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Rs.1,450 cr for Lucknow Metro Phase II cleared

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Lucknow Metro's second phase has received a major push with the Union Budget 2026-27 allocating Rs.1,450 crore for the project, setting the stage for construction to begin in the co... Read More


SHE Marts: A fillip to women empowerment

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- The proposal in the Union Budget 2026-27 to establish Self-Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts is being seen as a major step towards women empowerment in Uttar Pradesh. With the launch of... Read More


Customs duty cut brings hope for cheaper cancer, diabetes drugs in UP

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Cancer patients in Uttar Pradesh, a state where access to advanced oncology medicines remains limited and prohibitively expensive, may soon see some relief as the Union Budget 2026-... Read More


CM: 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' rooted in Sant Ravidas ideals

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said Sant Ravidas envisioned a society where no one went hungry and everyone lived with dignity but successive regimes, including the Mughal... Read More


At Sanatkada fest, sarod, tabla virtuosos set the tone for Day 3

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- The city's cultural heritage and its passion for classical music was in full showing at Raja Rampal Singh Park here in the dawn hours of Sunday. 'Seher', a concert organised as part... Read More


Decade-old vintage bike registration fraud surfaces during sale attempt

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- A 10-year-old fraud came to light when a city resident tried to sell his vintage motorcycle and discovered its registration number was never recorded in official records, police sai... Read More


Javed Akhtar discusses morality, religion, society

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar drew a sharp distinction between personal goodness and organised religion at the annual memorial event for veteran left leader Shankar Dayal Tiwari on... Read More


City's min temp dips to 7.6degC; yellow alert for rain & fog

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- The India Meteorological Department's Lucknow centre (IMD-Lucknow centre) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of possible rain, thunderstorms and moderate to dense fog in ... Read More


'Budget has clear roadmap for developed India'

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 had a clear roadmap for a new and developed India. Expressing gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, Yogi said his gui... Read More


Industry bodies hail budget as progressive, growth-oriented

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Industry bodies hailed the Union Budget-2026 as progressive with a long-term vision for India, focusing on infrastructure, youth, agriculture, women, export promotion and making the... Read More