Ambedkar Nagar, a district in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, is a land steeped in history, spirituality, and modern political significance. Carved out from the erstwhile Faizabad district (now Ayodhya) on September 29, 1995, this region is not just a modern administrative entity but a tapestry woven with threads of ancient mythology, medieval empires, and … Read more
Lucknow: Journalist and YouTuber Pragya Mishra on Thursday alleged that her sister, ICICI Bank deputy manager Divya Mishra, was stalked by her husband Manas Bajpai before being shot dead outside the ICICI Bank branch in Gomtinagar.In a post on X, Pragya shared an image showing multiple injuries and said Divya had been living separately from … Read more
Lucknow: Neighbours of Manas Bajpai said they did not hear any gunshots despite multiple rounds being fired inside the house, learning of the incident only after noticing a WhatsApp status posted from his account. Residents said the home is situated along a busy road where heavy traffic and constant ambient noise often drown out sounds … Read more
Lucknow: Prof Sandeep Bhattacharya of the physiotherapy faculty has resigned as deputy registrar of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) amid an enquiry into allegations of private practice against him.KGMU has accepted the resignation and assigned additional charge of the post to Prof Jyoti Chopra of the anatomy department.The enquiry will continue despite Prof Bhattacharya’s resignation, … Read more
Teachers, Schools Driving Change Deserve Recognition Lucknow: Teachers, schools, gram panchayats and Block Resource Centres (BRCs) that have made notable contributions to strengthening public education in Uttar Pradesh will be honoured under the Seekho Sikhao Awards 2026, with applications invited from eligible participants across the state.The initiative was launched on Thursday by the Seekho Sikhao … Read more
Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has performed its first robotic Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer, introducing robotic pancreatic surgery at the govt-run institution.Officials said the procedure was performed by the department of surgical gastroenterology under Prof Abhijit Chandra in collaboration with the department of anaesthesiology headed by Prof Monica Kohli. Assistant professors Dr Mahesh … Read more
Lucknow: UP, the first state in the country to introduce a dedicated policy for promoting exports of alcoholic beverages, has recorded the highest growth in alcohol exports during the first quarter of FY 2026-27. Compared with the corresponding period of the previous financial year, the state’s alcohol exports grew by 45.4%, significantly outpacing the national … Read more
Lucknow: Opening up about his removal from the Ranji Trophy captaincy in the middle of last season, Karan Sharma, who has led Kashi Rudras to two UP T20 League titles, said he has moved forward, but the incident taught him important lessons both as a cricketer and as a person.“I believe every phase teaches you … Read more
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called on the nation to “Think big, think like UP”, citing nearly a decade of development in Uttar Pradesh that he said has helped the state shed an earlier negative image and become a preferred destination for investment and tourism.Yogi was speaking at the … Read more
Shri Anna Kala Board would ensure protection for traditional grain-roasting communities Lucknow: State Backward Class Commission has proposed the setting up of a Shri Anna Kala Board to ensure protection for traditional grain-roasting communities in the state, like Bhurji, Bhojwal and Bhadbhuja.The board is aimed not just at preserving traditional skills but also at providing … Read more