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Mahakumbh: No spot out of reach: Bikes and robots to ensure precision and speed

Published on Dec 23, 2024 05:25 PM IST

With the potential risks posed by temporary structures, electrical setups, and cooking areas, the fire department has deployed modern technologies and a specialised team to safeguard the event from fire hazards.

Mahakumbh: No spot out of reach: Bikes and robots to ensure precision and speed

ByRajeev Mullick, Prayagraj

Ch Charan Singh birth anniv: CM Yogi stresses importance of natural farming

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath distributed tractor keys to 11 farmers, celebrating Kisan Samman Diwas and emphasizing sustainable, toxin-free farming.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath at an event marking the birth anniversary of former PM Ch Charan Singh in Lucknow. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 08:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Rajnath reaches Lucknow, to attend Atal’s centenary celebrations

On December 24, defence minister will inaugurate Atal health fair and will also participate in a poem recitation event

UP dy CM Brajesh Pathak welcoming defence minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow on December 23. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 09:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Saints of Avahan Akhara enter Mahakumbh mela area

Saints of Shri Panchdashnaam Avahan Akhara marked the start of Mahakumbh-2025 with a grand procession, welcomed by officials in Prayagraj.

Avahan Akhara enters the mela area in Prayagraj. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Five sentenced to 3 years in two separate scholarship misuse cases in U.P.

The CBI had registered this case under Sections 467, 468, and 409 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on February 18, 2002, after taking over a case initially lodged at the Naubasta police station in Kanpur

For representation only (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Bikes & robots to ensure speed and precision in Mahakumbh Mela area

With the potential risks posed by temporary structures, electrical setups, and cooking areas, the fire department has deployed modern technologies and a specialised team to safeguard the event from fire hazards.

“There will be 80 firefighting motorbikes that will fitted with water mist systems and compressed air and foam (CAF), 125 quick response vehicles (QRVs), 120 large size water tenders, six foam tenders to ensure the safety of millions of devotees and tourists,” said Pramod Sharma, the chief fire officer of Maha Kumbh Mela (HT)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

Lucknow’s periphery ‘part’ of a tiger corridor

Lucknow's urban sprawl attracts tigers from 250 km away, linked by a corridor; sightings raise concern as human encroachment increases.

The empty lanes of Rehmankheda, where locals claim to have spotted a tiger recently, near Lucknow (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Homeopathy doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya, Basti

A homeopathy doctor was kidnapped for 36 hours, held for a ₹7 lakh ransom. Four suspects were arrested by the STF after the doctor escaped.

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Don’t chase money, chase making a difference: Zscaler CEO

Chaudhry, who’s an alumnus of IIT-BHU, shared his journey that began from a humble background to becoming a global technology icon, with the graduating students of BHU at its 104th convocation

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Drive against encroachment, power theft in Sambhal sparks controversy

The drive, lasting over eight hours, led to significant discoveries of illegal power connections, officials said.

Security personnel during a crackdown on electricity theft, in Sambhal on Saturday (PTI)

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 04:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Metaphor fest begins in Lko in tribute to Raj Bisaria

The festival was opened by his wife Kiran Bisaria after his students shared memories of days they spent with him

Vidya Vindu Singh and Yatindra Mishra in conversation with Shobha Bajpai (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:57 PM IST

ByGodhooli Sharma, Lucknow

Fresh ‘tiger’ pugmark found, search intensified

Meanwhile, the villagers have been given instructions on dos and don’ts, including that they stay indoors after twilight

Forest staff installing gadgets in Rehmankheda (Sourced)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP Board exams-2025: Model question papers released; uploads on social media platforms too

The links are also available on the X account @upboardpryj and Facebook account Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad

Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

LMC collects ₹41K in fines during pet licence-checking drive

The animal welfare department launched the drive in Zone-4, along with the enforcement team and the dog-catching squad

LMC pet licence-checking drive in progress on Saturday. (Sourced)

Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

RRB, Gorakhpur, chairman among two suspended over recruitment anomalies

As per railway officials, who did not wish to be named, discrepancies came to fore during a review of the recruitment process for technical grade-III positions

A probe revealed irregularities in the recruitment on the post of fitter at Modern Coach Factory, Rae Bareli, earlier this year. (For Representation)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim

As per a cop, the fraud began when Amit Gupta was added to a WhatsApp group that provided fake share market analysis and investment strategies

The cyber frauds, impersonating as representatives of IIFL Securities, allegedly tricked the victim into transferring <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28.7 lakh between May 17 and July 3 this year on the pretext of high returns (For Representation)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:50 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

No open meat sale during Mahakumbh: Varanasi DM’s directive

During a meeting with officials, the DM set a December 31 deadline for completing all preparations. He directed concerned departments to make all roads pothole-free, repair identified black spots and complete white strip marking.

Renovation being done at Har-Ki-Pauri ahead of Mahakumbh in Haridwar:RAMESHWAR GAUR/HT PHOTO (Sourced)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Pleas over character of places of worship dot U.P.’s legal landscape

The 1991 Act locks the religious character of holy sites as they stood on August 15, 1947, with an exception for the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which the top court ruled on in November 2019

A second round of court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on November 24 triggered violence. (HT file)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

‘Smart Prayagraj’ ready to welcome pilgrims to Mahakumbh: Yogi Adityanath

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13

CM Yogi Adityanath addressing police personnel and posing for a photo with cops at mela area on Saturday. (HT)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

UP chief secy calls for comprehensive strategy to minimise stubble burning

Speaking at a workshop on stubble management and air pollution control in Lucknow on Saturday, Singh stressed the need for coordinated efforts to tackle the issue effectively.

