Lucknow prepares for a vibrant New Year 2026 with a 25-30% rise in events. From DJ nights to Sufi evenings, explore the city's festive calendar. Discover the top venues and trends shaping the celebrations.
The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2026, from Jan 30-Feb 3, delves into centuries of shared heritage between Lucknow and Kolkata. Discover music, crafts, and migration stories.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about what's happening in the city today.
The 2-day Lucknow music festival at Janeshwar Mishra Park saw huge turnout. Rabbi Shergill, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya performed. Stalls, food, kids' zone added to the fun. Read more!
Hours after PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal, decorative flower pots vanished from Lucknow roads. Over 4,000 pots & leaders' cutouts were taken, sparking a civic sense debate online.
A viral video shows Lucknow residents stealing decorative flower pots after PM Modi's event. Netizens debate civic sense vs. taxpayer rights. Details inside.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about what's happening in the city today.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
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Lucknow district administration orders closure of all pre-primary schools until Dec 27 and revised timings for classes 1-8 from Dec 24 due to severe cold and fog. Read the official directive.
A nine-member choir from Lucknow's Assembly of Believers Church visited The Times of India office, singing carols and spreading festive spirit with Santa distributing sweets. Read more.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Get the latest from Lucknow! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with all the major news.
Lucknow's Repertwahr festival, now a four-day cultural spectacle, doubled its footfall this year. Founder Priyanka Sarkar shares the journey from a 1-2 day event to a major celebration of performing arts. Read more about its evolution and future goals.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 21, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial news.
Singer-songwriter Justh performed at Lucknow's Repertwahr, praising the city's cleanliness and people. His songs like 'Chor' deeply moved the audience, creating a memorable night. Read more about the event.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Get the latest from Lucknow! Essential updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and major political developments for December 19, 2025. Stay informed.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Get the latest from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the major updates for December 16, 2025.
Lucknow's Repertwahr Festival returns Dec 18-21 with a silent disco, gourmet food bazaar, theatre, and star performances. Experience heritage meets modernity at Janeshwar Mishra Park.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.