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Renowned geriatrician Dr. Abhishek Shukla has been invited to a national workshop on 'Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy' by the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. He will share his expertise in geriatric medicine, palliative care, and long-term care at the event in New Delhi.
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ban on roadside namaz, asserting the Constitution protects all communities and roads are for public use. Adityanath defended the ban, stating prayers should be confined to designated places or offered in shifts to avoid obstructing commuters and patients, emphasizing the rule of law.
A dozen girls at a Balrampur Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya fell ill suddenly on Thursday, with eight admitted to the district hospital. The students complained of fainting, vomiting, and headache. In response, the district administration ordered the closure of all Kasturba schools due to heat and humidity.
Get ready for the 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur expressway, set to open in June with Prime Minister Modi expected to inaugurate it. Commuters will enjoy a barrier-free tolling system entering from Lucknow. A wayside amenity is planned at Amaras village. The journey will cost Rs 275 for cars, connecting Lucknow to Ata village in Unnao.
Foundation Stones Should Be Laid By Public Reps Only
With Temp Touching 48, Even Walls & Roads Radiate Suns Fury
To Reduce Travel Time From 2 Hrs To 45 Mins
Police in Bahraich have arrested a husband in connection with his wife's death during a house fire. The 41-year-old woman allegedly started the blaze to implicate relatives in a property dispute. Her brother and nephew were also apprehended. The husband confessed to setting the house ablaze with his wife to frame her stepbrother and nephews.
A Prayagraj-based engineer, Vikas Singh, was arrested for allegedly operating a pornography racket on social media, selling explicit content to minors for Rs 350 each. The racket, active since 2020, reportedly earned him Rs 2.5 crore. Police traced the operation after a complaint about an AI-generated video.
Lucknow traffic police have seized an electric scooter and initiated proceedings to cancel its registration after a viral video showed a man performing dangerous stunts. The rider, identified as Vivek Anand, was seen speeding and balancing on the moving vehicle without a helmet or license, endangering public safety.