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Now, drone cameras keeping eye on illicit liquor in UP
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 10:24 PM IST
After the dept’s special drive ended on Jan 4, 1.20 lakh litres of illicit liquor was seized and 1,398 arrests made. In all, 4,588 cases were registered against the accused, says excise commissioner
Firing in self-defence does not violate Arms Act provisions: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that firing in self-defence from a licensed firearm is not a violation of the Arms Act, 1959. The court made this observation while passing an order on a petition. The court stated that the police do not have the right to seize a firearm used in self-defence. The case involved a petitioner who used his licensed firearm in self-defence when attacked by some individuals. The petitioner's firearm was seized by the police, but the high court quashed the lower court's order and ruled in favor of the petitioner.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 10:10 PM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Lucknow University teacher among 11 Vedic experts for Ram Lalla consecration rituals
Champat Rai, general secretary, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has extended the invitation to the LU teacher
Published on Jan 08, 2024 10:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Flag pole to be installed atop Ram temple reaches Ayodhya
On January 5, Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel had in Ahmedabad shown the green flag to the vehicle carrying the flag pole
Published on Jan 08, 2024 09:16 PM IST
HC stays criminal proceedings against RLD chief
An FIR was registered against SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary and others at Dadri police station in Greater Noida in 2022 under various sections, alleging they violated model code of conduct and Covid norms
Published on Jan 08, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Vision of developed India is coming true: U.P. deputy CM
He said that from 2014 till now, the government has raised the standard of living of the common man.
Published on Jan 08, 2024 08:43 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Guptar Ghat emerges as a major tourist attraction in Ayodhya
The Guptar ghat in Ayodhya has been transformed into a popular spot with water sports facilities and modern amenities. Meanwhile, Ayodhya has introduced an Intelligent Traffic Management System to address traffic pressure.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:42 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Tigress that strayed into Pilibhit village, now under surveillance
A tigress that entered a village in Pilibhit, India, in December 2023 is now back in the forest but remains under surveillance through a radio collar to detect any potential diseases. The initiative aims to monitor for delayed symptoms, with the tigress being found fit to return to the core forest area. The radio collar allows for real-time tracking, with teams monitoring the tigress's movements for any signs of distress or illness.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:25 PM IST
Gaurav Saigal, Lucknow
Many Uttar Pradesh cities do well in cleanliness survey; award ceremony on January 11
Eight cities, including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Jhansi, and Firozabad, have earned a 3-star rating while Noida takes the cake with a five-star rating.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:59 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Lohia’s bust on Lucknow University campus damaged, SP student body stages stir
Members of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha protest the damage done to the bust of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia at Lucknow University. LU authorities condemn the act and are working to restore the bust. Protesters demand an investigation and arrest of the culprits.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 06:33 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
U.P. set to get bevy of robots to fight blazes
The state fire department in Uttar Pradesh, India, is set to introduce remote-controlled robots for firefighting exercises. These robots will be used for fire emergencies in places that are not easily accessible to humans, such as chemical factories. The robots will be equipped with sensors, cameras, and a water spray system, and will be operated remotely by trained firefighters. In addition, the fire department in Lucknow will soon receive multi-articulated water towers that can move like a snake through narrow lanes and reach a height of 24 meters. These devices can also be controlled remotely for firefighting purposes.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
ATM with ₹30 lakh cash uprooted and stolen amid fog in Agra
The State Bank of India (SBI) Kagarol branch manager revealed that there was cash of about ₹30 lakh in the stolen ATM
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 01:23 PM IST
UP Tourism to start helicopter services for devotees ahead of Ram Temple inauguration
Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the sanctum sanctorum of the upcoming Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled for January 22. The ceremony is set to be performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 12:08 PM IST
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January set the tune for cultural odyssey
