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From debt to death: Caught in a vicious circle as loan sharks prey on soft targets

LUCKNOW, July 12 -- The dark world of money lending, harassment and humiliation has snared many businessmen as a disturbing pattern of suicides linked to mounting debt has shaken the city traders' com... Read More


Sindoor to Yogi-Raaj: Blend of creativity, innovation showcased at mango festival in Lucknow

LUCKNOW, July 5 -- Uniquely named and distinctively grown varieties, ranging from Sindoor to Yogi-Raaj, stole the show at the annual Mango Festival in Lucknow, showcasing creativity, nationalism and h... Read More


Drums, brass & brotherhood: The musicians of Sashastra Seema Bal

LUCKNOW, June 21 -- When 27-year-old Rohit Pandey joined the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), he never imagined his childhood love for singing would find a platform within the force. "I used to sing in sch... Read More


Murder in Meghalaya: At Ghazipur one-stop centre, Sonam kept saying she wanted to sleep

LUCKNOW, June 10 -- Sonam Raghuvanshi, 24, has refused to say much about the Meghalya murder case since being brought to the one-stop centre in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, officials said on Monday. Rep... Read More


Green 'lungs' to breathe fresh air into Lko's pollution hotspots

LUCKNOW, June 6 -- With a view to combating air pollution, nearly 1.5 lakh saplings will be planted around industrial units, malls, and residential projects across the state capital. These green buffe... Read More


Beggary in Lucknow: Four FIRs, four zones - proof of a syndicate at work begs attention

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- Multiple FIRs have been lodged across various city police stations in the sweeping crackdown on beggary. Not only does the development uncover the vast and organised nature of the ... Read More


Bigger, juicier, sweeter: Expect an XL mango crop, say experts

LUCKNOW, May 8 -- In the midst of strife comes news that will gladden most hearts! Experts believe that a combination of timely rains and ideal weather conditions is going to boost the quality of the... Read More


Theft from HPCL tankers in Lucknow: Gang replaced fuel with chemical, had 'protection'

LUCKNOW, May 8 -- The recent arrest of five members of a gang that stole fuel from tankers has exposed its extensive networking and purported collusion with some police officials. A day after the arre... Read More


Less chaos, better flow: New 'zero light, zero cop' system beats old signals

LUCKNOW, April 30 -- No tall claims, but an emerging traffic management system is proving its efficiency at some key junctions in the city. While authorities say that 'zero light, zero cop' has ensur... Read More