Modinagar, Ghaziabad: Opposition has intensified against the alleged construction of a dirty water well near the ancient and historic Mata Mahamaya Devi Temple in Sikri Khurd village of Modinagar. Social activist and advocate Gajendra Singh Gurjar has written to the District Magistrate demanding an immediate investigation into the matter. In his complaint, Gurjar accused officials of the tehsil administration, Modinagar Municipality, illegal colonisers, contractors and some public representatives of conspiring to construct a dirty water drain and well near the temple premises, allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of devotees and…
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Bareilly District Magistrate Issues Advisory to Protect Residents from Heat Wave
Administration urges citizens to stay hydrated, avoid peak afternoon heat and follow safety precautions Bareilly: In view of rising temperatures and the increasing risk of heat wave conditions, Bareilly DM Avinash Singh has issued a detailed public advisory outlining preventive measures and safety guidelines to protect residents from heat stroke and related illnesses. The District Magistrate explained that according to the India Meteorological Department, a heat wave is declared when the local temperature remains at least 3 degrees Celsius above normal for three consecutive days. He warned that prolonged exposure…
Read MoreADM Conducts Surprise Inspection of Nawabganj Municipal Council Office
Show-cause notice issued to Executive Officer over absence and incomplete records Bareilly: Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Purnima Singh conducted a surprise inspection of the Nagar Palika Parishad Nawabganj office and found several administrative irregularities, including the absence of key officials, incomplete records and poor sanitation within the premises. During the inspection, Executive Officer Ram Ratan Ambesh was found absent from the office. According to officials present on site, only a computer operator and a fourth-grade employee were available at the office at the time of inspection, while the remaining staff…
Read MoreJewar Airport Connectivity Set for Major Boost as CM Yogi Orders 110 Electric Buses
Modern public transport network to be operational before flight services begin at Noida International Airport Lucknow: In a major push to strengthen connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to deploy 110 electric buses in the initial phase to ensure seamless public transportation for passengers travelling to and from the airport. The directions were issued during the fourth meeting of the State Transformation Commission, where the Chief Minister reviewed the progress of several key infrastructure and industrial projects across the state.…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Launches Census 2027 House Listing Drive; 1.35 Crore Houses Numbered on Day One
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Taj Mahal and Jhansi Fort Included in Census Documentation Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh successfully launched the first phase of Census 2027 — House Listing and Housing Census — across the state on Friday, marking a major step toward the nationwide population enumeration exercise. Prior to the launch, the state conducted a Self Enumeration drive from May 7 to May 21, 2026. By the final day, a total of 47,96,158 families had completed self-enumeration, reflecting strong public participation and growing awareness about the census process. Under the House Listing…
Read MoreDistrict Magistrate Reviews Road Safety Measures, Calls for Strict Action Against Traffic Violations
Bareilly: Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting of the District Road Safety Committee at the Collectorate auditorium and directed officials to take effective measures to curb the rising number of road accidents on highways. Expressing concern over the increase in highway mishaps, the District Magistrate instructed authorities to identify accident-prone zones and ensure heightened vigilance in such areas. He emphasized strict enforcement of traffic rules to improve road safety across the district. The District Magistrate also directed officials to expedite the repair of damaged roads to reduce the chances of…
Read MoreELEVATE 2.0 ORGANIZED BY THE PLACEMENT CELL OF NATIONAL PG COLLEGE
Lucknow: The Placement Cell of National PG College successfully organized Elevate 2.0 on 26 May 2026 in the college auditorium. The event was conducted to provide students with employment opportunities and facilitate interaction with company representatives. The program commenced at 9:00 AM with the registration process, after which students were seated in the auditorium for the inaugural session. During the ceremony, students who had been selected through campus placements were felicitated for their achievements. More than 1000 students participated in the event, with participation from 8–10 colleges from Lucknow and…
Read MoreAkhilesh Yadav Honours Board Toppers with Laptops in Lucknow
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday felicitated meritorious students from Agra and Farrukhabad districts at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters in Lucknow. The students, who excelled in UP Board, CBSE and ICSE examinations, were honoured with laptops in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. During the event, Akhilesh Yadav congratulated the students for their excellent performances and extended his best wishes for their bright future. Family members of the students were also felicitated on the occasion. Among the Agra district achievers,…
Read MoreStand-alone villas are attracting buyers in the IT City
Lucknow: Luxury living is rapidly redefining homebuyer preferences in Lucknow, and standalone villas are emerging as the top choice for families seeking privacy, space, and a premium lifestyle. Amid this growing demand, only a limited number of villas now remain available at the prestigious Palazzo Villa project in Amrawati IT City on Sultanpur Road. Located in one of Lucknow’s fastest-growing residential corridors, Palazzo Villa has steadily attracted attention from homebuyers looking for a blend of modern architecture, peaceful surroundings, and independent living. With inventory nearing exhaustion, the project is witnessing…
Read MoreAirtel defends ‘Priority Postpaid’ service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality
Lucknow, 26 May, 2026: Bharti Airtel has defended its new “Priority Postpaid” service before a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) panel, asserting that the offering, powered by 5G network slicing, neither violates net neutrality norms nor degrades service quality for prepaid users. According to the submission made by Airtel in response to a clarification sought by the Committee on Communications and Information Technology, the company said not allowing the use of mainstream features of 5G to offer services will jeopardise the potential of 6G in the country. “Priority Postpaid is…
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