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12 teams in 24x7 mode, draftvision document likely soon

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- The state government has expedited efforts to prepare the Viksit UP-2047 vision document for Uttar Pradesh. The draft document is likely to be ready in a week or two and further co... 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


When the past and present flytogether on threads of patriotism

Lucknow, Oct. 23 -- Long before hashtags trended on social media platforms, the skies of Lucknow were already filled with messages, carried by kites. From the iconic "Simon Go Back" slogans during the... 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


Marathi community celebrates Diwali

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- A 104-year-old Marathi-speaking community in the city, Maharashtra Samaj Lucknow, celebrated "Diwali Pahaat" on Sunday. The "Diwali Pahaat" is a cherished Maharashtrian tradition c... Read More


LMC steps up Gomti cleanliness drive for Chhath Puja

LUCKNOW, Oct. 23 -- Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has launched a massive cleanliness and inspection drive of the Gomti's banks and ghats ahead of the Chhath Puja celebrations in the city, stated... Read More


Focus on uninterrupted power supply & cleanliness, says Minister

Lucknow, Oct. 23 -- Urban development and energy minister AK Sharma directed officials of the energy department to ensure that power supply is not disrupted in any area during the Chhath festival. He ... Read More


Residency gets new light and sound show

Lucknow, Oct. 23 -- A new light and sound show has been launched at the historic Residency. Minister of tourism and culture Jaiveer Singh, present at the launch to mark Diwali, described the initiativ... Read More