Lucknow Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
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.
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.
BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh inspires youth to lead India's future with innovation. He highlights Lucknow's AI City, Aero City & digital education as symbols of progress. Read more.
Lucknow University's astrology department opens a 120-seat auditorium and a new gold medal for top students. VC calls it a motivational boost. Read more.
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 Police busts interstate gang from Maharashtra that stole diamond bangles worth Rs 6.61 lakh after offering prayers at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Full recovery made. Read the details.
A six-year-old boy was critically injured after a speeding car hit him in Lucknow's Krishnanagar. The child is undergoing treatment as police act on the family's complaint. Read the full details.
Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport begins construction on a new facility for advanced DVOR and HPDME systems to enhance air traffic safety and efficiency. Read more.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Shikha Singh, a 46-year-old nutritionist and mother from Lucknow, clinched a silver medal at the Asian Classic Masters Powerlifting Championship in Istanbul. Discover her inspiring journey from MBA to champion lifter.
A Lucknow builder's family, including a pregnant woman, was brutally assaulted by a rival. Shocking CCTV footage sparks public outrage and demands for justice. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh to transform historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow into a major heritage tourism site with Rs 2 crore fund for conservation and visitor facilities. Explore the sacred site linked to two Sikh Gurus.
Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh's 'Aapka Vidhayak – Aapke Dwaar' initiative held its 146th camp in Ashrafnagar, addressing public grievances and felicitating top students. Read about the immediate resolutions and new youth clubs announced.
Explore the rich 200-year history of Hazratganj, Lucknow's premier market. From its 1810 origins to its 2010 heritage revival, discover the stories, food, and culture that define this iconic high street. Dive into its nostalgic charm!
IndiGo Airlines cancels 42 flights at Lucknow's CCS Airport, leaving passengers, including medical aspirants and international travelers, stranded without support. Read about the widespread disruption.
Isabella Thoburn College in Lucknow held a beautiful Candlelight Service and Cantata themed 'The Saviour Is Born'. The event featured carols, hymns, and a message of peace. Read more about this festive celebration.
Massive flight cancellations at Lucknow's CCSIA led to stranded passengers and heated scenes. IndiGo cancelled 41 flights, Air India one. Read for details and passenger advisories.
Two Lucknow brothers were cheated of Rs 40 lakh by a man posing as a senior home department official. The accused, Sarvesh Kumar Yadav, used fake IDs and promised government contracts and jobs. Police have filed an FIR.
The sixth day of Lucknow School Games 2025 saw energetic displays in yoga and athletics at Chowk Stadium. Over 165 athletes from 27 schools participated. Read more about the vibrant sporting platform.
A key water pipeline burst near Nahariya Crossing in Lucknow's Alambagh last Wednesday, worsening traffic on the busy route. Officials say repairs will be completed this week. Read more for details and commuter reactions.
Two scooters in Lucknow rack up 463 traffic fines worth Rs 3 lakh, exceeding their market value. Police escalate search, suspend registrations. Discover the shocking details of chronic traffic violations.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Allahabad High Court denies bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore over alleged anti-national remarks on Pahalgam attack. Court cites non-cooperation in probe. Read the full details.
Lucknow's Deshaj Festival on Dec 6-7 marks Sonchiraiya's 15th year with Theyyam, Ghoomar, and folk dances from across India. Join the cultural celebration at Lohia Park.
Explore 4.6 billion years of Earth's history at Lucknow's new GSI Rock Garden. Free entry, open 10 AM-4 PM, featuring fossils & rocks from UP & North India. #Lucknow #Geology
Allahabad High Court rejects Neha Singh Rathore's anticipatory bail plea over alleged anti-national social media posts. The case relates to comments made after the Pahalgam terror attack. Read the full details.
Lucknow Police arrest temple priest Jatindra Mishra for strangling 74-year-old Neelima Srivastava during a burglary. Two domestic workers also held. Key evidence from CCTV.
Hundreds stranded as IndiGo's nationwide crisis leads to 42 flight cancellations at Lucknow's CCS Airport. Passengers face hunger, protests, and staff harassment. Read the full story.
Lucknow Development Authority plans a 7km extension of the green corridor to Naimishnagar, easing traffic and cutting travel time. A Rs 200 crore project set to reshape city connectivity.
Angry passengers protested at Lucknow's CCSIA airport after IndiGo flight delays & cancellations. 12 flights cancelled, many stranded. Read details.