K Sandeep Kumar is a Special Correspondent of Hindustan Times heading the Allahabad Bureau. He has spent over 16 years reporting extensively in Uttar Pradesh, especially Allahabad and Lucknow. He covers politics, science and technology, higher education, medical and health and defence matters. He also writes on development issues.
Articles by K Sandeep Kumar
Skill embedded degree courses to begin at 113 U.P. colleges
3-yr courses in retail, logistics, healthcare, tourism and hospitality to be started from this session
Published on Sep 21, 2023 08:04 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
MUKHYAMANTRI KANYA SUMANGALA YOJANA: Prayagraj tops state in ensuring benefits for girls’ security, education
MKSY, initiated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath in 2019, aims to provide security and education opportunities to daughters of economically disadvantaged families, thereby shaping a brighter future for them.
Published on Sep 20, 2023 08:04 PM IST
UP Board’s bid to help govt school students top UP Board’s HS, inter exams
For the last several years, students of government secondary schools of the state have not been able to make a cut in the top-10 merit list of the Board
Published on Sep 19, 2023 09:53 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
DIoSs say no illegal secondary school in Uttar Pradesh; higher-ups refuse to buy claim
Director, secondary education, warns of action if any such school is found running in any district of the state
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:36 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Half session over, 356 U.P. govt secondary schools yet to get vocational trainers
Under centrally-sponsored Revised Vocational Education Scheme, vocational training should have started in 356 government-run secondary schools of U.P. from April 1, 2023
Published on Sep 14, 2023 09:22 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
MUNPL changing lives: A saga of transformation and heritage
Unlike his forefathers, Ashok seeks fish solely for his family’s consumption and no longer sells them in the market.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 08:47 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
More girls than boys enrolled for higher education in Purvanchal: Govt data
This trend is evident in Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, and Maharajganj districts of the Gorakhpur division, as well as Varanasi, Chandauli, Jaunpur, and Ghazipur districts of the Varanasi division.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Centre allocation policy for UP Board exams released by Uttar Pradesh government
According to the centre allocation policy (CAP) issued on September 6 girls and differently-abled examinees from urban and rural areas can take the exams at their own schools
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 01:02 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
76,000 words unveiled: Dialect dictionary breaks new ground
For primary schoolkids: The four-volume lexicon, in sync with NEP-2020, contains words of regional languages like Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Braj and Bundelkhandi
Published on Sep 09, 2023 01:02 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
After guava, Moonj products of Prayagraj in queue to secure GI tag
The district officials of Prayagraj have applied for a geographical indication (GI) tag for Moonj products under the 'One District One Product' scheme. Moonj products, made from a type of wild grass, are expected to receive a boost in exports after obtaining the GI tag. Currently, the Allahabadi guava is the only product from Prayagraj with a GI tag. The tag ensures that only authorized users can use the product name and protects against imitation. The ODOP initiative has already improved the lives of over 500 women workers in manufacturing Moonj products.
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 09:40 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
NMM Scholarship Scheme: Every U.P. dist asked to ensure applications 15 times its quota of seats
NMMS examination is proposed to be held on November 5 and for it the applications are to be filled in by eligible students of all the districts of the state by September 18
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 11:37 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
IIIT-A scientists to analyse Chandrayaan-2 data for lunar insights
ISRO has allocated a grant of ₹21 lakh for a three-year research project titled ‘Automated Lunar Crater Detection Using Payload from Chandrayaan-2 Mission.’
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 07:41 PM IST
Prayagraj’s Pride: Sangam City’s Gayatri Malhotra part of ISRO team guiding India’s solar ambition
Gayatri Malhotra, is playing an instrumental role in India’s groundbreaking solar mission, Aditya L-1.
