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15 IAS officers transferred in UP; responsibilities changed in several depts

Lucknow, Oct 3 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has made a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 23 officers, including 15 IAS and 8 PCS officers.
The transfers include changes in the responsibilities of officials involved in development, medical education, Panchayati Raj, revenue, mining, and university administration.
According to the transfer list, Rakesh Kumar Singh has been appointed Additional Commissioner, Housing Development Council, from ADM (Finance and Revenue), Lucknow.
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Major fire erupts at Tata Projects workers’ colony near Lucknow airport

06 Oct 2026 | 11:50 AM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) A major fire broke out at the Tata Projects workers' colony, located near the Laxman Chowk area, approximately 800 meters from the Choudhary Charan Singh International Airport, at around 6.55 am on Tuesday.
According to airport officials, upon receiving the information, the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team responded immediately and dispatched a Domestic Fire Tender (DFT) to the scene.

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Punjab govt moves SC against HC-ordered CBI probe into graft allegations linked to Mann’s office

06 Oct 2026 | 11:17 AM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) The Punjab government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a criminal case and probe corruption allegations linked to the office of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

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Chirayu Ayushman health coverage; Families earning above Rs 1 8 lakh may enrol with annual Premium

06 Oct 2026 | 10:25 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) The Haryana government has expanded the Chirayu Ayushman Bharat Yojana, enabling families with annual incomes above Rs 1.8 lakh to access cashless hospital treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family each year by paying a graded annual premium.

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Rain, thunderstorms to lash Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh; gusts may touch 60 kmph: IMD

06 Oct 2026 | 9:59 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are set for a spell of rain and thunderstorms from Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting lightning and gusty winds that could touch 60 kmph at isolated places in the region.

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FSSAI steps up food safety checks ahead of festive season

06 Oct 2026 | 9:42 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) Ahead of the festive season, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food safety authorities across the country to step up inspections and sampling.

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