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Akhilesh calls for citizens' movement against UP govt's 'plans to commercialise' Janeshwar Mishra Park
New Delhi, Nov 30: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sharply criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's reported move to commercialise Lucknow's Janeshwar Mishra Park, considered Asia's largest urban park, by opening it up for large-scale private weddings and events, starting January 2026.
NHRC organises National Symposium on 'Women's Safety at Work and Public Spaces' in collaboration with Lucknow University
New Delhi, July 27: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Lucknow, successfully organised a National Symposium on 'Women's Safety at Work and Public Spaces' on July 26.
Bihar Police cracks down on 'double-meaning' Bhojpuri songs
Patna, March 8: The Bihar Police have taken a strict stance against the public display of 'double-meaning' Bhojpuri songs across the state. A directive has been issued to all Inspector General of Police (IG) and Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) to prevent the playing of such songs in their respective jurisdictions.
Supreme Court pushes for better childcare facilities in public places across India
New Delhi, February 19: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to issue a reminder to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories (UTs) to set up separate baby care facilities for women in public spaces.