Lucknow Police Arrest Man for Spiking Drink, Assaulting Woman

Lucknow: A major breakthrough was achieved in the case involving the alleged assault and abuse of a woman, following the swift action by the Hazratganj Police. The accused, Manish Dwivedi alias Shubham Dwivedi, was arrested on December 4, 2024, after an intensive investigation and tracking. Background of the Case On November 11, 2024, the complainant lodged a written complaint against the accused, alleging the following: Mixing Intoxicants in a Cold Drink: The accused reportedly spiked the complainant’s beverage with an intoxicating substance. Sexual Misconduct: After incapacitating her, the accused allegedly…

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Awareness Drive Under Mission Shakti Promotes Women’s Safety and Rights

Lucknow: In a concerted effort to empower women and girls and enhance their safety and security, a series of awareness programs were conducted under the Mission Shakti Phase 5.0 initiative today across various areas in Lucknow. Officials and representatives educated students and women about crucial topics like cybercrime, online fraud, personal safety, and government schemes. Key Highlights: Nigoha Area – St. Francis School  Gayatri and  Pooja Saxena interacted with girl students, focusing on distinguishing between good touch and bad touch. They also addressed topics such as cybercrime, cyber security, online…

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Traffic Diversions Announced for Dr. Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Diwas in Lucknow

Lucknow: The city is set to observe Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Diwas on 6th December 2024, with devotees and dignitaries expected to gather at Ambedkar Park and Memorial Site, Gomti Nagar, to pay homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution. To manage the anticipated crowd and ensure smooth traffic flow, the Lucknow Traffic Police has announced diversions and parking arrangements effective from 6:00 AM on 6th December until the end of the event. Traffic Diversions and Routes Gandhi Setu (1090) Intersection: General traffic heading towards Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal…

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Awareness Program on Cyber Crime and Safety Conducted Under Mission Shakti Phase 5

Lucknow: An awareness program was organized at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School under the ambit of Mission Shakti Phase 0.5, aiming to educate students about cyber crime, online fraud, and safety measures. The event, conducted under the guidance of Thakurganj police station inspector Srikant Rai, emphasized critical aspects of cyber security and the precautions necessary to ensure personal safety in the digital age. Women police personnel actively engaged with the students, providing detailed information about cyber crime, cyber security protocols, online and bank frauds, and identifying fake calls. Practical advice on…

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Mother-Son Pickpocket Duo Arrested in Lucknow

Lucknow: A mother-son duo, active members of a pickpocket gang, has been arrested by the Madeganj police in Lucknow. The accused, Farzana Begum alias Kajal Sheikh and her son Aslam, both residents of Delhi, were apprehended while operating from a rented house in the Nishatganj area. DCP Central Raveena Tyagi disclosed the arrests in a press conference, revealing that the two were involved in several pickpocketing incidents, particularly targeting crowded areas under the guise of exchanging foreign currency. Recovered Items: ₹20,250 in cash 200 Dirhams A scooty A mobile phone…

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Cops talk about safe and secure future for kids

Mohanlalganj: We have to make collective efforts to keep children safe from sexual crimes. Through education, dialogue and community cooperation, we can give children a safe and healthy future… ACP Rajneesh Verma said these things to the villagers and women in the Janchaupal organized in Hulaskheda village of Mohanlalganj Kotwali area in the presence of Inspector-in-Charge Alok Rao. ACP Rajneesh Verma made the people present in the Chaupal aware about the POCSO Act and said that this law protects children against sexual crimes, under this there are various legal provisions…

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Music inspires young minds at Children’s Pavilion on Day 5 of Ahmedabad International Book Festival

Ahmedabad: The first edition of the Ahmedabad International Book Festival has something for people of all ages and generations – especially its young visitors. The fifth day at the Children’s Pavilion ‘Pragya Shivir’ at the Festival began with an interesting session on Gujarati folktales by storyteller and toy-based pedagogy expert Seema Wahi Mukherjee. For her session today,  Mukherjee narrated “Buddhi Ke Saudagar Ki Dukan” with the help of a lively costumed hand puppet ‘Tia’. ‘Tia’ was specially designed and created by Ms. Mukherjee for her session at the Ahmedabad International…

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Children’s Film Festival continues to inspire young minds

Ahmedabad: Day 4 of the Children’s Film Festival at the Ahmedabad International Film Festival continued to entertain and engage children with a thoughtfully curated schedule of films exploring a variety of themes and geographies. The screenings began with Tarun Jain’s inspiring short film, Ballad of the Mountain, followed by another short film drama (from Iran), Ice Cream. Other titles screened today at the Festival include Indonesian animation short film Desa Timun (The Cucumber Village), an animated short offering from India, Planet Toyz and the last film screen at the event,…

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Amity Innovation Incubator Hosts Chiratae Sonic Mixer with StartInUP

Lucknow – Amity Innovation Incubator at Amity University Lucknow Campus hosted the “Chiratae Sonic Mixer” in association with U.P. Electronics Corporation Ltd, Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Chiratae Ventures Ecosystem. The event explored topics such as Scaling Technology Innovations in India and Identifying and Backing Disruptive Innovations. The Chiratae Sonic Mixer, in collaboration with StartInUP, brought together investors, startup accelerators, incubators, founders, and leaders from the Uttar Pradesh government for an enriching session focused on technology, startup scaling, and innovation. The event was inaugurated by…

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This year, opt for eco-friendly corporate gifts

These thoughtful choices reflect a company’s commitment to the environment New Delhi: December is all set to bring back the familiar festivities of Christmas and to mark not only the end of the year but also a season when many companies curate gifts for their employees. This time, why not make a difference with thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts that benefit both recipients and the planet? As global warming and climate change increasingly impact our environment, the demand for green gifting is rising. Here is a list of five corporate gift ideas…

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