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How to find your name on UP draft electoral roll, what to do if it’s not on the list, how to get it added

January 06, 2026 5:44 pm

A total of 2.89 crore voters have been deleted following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

Lucknow’s double-decker bus tour kicks off this week. Check route and ticket details

January 05, 2026 9:27 pm

From exclusive visit to Vidhan Sabha Bhavan to historical sites of The Residency and Sibtainabad Imambara, the ride to cover Food Valley and Globe Park

Viral video shows man ‘urinating’ at Lucknow’s historic Bhool Bhulaiya; FIR lodged

January 05, 2026 10:49 am

Police say they are examining CCTV footage to identify the man; incident draws strong social media outrage.

KGMU doctor on the run: Lucknow Police launch manhunt, move to seize assets in ‘conversion’ case

January 03, 2026 7:22 pm

Raids are on at the doctor's homes in Uttarakhand and Pilibhit. Police have decided to approach court seeking directions to attach his property.

UP govt to track foodgrain transport with GPS to curb theft

January 03, 2026 9:29 am

The Food and Civil Supplies Department has engaged over 5,000 vehicles to ensure complete digital surveillance

How Kanpur man foiled a 'digital arrest' — inspired Nana Patekar-led short film by UP Police

January 02, 2026 3:42 pm

The short film aims to make people aware of cyber crime. It was produced by the Uttar Pradesh Police and released on social media platforms on Thursday.

UP Diwas goes global: Yogi govt to take celebrations to Delhi, Maharashtra — and abroad

January 02, 2026 9:53 am

The BJP govt plans to hold state foundation day celebrations to states and countries with large migrant population from UP

Intern at Lucknow's KGMU booked for sexually assaulting woman

January 02, 2026 9:27 am

The Lucknow police said an investigation into the sexual exploitation allegations is underway and that action will be initiated based on the evidence. They added that the accused would be summoned for questioning.

Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha Dwadashi' today, Rajnath & Yogi to attend

December 31, 2025 9:31 am

Singh, who will be main 'yajman' during the programme, will hoist a flag at Annapurna temple

Former Jaunpur MP Dhananjay, aides booked for ‘threatening’ residents

December 31, 2025 9:59 am

Complainants allege the accused were illegally trying to build a wall on a road used by locals

In Pictures: Bone-chilling cold and dense fog blanket Lucknow, UP

January 02, 2026 6:40 pm

Uttar Pradesh is facing bone-chilling cold and dense fog as a severe cold wave grips the state. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life in Lucknow and several other districts, forcing school closures, affecting transport services, and prompting government measures to protect people from the cold.

As cops stop Samajwadi Party's march to Vidhan Sabha, Akhilesh & MLAs sit in protest

September 19, 2022 3:34 pm

During the protest march, SP leaders raised issues of law and order, unemployment, and farmers’ woes.

Express Wanderlust: When Lucknow's Bara Imambara reopened its doors to tourists

June 30, 2021 5:16 pm

It was a source of relief for tourist guides at the iconic Bara Imambara in Lucknow, which opened to visitors on June 17.

Most of India under lockdown as coronavirus cases cross 400

March 23, 2020 6:36 pm

Violators could either face a fine of Rs 1,000 or a jail term of six months if they do not abide by the lockdown orders, the government said.

From tanks to fighter jets: Innovations in defence technology on show at DefExpo

February 06, 2020 11:41 am

The 11th edition of the biennial mega Defence Expo will continue till February 8 where defence manufacturers from the public and private sectors, as well as Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are displaying their products.

Charred vehicles, vandalised police station: Pictures that tell the story of violence in Lucknow

December 22, 2019 7:24 am

Protesters pelted stones and torched vehicles parked outside a police post in Lucknow. Police fire teargas shells to control the situation in Madeyganj area. About 20 people have been taken into custody.

Five killed, several injured as fire engulfs two hotels in Lucknow's Charbagh

June 19, 2018 3:01 pm

At least five people were killed and around six were injured after a fire broke out in the Charbagh area of Lucknow on Tuesday morning.

News in Numbers: India’s busiest passport office.

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

#NewsInNumbers How much work the busiest passport office in India does. (PS: It’s Lucknow which was recently in the news over an inter-faith couple’s complaint.

Lucknow: At least five killed in fire

June 19, 2018 9:22 pm

Lucknow DIG slaps elderly street vendor

February 24, 2016 2:37 pm

Lucknow, Feb 24 (ANI): The Deputy Inspector General of Lucknow has been caught on camera abusing and slapping a street vendor. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media embarrassing the Uttar Pradesh Government and the State Police department.

Groom killed in celebratory firing in UP

February 18, 2016 5:51 am

Sitapur, Feb 18 (ANI): A marriage party turned out to be a sorrow affair after the groom was allegedly shot dead accidently in a celebratory firing. As per reports, the man who fired is yet to be identified. The bullet hit the groom's head and he fell off the horse. He was immediately rushed to the Sitapur district hospital, where doctors referred him to Lucknow after some preliminary medication. However, he succumbed to his injuries on his way to Lucknow. The news of the groom's death has created panic among the two families.

AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable

January 23, 2016 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.

Education should be used as tool for character building: Rajnath Singh

January 22, 2016 12:06 pm

Lucknow, Jan 22 (ANI): Addressing a convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow on Friday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the purpose of education is not only to gain knowledge, but also to culturally groom oneself. He asserted that students should learn from Swami Vivekananda, who said that “character makes a man”.

Varanasi: PM Modi flags off Mahamana Superfast Express

January 22, 2016 12:03 pm

Varanasi, Jan 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Mahamana Superfast Express in Varanasi. The train will run between Varanasi and Delhi via Lucknow thrice a week. The train is fully equipped with the modern facilities and also has new renovated AC-coaches fitted with LED television screens. This is Prime Minister Modi's fifth visit to his constituency after assuming office in May, 2014.