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Dr Nityanand: A legend who was in love with Lucknow

Padma Shri Dr Nityanand, a renowned scientist in Indian drug research, passed away at the age of 99. He is remembered for his scientific excellence and his contributions to India's pharmaceutical industry. Dr Nityanand's determination to do more for his country remained strong until the end. He leaves behind a legacy of inspiring young scientists and mentoring future generations.

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 28, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Samdha Lake: Bird watchers too get a reason to wing it to Ayodhya

Ayodhya, a major religious tourism destination, is developing a bird sanctuary at Samdha Lake to attract tourists and promote bird watching in the area. The lake is being restored to its natural form with the removal of encroachments and the planting of saplings. The Ayodhya Development Authority plans to restore all 108 water bodies in the district. The use of minimal construction materials will allow plants to grow and provide a habitat for birds. Multiple lakes in close proximity will attract more birds, enhancing the bird-watching experience.

The Samdha Lake in Ayodhya (Gaurav Saigal)

Other Cities

Updated on Jan 21, 2024 09:08 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Ayodhya

Lucknow-Ayodhya highway’s tale: From shadow of frenzy to sheen of pilgrims’ progress

Ahead of the January 22 Ram Lalla consecration ceremony, enthusiastic pilgrims of various hues could be seen moving on the highway and shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans.

An Ayodhya-bound group on the highway. (HT Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Gaurav Saigal, Ayodhya

Invitees pouring in, devotees from outside start leaving Ayodhya to come later

Entry of devotees will remain strictly restricted at the Ram Temple till the consecration ceremony, and they (devotees) will now be allowed from January 23, says police officer

Devotees arrive at the tent city built for pilgrims on the banks of the Saryu ahead of the opening of the grand temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. (REUTERS)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

Consecration fervour grips Ayodhya: 3 days to go, bhajan, kirtan and religious chants rend the air

Despite the unrelenting cold wave, devotees throng temples since as early as 6am while hundreds also assemble at Ram ki Paidi to take a holy dip in Saryu, before joining morning ‘aarti’ in nearby temples

⦁A huge crowd of devotees gathers near Nepali Baba Ashram as chief minister Yogi Adityanath (unseen) visits the ashram, in Ayodhya on Friday. (ANI Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Gaurav Saigal

Tigress that strayed into Pilibhit village, now under surveillance

A tigress that entered a village in Pilibhit, India, in December 2023 is now back in the forest but remains under surveillance through a radio collar to detect any potential diseases. The initiative aims to monitor for delayed symptoms, with the tigress being found fit to return to the core forest area. The radio collar allows for real-time tracking, with teams monitoring the tigress's movements for any signs of distress or illness.

A tigress on a wall in Atkona village of district Pilibhit (HT File Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:25 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

No director for 2 years stalls Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute and Hospital’s progress

The number of patients seen at KSSSCIH is lower than that of any community health centre in the state capital.

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 06:20 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary: Not (bird’s) paradise lost yet but solace becoming a casualty

Many have visited the sanctuary and know it as a paradise for birds, but the solace it used to offer is getting lost due to increased highway traffic and new roads coming up.

The HT team that visited the sanctuary found that flocks of birds are spotted only after a 700-metre walk. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 25, 2023 06:40 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary: Shrinking sanctuary needs breathing space

Lack of immediate attention will drive away migratory birds which have been coming from far-off climes to their winter home at Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Pakshi Vihar, popularly known as the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, warn experts. Surrounded by roads and construction, peace has to be brought back at the sanctuary with a raft of measures.

Team HT visited the 224.6-hectare wetland and found that flocks of birds are spotted only after a 700-metre walk; (below) a highway runs parallel to the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, located west of Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 25, 2023 06:32 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Yogi style of functioning a model to govern Tripura for CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has praised the governing style of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and plans to implement a similar model in Tripura. Saha hopes to start new medical colleges under a public-private partnership, and make Tripura a medical hub. He also credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the development in his state and invites the alumni of King George's Medical University to visit Tripura.

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 22, 2023 09:17 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Hippopotamus kills cleaner at Lucknow zoo as safety protocol not followed

Zoo protocol mandates that animals such as hippos are moved to a separate part of the enclosure, usually a cell, at the back when cleaning is done.

All enclosures in the zoo are cleaned on Mondays, when the zoo is closed for visitors. (File) (Photo by Pratik Chorge/ Hindustan Times)(Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 19, 2023 12:52 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

The way forward: Let the ‘living river’ flow freely

Environmentalists say Kukrail is still a living river that can flow, meander and give Lucknow its walking plaza. But this first requires attention towards what the water body wants from us – stop pouring sewage into it

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 12, 2023 08:10 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Anupam Srivastava

Big cat in the backyard! Leopards adapting to survive around humans & to avoid conflict

Ravi K Singh, the divisional forest officer of Awadh region, says, “Leopard sightings occur every 48 days on average.”