Farmers are setting the stubble on fire in their fields (File)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Akhilesh questions RBI over money mule advertisement

The advertisement makes a point about money mule, a term used for those who transfer money acquired illegally.

Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav (File)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Samadhan Diwas: Woman, daughter booked for breach of peace in Mainpuri

The incident took place when the woman and her daughter appeared before Mainpuri district magistrate Anjani Kumar Singh in Kisni area with their complaint about a land dispute.

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

CM likely to launch Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card scheme from Gkp

According to health officials, 8,325 elderly citizens have already registered for the scheme in Gorakhpur district alone

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

UV index within safe limits in Lucknow, say experts

The UV index for the city was measured between 11 am and 3 am, experts who addressed the event said.

Over 100 school students from Lucknow and 28 visiting students from Chittorgarh participated in an awareness workshop on the impact of UV rays, here on Saturday (Sourced)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Powermen hold protest meetings against proposal for privatisation

Power employees protested in UP against privatizing Agra and Varanasi discoms, demanding a rollback and better valuation of power assets.

Power men holding protest meeting at the Field Hostel here on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

CM Yogi seeks Akharas’ cooperation for a divine, grand Mahakumbh

Yogi Adityanath said seers of Akharas should refrain from any act or action which may tarnish the image of Sanatan Dharma

CM Yogi Adityanath interacting with seers of the Akharas in Prayagraj on Dec 7. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

LDA to develop Mohaan Road project on Chandigarh grid model

This ambitious project was made possible after resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute with farmers from Kalia Kheda village, allowing the LDA to take possession of the land and initiate development in Sector-6.

LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar said that the project, which will span 785 acres (Sourced)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

NCB recovers 11 kg charas, nabs two female drug peddlers in U.P. capital

The two women were travelling in a disabled persons’ coach on a train from Bihar’s Sagauli junction of East Champaran district to Kota junction of Rajasthan

The arrested drug peddlers were booked under the NDPS Act. (For Representation)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Safety of nation, religion interlinked: UP CM Yogi

UP CM was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj at Swarved Mahamandir Dham in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:14 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Tiger that killed two farmers dies days after arrival at Kanpur Zoo

The death of this tiger marks the third animal fatality at Kanpur Zoo in the past month, following the deaths of a tiger and a leopard

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kanpur

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With the potential risks posed by temporary structures, electrical setups, and cooking areas, the fire department has deployed modern technologies and a specialised team to safeguard the event from fire hazards.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath distributed tractor keys to 11 farmers, celebrating Kisan Samman Diwas and emphasizing sustainable, toxin-free farming.

On December 24, defence minister will inaugurate Atal health fair and will also participate in a poem recitation event

Saints of Shri Panchdashnaam Avahan Akhara marked the start of Mahakumbh-2025 with a grand procession, welcomed by officials in Prayagraj.

The CBI had registered this case under Sections 467, 468, and 409 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on February 18, 2002, after taking over a case initially lodged at the Naubasta police station in Kanpur

With the potential risks posed by temporary structures, electrical setups, and cooking areas, the fire department has deployed modern technologies and a specialised team to safeguard the event from fire hazards.

Lucknow's urban sprawl attracts tigers from 250 km away, linked by a corridor; sightings raise concern as human encroachment increases.

A homeopathy doctor was kidnapped for 36 hours, held for a ₹7 lakh ransom. Four suspects were arrested by the STF after the doctor escaped.

Chaudhry, who’s an alumnus of IIT-BHU, shared his journey that began from a humble background to becoming a global technology icon, with the graduating students of BHU at its 104th convocation

The drive, lasting over eight hours, led to significant discoveries of illegal power connections, officials said.

The festival was opened by his wife Kiran Bisaria after his students shared memories of days they spent with him

Meanwhile, the villagers have been given instructions on dos and don’ts, including that they stay indoors after twilight

The links are also available on the X account @upboardpryj and Facebook account Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad

The animal welfare department launched the drive in Zone-4, along with the enforcement team and the dog-catching squad

As per railway officials, who did not wish to be named, discrepancies came to fore during a review of the recruitment process for technical grade-III positions

As per a cop, the fraud began when Amit Gupta was added to a WhatsApp group that provided fake share market analysis and investment strategies

During a meeting with officials, the DM set a December 31 deadline for completing all preparations. He directed concerned departments to make all roads pothole-free, repair identified black spots and complete white strip marking.

The 1991 Act locks the religious character of holy sites as they stood on August 15, 1947, with an exception for the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which the top court ruled on in November 2019

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13

Speaking at a workshop on stubble management and air pollution control in Lucknow on Saturday, Singh stressed the need for coordinated efforts to tackle the issue effectively.

The advertisement makes a point about money mule, a term used for those who transfer money acquired illegally.

The incident took place when the woman and her daughter appeared before Mainpuri district magistrate Anjani Kumar Singh in Kisni area with their complaint about a land dispute.

According to health officials, 8,325 elderly citizens have already registered for the scheme in Gorakhpur district alone

The UV index for the city was measured between 11 am and 3 am, experts who addressed the event said.

Power employees protested in UP against privatizing Agra and Varanasi discoms, demanding a rollback and better valuation of power assets.

Yogi Adityanath said seers of Akharas should refrain from any act or action which may tarnish the image of Sanatan Dharma

This ambitious project was made possible after resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute with farmers from Kalia Kheda village, allowing the LDA to take possession of the land and initiate development in Sector-6.

The two women were travelling in a disabled persons’ coach on a train from Bihar’s Sagauli junction of East Champaran district to Kota junction of Rajasthan

UP CM was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj at Swarved Mahamandir Dham in Varanasi

The death of this tiger marks the third animal fatality at Kanpur Zoo in the past month, following the deaths of a tiger and a leopard

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