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Trans-gender card applications pour in, but processing slow

LUCKNOW, April 25 -- The most recently recorded data suggests that the number of applications coming to the social welfare department for trans-gender (TG) identity cards has crossed 1000, which is ov... Read More


Twist in tale: Rekindled interest for books but declining footfalls

LUCKNOW, April 24 -- While thrilled to see that book reading is picking up again, booksellers, however, still have a few good reasons to feel dejected. One of them is low footfall at their brick-and-m... Read More


From land to sea: Plastic threatens every organism

LUCKNOW, April 22 -- The impact of single use plastic is felt not only by humans, but also, and more keenly so, by cattle, strays and marine life as they are more prone to swallowing such items. Dr S... Read More


Shelter homes still 'unfriendly' for kids with special needs

LUCKNOW, April 2 -- Even after legislations now require educational institutions to become more accessible to children with special needs, state-run children's shelter homes in Uttar Pradesh still str... Read More


Waste to be processed at 3x speed of garbage generated per day: LMC

LUCKNOW, March 30 -- On International Zero Waste Day, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has promised that the IPL match in Ekana Stadium will yet again be a zero-waste event. This year is expec... Read More


Bhatkhande students yet to benefitfrom inter-institutional MoUs

LUCKNOW, March 28 -- The Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalay, a renowned cultural institution of the state, has signed six MoUs with other institutions in the state since since May 2023. But while a f... Read More


72% stray dogs sterilised, but yet another decade for efforts to pay off

LUCKNOW, March 28 -- Even with the ongoing stray dog sterilisation programme, which has been in effect since September 2019, experts indicate that it can take another decade before any noticeable impa... Read More


From gulal to Modi masks, Holimaterial painted with pol flair

LUCKNOW, March 20 -- This year again, the approaching festival of Holi has taken politics to another, albeit colourful level, with popular poltical leaders' images on Holi material. The announcement o... Read More


UPSRTC project hits procedural roadblock, only 3 to drive this yr

LUCKNOW, March 19 -- : While the first batch of 17 women bus drivers recently joined the UPSRTC roster on March 16, only three them will be able to showcase their driving skills this year. These wome... Read More


Idea of composite homes for elderly mooted

LUCKNOW, March 12 -- The idea of composite homes for elderly was discussed at a seminar cum workshop organised by social welfare department on Monday. These composite homes could act as multipurpose c... Read More