K Sandeep Kumar is a Special Correspondent of Hindustan Times heading the Allahabad Bureau. He has spent over 16 years reporting extensively in Uttar Pradesh, especially Allahabad and Lucknow. He covers politics, science and technology, higher education, medical and health and defence matters. He also writes on development issues.
Articles by K Sandeep Kumar
PCS-2023: Women candidates register biggest success in 11 years
33.46% of women candidates were selected in the PCS-2023 exam, the highest in 11 years. However, women's performance in the top 10 list declined compared to last year.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 07:52 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UPPCS-2023: Women candidates register biggest success in 11 years
The results of the PCS-2023 exam in Uttar Pradesh show a significant increase in the number of women candidates selected compared to previous years, although their representation in the top-10 list has decreased. Out of 251 candidates selected, 84 are women. The increase in women's success in the exam is seen as a milestone for girl education and women empowerment. However, only two women made it to the top-10 list this year.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 08:06 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP Board exams: 75 observers to monitor exam centres in districts
Observers have been deployed to ensure facilities at exam centers for the UP Board's High School and Intermediate Examinations-2024, with 75 senior officers overseeing the process. CCTV cameras will be installed for surveillance, and officers will inspect and report on the centers by February 10. The exams will take place from February 22 to March 9, with over 5.5 million students registered to participate.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:49 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
SSC’s constable (GD) recruitment: Over 47.45 lakh in race, reveals RTI reply
Online applications for this recruitment aimed to filling 26,146 vacant posts were accepted from November 24 till December 31, 2023. The computer-based test is set to be conducted between February 20 and March 12, 2024
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:33 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP Board exams 2024: Night vision cameras to monitor question papers
Additional chief secretary, secondary education, Deepak Kumar has sent instructions to all DMs, police commissioners, district police chiefs, director of secondary education, secretary of UP Board and divisional joint directors (education) to maintain confidentiality of question papers
Published on Jan 19, 2024 07:19 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Hackathon to help tackle challenges ahead of Mahakumbh
Mela authority in collaboration with IIIT-A to bring the best of minds together to help organise the fair smoothly
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 07:04 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
U.P. primary students’ wait may stretch as approval for NCERT books awaited
Books for classes 3 to 8 will be available on time for the new academic session of 2024-25 starting April 1. However, it will take longer for the new books to reach the students of classes 1 and 2
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 05:32 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
‘Boom in growth of colleges offering traditional courses in U.P’
Private degree colleges offering traditional courses in higher education in Uttar Pradesh are increasing, with an average of 196 new colleges being opened every year. The number of self-financed private colleges in the state increased from 6,192 in 2017-18 to 7,372 in 2022-23. This has led to an increase in the gross enrollment ratio and more opportunities for students to pursue higher education in the state.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 05:08 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
U.P. kids to learn Tamil greeting along with ‘Pranam’, ‘Salaam’
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) books of English, Hindi and Mathematics of classes 1 and 2 are to be used in more than 1.14 lakh government-run primary schools running under the UP Basic Education Council in the state. In the context of UP, permission was sought to use the words ‘Pranam’ and ‘Salaam’ in place of ‘Vanakkam’ in Chapter 2 on ‘Greetings’ of Class 1 English textbook. NCERT has given permission to print the words ‘Pranam’ and ‘Salaam’ but has also asked to include ‘Vanakkam’ so that students can be introduced to the diversity of the languages in India, as per officials of SIE-Prayagraj .
Published on Jan 16, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Magh Mela begins: Lakhs brave cold, take dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti
The bathing took place smoothly and no untoward incident was reported during the day, said Magh Mela Adhikari Dayanand Prasad
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 05:10 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Ahead of Ram Mandir consecration: It’s an early Diwali for artisans, traders!
Potters, traders dealing in firecrackers and Ramnami flags, patakas and duppatas are doing brisk business
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 01:31 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
MAGH MELA 2024: 175 saints, seers visiting Prayagraj seek security, say cops
Applications sent to Police Lines by Prayagraj Mela Authority, cover to be provided based on inputs from LIU
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 08:06 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Pran Pratishtha: Many top seers from Prayagraj among special invitees
Justice Giridhar Malviya, the grandson of Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pt Madan Mohan Malviya, UP cabinet minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ and Arjuna awardee shuttler Abhinn Shyam Gupta are among other eminent invitees
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 10:32 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
U.P. Board: Pages of HS, Inter answer-sheets to be numbered
Answer-sheets for UP Board exams-2024 have been delivered to all districts. New security measures include page numbering and color-coded answer sheets.
