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Ensure uninterrupted power between 6pm and 7am, UP CM tells officials

Yogi also directs UPPCL officials to bring a one-time settlement scheme for consumers to pay arrears in easy instalments without having to pay interest on the principal amount
The CM told officials to act tough against private bill collection agencies, lodge FIRs against them and forfeit their security deposit, if they are found to issue incorrect bills to consumers. (Pic for representation)
The CM told officials to act tough against private bill collection agencies, lodge FIRs against them and forfeit their security deposit, if they are found to issue incorrect bills to consumers. (Pic for representation)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:15 AM IST
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UP govt worked in a planned way to improve healthcare system: CM

Yogi gives Ayushman cards to Antyoday beneficiaries, says UP would have 49 medical colleges, of which 16 have been built on the PPP model
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath distributes Ayushman card to a beneficiary of Antyodaya cardholder at Lok Bhawan, in Lucknow on Monday. (ANI Photo)
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath distributes Ayushman card to a beneficiary of Antyodaya cardholder at Lok Bhawan, in Lucknow on Monday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 12:07 AM IST
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Yogi asks officials to stay alert to maintain peace during festive season ahead

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials concerned to make concerted efforts to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in the state, now that the festive season has begun
Yogi issued the instructions at a Covid-19 review meeting he held on Monday (HT File Photo)
Yogi issued the instructions at a Covid-19 review meeting he held on Monday (HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:55 PM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Lucknow

Prayagraj: Count of police escorts to be hiked in trains during festive season

The North Central Railway (NCR) has decided to increase the vigilance of armed police escort teams on all trains and to increase their numbers as needed. The number of women police officers on trains is also being increased so they can better establish contact with women passengers and extend assistance.
Women passengers giving their journey details to RPF personnel. (File Photo)
Women passengers giving their journey details to RPF personnel. (File Photo)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 11:52 PM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Prayagraj: Elderly man shot dead, two sons injured

A 62-year-old man was shot dead and his two sons were assaulted and injured by a dozen miscreants at Yarna Kotia village under Sarai Inayat police station in the trans-Ganga area of the district on Sunday night.
A dozen miscreants shot dead an elderly man and injured his two sons in Prayagraj. The assault was a fallout of the suicide of a woman married to one of the sons of the deceased. (FOR REPRESENTATION PURPOSE)
A dozen miscreants shot dead an elderly man and injured his two sons in Prayagraj. The assault was a fallout of the suicide of a woman married to one of the sons of the deceased. (FOR REPRESENTATION PURPOSE)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:29 PM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Lakhimpur Kheri: People start arriving for antim ardas of killed farmers

The collective antim ardas is expected to be attended by farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Organisers taking stock of arrangements for the antim ardas (last prayer) meet for killed farmers at Tikunia in Lakhimpur Kheri. (HT Photo)
Organisers taking stock of arrangements for the antim ardas (last prayer) meet for killed farmers at Tikunia in Lakhimpur Kheri. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 10:07 PM IST
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By Deo Kant Pandey, Lakhimpur Kheri

Kanpur realtor case: Two policemen sent to judicial custody

SIT continues to conduct raids at multiple locations in Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Ghazipur to arrest the rest of the cops, including S-I Vijay Yadav, wanted in the Manish Gupta case
During interrogation, the two accused reportedly denied charges of killing Manish and claimed that the realtor was drunk and died due to injuries caused after falling on the floor in an inebriated state. (Pic for representation)
During interrogation, the two accused reportedly denied charges of killing Manish and claimed that the realtor was drunk and died due to injuries caused after falling on the floor in an inebriated state. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 12:30 AM IST
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Lakhimpur violence: Priyanka leads silent protest demanding removal of minister

None of the protestors spoke anything, they just sat there and waved placards with messages – “We will fight, we will win” and “Dismiss MoS”
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with party workers stage a silent dharna over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, in Lucknow, Monday (PTI Photo)
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with party workers stage a silent dharna over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, in Lucknow, Monday (PTI Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:30 PM IST
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Ensure no adulterated food item is sold in market, admn to FSDA

Only licence holders will be allowed to sell edibles in the market. It is mandatory for all in the food business to procure licenses or else they will be treated as illegal vendors, says DM
The DM also directed thorough inspection of food quality at food joints and restaurants (Pic for representation)
The DM also directed thorough inspection of food quality at food joints and restaurants (Pic for representation)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:50 PM IST
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Lakhimpur Kheri case: Police get three-day custody of Union minister’s son

The court instructed the police not to adopt any coercion or torture of the accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case
Police personnel outside the court in Lakhimpur Kheri. (HT Photo)
Police personnel outside the court in Lakhimpur Kheri. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:46 PM IST
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By Chandan Kumar and Deo Kant Pandey, Lucknow/lakhimpur Kheri

Leave of all UP policemen cancelled till October 18

The SKM has decided to hold ‘antim ardas’ prayers today for the four farmers who were killed in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri’s Tikunia on October 3
According to police sources, officials have reached out to local farm leaders and efforts are being made to cancel the event at Tikunia (Pic for representation)
According to police sources, officials have reached out to local farm leaders and efforts are being made to cancel the event at Tikunia (Pic for representation)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:01 PM IST
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Akhilesh rolls out Vijay Yatra today to reach out to UP voters

On the eve of the campaign, the SP released a 17-second video in which Akhilesh was seen talking to his father Mulayam Singh Yadav and touching his feet to get blessings for the success of the rath yatra
SP said that the Vijay Yatra will start from Kanpur and in the first two days on Oct 12-13 it will cover Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun and Hamirpur. (Sourced)
SP said that the Vijay Yatra will start from Kanpur and in the first two days on Oct 12-13 it will cover Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun and Hamirpur. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:55 PM IST
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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)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 10:14 PM IST
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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)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 04:07 PM IST
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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)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 09:31 AM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:00 AM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:39 AM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:58 PM IST
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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 )
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:32 PM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:30 PM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:21 PM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:21 PM IST
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Danish PM visits Taj Mahal, calls it beautiful

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her husband Bo Tengberg visited the Taj Mahal on Sunday morning described it as a beautiful place
Danish PM and her husband accompanied by a delegation stayed at the Taj Mahal for over an hour (HT photo)
Danish PM and her husband accompanied by a delegation stayed at the Taj Mahal for over an hour (HT photo)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:15 PM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:05 PM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:48 PM IST
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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)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:51 PM IST
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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)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:02 AM IST
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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)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 02:49 AM IST
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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)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 07:49 PM IST
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By Rajeev Mullick, Lucknow
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