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Amid protests over frequent power outages, LESA to reassess load on sub-stations
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 10:09 PM IST
Despite assurances of improvements from department officials, the situation remains grim, prompting widespread protests.
Lucknow East bypoll: Oppn alliance locks horns with BJP in its bastion
Traditionally a BJP stronghold, Lucknow East has witnessed dominant performances by the party’s candidates.
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Modi to address poll rally in Basti Wednesday
Electioneering intensifies in Gorakhpur and Basti divisions for upcoming parliamentary seats. PM Modi, CM Yogi, and BJP leaders ramp up campaign efforts.
Updated on May 18, 2024 08:21 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Gorakhpur
Societies with high polling will be feted, RWAs told
Efforts of RWAs in Lucknow to increase voter turnout in residential societies recognized by the administration. Initiative includes rewards and outreach programs.
Updated on May 18, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
CBI court convicts IIT-IIM alumnus for killing Mumbai-based fashion designer
Fashion designer Aadesh Bajpai was killed in 2008 and his remains were found on IIT-Kanpur campus.
Updated on May 19, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Time to break illusion of self-proclaimed kings: Anupriya hits out at Raja Bhaiya
A seven-time MLA from Kunda, Raja Bhaiya recently spoke about his decision not to ally with any specific party despite being approached by the ruling BJP. His party has not fielded any candidate this poll season.
Published on May 18, 2024 08:18 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Ghazipur man working in Thailand forcefully taken to Myanmar: Kin
Pradeep Kushwaha, a resident of Rastipur village in Ghazipur, went to Chiang Mai city in Thailand on January 10 for a job as restaurant manager, but has been missing since May 14, says brother-in-law
Updated on May 18, 2024 05:55 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Parties give last minute push as campaigning ends for fifth phase
In the fifth phase of polling on Sunday voting will take place in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Lucknow.
Updated on May 19, 2024 08:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Tourist footfall decreases at Taj as Agra continues to sizzle
Agra, City of Taj, swelters at 46.5 degrees Celsius as intense heat wave hits. Tourism at Taj Mahal impacted, with visitors falling ill due to heat.
Updated on May 19, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
This election is for saving country, religion & culture, uplifting poor: Amit Shah
Speaking at an election meeting in Lalitpur district of Bundelkhand, he appealed to bring back Modi so that the country may become the third largest economic power. He also announced that the BJP was ahead with 270 seats in the last four phases of voting and termed INDIA bloc as a gone case.
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Elderly man’s video about killing stray puppies goes viral; probe on
In the viral video dated May 14 , a man is seen picking two puppies from outside his house and taking them inside. After sometime, the man is seen coming out of his house with the puppies in a polythene bag and then taking them away on his scooty.
Updated on May 19, 2024 07:22 AM IST
1238 elderly, PwD in Lko and Mohanlalganj to cast votes from home
An official said that giving home voting facility to elders and PwD, was the Commission’s expression of care and respect towards them and hoped that it would set an example for society to adopt it in day-to-day life.
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:58 AM IST
All arrangements in place for polling day in Lucknow
With 39,53,287 eligible voters in the city, authorities have meticulously organized 3,767 polling booths in 1544 polling stations to accommodate the electorate. To manage the flow of voters and maintain order, the administration has capped the number of voters per booth at 1,500.
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Lucknow pledges to vote amidst musical extravaganza
During the event, the audience participated in an oath ceremony, where everyone pledged to exercise their franchise and encourage others to cast their votes as well.
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:06 AM IST
High-voltage campaign for 5th phase LS polls in U.P. ends
Campaigning for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 14 UP constituencies ended with high-profile candidates at stake. Voting on May 20.
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Time to fight against ‘Desi Angrez’, says Shah
Praising PM Modi, union home minister says that to run the country effectively a strong prime minister with a 56-inch chest is needed.
