Prayagraj: In view of the upcoming Diwali festival, doctors have advised revellers to follow a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits.Dr Anupam Dwivedi, senior medical officer, said people should maintain a balanced diet during the festive season. He said three key principles for healthy festive eating are planning meals in advance, enjoying small portions and…
Prayagraj: As festive demand pushes up the sale of sweets, khoya, ghee, milk and other food products, consumers in Prayagraj are being advised to look beyond appearance and taste while making purchases. Food safety officials say adulteration may not always be visible to the naked eye and while some suspected contamination can be identified through…
Prayagraj: In a bid to tackle the growing monkey menace in urban areas, Uttar Pradesh govt has decided to develop ‘Kapi Vans’ (Monkey Forests) in designated locations across the state. The initiative aims to provide monkeys with natural habitats and reduce human-animal conflict.In Prayagraj, more than half a dozen urban neighbourhoods are currently grappling with…
Prayagraj: Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) to exclude Questions 36 and 37 from the evaluation of Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)-2026 after its own final answer key accepted two correct options for each question.Disposing of a writ petition filed by Vijay Sonkar and three other candidates, Justice…
Prayagraj: Observing that district magistrates cannot act like ‘plenipotentiaries’, the Allahabad high court on Tuesday suspended an order passed by the Bijnor DM concerning the management of the traditional annual ‘Jaahar Diwan’ (Goga Navami) fair, observing that the order was prima facie without jurisdiction and amounted to an apparent usurpation of jurisdiction.It further noted that…
Prayagraj: A “Run for Unity” marathon organised by BJP’s Trans-Yamuna unit in Naini on Saturday to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel descended into chaos after participants allegedly protested over the conduct of the race, with some breaking chairs, climbing onto the stage and scrambling for certificates during the prize distribution ceremony.The marathon…
GM NCR Naresh Pal Singh administered the oath to officers and employees Prayagraj: The 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was observed as National Unity Day across Prayagraj on Saturday, with govt offices and North Central Railway organising oath ceremonies and a ‘Run for Unity’ to underline the importance of national unity, integrity and…
Prayagraj: A 32-year-old man was shot and injured allegedly following an argument with two bike-borne assailants near Sabzi Mandi in the Khuldabad area late Friday night, police said.The victim, identified as Shivam, sustained a gunshot wound on the left side of his abdomen. Police have registered a named FIR against two accused and arrested one…
Dr Tariq Mahmood of MLN Medical College, addressed a four-day national conference in Kolkata on Friday Prayagraj: Early diagnosis, timely treatment and greater public awareness are crucial to achieving the goal of a tuberculosis-free India, said Prof Tariq Mahmood, head of the department of pulmonary diseases at MLN Medical College.He was addressing a gathering of…
Prayagraj: The newly introduced Prayagraj Ram Bagh-Banaras MEMU train was formally inaugurated on Saturday, providing passengers on the route with a faster direct rail connection between the two cities. The train was flagged off from Ram Bagh railway station during a special ceremony held on Saturday.The new train, numbered 65123/65124, will cover the journey between…
