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VS Marg and Mahanagar get new transformers

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:30:40 GMT

In order to improve power supply in the city, capacities of 33/11 kV power substations on Vidhan Sabha Marg and Mahanagar have been increased by establishing new transformers and making them functional.

Mayawati memorials caused hugelosses of royalty, says probe

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:29:29 GMT

The extent of the memorial scam, detected by the UP Lokayukta, went well beyond overspending of Rs 1,400 crore.

Power cuts add to summer woes in Lucknow

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:28:39 GMT

Residents of the city had a tough time negotiating with the spate of power crisis, which hit the localities on Tuesday.

Will betting on Shah prove beneficial for BJP in UP?

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:27:40 GMT

It's not only his tainted past that could have an adverse effect on the party and its prospects in the state. Shah has a rocky path ahead even in terms of bringing the flock within the BJP together. BJP leaders, in fact.

Smouldering sun combines with sweaty humidity, raises discomfort

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:57 GMT

Severe heatwave condition was reported from many parts of the state with Banda witnessing a record 47.6 degrees Celsius maximum temperature, hottest in UP, while people in Lucknow reeled under hot and humid weather conditions for the third consecutive day on Tuesday.

Counselling for Lucknow University MBA on June 6

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:25:52 GMT

The counseling for admission to 60 seats each for nine MBA programmes of Lucknow University is scheduled to be held on June 6 and 7, 2013 at IMS building second campus, Sitapur road, University of Lucknow.

15% growth in arrival of vegetablesin UP's wholesale markets: Survey

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:25:11 GMT

Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a hub for fruits and vegetables. The state has registered a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 15% in fresh arrival of vegetables produced across the state to the wholesale markets from about 28 lakh tonnes in 2008-09 to over 43 lakh tonnes in 2011-12.

Maiden success for SWAT, robber arrested

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:16 GMT

In its first success after its formation a month ago, the special weapons and tactics team (SWAT) of district police arrested a youth who had committed five robberies along with some aides on the outskirts of the city in past four months.

Lucknow crime branch re-constituted

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:22:36 GMT

Senior superintendent of police J Ravinder Goud reconstituted Lucknow's crime branch unit late on Monday.

Terror accused's death: 9 cops suspended

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:21:34 GMT

The senior superintendent of police J Ravindra Goud on Tuesday suspended nine policemen, including a sub-inspector, for negligence which resulted in the death of serial blasts accused Khalid Mujahid. The other eight suspended are constables posted at the Reserve Police Lines here.

Govt to probe FSL chief's credentials

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:21 GMT

Home department will look into the terms and conditions under which director of forensic science laboratory (FSL) S B Upadhyay had joined the state in August 2010.

Youth killed over property dispute

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:37 GMT

A youth was killed allegedly by his neighbours over money and property related dispute in the wee-hours of Monday after being abducted.

Cabinet extends sweet waivers to sugar mills

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:18:38 GMT

Swinging into appeasement mode ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday gave in to a long-standing demand by the sugar industry to extend stamp duty and land registration waivers to existing as well as new sugar mills.

Suspensions of ASP, DySP revoked for lack of evidence

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:42 GMT

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday revoked the suspension of the additional superintendent of police (ASP) Faizabad and a deputy superintendent of police (DySP) of Lucknow.

Govt extends deadline for bureaucrats' transfers

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:16:39 GMT

Unable to keep up with its own deadline for conducting mass-scale transfers and clearly indicating there was more bureaucratic reshuffle on the cards, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday extended the mass transfer deadline to May 31.

Samajwadi Party may use Lokayukta report to corner Mayawati

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:13:27 GMT

A day after Lokayukta NK Mehrotra slammed former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers for masterminding and executing the Rs 1,400 crore memorial scam in Uttar Pradesh.

SP may use Lokayukta report to corner Mayawati

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:13:27 GMT

A day after Lokayukta NK Mehrotra slammed former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers for masterminding and executing the Rs 1,400 crore memorial scam in Uttar Pradesh.

AMU expels students' union president

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:16:54 GMT

The president of Aligarh Muslim University students' union has been expelled after the disciplinary committee of AMU found him guilty of indiscipline and violence on the campus.

AMU expels students' union president

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:16:54 GMT

The president of Aligarh Muslim University students' union has been expelled after the disciplinary committee of AMU found him guilty of indiscipline and violence on the campus.

State FSL chief accused of embezzelment

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:23 GMT

An inquiry conducted by an auditor appointed by the Bihar government's home (special) department had held him guilty of misappropriation of funds.

State FSL chief accused of embezzelment

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:23 GMT

An inquiry conducted by an auditor appointed by the Bihar government's home (special) department had held him guilty of misappropriation of funds.

Served with eviction notice, Ramnagar residents seek justice

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:00 GMT

They claim that around 103 residents have deposited money with the LDA to get registries done of their houses but the authority never took interest in the matter.

Served with eviction notice, Ramnagar residents seek justice

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:00 GMT

They claim that around 103 residents have deposited money with the LDA to get registries done of their houses but the authority never took interest in the matter.

Duplication woes hit Aadhaar project in state

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:56:56 GMT

Arunav Sinha Conceived with the idea to provide an identity to every Indian, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) came into existence in 2009.

Duplication woes hit Aadhaar project in state

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:56:56 GMT

Arunav Sinha Conceived with the idea to provide an identity to every Indian, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) came into existence in 2009.