K Sandeep Kumar is a Special Correspondent of Hindustan Times heading the Allahabad Bureau. He has spent over 16 years reporting extensively in Uttar Pradesh, especially Allahabad and Lucknow. He covers politics, science and technology, higher education, medical and health and defence matters. He also writes on development issues.
Articles by K Sandeep Kumar
MNNIT to now also offer BTech in material engineering
Currently, MNNIT offers BTech courses in nine branches including electronics, mechanical, civil, electrical, computer science, biotechnology, chemical engineering, production engineering as well as engineering and computational mechanics
Published on Dec 08, 2023 05:39 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
New move under NEP-2020: UP Board to assess creativity of Classes 9, 10 students
In a first, the Prayagraj-headquartered UP Board has decided to also start assessing the creativity of around 50 lakh students enrolled in Classes 9 and 10 in over 27,000 schools affiliated to it across the state from the ongoing academic session
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 05:02 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
MAHAKUMBH-2025 PREPARATIONS: Now Efforts begin to conserve, beautify ruins of historical Ulta Qila
Discussions on the conservation and beautification of Ulta Quila were held with Mahakumbh Mela Adhikari Vijay Kiran Anand. Following this, I, along with the team, visited the site on December 1.
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 06:52 PM IST
One student, two forms: U.P. Board detects 4,000 such instances, suspects ‘mafia’ work
Additional secretaries of the five regional offices of UP Board—at Prayagraj, Meerut, Varanasi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur—have now begun issuing notices to the principals of all such schools where cases of ‘double registrations’ by students were detected, official said
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 07:32 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Promoting Tourism: Sangam city’s iconic Chowk clock tower poised for restoration
Built in 1913, the Clock Tower stands as a testament to the ancient Mughal architectural style found in various parts of the nation.
Published on Dec 05, 2023 06:35 PM IST
Allahabad univ’s astroturf ground certified fit for int’l hockey matches
Allahabad University's astroturf hockey ground in Uttar Pradesh has been declared fit to host international-level field hockey matches. The ground has met the standards of Global Category Class II, making it suitable for national and international matches. The astroturf was tested on various parameters, including ball pressure, bouncing ability, and water holding capacity. The certificate issued by the International Hockey Federation is valid until June 2026. The ground has a seating capacity of 1,000 spectators.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 05:06 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Evaluating shift in public perception of U.P. govt primary schools: DIET teams to conduct assessment
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has entrusted the responsibility of this pan-U.P. study to District Institutes of Education and Training.
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:34 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
199 UP Board schools to lose recognition for various anomalies
Respective DIoSes have been asked not to make these institutions exam centres for 2024 HS, inter exams
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:12 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Unused reserves, growing concerns: Most Prayagraj MLAs lag in spending Vidhayak Nidhi, says govt data
Among the 12 MLAs in Prayagraj, Harsh Vardhan Bajpai, the MLA from Allahabad North, leads in MLA fund spending in the city areas.
Published on Dec 02, 2023 07:59 PM IST
Sangam’s Smita sets world record with 7.9-foot-long tresses
Originally from Gyanpur Bhadoi, Smita, 46, has been growing her hair since the age of 14, drawing inspiration from her mother, whose genes she credits for the “healthy growth” of her hair.
Published on Dec 02, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Magh Mela-2024 to be a 54-day event; to kick-start from Jan 15
A total of 165 solar hybrid LED streetlights and 10 water ATMs are anticipated during Magh Mela-2024, along with theme-based welcome gates and redesigned changing rooms.
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:42 AM IST
HS, Inter exams - 2024: UP Board debars 253 schools as centres
The UP Board has debarred 253 schools in Uttar Pradesh from being exam centers for Class 10 and Class 12 exams due to malpractices and anomalies.
