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]Moderate exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness: Docs
The number of replacement surgeries, the ultimate treatment option for arthritis patients, has gone up during the pandemic. This is because patients have become aware about improving quality of life post-surgery, they say
![Arthritis patients often face loss of grip and hence are unable to pick up things and seek help from other family members (Pic for representation) Arthritis patients often face loss of grip and hence are unable to pick up things and seek help from other family members (Pic for representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/550x309/b0edb1c4-2a91-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633956664992.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:21 PM IST
Priyanka joins Cong workers in maun vrat demanding MoS Ajay Mishra's dismissal
A Congress spokesperson said the party was demanding the dismissal of Mishra, a junior minister in the home department, for ensuring a free and fair investigation in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
![Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ajay Kumar Lallu sit in ‘maun vrat’ in Lucknow on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo) Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ajay Kumar Lallu sit in ‘maun vrat’ in Lucknow on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2021-10-11_at_15.46.59_1633948365319_1633948398854.jpeg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 04:07 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Sohini Goswami
UP police cancel leaves of staff till Oct 18 ahead of farmers' protest
An order in this regard has been issued by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar on Sunday.
![Villagers watch a burnt car which ran over and killed farmers on Sunday, at Tikonia village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.(AP) Villagers watch a burnt car which ran over and killed farmers on Sunday, at Tikonia village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.(AP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/India-Farmer-Protest-1_1633923783587_1633924688040.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 09:31 AM IST
ANI | , Lucknow
Lucknow’s power infrastructure set for revamp
The state capital set to witness huge changes due to the upcoming Defence Corridor project and expansion of city once the outer ring road project is completed, says MD, MVVNL
![The power consumption in Lucknow is increasing at the rate of 12% per annum. (Pic for representation) The power consumption in Lucknow is increasing at the rate of 12% per annum. (Pic for representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/fa44b8a0-29ff-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633894199557.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:00 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Focused sampling drive to check Covid spread in Lucknow from Monday
Covid sampling on the first day will primarily target street vendors, truck drivers, shopkeepers and people around religious sites, in line with the district administration’s plan.
![A beneficiary receiving Covid vaccination in Lucknow. Covid sampling in Lucknow will focus on a particular segment every day, such as street vendors and drivers on the first day while religious places on the next day. (For representation purpose) A beneficiary receiving Covid vaccination in Lucknow. Covid sampling in Lucknow will focus on a particular segment every day, such as street vendors and drivers on the first day while religious places on the next day. (For representation purpose)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/d1e191ec-29fc-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633892940741.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:39 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
CM Yogi to officials: Keep a watch on edible oil price
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said rise in price of edible oil was being noticed and directed the officials to take strict action against black marketing
![The UP CM directed the agricultural production commissioner to hold a review with officials of the food and civil supplies and agriculture departments on rise in edible oil price. (Pic for representation) The UP CM directed the agricultural production commissioner to hold a review with officials of the food and civil supplies and agriculture departments on rise in edible oil price. (Pic for representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/1ecc35e4-29f7-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633890479263.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:58 PM IST
UP BJP chief says politics is meant for serving people, not crushing them under Fortuner
Joining politics doesn’t mean engaging in corruption or to rob people, says UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh
![UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh at a party meeting in Lucknow on Sunday. (TWITTER IMAGE ) UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh at a party meeting in Lucknow on Sunday. (TWITTER IMAGE )](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/a1374036-29f3-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633888920719.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:32 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
‘Third phase of Mission Shakti proved fruitful in punishing criminals’
In the third phase of Mission Shakti, 134 accused had been sentenced to life imprisonment while four were awarded death sentence, said ACS, home, UP, Awanish Kumar Awasthi
![In the third phase of Mission Shakti, 134 accused had been sentenced to life imprisonment, said ACS, home, UP, Awanish Kumar Awasthi (For Representation) In the third phase of Mission Shakti, 134 accused had been sentenced to life imprisonment, said ACS, home, UP, Awanish Kumar Awasthi (For Representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/9ced53bc-29f3-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633888859147.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:30 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
End stir, seek solution via talks: UPPCL chairman to engineers
UPPCL chairman M Devraj appealed to engineers that their stir might worsen the financial situation of corporation
![UPPCL chairman M Devraj appealed to engineers that their stir might worsen the financial situation of corporation (HT file) UPPCL chairman M Devraj appealed to engineers that their stir might worsen the financial situation of corporation (HT file)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/3ec698c6-29f2-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633888262103.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:21 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Adolescent girls breaking taboo around health and hygiene
Over 260 girls of 87 gram panchayats in Sewapuri block of Varanasi are educating their peers about health, nutrition and personal hygiene. They are called SeVa Dal leaders.