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Amid digital campaigning, big venues awaiting mega rallies in Lucknow
Despite its strategic location and ample facilities, the Ramabai rally ground has remained largely silent this season, which was not the case in previous election as parties like the BSP held massive rallies in 2012 and 2013, and the BJP held a grand rally in 2014 and 2017 at this venue.
Updated on May 09, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Lucknowites returning home to celebrate festival of democracy
Distance is no bar for many residents of Lucknow, who, despite being far away from their hometown, are returning to the city to cast their votes.
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Animesh Mishra
Things not looking rosy for BJP, says Mayawati
The four-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh claimed that under the BSP government, ‘Sarv Samaj’ were safe, whereas during the BJP’s ten-year tenure, farmers struggled for their genuine demands, and small traders faced numerous problems due to GST.
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Hottest In India: Agra day before, Kanpur yesterday boils at 46.9 degrees Celsius
Heat wave grips Uttar Pradesh with soaring temperatures, Kanpur hits 46.9°C, Lucknow at 44.2°C. IMD issues heat wave warning, dry weather forecast.
Updated on May 18, 2024 10:04 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
2024 LS polls: Candidates in U.P.’s Mohanlalganj go all out on last day of campaign
In Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency, candidates campaigned vigorously on the last day, focusing on different voter groups like urban, upper caste, farmers, and Dalits.
Updated on May 18, 2024 09:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
INDIA bloc a wedding procession sans groom: Sanjay Nishad
UP minister Sanjay Nishad criticizes SP-Congress alliance, praises BJP's welfare schemes for fishermen, poor, farmers. Urges support for PM Modi in upcoming elections.
Updated on May 18, 2024 09:06 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
In ‘attar hub’, Akhilesh seeks to reclaim his father’s legacy
The SP chief is up against Subrat Pathak who came through the ranks of the BJP and defeated Dimple Yadav by 12,000 votes in 2019 to breach the SP bastion
Updated on May 10, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Maya’s mid-poll change in strategy: Akash’s abrupt demotion, purge of candidates aimed at benefiting BJP?
The replacement of Jaunpur candidate Shrikala Reddy with sitting MP Shyam Singh Yadav, Basti candidate Daya Shankar Mishra with Luv Kush Patel and Ravi Prakash Maurya being replaced by Nanhe Singh Chauhan in Amethi led to rumblings in the BSP
Updated on May 10, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Opposition leaders either in jail or on bail: Nadda
Nadda credited the BJP government for restoring law and order in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the state’s progress under the leadership of Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Published on May 09, 2024 09:58 PM IST
UCC will be implemented in country soon: Yogi
CM Yogi Adityanath vows nationwide implementation of Uniform Civil Code soon, emphasizes support for BJP candidates and development plans in Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on May 09, 2024 10:40 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/lakhimpur Kheri
UP case: NCPCR issues nationwide child protection directives
The NCPCR recommends that all stakeholder bodies look into adequate implementation of the CPCR (Commission for Protection of Child Rights) Act of 2005 and the Right to Education Act of 2009.
Updated on May 10, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Valour of armed forces must not be questioned: Rajnath
Singh also assured that production of Brahmos missiles would start in Lucknow by 2026 and by 2027, India would be the third fastest growing economy of the world. “ I never criticise former PMs. But from 2004 to 2014 India’s economy remained at 11 th position. After PM Narendra Modi came to power, India’s economy jumped to fourth position,” Singh said.
Updated on May 10, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Akhilesh can’t see beyond family: Mayawati
“The Muslim population here is sizeable but the SP does not give ticket to Muslims. They do not have time for anyone apart from their family and so Yadavs have been fielded by the SP (unko to unkey parivar se hi fursat nahi milti hai ticket dene main, so SP Parivar se Yadav khadey hote hain),” she said.
Updated on May 10, 2024 07:22 AM IST
‘Nervous BJP’ attacking own people: Akhilesh on Modi remark
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes PM Modi over Adani-Ambani remark, says BJP leaders attacking own people out of nervousness.
Updated on May 09, 2024 10:50 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow