specialised awareness programme, underlining that both road safety and early rehabilitation are key to reducing the burden of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).The department of neurosurgery organised a walkathon that saw participation from nearly 200 faculty…