Lucknow

Lucknow: In a step towards sustainable development and international research collaboration, University of Lucknow, Bharat Norden Regional Consortium (BNORC), Norway, Samband AS, Norway, and Lakshya Foundation, India, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Panchtatva Circular Bioeconomy-Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence (PCB-GH₂ CoE) and Demonstration Platform.The initiative is based on the philosophy…

Seeks Govt Response In Wake Of SC Rulingtimes news networkLucknow: The Allahabad high court’s Lucknow bench has sought a response from the state govt in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling describing the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, as “stillborn”, observing that a person cannot be punished under a law…

Lucknow: A speeding truck rammed a motorcycle from behind, killing a couple and seriously injuring their 27-year-old son, who was riding the bike, near Harkansh Garhi in Mohanlalganj on Friday evening.The victims, identified as Vasudev (58) and his wife Vimla (54), were on their way to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Harbhajan, in Bachhrawan,…

Lucknow: DGP Rajeev Krishna on Friday visited the residence of the victims of the Saadatganj triple murder, met the bereaved Tiwari family and assured them of security, a speedy trial and strict action against those found guilty. The DGP, accompanied by senior police officials, heard the family’s concerns over the safety of surviving relatives and…

UPSRTC to operate 100% fleet during upcoming festivals Lucknow: UP govt has announced special transport arrangements for Diwali and Chhath to manage the seasonal rush, with the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) set to operate additional buses from Nov 6 to Nov 17.The focus will be on strengthening connectivity for passengers travelling from…

Lucknow: Robotic surgery is emerging as a promising option for treating complex paediatric disorders, particularly congenital anomalies, urinary tract obstructions, kidney diseases and gastrointestinal conditions, experts said at the 14th conference of the Society of Paediatric Urology at KGMU on Friday.KGMU’s paediatric surgery department head, JD Rawat, said robotic systems equipped with high-definition 3D cameras…

Jai Narain Mishra PG College The 24th annual youth cultural competition, Medha Samvardhan 2026, began at Shri Jai Narain Mishra PG College on Friday. The programme featured songs and a dance performance on Ganesh Vandana and self-composed poetry recitation. Competitions included stall decoration, debate, painting, story writing, quiz, short film and documentary making, Indian traditional…

Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Friday carried out an Electronic Total Station (ETS) survey of the house and adjoining land linked to triple murder accused Rishabh Shukla to determine whether any part of the property falls on Nazul land.LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar said a team of officials conducted detailed measurements of the plot and…

Lucknow: As strains of immortal ghazals and thumris floated through auditoriums across the city, Lucknow fondly remembered its most celebrated musical queen, Begum Akhtar, on her death anniversary. Two evocative evenings steeped in melody, nostalgia and reverence paid tribute to the legendary artiste, whose voice continues to resonate across generations and whose legacy remains woven…

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday took a dig at Union home minister Amit Shah over the BJP’s promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it returns to power, questioning why the move had taken so long.Responding to Shah’s announcement at a press conference, Akhilesh quipped, “Badi der…