![During Covid times, when supply of sanitary pads remained affected, SeVa Dal leaders ensured girls faced no problems and all their queries related to health and hygiene were answered. (For representation) During Covid times, when supply of sanitary pads remained affected, SeVa Dal leaders ensured girls faced no problems and all their queries related to health and hygiene were answered. (For representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/eb573f74-29f1-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633888260407.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:21 PM IST
BJP govt’s days in UP are numbered: Akhilesh
Attacking the BJP government in UP, Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday claimed that the days of the government were numbered
![SP president Akhilesh Yadav accused the UP govt of doing no development work (HT photo) SP president Akhilesh Yadav accused the UP govt of doing no development work (HT photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/1daa1bc4-29f0-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633887359088.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:05 PM IST
By S Raju, Meerut
BKU leader Raju Ahlawat joins BJP amid standoff over farm laws
After joining the BJP, Raju Ahlawat advised BKU leadership to hold talks with the government over the three farm laws
![BKU leader Raju Ahlawat and others joining the BJP in Lucknow on Sunday. (PTI Photo) BKU leader Raju Ahlawat and others joining the BJP in Lucknow on Sunday. (PTI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/e8b23656-29ed-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633886339001.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:48 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Kanpur realtor case: Two accused policemen arrested from Gorakhpur
The policemen were on the run since the death of Kanpur realtor Manish Gupta after a police raid on a Gorakhpur hotel on September 27 night
![Six police teams are conducting raids to nab the remaining accused policemen in the Kanpur realtor case. (Representative image) Six police teams are conducting raids to nab the remaining accused policemen in the Kanpur realtor case. (Representative image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/7b294b90-29e5-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633882918819.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:51 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Gorakhpur
Lakhimpur: Priyanka says Cong will keep fighting for justice till minister quits
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has alleged the state government had tried to protect the minister’s son
![Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at her party’s rally in Varanasi on Sunday. (PTI Photo) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at her party’s rally in Varanasi on Sunday. (PTI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/7c634302-29e1-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633892759407.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:02 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Police investigators search for more evidences
Lakhimpur Kheri case main accused Ashish Mishra sent to 14 days’ judicial custody, court to hear police plea for his custody remand on Monday
![Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish Mishra being taken from crime branch office to be produced before magistrate in Lakhimpur Kheri on Saturday night. (PTI Photo) Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish Mishra being taken from crime branch office to be produced before magistrate in Lakhimpur Kheri on Saturday night. (PTI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/fe20e650-29fb-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633892459439.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 02:49 AM IST
By Rohit K Singh and Deo Kant Pandey, Lucknow / Lakhimpur Kheri
Lucknow set for Durga Puja amid Covid norms for second successive year
While most of the Durga Puja committees had installed idols in Lucknow last year, some performed the worship symbolically with a kalash (urn) due to the pandemic
![An idol of the Goddess readied before Durga Puja celebrations begin in Lucknow. (HT PHOTO) An idol of the Goddess readied before Durga Puja celebrations begin in Lucknow. (HT PHOTO)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/3bf73344-29d4-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633875598288.jpg)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 07:49 PM IST
By Rajeev Mullick, Lucknow
Prayagraj police initiative: ‘Pahal’ reunites missing people with kin, aids poor
SSP Prayagraj launched the initiative ‘Pahal’ to help the poor and marginalized sections of society. The police also track lost or missing children and persons and reunite them with their families.
![A policeman handing over a bunch of bananas to a needy man. The Prayagraj police have launched an initiative ‘Pahal’ to reunite missing people with their families and help the needy and poor. (HT PHOTO) A policeman handing over a bunch of bananas to a needy man. The Prayagraj police have launched an initiative ‘Pahal’ to reunite missing people with their families and help the needy and poor. (HT PHOTO)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/9f5e4a64-2932-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633806096244.jpeg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 12:31 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Minister’s son arrested after 12 hours of questioning
A police official said Ashish Mishra was arrested after he failed to cooperate in the questioning and could not disclose his whereabouts at the time of the incident in Lakhimpur Kheri in which eight people were killed, including four farmers .
![Investigation committee head deputy inspector general Upendra Agarwal confirmed the arrest of Ashish Mishra at 10.40 pm, after 12 hours of questioning. (Pic for representation) Investigation committee head deputy inspector general Upendra Agarwal confirmed the arrest of Ashish Mishra at 10.40 pm, after 12 hours of questioning. (Pic for representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/7c0247e4-292f-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633805016128.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 12:13 AM IST
By Rohit K Singh, Chandan Kumar, Deokant Pandey
Coal shortage hits power production in UP
Coal shortage has led to rural and semi-urban areas facing additional load-shedding and getting power for 12 hours only
![Coal shortage: UP’s power plants are fast running out of coal supply with most reporting just two- three days is stocks left. (HT File Photo) Coal shortage: UP’s power plants are fast running out of coal supply with most reporting just two- three days is stocks left. (HT File Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/a7eeea08-292d-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633804175855.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:59 PM IST
By Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Mayawati plays up ‘soft Hindutva’ as BJP readies for Dalit-connect rallies
Some BJP leaders feel that Mayawati’s play of ‘Hindutva’ has been forced by the party’s decision to expand its appeal among Jatavs, the Dalit sub-caste to which Mayawati belongs.