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 04:14 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Millets, organic veggies on Naini prison menu now
“The food will have a positive impact on the health of the inmates as Shri Ann is also believed to be effective in fighting diseases,” Senior jail superintendent of Naini Central Jail, Rang Bahadur said
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 09:04 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Smart classes of U.P.: Hardoi, Kasganj take lead, Ballia at bottom
The worst performing district in this regard is Ballia where these hi-tech teaching facilities have been provided in only nine schools out of the total 2,247 schools as on December 18, 2023, the records show.
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 09:00 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Efforts begin to connect Ayodhya with Prayagraj by air
Efforts are underway to connect Sangam city with Ayodhya by air, with plans to start a small aircraft service between the two cities. This would benefit religious tourists and those with tight itineraries. The proposal has been sent to the state and central governments, with a trial run expected in January 2024. The initiative aims to provide air connectivity to all cities in the Ramayana circuit and attract more tourists to the region. The Ramayana Circuit is one of 15 thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme.
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 10:33 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Godman and vice chancellor of state-aided varsity in the dock
Reverend Rajendra B Lal grew his following from the Naini campus of SHUATS University. The latest FIR lodged against him accuses him of an attempt to murder.
Published on Jan 04, 2024 04:14 PM IST
Less than 70% students reaching govt primary schools in 67 U.P. districts, show data
As per the data, Agra has recorded 69% even as Varanasi has registered 68%. Gorakhpur and Kanpur Dehat have registered 67% while Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar and Rae Bareli districts have recorded 63% attendance of students last month
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 05:20 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
U.P. govt fillip: Allahabadi guavas make their way to Oman
The state government of Uttar Pradesh, India, has started exporting the Allahabadi Surkha variety of guava to Oman. The first batch of guavas, along with another variety called Allahabadi Safeda, has been dispatched to Oman from Lucknow. The move aims to increase the earnings of farmers in the region. The guavas are known for their deep pink pulp, apple-red skin, and fewer seeds. The fruits were procured directly from farmers at prices higher than the Indian market price. The export firm plans to send two more consignments to Oman and other countries in the future.
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 06:01 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Yoga, recreation and more: U.P. breaks ground with pioneering senior citizen park in Prayagraj
A park for senior citizens called 'Arboriculture and Park for Senior Citizens and Yoga Park' has been set up in Uttar Pradesh, India. The park, built under the Prayagraj Smart City initiative, aims to provide facilities for senior citizens to engage in activities like recreation, reading, health, meditation, and group interactions. Additionally, a senior care centre named "Ullas" is being established as a pilot project in Prayagraj, with more planned in the future. These facilities aim to address the isolation and insecurity often experienced by elderly individuals.
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 05:36 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Aiming for a hat-trick, BJP tightens its party mechanism intensifying grassroot work ahead of 2024
The scale of the exercise can be gauged from the fact that just in UP, the saffron party has over 30 lakh booth workers.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 07:26 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Comprehensive audit of U.P.’s 129 registered private shelter homes ordered
Director, women welfare, Sandeep Kaur has ordered all district magistrates for spot visits to ensure that these homes are running as per the laid down norms
Published on Dec 31, 2023 10:28 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Initiative under NEP-2020: UP students to learn animation, making videos from Class 6 up
Under this new initiative, students will issue commands to the computer which will translate them into the desired creation.
Published on Dec 21, 2023 04:38 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Notices served, ₹1 lakh fine imposed on 221 schools running in Prayagraj for functioning sans recognition
The school owners have been given seven days. If the fine is not paid within the stipulated time, in that case, their cases will be referred to higher authorities for initiating a recovery process, like that done for collecting land revenue dues.
Published on Dec 19, 2023 08:20 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
In govt-aided schools: New recruitment, posting system for trained graduate teachers now
As per provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Act-2023, the teachers for these schools will be selected by the new Prayagraj-based commission and their posting too will be done by the Prayagraj-based UP Directorate of Education, top education department officials confirmed.
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 07:38 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Sangam city’s young female skydiver jumps over Bangkok
The 23-year-old daredevil performed this jump using one of the TAC 750 aircraft and one wingsuit pilot
Published on Dec 16, 2023 07:37 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Staff Selection Commission: 25,338 youths from UP, Bihar bagged central govt jobs this year
Selections for a maximum 36,001 vacant posts in CGL Recruitment Exam-2022 took place which were more than any past edition of recruitments taken through it right since 2016
Published on Dec 16, 2023 06:44 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Magh Mela 2024: High-tech security measures for pilgrim safety and crowd management
The Prayagraj Mela Authority has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) document for selecting an implementing agency for the task.
Published on Dec 15, 2023 09:44 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Prayagraj’s solar effort: producing power worth ₹20 cr monthly
Just four private companies in the district are producing 8 lakh to 10 lakh units of electricity per day, which is worth ₹18 crore per month, claim district officials
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 06:11 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj