Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has directed the superintendent of police, Farrukhabad, to register an FIR against an investigating officer after finding that additional particulars in the ‘reasons for arrest’ column pertaining to an accused appeared to have been inserted subsequently.Accordingly, the court also declared the arrest of the accused-petitioner unlawful and ordered his immediate…
Prayagraj: The narrow lanes of Shahganj, better known as the Sangam city’s electrical goods hub, are wearing a distinctly festive look as Diwali approaches. Shops that usually cater to electricians, traders and customers from smaller markets across Prayagraj district have transformed into a colourful display of lights, decorative lamps and festive accessories, drawing residents looking…
Prayagraj: The city is set to get a maze-themed green space at Nandigram in Kalindipuram, with the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation taking up the project under the state’s Upvan Yojana. The park will be developed over around 20,000 square metres at an estimated cost of about Rs 3 crore.Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani laid the foundation stone for…
Farmers to become export friendly Prayagraj: In a bid to help farmers secure better prices for their produce, UP govt has launched an initiative to train them in direct agricultural exports, reducing dependence on middlemen and making farm products more export-friendly.State govt has amended the Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Export Policy, 2019, to strengthen its export…
Prayagraj: The hospitality landscape of Sangam city is set for another expansion with Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), which operates the Taj and Ginger brands, signing an agreement with Jagmal Group for a 100-room Ginger hotel in Prayagraj.The greenfield project will be developed on Jagmal Group land through its subsidiary, Jagmal Logistics and Industrial Parks…
Prayagraj: Around 731 temporary firecracker shops are being set up at 80 open slots which would be functional from Friday to Monday. The majority of shops are being set up at designated open areas including 17 open grounds in urban areas.DIG (Headquarters) Vijay Dhull told TOI that a total of 731 persons were given temporary…
Prayagraj: Sangam city is set to get its first automated pumping station to tackle prolonged waterlogging in several low-lying areas during heavy rainfall. The 40-million-litre-per-day (MLD) facility, planned behind CMP College, will start automatically when the water level rises and drain accumulated rainwater, reducing dependence on manually deployed pumps.The project has been estimated at Rs…
Prayagraj: MNNIT scholar Arpit Dubey is working on an AI-based tool that can create 3D digital reconstruction of crime scenes from photos and videos.The tool will allow police to examine evidence and recreate the sequence of events in a virtual environment.Dubey, a PhD scholar in Computer Science, has launched a startup ‘Tech and Forensic’ for…
Prayagraj: A group of 10 women associated with Asharani Foundation, a self-help group led by Abha Singh, have created unique Diwali decor items using cow dung, including baskets, dining table tray decor, ‘toran’, wall hangings, mirrors, chandeliers, and idols of Goddess Laxmi, Ganesh and Kuber ahead of the festival.The demand for these eco-friendly products has…
Prayagraj: Amid the ongoing protests by advocates over the alleged conduct of Justice Ajay Bhanot, a division of Allahabad high court took exception to a group of lawyers allegedly blocking the courtroom’s entry doors and preventing staff from entering through the main gate.In the order dated Nov 4, the court observed that judicial proceedings cannot…
