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Fiery May crackles past Diwali month’s numbers in Lucknow
In state capital’s ordeal by fire, 663 incidents reported in May 2024 vs 203 in November 2023 and 293 in May 2023
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Section 144 extended in Lucknow till July 16
“If this (new) order is not withdrawn in between, it will remain in force till July 16, 2024,” read a press statement by Lucknow police.
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Voter Turnout: Will Lucknow soar or falter again?
The district administration is toiling hard to push Lucknow voters to breach the never achieved 60% polling mark, fearing it might dip again amidst a heatwave, rising temperatures, and an extended weekend on polling day.
![In the 1967 Lok Sabha polls, only 27.62% of Lucknow voters turned out to vote. (Sourced) In the 1967 Lok Sabha polls, only 27.62% of Lucknow voters turned out to vote. (Sourced)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/04/150x84/In-the-1967-Lok-Sabha-polls--only-27-62--of-Luckno_1714849327894.png)
Plastic predicament needs multi-pronged approach,says environmentalist
Talking about the inescapable plastic pollution in the state capital, environmentalist Venkatesh Dutta said addressing this issue required a multi-pronged approach, combining policy, innovation, and community action.
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Awareness campaign: People ‘educated’ to vote for OPS
This issue connects over 15 lakh families of state and central employees in UP who joined service after the new pension scheme was implemented, says a state employee
![A ‘Vote for OPS’ campaign meeting in progress. (Sourced) A ‘Vote for OPS’ campaign meeting in progress. (Sourced)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/15/150x84/A--Vote-for-OPS--campaign-meeting-in-progress---So_1713208231175.jpg)