2024 began with a bang for Lucknowites with performances by Brijesh Shandilya and Armaan Malik. Sanam and Piyush Mishra are also set to perform. The city will also host the Metaphor Lucknow LitFest, a book festival, and the 30 Plays 30 Days drama festival. Swarn Sangeet Evam Natya Samiti will also organize a theatre fest. The month will end with a stand-up comedy and music show featuring Elvish Yadav and Varinder Brar.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 11:07 AM IST
Ahead of Ram temple opening, symbolism, subtle messaging from Ayodhya palpable
Such symbolism is likely to get a further boost after the temple launch as Modi could travel to Prayagraj to unveil the statue of Lord Ram hugging Nishadraj.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Countdown to consecration ceremony: Misra arrives in Ayodhya, reviews prep for ceremony
“I inspected arrangements for the ‘pran patishtha’ of Ram Lalla. Preparations are in the final stages. To ensure the work is completed on time, the remaining construction work will also be held during the night,” he told reporters after reviewing the arrangements at the temple premises.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Know Your Army Festival: Kargil to K-9 Vajra, a journey through military excellence
Defence PRO, Dehradun, Manish Srivastava explained the history behind some major weapon systems on display at the unique exhibition.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 09:08 AM IST
, Lucknow
Sreya DebDentist, engineer dead after car crashes into tree
At the time of the incident, there were five people in the car and two of them were declared brought-dead at a hospital.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 09:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Fire tenders to remain stationed at 22 identified spots in Ayodhya
Also, watchtowers have been set up from where firemen and police personnel will keep a watch on the city
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
‘Ram Mandir’, ‘Babri Masjid’ and more: Social media chatter on police’s watch
Stepping up their cyber game, police are keeping a sharp eye on social media for buzzwords that might spark trouble.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 02:44 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Cong to go for temple run amid suspense over Kharge, Sonia’s presence at launch
Avinash Pande on Sunday said: “No. We want to make it clear that there should be no doubt about our firm belief in Lord Ram.”
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 04:43 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Expect bleak weather again, Lucknowites warned
A fresh western disturbance is likely to impact the western Himalayan region on Monday and Tuesday and is expected to cause widespread light to moderate rainfall over several parts of UP, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Lekhpal Recruitment Examination: Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Coaching churns out 55 successful candidates
55 candidates who received coaching through Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya coaching have been selected for the Lekhpal Recruitment Examination, according to the UP government. The coaching centers are run offline and online across 75 districts of UP, providing free coaching to students for various competitive exams.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
We want only one candidate against BJP on each seat: Pande
The second edition will have its biggest run in Uttar Pradesh--the most populous state where the yatra will cover 1074 km, spending 11 days and passing through 20 districts—of east, central, and west UP regions.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Know Your Army Festival: People flock for last shot at ziplines, hot air balloons
The festival saw the maximum number of visitors on Sunday, vying to take advantage of the various attractions on display. The quiz corner was running 10-minute quizzes all day long where youngsters had lined up hoping to try their luck with military knowledge. Off to the side, people were enjoying short-lived hot-air balloon rides
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Health dept to appoint over 800 doctors on contractual basis
Among the applicants, 597 have submitted MBBS as their qualification while 240 others have stated themselves as specialists in different medical branches including paediatric, orthopaedic surgery, gynaecology, and medicine
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Ayodhya airport to handle over 100 flights on Jan 22
On Sunday, director of Ayodhya’s Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Vinod Kumar met head of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai to discuss the list of VVIPs expected to arrive in their private chartered aircraft. The VVIPs would be received by officials of UP government and be provided refreshments at the airport.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:00 AM IST
U.P. govt to install solar rooftops on 25K Varanasi households in just two months
After PMO’s missive, UPNEDA devises multi-pronged strategy to achieve feat, ₹225 cr govt subsidy to be disbursed to customers
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Distribute ghee door-to-door for Ram Jyoti: Dimple Yadav
Dimple Yadav, on Sunday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to distribute ghee door-to-door and in all villages for the Ram Jyoti.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 05:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Heritage walkers unearth legacy of Lucknow’s later Nawabs
During the walk, Sarkar provided a concise description of Sa’adat Ali Khan’s legacy, highlighting why the late Nawab deserved recognition for his enduring contributions.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
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