Exam

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Anti-Cheating War Room To Be Built In Lucknow, To Link With All Test Centres

Yogendra Upadhyay, the Minister of Higher Education in Uttar Pradesh, declared on August 13 that a war room will be built in Lucknow soon to battle the issue of exam copying. For many years, unfair test practices such as copying and cheating have been widespread in Uttar Pradesh. Upadhyay added that "all the examination centers will be connected to the Lucknow-based war room" to ensure exam transparency.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 08:05 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Examination, Copy, war room

Courtesy: India Today

Accident

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Accident Reported In Agra-Lucknow, 12 Critically Injured: Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, 12 people were injured after the bus they were travelling, hit the divider on Agra-Lucknow Expressway, confirmed officials on August 12. The bus driver, Raneshwar (40), from Nepal, lost one of his arms and others including Manju Darai (45), Bhanubhakt (52) and Priti Pandey (32) sustained critical injuries. The bus with 35 passengers on board, were travelling from Pokhara (Nepal) to Delhi via the expressway.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 - 08:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: accident, Uttar Pradesh, Nepali Bus, Lucknow, Critically Injured

Arrested

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Lucknow Woman Raped, Assaulted Over Dowry Demand, Police Arrests Husband

One Mohammad Adnan has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife, and assaulting her for dowry, confirmed Lucknow police on July 29. Notably, Adnan and his cousin, raped Adnan's wife, on July 26, when the victim was alone at her maternal's house, and then gave divorce through "triple Talaq".  The victim filed a case, following which Adnan was arrested and efforts to nab the absconding accused is underway. 

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 - 02:46 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: rape, Dowry, Triple Talaq, Lucknow, Assaulted

Monkeypox

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Monkeypox Case Suspected In Uttar Pradesh, Samples Sent To Lucknow's KGMU

In Uttar Pradesh, a suspected case of monkeypox has been reported. On July 26, in Aurraiya district, a woman was suspected to be monkeypox positive, and her samples were sent to Lucknow's King George's Medical University for further testing. Superintendent Dr Siddharth Verma confirmed the developments, including that the suspect doesn't have any travel history and is suffering from fever and monkeypox-like symptoms for one week.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 02:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Monkeypox, Uttar Pradesh, Suspect, Lucknow, KGMU

Courtesy: Zee News

Kanwar Yatra Aerial Survey

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CM Yogi Adityanath Conducts Aerial Survey Of Kanwar Yatra: Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, on July 25. Also, the CM reportedly asked the officials to throw petals at the Kanwariyas. Kanwar Yatra is being observed after two years, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. CM Adityanath also directed the officials to ensure health posts are installed at… read-more

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 06:15 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, kanwar yatra, aerial survey

Arrest

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Customs Agents Detain Man, Seize Air Weapons Worth Rs 20 Lakhs At Lucknow Airport

Customs officials apprehended a traveler who had come in from Dubai and confiscated air guns, telescopic sights, and weapons accessories worth Rs. 20,54,000 on July 19 at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. The person attempted to proceed via the green channel without making any declarations to Customs but was stopped due to database analysis. Additional investigations are being performed. 

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 11:50 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Lucknow, Airport, airguns, arrest, Dubai

Courtesy: ANI

Lucknow University

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Protests Prohibited On Campus Of Lucknow University Prior To NAAC Inspection

Protests, "dharnas," and processions are all prohibited on the Lucknow University (LU) campus. Proctor Rakesh Dwivedi announced in a circular that no meetings will be permitted on university grounds owing to the district administration's application of Section 144. The movement was prompted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) team's anticipated visit to the main LU campus on July 21-23. 

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 - 04:53 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Lucknow, University Students, Protests, Banned, NAAC

UP Adv Gen Office Fire

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Fire Breaks Out At UP Advocate General's Office; No Causalities Reported

A fire broke out in Uttar Pradesh Advocate General's office on July 17. The office is situated in Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar building, and white smoke was seen passing out from the building. About 15 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Reportedly, fifth to eighth floors were impacted in the mishap, however, no casualties were reported. Files of government cases are kept in the eighth floor.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 - 01:47 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Advocate General, Uttar Pradesh, Fire Mishap, Lucknow, CM Yogi Adityanath

Courtesy: ANI

Lulu Mall Lucknow

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Hindu Mahasabha Members Detained After Protesting Outside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Police arrested numerous Hindu Mahasabha members when they assembled outside Lucknow's Lulu Mall to protest on July 16. Protesters waving saffron flags and shouting slogans were stopped with massive police deployment and barricading outside the mall's gates. Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha has been protesting since a viral video showed a group of men doing namaz inside the mall. Mall officials proclaimed, "No religious prayers will be permitted… read-more

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 - 04:55 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Hindu Mahasabha, Lulu Mall, Lucknow, arrest, Police

Courtesy: India today

Namaz in Lulu Mall

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Lulu Mall Files FIR Against Unidentified Persons For Offering Namaz Inside Premises

Management of the newly-opened Lulu mall in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, filed an FIR after some peopled offered namaz inside the premises. Reportedly, the FIR was filed against unidentified persons for "obstructing visitors", at Sushant Golf City police station, on July 14. Notably, the mall was inaugurated by CM Yogi Adityanath on July 10, and opened for visitors on July 11.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 04:27 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: namaz, Lulu Mall, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath

Courtesy: Hindustan Times