A shed at Lucknow's Charbagh railway station's platform 5 crumbled Friday morning, injuring two passengers and a TTE. The structure was slated for demolition as part of ongoing redevelopment. All injured are stable. An inquiry has been launched to ascertain the cause and review safety measures during the modernization project.
Severe weather has claimed at least 12 lives across Uttar Pradesh overnight. Fatalities were reported from Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Shahjahanpur, Fatehpur, and Hamirpur, where a bridge collapse occurred. Authorities are assessing damage and deploying emergency teams for relief and rescue operations.
Situated on the banks of Gomti, Lucknow, the capital of UP, is known for its multicultural aura. Famous for its history, heritage, cuisine and Chikan art, it's India's 14th-most populous city.
Lucknow city has many fascinating heritage sites that include beautiful Mughal-era monuments, palaces, parks, some of the oldest markets and British-era residencies.
Lucknow offers a wide array of dishes. Famous for its street foods, even tourists eat like a local here. Don't forget to taste Awadhi dishes & Bilai ki Gilori.
Lucknow's Malihabad, the land of Dussehri mangoes, is often called the 'mango capital' of India. These orchards have some of the oldest mango trees.