Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a major enforcement drive against unauthorized commercial activities being run from building basements across the city. The decision was taken during a review meeting of enforcement operations chaired by LDA Chairman and Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Parijat Auditorium of the Authority headquarters. The meeting was attended by LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, Secretary Vivek Srivastava, Chief Town Planner K. K. Gautam, Additional Secretary C. P. Tripathi, Joint Secretary Atul Kumar, Chief Engineer Manvendra Singh, along with zonal officers and engineers. During…

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Lucknow: In a citizen-friendly initiative aimed at promoting health and fitness, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced free entry for morning walkers at the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal located in Basant Kunj Yojana. The decision has been taken following an initiative by Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh. According to an official statement issued by the LDA, Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar has approved the proposal, allowing citizens to enter the sprawling memorial complex free of charge every day from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The order has been issued…

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Lucknow: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, requesting the construction of an elevated corridor over Shaheed Path in the state capital to address mounting traffic congestion and improve road safety. In his letter, Rajnath Singh highlighted the strategic importance of Shaheed Path, which was conceived during the late 1990s and early 2000s as a key highway link connecting four major national highways—Lucknow-Kanpur, Kanpur-Rae Bareli, Lucknow-Sultanpur, and Lucknow-Ayodhya. The project was approved during the…

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Lucknow: Aimed at promoting the safety of sanitation workers and safe sewer cleaning practices, the Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies (RCUES) organized a two-day training program on “Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Sanitation” on June 29 and 30, 2026. The program sought to raise awareness among officials from Urban Local Bodies and sanitation workers regarding safe operating procedures, modern technologies, and workplace safety. As part of the training, a special technical session titled “Practical Demonstration on Safe Desludging (Spot, Map, and Equip)” was held on June 30.…

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Lucknow: An evening dedicated to literature, history, and spiritual exploration unfolded at Universal Booksellers in Lucknow as readers and scholars gathered to celebrate the launch of Daughters of Meerabai: Portraits of Unsung Women Mystics by noted author and spiritual historian Dr. Namrata Chaturvedi. Organized in collaboration with Rupa Publications, the book launch and signing event was held at the bookstore’s Gomti Nagar outlet. The gathering attracted literature enthusiasts, historians, students, and seekers interested in India’s rich spiritual traditions, creating a vibrant atmosphere of discussion and reflection. The interactive session offered…

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Lucknow: The acclaimed theatrical production The Lesson, based on the celebrated absurdist play by renowned playwright Eugène Ionesco, was staged at the International Buddhist Research Institute, Gomti Nagar, as part of a three-day cultural programme organized by Shraddha Manav Seva Kalyan Samiti, Lucknow. The event was held with financial support from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under its approved cultural promotion initiative. The performance was presented by Akanksha Theatre Arts, Lucknow, and drew an enthusiastic audience of theatre enthusiasts, artists, and cultural patrons. The Hindi adaptation of the…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted “Mah-e-Garv: Lucknow’s Queer Pride – Open Mic” on Sunday, bringing together artists, writers, performers and community members for an evening dedicated to identity, expression and inclusivity. Held at Lucknow Bioscope on JC Bose Marg, the event created a welcoming platform for participants to share stories, experiences and creative performances while celebrating the city’s diverse queer community. The programme opened with a captivating Kathak performance by Sanjeev, who began with a traditional Durga Stuti before presenting a series of expressive narrative pieces. Reflecting on his performance, he…

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Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Road Safety Committee was held under the chairmanship of Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, focusing on strengthening road safety measures, reducing accidents, improving identified black spots, curbing vehicle overloading, and ensuring stricter compliance with traffic regulations across the Lucknow Division. The meeting, held at the Commissioner’s Auditorium, was attended by senior officials from the Transport Department, Traffic Police, Public Works Department (PWD), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and other concerned agencies, along with the Additional District Magistrate (East)…

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Strategic Alliance Targets 65 Lakh Farmers and ₹500 Crore Agri-Growth Opportunity Lucknow: INERA Crop Science and CropNXT Solutions have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to science-based biological agricultural solutions for farmers across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The collaboration is expected to create a business opportunity of nearly ₹500 crore while reaching more than 65 lakh farmers through a network of over 5,000 channel partners and retail outlets. The initiative also aims to promote the adoption of biological agricultural inputs across nearly 20 lakh…

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