Day: October 24, 2025

Lucknow: In a vibrant initiative to showcase Lucknow’s historical and cultural grandeur, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has inaugurated a spectacular Light and Sound Show at the iconic Lucknow Residency complex. The immersive show aims to acquaint visitors with the city’s glorious past, its architectural splendor, and its pivotal role in India’s freedom movement. The captivating presentation brings alive the rich heritage of Lucknow—its traditional cuisine, cultural pride, tales of valour, and the unforgettable episodes from the First War of Independence of 1857. The show, organized every evening from 6…

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Lucknow: In preparation for the upcoming Chhath Puja, Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of major ghats across Lucknow. The inspection covered prominent sites including Laxman Mela Ghat, Jhulelal Vatika Ghat, Sanjhiyaghat, and Kudia Ghat, where arrangements for cleanliness, lighting, and safety are being finalized. Accompanied by the Chief Engineer (RR), zonal officers, engineers from the engineering department, and other municipal officials, the Commissioner assessed sanitation, waste management, and beautification work at the ghats. He instructed officials to ensure proper barricading, trimming of trees and grass, and completion…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen and modernize the state’s Fire and Emergency Services Department, equipping it with advanced tools, skilled manpower, and a robust operational structure. Chairing a high-level review meeting at his official residence in Lucknow on Thursday, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the department evolves into a comprehensive disaster management and emergency response force. Highlighting the need for a cadre review, Yogi Adityanath instructed that each region should have a specialized unit capable of handling chemical, biological,…

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Lucknow: With the festive rush for Chhath Puja underway, the Railway Department has swung into action to ensure a smooth and safe travel experience for passengers. Under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Gaurav Agarwal, the North Eastern Railway’s Lucknow Division has implemented special arrangements for crowd control and passenger assistance across major stations including Gorakhpur Junction, Lucknow Junction, Badshahnagar, Gonda, Basti, Khalilabad, Sitapur, Lakhimpur, and Badhni. To monitor passenger movement, ‘War Rooms’ have been established at the Lucknow Control Room and Gorakhpur Railway Station, ensuring 24-hour supervision by railway…

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