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Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party is working to strengthen its presence among the electorally significant Gurjar community in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of the next year’s assembly elections.It assumes significance as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday made strong outreach to the Gurjars at a rally in Dadri by promising to install a grand…

Lucknow: A special court of CBI in Lucknow on Tuesday dismissed a criminal appeal filed by three accused and upheld their conviction in a two-decade-old case linked to violence during a lawyers’ protest in Etawah. The order was passed by the court of special judge (Prevention of Corruption Act), presided over by Madhu Dogra. Sunil…

Lucknow: A day after rupee briefly hit the record low of 95-per-dollar mark, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday claimed that the BJP’s image has taken a hit and was now competing with the Rupee in a ‘race to the bottom’.“BJP’s image and the rupee are fiercely battling in a race to the bottom,”…

Lucknow: ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance is not merely an attractive slogan; it has to be converted into a reality through hard work, said BSP national president Mayawati while referring to the hardships faced by people due to the crisis of LPG, petrol and petroleum products in the country, given the ongoing America-Iran war.“Can over-dependence on private…

Lucknow: The spirit of “Padharo Mhare Des” came alive at an event in the city on Monday as Rajasthan Foundation Day was celebrated with enthusiasm.Organised on the directions of governor Anandiben Patel at Era University, the programme showcased Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage through folk performances, exhibitions and traditional cuisine. Medical students, dressed in traditional attire,…

Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati has convened a meeting of all the office-bearers of the UP unit of the party on Tuesday.She is likely to review the preparations for the assembly elections in UP scheduled for early next year. According to party sources, such review meetings have become a routine ever since BSP held a mega…

Lucknow: The UP state institute of forensic sciences (UPSIFS) is set to collaborate with four educational institutions to provide its students’ opportunities for internships, research and practical exposure.These four institutions are — Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology (MPIT), Gorakhpur; Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar; UP Prisons Administration and Reform Services (UPPARS) and King George’s Medical…

Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath distributed smartphones to 69,804 Anganwadi workers and supervisors and appointment letters to 18,440 workers and helpers on Monday. The CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation for various child development and women welfare projects, amounting to more than Rs 450 crore.The distribution of smartphones is being looked at as a crucial…

Lucknow: A 30-year-old man allegedly killed his younger brother by repeatedly attacking him with an iron rod while he was asleep in his house in Banthra late Sunday night.The accused, Sarvan Gautam, has been arrested.According to police, the family was having dinner when an argument broke out between Sarvan and his younger brother, Alok alias…

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority has directed allottees to download their allotment letter from its website and complete the formalities within three months, failing which the allotment will be cancelled without any prior notice. The order was issued by LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar.The decision is part of efforts to make the allotment process more transparent…