![Mayawati claimed that the ruling BJP had copied the BSP model by launching projects in Hindu hotspots. (Pic for representation) Mayawati claimed that the ruling BJP had copied the BSP model by launching projects in Hindu hotspots. (Pic for representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/68632b4a-292a-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633802435524.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:30 PM IST
Cases of depression, anxiety have gone up during pandemic, say experts
About 20-30% of the people, who have been affected with Covid, are found to experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety
![Experts said that pandemic has made us all realize that depression and anxiety issues are real and everyone faces them at some point in their life. ((Pixabay)) Experts said that pandemic has made us all realize that depression and anxiety issues are real and everyone faces them at some point in their life. ((Pixabay))](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/4de18344-2929-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633802255628.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:27 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
18th National Book Fair: Several books released on penultimate day
Of the many, the unveiling of “Afghanistan se Khat-o-Kitab”—a book by an author and former director general, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rakesh Tiwari—remained the centre of attraction
![Of the many, the unveiling of “Afghanistan se Khat-o-Kitab”—a book by an author and former director general, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rakesh Tiwari—remained the centre of attraction (HT photo) Of the many, the unveiling of “Afghanistan se Khat-o-Kitab”—a book by an author and former director general, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rakesh Tiwari—remained the centre of attraction (HT photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/d1daa036-2924-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633801778414.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:19 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
HC stays MP/MLA court order granting bail to ex-minister Prajapati
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has stayed the order of the MP/MLA court granting bail to former UP minister Gayatri Prajapati who is an accused in a gang rape and many other cases
![Prajapati, an accused in a gang rape and many other cases, was granted bail in July this year (HT file photo) Prajapati, an accused in a gang rape and many other cases, was granted bail in July this year (HT file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/b74054fc-2927-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633801295483.jpeg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:11 PM IST
By Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Dharmendra Pradhan lauds Uttar Pradesh over implementation of New Education Policy
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan says Uttar Pradesh emerging as leader in quantity and quality of education
![Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan at a review meeting on New Education Policy and other issues in Lucknow on Saturday. (PTI Photo) Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan at a review meeting on New Education Policy and other issues in Lucknow on Saturday. (PTI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/6b41916a-2927-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633801115483.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:08 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Priyanka’s Kisan Nyay rally in Varanasi today
Mega cut-outs of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party leader Rahul Gandhi have been put up at the venue of the rally
![Mega cut-outs of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party leader Rahul Gandhi have been put up at the venue of the rally (HT Photo) Mega cut-outs of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party leader Rahul Gandhi have been put up at the venue of the rally (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/a968c202-2926-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633800815542.jpeg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:03 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Samajwadi Party leader booked for torching scooter during protest in Agra
The case was registered against vice president of Agra unit of Samajwadi Party for violation of prohibitory orders under section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code and relevant provisions of Epidemic Act
![Rizwan Raisuddin ‘Prince’ (in black jacket), the vice president of Agra unit of Samajwadi Party burning scooter to protest hike in fuel prices in Agra on Friday. (HT photo) Rizwan Raisuddin ‘Prince’ (in black jacket), the vice president of Agra unit of Samajwadi Party burning scooter to protest hike in fuel prices in Agra on Friday. (HT photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/2f55e96a-2924-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633800575321.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 10:59 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Agra
Yogi Adityanath reaches out to farmers, says no move to snap their power connections
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addresses BJP lawmakers from the Braj and Kanpur regions of the state
![Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath . (ANI FIle Photo) Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath . (ANI FIle Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/9c40c41e-2924-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633800035308.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 10:50 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Ahead of UP election, Maya seeks ban on pre-poll surveys
She said she will write to the Election Commission demanding surveys by media organisations and other agencies be banned six months before any election
![She said she will write to the Election Commission demanding surveys by media organisations and other agencies be banned six months before any election (HT file photo) She said she will write to the Election Commission demanding surveys by media organisations and other agencies be banned six months before any election (HT file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/a1476086-2923-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633799495260.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 10:41 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Tiger carcass found floating in Uttar Pradesh canal
No external injury marks were found on the tiger carcass in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, forest officials said
![The tiger carcass in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (SOURCED IMAGE) The tiger carcass in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (SOURCED IMAGE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011132322im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/a807e978-2918-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633796434839.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:50 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bahraich