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  Heatwave prompts school closures in several cities from Chandigarh to Lucknow | Check list

  Education | May 22, 2026 0:02 IST

  School holiday news: In Lucknow, all schools will remain closed from May 22, while Kanpur has declared holidays for Classes pre primary to 8 till May 31 and for Classes 9 to 12 till May 28. Haryana has announced summer vacations in all schools from May 25 to June 30.

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  UP: Lucknow lawyers announce five-day work boycott in protest against police action

  Uttar Pradesh | May 21, 2026 8:32 IST

  Lawyers in Lucknow have announced a collective leave until May 26 to protest the police action May 17. In a massive assembly meeting, they demanded strict action against responsible police officials, withdrawal of cases against lawyers and fulfilment of long-pending infrastructure needs.

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  Kidnapped infant rescued from Raebareli station; police bust child-trafficking racket

  Uttar Pradesh | May 20, 2026 14:52 IST

  A nine-month-old infant kidnapped from Raebareli railway station was rescued after rapid police action that led to the arrest and interrogation of several accused. Investigators also uncovered a larger child-transfer network involving intermediaries, receivers and clinic-linked persons.

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  Newly built six-lane access-controlled Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway to cut travel time by 2 hours

  Business | May 19, 2026 16:58 IST

  This expressway will directly connect major entry and exit points in Lucknow and Kanpur and will also connect to the existing Kanpur-Lucknow Highway and the Unnao-Lalganj Highway.

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  Woman's beheaded body found inside train coach, other parts stuffed in polythene bags in Lucknow

  Uttar Pradesh | May 18, 2026 8:40 IST

  A beheaded woman's body was recovered from the S1 sleeper coach of the Gomtinagar Express in Lucknow. Her torso was found in a box while her limbs were discovered in a bag nearby.

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  Bulldozer action begins outside Lucknow DM office to demolish 240 lawyer chambers; advocates protest

  Uttar Pradesh | May 17, 2026 11:57 IST

  Demolition work began on May 17 outside the DM office in Lucknow to remove 240 lawyer chambers, alleged to be encroachments. The bulldozer action is being carried out near the old High Court complex, Sessions Court, and Registry office following official orders.

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  'Leaked papers for you, darling': Lucknow University professor harasses student in viral clip

  Uttar Pradesh | May 16, 2026 18:31 IST

  Lucknow University professor harasses student: The audio recordings of conversations with a female student at Lucknow University exposed her alleged repeated harassment by an assistant professor under the pretext of leaked examination papers.

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  Big relief for homebuyers as UP RERA caps flat transfer fee at Rs 1,000 for legal heirs: Details

  Business | May 06, 2026 17:02 IST

  The legal heir will be required to submit documents such as the death certificate, a succession certificate issued by a competent authority and no-objection certificates from other legal heirs.

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  UP shocker: Father kills minor daughter, disfigures her face with acid before dumping body in Canal

  Uttar Pradesh | April 20, 2026 18:14 IST

  A man in Lucknow allegedly killed his minor daughter over suspicion of a relationship, poured acid on her face to conceal her identity and dumped the body in a canal. He later filed a missing complaint to mislead police but was arrested along with his accomplice after confessing to the crime.

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  Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure corridors rewriting real estate map, investors betting big

  Business | April 20, 2026 17:17 IST

  The Noida International Airport has added another layer to this equation. Along the Yamuna Expressway, land values have, by some estimates, risen between 400 and 500 per cent over the last five years.

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  Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway to be inaugurated soon, here's how much the toll cost will be

  Business | April 15, 2026 16:36 IST

  Travelling via the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway will provide significant relief to those who commute between these two cities daily for work.

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  Lucknow to Kanpur in just 30 minutes: New expressway set to transform everyday travel

  Business | April 08, 2026 16:38 IST

  The 63-km-long Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, a dream project of NHAI, is now ready and will completely transform the travel experience between these two cities.

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  Lucknow shocker: Man pulls pistol in traffic jam to clear way | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | April 05, 2026 12:25 IST

  Lucknow Police have taken note of the viral video and have started an investigation into the matter. Officials are working to identify the accused.

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  Lucknow: Father and stepmother brutally murder 5-year-old son, mob attacks accused pair

  Uttar Pradesh | March 14, 2026 13:19 IST

  Lucknow shocker: When Chowk police brought the accused couple to their home for inquiries, enraged locals surged forward in protest, pelting abuses and slapping the father, a practicing lawyer, while trying to thrash both suspects severely.

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  Sitapur: Police hold route march under leadership of IG Kiran S, call for harmony during festivities

  Uttar Pradesh | March 01, 2026 22:10 IST

  Top officials of the Uttar Pradesh Police, including IGP (Lucknow Range) Kiran S. and Sitapur DM Dr Rajaganapathy R., on Sunday conducted a route march in Sitapur in view of Holi and Ramadan.

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  Lucknow murder: Accused son ate non-veg beside father's body, was upset over his 2nd marriage talks

  Uttar Pradesh | February 25, 2026 15:41 IST

  The 21-year-old allegedly shot dead his father and, in order to conceal the murder, chopped off the body parts and threw them while hiding the remaining torso in a drum.

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  Sanjay Dutt launches 'Net Zero Sarojini Nagar' in Lucknow; spotlight on Rajeshwar Singh's daughter

  Uttar Pradesh | February 24, 2026 17:26 IST

  Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt joined Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh to launch the 'Net Zero Sarojini Nagar' campaign on Sunday in Lucknow.

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  Lucknow youth kills father over stress to crack NEET, hides chopped body at home

  Uttar Pradesh | February 24, 2026 8:58 IST

  According to officials, neighbours informed police about a strong smell coming from the house. Acting on the complaint, officers reached the spot and began a search operation.

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  Double-decker bus overturns in Lucknow; 5 killed, over a dozen injured on Purvanchal Expressway

  Uttar Pradesh | February 23, 2026 19:23 IST

  A double-decker bus travelling from Ludhiana to Darbhanga overturned on the Purvanchal Expressway in Lucknow, resulting in four deaths and injuries to over a dozen passengers. Initial reports indicate the driver fell asleep which led to the tragic accident.

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  Lucknow Metro launches QR-based ticketing system: Know how it works and other details

  Uttar Pradesh | February 16, 2026 17:13 IST

  Lucknow Metro has launched a new QR-based ticketing system that allows passengers to book digital or paper QR tickets through mobile apps, counters and upgraded TVMs. The system supports UPI payments and aims to enhance convenience, speed and smart urban mobility.