Other Cities

Updated on Dec 08, 2023 07:06 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

Integrated medical testing for prisoners in Uttar Pradesh jails begins

The drive to test prisoners for HIV, TB, hepatitis and syphilis started from jails in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Ayodhya, Badaun, Bulandshahr, Farrukhabad and Ghazipur and would continue in other jails in a phased manner

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:08 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

World AIDS Day: Eager to experience wedded bliss, 500 HIV +ve people move papers

Once the marriage date is fixed, the couple-to-be is put through counselling for family planning and good behaviour in family life

Lucknow

Published on Nov 30, 2023 08:13 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

KGMU doctors innovate to weed out human interface in dental surgery

Doctors at King George’s Medical University have developed a dental technology that eliminates the need for an assistant during surgery. The innovative cheek retractor also protects the patient's eyes from harmful aerosols.

Retraction of the cheek (needed to make space for the dental procedure) and suction of saliva cannot be done by a dentist alone while performing a dental surgery/treatment in the mouth. Hence an assistant does it. The innovation was made to solve this issue and do away with the need of an assistant. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Updated on Nov 27, 2023 05:26 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

‘Human trial of India’s first dengue vaccine early next year’

10K people at 20 locations across India will be included in the exercise that will check the efficacy of the vax, said Nivedita Gupta, head, epidemiology and communicable diseases, ICMR

The first phase checked safety of the vaccine, while the second checked if the vaccine made antibodies and the third phase will examine whether the vaccine is working against dengue or not. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Nov 26, 2023 05:12 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Artificial rains in pipeline for U.P. districts with high AQI

The Supreme Court on Monday directed four states, including Uttar Pradesh, to take steps to bring down air pollution levels.

cities

Published on Nov 09, 2023 06:59 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

Deepawali directives: UPPCB stipulates type, time of bursting crackers

U.P. issues directives on bursting crackers, limiting sound level and timing for fireworks following the Supreme Court's order on air pollution.

cities

Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:06 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh affidavit in top court lists steps to curb air pollution

In the affidavit, the state government gave details of the action taken and policy implementation to curb air pollution in various sectors including agriculture, transport, real estate and industry.

In 2023, a total 3058 over-aged vehicles were impounded in the NCR this year. (HT FILE PHOTO)

cities

Published on Nov 07, 2023 05:38 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

NCR units slapped with ₹1.5 cr in fines for violating GRAP-III pollution norms

The highest fine, amounting to ₹50 lakh, was levied against those found to be storing construction materials in the open.

The Uttar Pradesh government is required to submit an affidavit to the Supreme Court. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Nov 06, 2023 01:39 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UPPCB to focus more on dust control audit of construction sites

Uttar Pradesh has to file an affidavit with the Supreme Court by November 7 on measures taken to reduce air pollution.

cities

Updated on Nov 05, 2023 06:14 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Lucknow, 16 other UP cities asked to combat air pollution

Measures to be undertaken include increasing use of mechanised road sweeping machine (MRSM), ensuring no stubble burning takes place and sprinkling of water on roads, particularly near construction sites

AQI values at or below 100 are generally thought of as satisfactory. When AQI values are above 100, air quality is unhealthy - at first, for certain sensitive groups of people, then for everyone as AQI values get higher. (Pic for representation)

cities

Updated on Nov 04, 2023 06:24 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

UP medical colleges introduce Hindi textbooks in MBBS classes

As part of the transition, principals and faculty members of all medical institutions across the state have been asked to start teaching in Hindi.

This transition is expected to bring greater clarity to medical students, particularly those who have received their prior education in Hindi. (Representative)

cities

Updated on Nov 04, 2023 03:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

To combat air pollution: UPPCB mandates only BS-VI standard for buses plying to Delhi/NCR

Strict actions and penalties have been imposed on the construction sector for violations of norms, delivering a stern message to the industry.

Officials have assured that the UPPCB will submit its affidavit well within the stipulated time frame. (Representational photo)

cities

Published on Nov 01, 2023 07:54 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

17 U.P. districts identified as underperforming in ‘case-based activity’ for dengue

Bareilly, Lucknow, Meerut, Rampur, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Aligarh, Jaunpur, Gorakhpur, Firozabad, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Moradabad, Bulandshahr, etc., are included in the list.

