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Mujibur Rahman's residence vandalised

India, Feb. 6 -- A mob vandalised the historic residence of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 locality of Dhaka on Wednesday evening, the Dhaka Tribune reported. The m... Read More


U.P. govt to go ahead with power privatisation plan

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- Undeterred by the ongoing protests by employees, the UP government has decided to proceed with the privatisation of two state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) covering o... Read More


Acute staff shortage ails major health facilities

Lucknow, Feb. 6 -- Hospitals referring patients to other healthcare facilities is a routine affair. In some cases, the referrals are to ensure that patients get complete care at a better-equipped faci... Read More


New DM takes on the challenge to end begging

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- The newly appointed District Magistrate, Vishak G. Nair, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at making Lucknow a beggar-free city. Despite numerous previous efforts, begging ... Read More


HC grants interim stay on demolition of six flats in Silver Line Apt

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the demolition of six flats in Silver Line Apartment till further orders, one of the 81 buildings listed as illegal... Read More


Heritage corridor: Food, fragrance and history blend in grand makeover

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is undertaking a series of projects that will showcase the city's rich history through the development of a heritage corridor stretching betw... Read More


Thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia alarmingly high among Tharu tribes, reveals study

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- The prevalence of thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia-both inherited blood disorders affecting haemoglobin-is significantly higher among Tharu tribals on the Indo-Nepal border compa... Read More


Sitapur Cong MP's bail rejected in rape case

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- The Sitapur MP/MLA court on Wednesday rejected the bail petition of Congress MP from Sitapur, Rakesh Rathore, who was arrested and lodged in Sitapur district jail since January 30. ... Read More


Villagers' bone-chilling moment with tiger

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- Just 50 feet ahead of their bikes, a tiger emerged from the shadows, leaving villagers in Lakhimpur's Mohamadi forest range frozen in a bone-chilling standoff late in the evening, t... Read More


CBI nabs 3 postal officials for bribery to allow joining

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested three postal department officials, including sub-divisional inspector (SDI) Ramesh Kumar, overseer Brikesh Pandey, and ... Read More