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 05:10 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Sustainable e-waste management system in Sangam city soon
To deal with this problem, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has begun efforts to implement a sustainable electronic waste management project in the city.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 06:36 PM IST
Tough fight for recruitment: 10.69 lakh contenders for 411 posts of review officer, assistant review officer in Uttar Pradesh
The large number of applicants means that more than 2600 candidates are in the fray for each post on offer, said UPPSC officials.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 05:27 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
ANUBHUTI CURRICULUM: In a first, value-based study curriculum for Classes 6 to 8 in U.P.
Officials from the state basic education department said that the role of values in shaping students’ lives and their contribution to the country’s development.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 07:19 PM IST
Now, a special language kit to help school kids learn English in U.P.
The kit, featuring engaging games and tools such as the ‘ring game’ and ‘word bioscope,’ aims to facilitate English learning for over 1.25 crore school children.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Teaching device designed with AU expert’s help secures UK patent
The patent was awarded by the Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Intellectual Property Office, UK
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 06:46 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Over 2.5K fail to take admission in DElEd after paying ₹1.34 crore as fees
Due to this apparent indifference on the part of the candidates, the state government has garnered ₹1.34 crore from these candidates, given that the fee is non-refundable, as authorities conceded.
Published on Nov 26, 2023 06:17 PM IST
MAHAKUMBH-2025 PREPARATION: Half-a-dozen ROBs more than 88% ready, relief for commuters soon
There are ROBs out of a total of 13 that are under construction in the district, whose works are now 88% or more complete
Published on Nov 25, 2023 08:17 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Lakshagriha on cultural tourism map with Kunti Bhavan, Vyas Dwar completion
Post constructions worth over ₹2.78 crore, UP Projects Corporation hands over control to managing committee.
Published on Nov 23, 2023 08:53 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Panchayat buildings in Prayagraj dist: Crumbling edifices belie life span of 50 years
These buildings in the district, which were constructed with the claim of having a life span of at least 50 years, have failed to last even half their lease, reveals a recent government report.
Published on Nov 23, 2023 06:25 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Now, U.P. school students to learn disaster management from class 1
Presently, disaster management is integrated into the Geography curriculum in over 1.50 lakh government-run schools in the state.
Published on Nov 22, 2023 06:24 PM IST
Despite efforts, computer teacher vacancies persist in govt secondary schools
According to the central government’s guidelines, teachers were to be appointed with an honorarium of ₹25,000 per month.
Published on Nov 19, 2023 10:08 PM IST
U.P. board implements learning targets for Classes 9, 10 students
The decision to establish learning outcomes aligns with the recommendations of the new National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, focusing on students from classes 9 to 12.
Published on Nov 18, 2023 04:44 PM IST
UPPSC’s novel initiative: PCS aspirants get recommendation letters sans selection certificates
The UPPSC has introduced this unique initiative to highlight and ensure suitable job offers for meritorious candidates who, despite successfully clearing various stages, were not finally selected.
Published on Nov 16, 2023 10:42 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP’s fourth biggest dist jail ready in Prayagraj
The district jail comprises two circles, 18 barracks, two quarantine cells, one women’s barrack, and one juvenile barrack, all designed as two-storey structures.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 05:59 PM IST
NO CASH CRUNCH FOR RAIL PASSENGERS: ATM booths to come up at NCR railway stations again
The initiative aims to assist train passengers by providing them with a cash option for various transactions during their travels.
Published on Nov 14, 2023 04:23 PM IST
Prayagraj’s second industrial corridor set to come up at Soraon
Under the initiative, efforts have begun in earnest to set up a second industrial corridor in the district in the trans-Ganga area of Soraon, located around 25 km from Sangam city.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 07:52 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Pensioners can now obtain life certificates at their doorstep
The generated life certificates are seamlessly submitted online to the respective government department, ensuring uninterrupted pension disbursement.
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 06:10 AM IST
WELCOME TREND: Count of girls appearing in high school exams in U.P. on steady rise
In the upcoming 2024 U.P. Board high school examination, a total of 29,47,324 candidates are registered. Among these candidates, 13,75,638 (46.67%) are girls, while 15,71,686 (53.32%) are boys
Published on Nov 05, 2023 07:34 PM IST
