Category: India

Varanasi: Intense summer heat has gripped Varanasi, significantly impacting daily life and reducing the usual bustle at the city’s iconic Ganga Ghats. With temperatures soaring above 40°C—around three degrees higher than normal—the spiritual hub is witnessing an unusual lull in visitor activity. Typically crowded with pilgrims and tourists from early morning, the ghats are now seeing sparse footfall as people avoid stepping out in the harsh sun. The impact is visible across sectors, from boating services to hospitality businesses. Tourist Footfall Drops Visitors are cutting short their outings due to…

Lucknow: In a major boost for sports healthcare, an MoU has been signed between Sports Network India (SNI) and Max Super Speciality Hospital to provide advanced medical support to athletes across Uttar Pradesh. The agreement aims to ensure timely treatment and faster recovery from sports injuries, benefiting players associated with SNI centres, schools, and stadiums, along with their families. Focus on Sports Injury Management The MoU was signed by Ashish Sharma from Max Hospital and SNI Director Dr. Anand Kishore Pandey. As part of the initiative, athletes will gain access…

Lucknow: In a major push to strengthen counter-terror operations, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Anti-Terrorism Squad headquarters, reviewing the state’s readiness to tackle emerging security threats. During his visit to Lucknow, the DGP evaluated operational preparedness, infrastructure, and the use of advanced technology. He issued key directives to further enhance surveillance systems, intelligence mechanisms, and coordination among security agencies. Focus on Technology and Intelligence Emphasising the importance of tech-driven policing, the DGP directed officials to strengthen social media monitoring and data…

Lucknow: Bank employees under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (Lucknow district unit) staged a nationwide protest on Friday, continuing their agitation over the implementation of a five-day banking week and concerns regarding the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. According to District Convenor Anil Srivastava, bank employees across public sector banks had earlier undertaken a prolonged agitation, including a one-day nationwide strike, demanding the introduction of a five-day work week. However, the Central Government has yet to implement the proposal. He further alleged that the government has…

Bareilly: An important coordination meeting of administrative officials was convened at the District Court in Bareilly in preparation for the upcoming National Lok Adalat, scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority. The meeting was conducted under the guidance of District Judge Pradeep Kumar Singh-II, Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Bareilly, at the court auditorium. Proceedings were led by Additional District Judge Uma Shankar Kahar, who is also serving as the Nodal Officer for the National Lok Adalat in…

Bareilly: The Cultural Centre of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University delivered an impressive performance for the second consecutive time at the state-level Youth Parliament Competition organization in the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. The three-day event, held from May 1 to 3, 2026, was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with MY Bharat. Representing Bareilly district, current student Deepanshu Deep, and representing Shahjahanpur, alumna Swarnima Gupta, captivated the assembly with their articulate speeches on the theme “Budget 2026: Role of Youth in Developed India @ 2047.”…

Bareilly | A Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was successfully organised at the auditorium of Nawabganj Tehsil in Bareilly district under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the programme, the District Magistrate personally heard the grievances of the general public and issued clear instructions to concerned officials for timely and quality-based resolution of complaints. He directed all officers to behave courteously with citizens, remain sensitive to public issues, and encourage people to come forward themselves with their grievances in accordance with the government’s intent. A touching moment occurred when Harshita,…

Lucknow/India | A high-intensity news cycle unfolded across Uttar Pradesh and the country, spanning politics, elections, protests, crime, infrastructure, and weather alerts. Cabinet & GovernanceA key Uttar Pradesh Cabinet meeting is underway at the Chief Minister’s residence in Lucknow under CM Yogi Adityanath. Deputy CMs and senior ministers are in attendance. Major decisions are expected on the state transfer policy, with proposals to allow transfers till May 31, revised dearness allowance rates likely from January, and compensation mechanisms for rising bitumen costs in ongoing projects. Election Trends: Big Political BattleCounting trends…