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…
