Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has ruled that live-in relationships cannot be protected under its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution if one of the partners is below the legally prescribed marriageable age.Dismissing a writ petition filed by a couple, Justice Garima Prashad observed that the court, in exercising its writ jurisdiction, cannot…
The six-lane bridge, being constructed over Ganga in Prayagraj is nearing completion Prayagraj: Vehicle trials on the upcoming six-lane bridge over the Ganga, connecting Stanley Road to Malak Harhar, are scheduled to begin in Sept. The bridge, which is nearly 94% complete, is expected to be opened for public use by Oct.According to officials, only…
Prayagraj: The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation by urging saints across the country to reduce use of vehicles and adopt simpler, environment-friendly modes of travel. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting of saints in Nashik under the chairmanship of ABAP president Mahant Ravindra Puri. Preparations…
Prayagraj: The entire police and administrtaive machinery has rallied in support of govt, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s call to minimise petrol and diesel consumption.Responding to the appeal in national interest, various entities in Prayagraj, from administrative and political cadres to religious and social organisations, have pledged support.Prayagraj district magistrate…
Prayargaj: State govt has launched the ‘Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana’ (Nandini Farmer Prosperity Scheme) in Sangam city with the dual objective of enhancing milk production and doubling farmers’ incomes. In the first phase, Prayagraj is among select districts across 10 administrative divisions where the scheme will be implemented at district headquarters. A total of 35…
BJP Mahila Morcha activists staged a demonstration demanding the SP MP’s apology for his remarks against the PM Prayagraj: The activists of Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha staged a massive demonstration at the district headquarters in protest against the derogatory remarks made by the Samajwadi Party MP from Mahoba against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Udyog Vyapar Sangathan submitted a memorandum—addressed to the Governor—at the district magistrate’s office on Thursday condemning the opposition’s stance against ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’.The delegation led by district president of the association Sunil Kesarwani, and spokesperson Rajesh Kesarwani, said that the Women’s Reservation Bill—introduced by the govt to enact the ‘Nari…
Rajesh Kumar Pandey | TNNPrayagraj: Allahabad high court on Thursday adjourned till Jul 20, hearing of the matter wherein an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey has been sought of the Gyanvapi mosque’s wuzukhana (ablution pond) area, excluding the structure described by the Hindu side as a shivling and the Muslim side as ‘wuzukhana’.Justice Rohit…
Prayagraj: Amid the Centre’s appeal to curb gold purchases and a hike in customs duty on imports, bullion markets in the city have witnessed a sharp slowdown, with daily sales dropping by around 50% — from Rs 12–13 crore to Rs 5–6 crore, said people associated with the industry.Prayagraj Jewellers Association president, Dinesh Singh, said…
