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World Bank-backed study to probe air pollution impact across UP

Lucknow, June 21 -- Concerned over rising levels of carbon, heavy metals and PM2.5 particles in the air and their growing impact on public health, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Uttar P... Read More


Ram Mandir donation row: Trust officials are under the scanner

Lucknow, June 21 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in donations received at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is expected to submit its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minis... Read More


UP govt plans housing, health cover for Triple Talaq, acid attack survivors

Lucknow, June 9 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to extend housing and health insurance benefits to women affected by triple talaq and acid attacks as part of its efforts to strengthen the... Read More


Speculation grows over advance Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

Lucknow, June 9 -- Political activity has intensified in Uttar Pradesh amid growing indications that the 2027 Assembly elections could be held ahead of schedule, although no official announcement has ... Read More


UP STF guns down 'wanted criminal'

Ayodhya, June 8 -- A wanted criminal carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 2 lakh on his arrest was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Ayodhya late Sunday night, po... Read More


UP: Mayor administers oath to SP councillor after court order

Lucknow, May 24 -- After a five-month legal battle, Samajwadi Party leader Lalit Tiwari was administered the oath as councillor from Faizullaganj Third Ward in Lucknow on Sunday following directions f... Read More


Central approval delays portfolio allocation for newly inducted Uttar Pradesh ministers

Lucknow, May 17 -- The allocation of portfolios to ministers inducted and promoted in the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet last week has been delayed due to pending approval from the BJP's central leadership, so... Read More


Lucknow demolition drive: Lawyers clash with cops

Lucknow, May 17 -- Demolition drives against illegal lawyers' chambers in Lucknow turned tense on Sunday as police resorted to lathi-charge amid protests and sloganeering by advocates opposing the act... Read More


India's urban poor face 'dangerous' indoor heat even at night, says study

Lucknow, May 17 -- Residents of low and middle-income households in Indian cities are facing chronic indoor heat exposure, with temperatures inside homes remaining dangerously high even during nightti... Read More


UP: Industries face pressure amid rising costs, govt proposes 2-day WFH

Lucknow, May 16 -- Industries across Uttar Pradesh are facing mounting pressure due to rising production costs and disruption in gas supply, prompting the state govt to consider emergency measures to ... Read More