Lucknow: A missing person’s complaint filed by a cab driver turned into a murder investigation after police arrested him and his alleged lover for killing his wife and dumping her body in the Gomti river, while allegedly trying to project the death as a case of elopement.The accused, Umendra Pratap Singh (31) of Rahimabad, approached…
Jagannath Yatra being taken out in city on Thursday Lucknow: Hundreds of devotees took part in Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations across the city on Thursday, pulling chariots, singing devotional songs and offering prayers. The annual festival marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, to their aunt’s home.Chants of…
Lucknow: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh govt and other authorities to ensure no construction is undertaken along the Gomti river in Lucknow in violation of the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. The interim direction came while the tribunal was hearing a petition alleging encroachment and construction…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused BJP govt of presiding over a steady deterioration of river health in the state, alleging that “corrupt policies” and poor implementation have led to rising pollution and shrinking water flow.In a statement, Akhilesh claimed that major rivers, including the Ganga, Yamuna and Gomti, were facing severe…
Lucknow: A 36-year-old grain trader died after allegedly jumping into the Gomti to escape a police raid on suspected gambling in Barabanki, with his family accusing the police of failing to rescue him despite his cries for help.The body of Ghanshyam Sahu, a resident of Sarai Rawat village under Haidergarh Kotwali, was recovered by the…
Lucknow: Diversion of water between Kudiya Ghat and Gomti Barrage for gate repairs has exposed stretches of the riverbed, offering a chance for the restoration of the polluted Gomti.Talking to TOI, experts said that as water levels receded, thick deposits of black sludge, plastic waste, decayed organic matter and invasive vegetation became visible, exposing years…
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has directed the tehsildar concerned to ensure removal of illegal encroachments from the Gomti riverbed while hearing in a petition alleging unlawful occupation of land by Neelansh Group.The court also issued notices to the Neelansh Group and directed it to file counter affidavit by July 7.A…
