Lucknow: The Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2024 promises a vibrant amalgamation of literature, music, cinema, and performance art, scheduled for December 14-15, 2024, at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) premises in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. This 12th edition of the festival is a tribute to the late Prof. Raj Bisaria, a patron-mentor of the event, and features an impressive lineup of celebrated artists, authors, and performers. The Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2024 is set to enthrall the city with a two-day extravaganza at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) premises in Gomti…
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Two Train Thieves Arrested at Charbagh Railway Station
Lucknow: The GRP Charbagh police team arrested two notorious train thieves as part of a special operation directed by Superintendent of Police (Railways) Prashant Verma. The operation, aimed at enhancing safety on trains and railway stations, was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (Railways) Vikas Pandey and Inspector-in-Charge Dharamveer Singh. Arrested Accused The suspects, identified as Sameer, a resident of Lakdi Mohalla Railway Line slum under Cantt Police Station, and Arjun Sonkar, a resident of Shram Vihar Nagar near Gate No. 3 Machhli Mandi slum under Alambagh Police Station, were…
Read MoreCow Smuggling Gang Disguised as Sadhus Busted in Barabanki
Barabanki: In a dramatic operation, Barabanki police arrested a group of criminals involved in cow smuggling who operated under the guise of sadhus. The gang members, identified as Sarwar, Gufran, Umar, Ankul Gupta, Irfan, Navijan, and Aziz, wore saffron scarves, sported sandalwood marks on their foreheads, and carried tridents to avoid suspicion. Encounter and Arrest On the night of December 8, the police received a tip-off about suspicious activity near the forested area of Gauriyaghat Road in Kamarpur village, Satrikh police station jurisdiction. Acting swiftly, a joint team of SWAT…
Read MoreHussainganj Kotwali Police Perform Last Rites of Deceased Naveen, Win Hearts
Lucknow, December 13, 2024: In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Hussainganj Kotwali Police stepped forward to perform the last rites of a 36-year-old man, Naveen, who had passed away due to illness. Naveen’s family, facing severe financial hardships, was unable to carry out the funeral rituals. The noble act of the Hussainganj Police has garnered widespread appreciation from the community and especially from Naveen’s grieving family. Police Step In During Crisis Naveen, a resident of the Hussainganj area, succumbed to a prolonged illness, leaving his family in despair. Stricken…
Read MoreCrackdown on Illegal Gas Refilling After Dubagga Explosion
Lucknow: The Lucknow Commissioner of Police has initiated a citywide crackdown on illegal gas refilling activities following the recent explosion in the Dubagga area, which raised serious safety concerns across the city. The Commissioner has directed all Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to take immediate and strict action against illegal gas refilling operations to prevent further incidents. In response, the Bazar Khala Police, under the leadership of Station Officer Santosh Kumar Arya, conducted a swift operation in the West Zone, targeting a hub of illegal gas refilling activity. Acting on…
Read MoreEvent Scam Kingpin Arrested in Lucknow After Escape from Police Custody
Lucknow: The Lucknow Police and Special Task Force (STF) scored a significant breakthrough by arresting Viraj Arvind Trivedi, a ₹50,000 bounty criminal accused of defrauding crores of rupees through event scams. Trivedi, who had escaped police custody earlier this year, was apprehended near Palassio Mall in the Sushant Golf City area. Under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar Singh, the STF had been tracking Trivedi’s gang for months. Acting on a tip-off received by Sub-Inspector Tej Bahadur Singh, a joint operation was planned with the local police.…
Read More₹25,000 Bounty Crook Amit Rastogi Arrested in Police Encounter; Partner Absconds
Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, the joint efforts of DCP North’s crime team and the Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) police led to the arrest of Amit Rastogi, a notorious criminal with a ₹25,000 bounty on his head. Rastogi, wanted in over two dozen criminal cases, was apprehended following a dramatic encounter in which he sustained injuries. However, his accomplice, Rahul Gautam, managed to flee the scene, taking advantage of the darkness. Encounter at Asti Road Turn The encounter unfolded at the Asti Road turn in the BKT police station area.…
Read MorePM Modi inaugurates 167 projects worth Rs 5500 crore
Inauguration of projects to enhance passenger amenities for the Mahakumbh The inauguration includes 10 ROB flyovers and the modernization of 9 railway stations The program also marks the commencement of widening, strengthening, and beautification works for 61 roads Mahakumbh Nagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 167 development projects worth ₹5,500 crore on Friday. These included significant initiatives such as the modernization and upgradation of railway stations to enhance passenger amenities, the construction of ROBs, and the widening, strengthening, and beautification of roads. Additionally, projects focused on building permanent ghats, developing…
Read MoreRobots will fight in AKTU and drones will show their skills
– Two day state level literary, management and technical fest on 13th and 14th December Lucknow: Dr. Abdul Kalam Inter Technical University Literary, Management and Technical Fest State Level is being organized on 13th and 14th December in Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University. The winners of the fests held in eight zones of affiliated institutions will participate in the two day fest organized under the direction of Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. JP Pandey. About 240 students are participating in the fest. Various types of events will be held in…
Read MoreAKTU envisions dream of a new India
– Incubator training program concluded at AKTU, tips given to successfully run the 100 pre-incubation centers established so far under One District, One Incubation Center Lucknow: The two-day incubator training program organized by Innovation Hub at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University concluded. During the sessions in these two days, experts gave tips to the incubators to successfully run the incubation center. On the last day, Dr. GN Singh, advisor to the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, was the chief guest. On this occasion, he said that if India has to…
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