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Cong backs out, Nagrota set for triangular contest

Jammu, Oct. 23 -- The Nagrota assembly constituency, considered a BJP stronghold, is likely to witness a triangular contest in the ensuing bypoll scheduled for November 11. A total of 12 candidates, i... Read More


Protesting toll employees allow free passage to vehicles

Agra, Oct. 23 -- Toll employees at the Fatehabad plaza on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway went on strike over a Diwali bonus dispute, allowing thousands of vehicles to pass without paying the required fee... Read More


NCERT books to be introduced in class 4 of govt schools

Prayagraj, Oct. 23 -- From the 2026-27 academic session, students of Class 4 in over one lakh government primary schools across Uttar Pradesh will begin studying from NCERT textbooks. This step is par... Read More


Cyber fraudster dupes Lko man of Rs 1.18 crore, arrested

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- The Cyber Crime Police of Lucknow has arrested a fraudster who impersonated a CBI officer and digitally "house arrested" a victim to extort Rs 1.18 crore. The accused, identified a... Read More


Preparations in full swing for Braj Utsav in Mathura from Oct 26

Agra, Oct. 23 -- Preparations are in full swing for 'Braj Raj Utsav' to be organised by Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad (UPBTVP) in Mathura from October 26 onwards. The venue will be Railway ... Read More


HC seeks Up's progress report on creation of 9,000 courts

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has sought separate counter- affidavits (replies) detailing the progress from the state government and high court administration befor... Read More


Above-normal temps recorded in city amid Diwali festivities

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- The minimum temperature in Lucknow rose noticeably amid Diwali festivities, with forecasts indicating mainly clear skies on Thursday, turning misty in the morning. Day and night te... Read More


Devotees celebrate Annakoot Puja with 'Chhappan Bhog'

Lucknow, Oct. 23 -- Thousands of devotees flocked to city temples to participate in Annakoot Puja on Wednesday. At the 163-year-old Kali Bari Temple, devotees gathered on Wednesday evening to offer "C... Read More


Lucknow saw over 1,000 burn injuries on Diwali; several hospitalised

Lucknow, Oct. 23 -- Diwali celebrations in the state capital turned tragic for many, as more than 1,000 people were reportedly injured in cracker-related incidents. Government hospitals across Lucknow... Read More


Several hurt as violent clashes keep cops on toes

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- A lawyer was allegedly shot at following a dispute over bursting firecrackers in Thakurganj late Sunday evening, while several others were injured in separate incidents reported fr... Read More