Project to link Lucknow with five nearby districts under the State Capital Region Master Plan Lucknow: Lucknow is set to witness a major infrastructure upgrade with the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) unveiling plans for a 250-kilometre, six-lane express corridor, to be known as the ‘Vigyan Path’. The ambitious project, now part of the State Capital Region (SCR) Master Plan, is aimed at transforming the city’s connectivity landscape. The proposed corridor will directly connect Lucknow with Hardoi, Sitapur, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, and Unnao, bringing the neighbouring districts within closer reach of…
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Lucknow on the Reel: The City Where Every Frame Tells a Story
Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh and once the glittering seat of the Nawabs of Awadh, has evolved into one of India’s most irresistible filmmaking hubs. Fondly known as the City of Nawabs or Shiraz-e-Hind, it is a living film set—where history, culture, and tehzeeb (etiquette) still breathe through the alleys, architecture, and accents. From Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977) to Shoojit Sircar’s Gulabo Sitabo (2020), the city has hosted over 500 Hindi, regional, and OTT projects in recent years—making it one of the busiest shooting zones outside…
Read MorePure Veg, Pure Legacy: How Moti Mahal Became Lucknow’s Heartbeat
Lucknow: In a city where galouti kebabs melt on the tongue and biryani aromas drift from every chowk, one restaurant has thrived for seven decades by doing the unthinkable: serving zero non-veg. Moti Mahal, Hazratganj—75 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, opposite the multi-level parking—opened in 1954 as Lucknow’s first pure-vegetarian fine-dine. Today it records an impressive ₹18 crore annual turnover from a single 120-seater outlet, employs 140 locals, and serves 1,800 plates of Matar-ki-Tikki every single evening. This is the story of how a tiny sweet shop grew into Lucknow’s most Instagrammed…
Read MoreAnganwadi Centres Flourish Under MGNREGA: Securing the Future of Rural India’s Children
Lucknow: Under the able guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is playing a vital role in transforming rural India through the construction of modern, well-equipped Anganwadi Centres. This innovative MGNREGA convergence initiative is ensuring that villages now boast safe, beautiful, and functional spaces for early childhood care — a remarkable shift from the days of limited resources. The newly built Anganwadi Centres have become symbols of hope and progress, providing children with a secure and nurturing environment. Beyond improving…
Read MoreSenior Railway Officials Conduct Inspection of Lucknow Junction and Gomtinagar Stations
Lucknow: The Additional General Manager (AGM) of North Eastern Railway, Vinod Kumar Shukla, conducted an extensive inspection of Lucknow Junction and Gomtinagar Railway Stations. He was accompanied by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Gaurav Agarwal, Additional DRM (Infrastructure) Bhuvnesh Singh, Additional DRM (Operations) Neetu, senior divisional officers, and Chief Project Manager of the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), Pawas Yadav. During the inspection at Lucknow Junction, the AGM reviewed ongoing development works under the passenger amenities initiative. He visited the station portico, circulating area, concourse area, second-class and upper-class waiting halls,…
Read MorePre-Conference Workshops of Hematocon 2025 Held at RMLIMS, Lucknow
Lucknow: In the run-up to the 66th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)—Hematocon 2025—two insightful pre-conference workshops were organized at the Department of Pathology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow. The workshops, held under the guidance of Prof. C.M. Singh, Director of RMLIMS, and Prof. Nuzhat Husain, Head of the Department of Pathology, focused on advancing diagnostic expertise in hematological disorders. The two parallel sessions included “Hemoglobinopathy Diagnosis” and “Lymphoma Morphology & Immunohistochemistry.” The Hemoglobinopathy Diagnosis Workshop was coordinated by…
Read MoreSR Group Welcomes New Students with a Colourful Fresher’s Party ‘Srijan–2025’
Lucknow : The SR Group of Institutions, Lucknow, hosted a vibrant fresher’s party titled ‘Srijan–2025’ to welcome newly admitted students from various departments including B.Tech, MBA, IMBA, Ayush, B.Voc, and Nursing. The event was filled with energy, creativity, and cultural splendour as students showcased their talents through dance performances, theme-based acts, folk dances, humorous skits, drum beats, and an impressive ramp walk. The program’s chief guest, District Magistrate of Lucknow, Vishakh G, graced the event, while Pawan Singh Chauhan, Chairman of SR Group of Institutions and Member of the Uttar…
Read MoreFormer DGP Brijlal’s Revelations on Mafia Rule Shock Audience at Lucknow Event
Lucknow: In a powerful address during the inauguration of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Residential Scheme in Lucknow, former Director General of Police (DGP) Brijlal left the audience stunned with his chilling accounts of the mafia era that once plagued Uttar Pradesh. Speaking in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Brijlal recounted how organized crime flourished under previous regimes and how the present government has restored law and order in the state. The event marked a historic moment as the Chief Minister inaugurated housing units built on land once controlled…
Read MoreKisna Shines Bright in Raebareli: Opens Its 23rd Exclusive Showroom in Uttar Pradesh
Raebareli : Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s leading diamond and gold jewellery brands, marked a glittering new milestone with the grand opening of its 23rd exclusive showroom in Uttar Pradesh, located at Bargad (Agro) Chauraha, Raebareli. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the special presence of Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and Managing Director of Hari Krishna Group, who officially unveiled the new outlet. Celebrating the launch, Kisna announced exciting offers for customers—up to 75% off on making charges for diamond jewellery and 25% off on gold jewellery, along with an…
Read MoreChief Electoral Officer Issues Key Directives to All District Election Officers
Lucknow | The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh held a review meeting with all District Election Officers to assess the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and issued a series of essential directives to ensure transparency and accuracy in the process. Emphasizing the importance of vigilance, the CEO warned that any negligence or violation of Election Commission guidelines at any level will invite strict action. He reiterated that the process of adding or deleting names from the voters’ list must remain completely transparent and…
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