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HC declines to entertain PIL seeking CBI probe as similar plea pending in Supreme Court

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a CBI probe and CAG audit in connection with the alleged emb... Read More


Farmers' body demandsprobe headed by sitting or retired SC judge

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) on Monday expressed concern over the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram temple, describing the matter as an "unprecedented, extraord... Read More


Congress to organise 'Sadbuddhi March'

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress will take out "Sadbuddhi Padyatra" (wisdom march) in all 75 districts on Tuesday against alleged corruption in the name of faith in Ayodhya. "The Sadbuddhi Pa... Read More


Adityanath clears Rs.16,015 cr projects for Prayagraj div

PRAYAGRAJ, July 7 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday approved public works department (PWD) projects worth over Rs.16,015 crore for the Prayagraj division. He directed officials to begin cons... Read More


CM yogi briefs ministers on plantation drive

Lucknow, July 7 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday asked his ministers to ensure the success of the mega 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign to plant 35 crore saplings on July 12. Yogi, who preside... Read More


Startup Mission, data centrepolicy get UP cabinet nod

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- The state cabinet on Monday approved the proposal to set up a dedicated Startup Mission Directorate to strengthen the state's startup ecosystem, improve coordination among incubator... Read More


Livestock insurance scheme, higher uniform allowances okayed

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Monday approved the Mukhyamantri Risk Management and Livestock Insurance Scheme to protect farmers, livestock owners and dairy operators from financial ... Read More


How a WhatsApp 'Boss Scam' cost Lko bizman Rs.18L

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- In another ingenious hoax, cybercriminals had impersonated the son of a prominent Lucknow businessman through WhatsApp messages, convincing an accountant to transfer Rs.18 lakh. The... Read More


Host of events to mark 24th AKTU convocation today

LUCKNOW, July 7 -- Many programmes, including a Maa-Beti sammelan, a felicitation ceremony for the winners of painting, story-telling and speech competitions held in village schools, performances by p... Read More


UP approves land for ESIC facilities; 50% MBBS seats reserved for workers' children

Lucknow, July 7 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the allocation of free land for constructing two 100-bed hospitals in Gorakhpur and Moradabad, and an Employees' State Insurance Corporatio... Read More