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January 21, 2026 10:34 PM

Om Birla appeals to political parties to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of House during Budget Session

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday appealed to leaders and Members of all political parties to cooperate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House, cautioning against “planned disruptions” that undermine democratic functioning. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said frequent disruptions cause the greatest loss to citizens and weaken public f...

January 20, 2026 10:18 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for standardised, technology-driven legislative functioning

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday reiterated the need to set common standards in the functioning of legislative institutions, emphasising excellence, innovation and the effective use of technology to strengthen democratic governance. Addressing plenary deliberations on the second day of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said healthy competition among State Legislatures on parameters such as efficiency, transparency and innovation would improve leg...

December 25, 2025 10:15 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Lucknow today to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Rashtra Prerna Sthal, a national memorial dedicated to Vajpayee’s life, ideals and leadership legacy. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the memorial at around 2:30 pm and address a public gathering on the occasion. Conceived as a landmark national memorial, the Rashtra Pr...

November 28, 2025 5:13 PM

President Murmu addresses Brahma Kumaris’ event; commends efforts for global peace

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday attended the launch ceremony of the Brahma Kumaris’ annual theme for 2025–26, titled ‘Meditation for World Unity and Trust’, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said that despite rapid advancements in science, technology, artificial intelligence, and space exploration, modern society continues to face stress, insecurity, distrust, and loneliness. She noted that while human life has become more convenient and resource-ri...

August 25, 2025 10:07 AM

Shubhanshu Shukla arrives in Lucknow to a hero’s welcome

Family members of Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, along with people from across Uttar Pradesh, gathered at Lucknow Airport on Monday to welcome the astronaut after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla was received by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and state BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary. Speaking to reporters, Chaudhary said, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has achieved new heights in the field of sp...

July 17, 2025 4:11 PM

Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai top Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings

Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai have once again secured the top spots in urban sanitation, emerging as the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings. The three cities were ranked first, second, and third, respectively, in the newly introduced “Super Swachh League,” which recognises sustained excellence in cleanliness. Vijayawada followed closely, securing the fourth position. The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25 were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony organis...

June 16, 2025 12:03 PM

Police forces being modernized under the leadership of PM Modi: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday handed over appointment letters to 60,244 newly recruited Civil Police Constables of the Uttar Pradesh Police during a grand ceremony held in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Describing the recruitment as historic, Shah said the new recruits would become an integral part of India's largest police force. He praised the Yogi Adityanath-led govern...

March 13, 2025 12:54 PM

Lucknow sweet shop enters India Book of Records for largest Gujiya ahead of Holi

Chhappan Bhog, a renowned sweet shop in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, made history by entering the India Book of Records for crafting the world’s largest Gujiya, weighing 6 kg and measuring 25 inches. The massive delicacy, named 'Baahubali Gujiya,' was unveiled ahead of Holi at an event hosted at Phoenix Palassio Mall. Pramil Dwivedi, the official Executor of the India Book of Records, confirmed Chhappan Bhog's entry, stating, "This Gujiya weighs 6 kilograms and is 25 inches long, breaking previous...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Uttar Pradesh: Eight railway stations in Lucknow division renamed

The names of eight railway stations in Uttar Pradesh have been changed according to an order issued by the Northern Railways on Tuesday. The Competent Authority has accorded its approval for the change in names of 8 stations that fall under the Lucknow division of the Northern Railways. The stations with new names are Kasimpur Halt, Jais, Misrauli, Bani, Nihalgarh, Akbarganj, Wazirganj Halt, and Fursatganj. The names of eight railway stations in the Lucknow division have been changed are: Kasi...