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 08:41 PM IST
UPPSC declares PCS (J)-2022 results, 302 candidates qualify
UPPSC declares PCS (J)-2022 results. The results are available at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Published on Aug 30, 2023 08:02 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Indo-Malaysian team identifies tobacco compound that can beat multiple cancers
The miracle compound, researchers including those from AU maintain, has shown impressive anti-cancer properties and can be taken as a lead compound for future clinical trials for treating cancers including those of the lungs, pancreas, bone marrow and blood
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 01:36 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Prayagraj gears up for innovative digital market, exclusively for smart payments
As part of the project, informative signage will adorn the entrance of the proposed digital market, providing essential instructions for visitors and shoppers.
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 07:38 PM IST
Purvanchal’s first banana tissue culture lab comes up in U.P.’s Kaushambi
It has been set up with a cost of ₹2.8 crore with state government’s financial support worth ₹1 crore, said officials
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 05:50 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Now, Shankargarh to be developed as industrial hub
Efforts are underway to develop the Shankargarh region in Uttar Pradesh, India, into an industrial hub. The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has begun a survey to identify suitable land for industries, with plans for work to start within the next four to six months. The region is believed to be best suited for glass and stone cutting units, as well as power generation plants. In addition, an oil refinery is set to be established on a 2,000-acre plot in Shankargarh.
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 07:40 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
U.P.: Progressive Prayagraj farmers turn to dragon fruit farming, reap profits
Climate-resilient dragon fruit farming is emerging as a ray of hope for many progressive cultivators
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 11:01 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj:
Baddik women recced, men committed crimes: Police
Police have found that women of the Baddik community aided and abetted the men in committing crimes such as loot, rape, and murder in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. In a week, 23 women from the community were arrested for various crimes. The police are still searching for three men accused of the August 5 incident.
Updated on Aug 16, 2023 11:51 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Training for aspiring drone pilots to start in U.P.’s Prayagraj soon
Naini Aerospace Limited in Prayagraj, India, has received approval to set up a drone pilot training organization. The training center will offer a five-day course for aspiring drone pilots, providing certification on small category drones. The course aims to meet the increasing demand for certified drone pilots in various industries. The training fee is set at INR 35,000 ($470), the lowest in the country. The course will cover theoretical topics, simulation training, and practical flying lessons. Successful candidates will receive a remote pilot certificate valid for 10 years.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 11:03 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
SSC MTS exam 2023: Posts fall by 7 times, reveals RTI info
26,09,777 candidates have applied this year while a record 55,21,917 applications were received in 2022
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:13 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Below 50% attendance in KGBVs in 30 U.P. districts
Low attendance in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in Uttar Pradesh has caused concern. The state education department has instructed officials to ensure 100% attendance in these schools, which offer free residential schooling for girls from backward areas and communities. The lowest attendance was recorded in Ballia at 28%, while the highest was in Fatehpur at 79%. Officials have been warned that salaries will be withheld for wardens in schools with low attendance. The KGBV scheme aims to boost education among marginalized girls and is part of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan programme.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:25 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Now, a ‘Shaheed Wall’ in Prayagraj to pay tribute to freedom fighters
The Prayagraj Smart City Ltd is busy constructing this 108-metre long memorial at a cost of around ₹3.5 crore
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:19 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
‘Still months to go for edu service selection commission to function’
Youths pinning hopes on it will have to wait as experts believe that the recruitments through it could be possible only around the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 07:44 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP Board initiative: Sanskrit chapters in Class 9,10 shortened to rekindle students’ interest in subject
The board has got Sanskrit books prepared afresh this year with the help of its subject experts in accordance with the new National Education Policy (NEP)-2020
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 11:09 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
1.33 lakh D.El.Ed seats remain vacant in U.P.
The interest in D.El.Ed has reduced also because no teachers’ recruitment has been advertised in the state during the past four-and-a-half years.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 08:51 PM IST
Good parenting makes students better learners: Study
The study, which is based on a test with multiple-choice questions that totalled to a score of 100, suggested that students who got better parenting scored more in the test
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:38 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Soon, question banks for students of classes 9 and 10
Question banks for maths and science subjects to be created. Workshops of subject experts will be organised soon
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:36 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
U.P. to conserve rural cultural groups engaged in promoting music, art
Registration of such groups to be undertaken across state, to be invited to showcase talent at govt events
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 08:27 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