Aedes aegypti that spreads dengue fever (HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Oct 29, 2023 07:20 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Lucknow KGMU’s organ donation programme from brain dead patients on a hiatus

KGMU initiated organ donation from brain dead patients in 2017, and to date, approximately two dozen successful cases have been completed.

cities

Updated on Oct 29, 2023 05:12 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Compensation after 3 years fails to ease pain of losing new-born

In all, four new-borns died at the Islamnagar PHC between May 31 and June 1, 2020 and this prompted a probe by the additional director, Bareilly division. The superintendent of the PHC was suspended, three staff nurses were transferred to other health centres and one of them also lost salary increment for 2020-21. All this was done within a year but the compensation was delayed

The probe had pointed out that a retired auxiliary nurse and midwife (ANM) was working at the PHC when the deaths took place. An FIR was lodged against her after initial probe found her role in the deaths. (Pic for representation)

cities

Updated on Oct 27, 2023 07:16 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

Cadaver crunch in U.P medical colleges

Most state-run medical colleges rely on body donations for anatomy teaching, but the numbers aren’t adequate

Students dissecting a cadaver. (Pic for representation)

cities

Published on Oct 26, 2023 07:45 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh farmers to earn additional income from carbon credits

This move comes as part of the efforts to link farming with the global carbon credit market generating an additional income.

At present one credit is equal to the mass of one ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other greenhouse gases (reduced or sequestered via plantation to earn credit). (FOR REPRESENTATION)

cities

Updated on Oct 22, 2023 07:06 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

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Ahead of the January 22 Ram Lalla consecration ceremony, enthusiastic pilgrims of various hues could be seen moving on the highway and shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans.

Entry of devotees will remain strictly restricted at the Ram Temple till the consecration ceremony, and they (devotees) will now be allowed from January 23, says police officer

Despite the unrelenting cold wave, devotees throng temples since as early as 6am while hundreds also assemble at Ram ki Paidi to take a holy dip in Saryu, before joining morning ‘aarti’ in nearby temples

The number of patients seen at KSSSCIH is lower than that of any community health centre in the state capital.

Many have visited the sanctuary and know it as a paradise for birds, but the solace it used to offer is getting lost due to increased highway traffic and new roads coming up.

Zoo protocol mandates that animals such as hippos are moved to a separate part of the enclosure, usually a cell, at the back when cleaning is done.

Environmentalists say Kukrail is still a living river that can flow, meander and give Lucknow its walking plaza. But this first requires attention towards what the water body wants from us – stop pouring sewage into it

Ravi K Singh, the divisional forest officer of Awadh region, says, “Leopard sightings occur every 48 days on average.”

The drive to test prisoners for HIV, TB, hepatitis and syphilis started from jails in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Ayodhya, Badaun, Bulandshahr, Farrukhabad and Ghazipur and would continue in other jails in a phased manner

Once the marriage date is fixed, the couple-to-be is put through counselling for family planning and good behaviour in family life

Doctors at King George’s Medical University have developed a dental technology that eliminates the need for an assistant during surgery. The innovative cheek retractor also protects the patient's eyes from harmful aerosols.

10K people at 20 locations across India will be included in the exercise that will check the efficacy of the vax, said Nivedita Gupta, head, epidemiology and communicable diseases, ICMR

The Supreme Court on Monday directed four states, including Uttar Pradesh, to take steps to bring down air pollution levels.

U.P. issues directives on bursting crackers, limiting sound level and timing for fireworks following the Supreme Court's order on air pollution.

In the affidavit, the state government gave details of the action taken and policy implementation to curb air pollution in various sectors including agriculture, transport, real estate and industry.

The highest fine, amounting to ₹50 lakh, was levied against those found to be storing construction materials in the open.

Uttar Pradesh has to file an affidavit with the Supreme Court by November 7 on measures taken to reduce air pollution.

Measures to be undertaken include increasing use of mechanised road sweeping machine (MRSM), ensuring no stubble burning takes place and sprinkling of water on roads, particularly near construction sites

As part of the transition, principals and faculty members of all medical institutions across the state have been asked to start teaching in Hindi.

Strict actions and penalties have been imposed on the construction sector for violations of norms, delivering a stern message to the industry.

Bareilly, Lucknow, Meerut, Rampur, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Aligarh, Jaunpur, Gorakhpur, Firozabad, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Moradabad, Bulandshahr, etc., are included in the list.

KGMU initiated organ donation from brain dead patients in 2017, and to date, approximately two dozen successful cases have been completed.

Most state-run medical colleges rely on body donations for anatomy teaching, but the numbers aren’t adequate

This move comes as part of the efforts to link farming with the global carbon credit market generating an additional income.

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