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Dengue cases decline in Lucknow
Dengue cases in Lucknow are declining as winter approaches, with daily cases dropping from over 40 to just six reported recently.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Constable exam: Re-exam was fairly easier, say aspirants
As many as 10,343 in the first and another 9,993 in the second shift gave it a miss. Several students claimed that they had no issue in reaching the exam halls after their biometric scanning.
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Animesh Mishra, Lucknow
SBSP replaces ‘stick’ with ‘key’ as party symbol
The key was previously the election symbol of the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party – Lohia (PSPL) of Shivpal Yadav before it merged into the Samajwadi Party.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 10:04 AM IST
Dist admn reviews progress, functioning of STPs, SPSs after Lko rainfall, waterlogging
The officials emphasised the need for sewage pumping stations to operate at full capacity, with regular chamber cleaning to prevent blockages
Published on Aug 07, 2024 09:44 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
UP govt forms a state capital region on the lines of NCR. What does this mean?
The newly formed SCR comprises the districts Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Unnao, Rae Bareli and Barabanki with a total area of 27,826 square kilometres.
Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:07 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Nainu Oommen
Fiery May crackles past Diwali month’s numbers in Lucknow
In state capital’s ordeal by fire, 663 incidents reported in May 2024 vs 203 in November 2023 and 293 in May 2023
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Section 144 extended in Lucknow till July 16
“If this (new) order is not withdrawn in between, it will remain in force till July 16, 2024,” read a press statement by Lucknow police.
Updated on May 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Voter Turnout: Will Lucknow soar or falter again?
The district administration is toiling hard to push Lucknow voters to breach the never achieved 60% polling mark, fearing it might dip again amidst a heatwave, rising temperatures, and an extended weekend on polling day.
Updated on May 05, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Plastic predicament needs multi-pronged approach,says environmentalist
Talking about the inescapable plastic pollution in the state capital, environmentalist Venkatesh Dutta said addressing this issue required a multi-pronged approach, combining policy, innovation, and community action.
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Awareness campaign: People ‘educated’ to vote for OPS
This issue connects over 15 lakh families of state and central employees in UP who joined service after the new pension scheme was implemented, says a state employee
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Woman athlete injured in brawl between two groups
Weightlifter Swati Singh, a bronze medallist in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, was injured in a brawl in Sushant Golf City. Cross FIRs filed, probe ongoing.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister
The Karnataka government has also signed an MoU with the KfW Development Bank of Germany to fund this project.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Ex-DSP kills self with own gun
Former police official, aged 73, allegedly shot himself dead with his licensed gun at a kin's residence in Lucknow. He was suffering from renal disease and diabetes.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 09:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
UP Budget 2024-25: State capital’s super speciality healthcare gets “special care”
Medical education institutes in the state capital of Lucknow received a boost in funding for research, expansion, and equipment in the recent budget. King George's Medical University, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, and Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences were among the institutes that received increased funds. The budget also allocated funds for a cancer institute, Panchkarma training centers, and a research and treatment center for Unani medicine.
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 09:35 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Rain’s not done yet. Met asks parts of U.P. to expect another spell on January 8 and 9
The maximum and minimum temperatures in the state capital were 16 and 12 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Published on Jan 05, 2024 08:02 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Yogi gives green signal for Lucknow metro expansion
He said, “The metro currently operating in Lucknow should be extended up to IIM on Sitapur road on one side and SGPGIMS on Rae Bareli route on the other.
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Lucknow gripped by over speeding menace: Six accidents claim four lives in 24 hours
Over the course of Monday and Sunday, the city grappled with six road accidents across different police station areas, leaving four individuals dead.
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 10:06 PM IST
LMC hunting land for sports stadium in state capital
The announcement for the stadium was made in the presence of municipal commissioner Inderjit Singh, who promised to take up the project on priority.
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 07:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
UP cabinet to meet in Ayodhya today to oversee Ram Temple construction work
The chief priest of the Ram Temple said that the Cabinet meeting on Thursday holds significance as Ayodhya has been neglected by political parties to date.
Published on Nov 09, 2023 07:09 AM IST
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BJP steps up efforts to make Nov 2 Dalit meet a success
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its drive to connect with Dalits and the party is now looking to pull out all stops to make an impression by holding a mega Dalit meet in the state capital on November 2.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 05:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
In The Name Of Love: Extramarital affairs lead to double murder in Lucknow
In the first incident, a vegetable seller met a tragic end in the Jankipuram area as two individuals became embroiled in a rivalry fueled by their extramarital affairs.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 10:28 PM IST
In a 1st this yr, dengue claims life of 30-yr-old man in Lucknow
The victim initially sought medical attention for symptoms including fever, vomiting, stomach pain, and urinary problems.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:02 AM IST
No government offices to be shifted out of Shimla: Sukhu
Sukhu, in a written response to a query posed by MLA Kewal Singh Pathania, affirmed that no official decision in this regard is being taken. He added that no proposals on this matter have been submitted by any department
Published on Sep 23, 2023 11:57 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Davis Cup’s Day 1 soaked in mismanagement woes
All preparations went awry as a heavy downpour began just before the scheduled start of the first singles match between debutant Sasikumar Mukund and Yassine Dlimi.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 10:04 PM IST
Odisha to launch bus service connecting grampanchayats with state Capital
The Odisha state Cabinet has decided to launch the ₹3,178 crore project on Gandhi Jayanti with 1,000 buses
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 03:58 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Storm passes but Lko localities still under the weather
Several areas in the state capital of Raebareli Road and Dewa Road in India remain under water days after a rainstorm, causing concerns of water-borne diseases and breeding mosquitoes. Residents are facing difficulties going to school and using elevators.
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 12:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Patients, hospitals too bear brunt of rain in Lucknow
Lucknow remained submerged in water as the city recorded 140 mm rainfall at the IMD observatory in 24 hours
Published on Sep 11, 2023 08:56 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow/kanpur
Traffic diversions in Lucknow for Muharram processions
Traffic diversions would remain effective from early Saturday morning (July 29) in view of Muharram processions to be taken out in different parts of the state capital, said senior police officials here on Friday.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:13 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Key faces among 63 BJP leaders booked for Patna protests
On Thursday, BJP had taken out its prescheduled march to Vidhan Sabha in protest against the new teacher recruitment policy in Bihar, alleged corruption and other issues. The march started from Gandhi Maidan. As it reached Dak Bungalow intersection, police used water cannons, tear gas shells and lathi charge to disperse them.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 09:24 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
AAP diluting Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh, river waters: Congress
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann had on Saturday asked the Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa to clarify his party’s stand on Himachal Pradesh’s claim over Chandigarh. The Congress is in power in Himachal.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 08:34 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh