K Sandeep Kumar is Senior Assistant Editor and Prayagraj Bureau in-charge of Hindustan Times. A journalist for over two decades, he has written extensively on politics, education, science and technology research, defence and human interest issues in Uttar Pradesh.
Articles by K. Sandeep Kumar
Old age pension scheme expands in Prayagraj, over 1.74 lakh to benefit this year
According to data from the department, 1.74 lakh elderly people in the district are expected to benefit from the scheme in the financial year 2025-26. This includes over 3,928 new beneficiaries added this year, district social welfare officer Pragya Pandey said.
Published on May 04, 2025 10:45 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP’s only blackbuck reserve to get a ₹5-crore fillip
Uttar Pradesh's blackbuck sanctuary in Chand Khamaria will enhance tourism with new facilities, including an entrance gate, interpretation center, and children's park.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 04:52 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Now, Sanskrit students of UP to apply online for scholarships
Uttar Pradesh will shift Sanskrit scholarship applications online, enhancing accessibility for students with a budget of ₹20 crore for 2025-26.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 07:39 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UPSC results: Prayagraj woman Shakti Dubey tops UPSC exam, her twin misses out
Shakti Dubey topped the CSE 2024, while her twin sister Pragati did not qualify. Shakti thanked her parents and teachers for their support.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 01:02 AM IST
UP PCS-2024: 181 posts reserved for women, RTI reply shows
Ajay Kumar Sharma, public information officer of UPPSC, confirmed that the information related to PCS-2024, including the reservation of 181 posts for women out of the total 947, was officially shared by the commission in response to the RTI.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:05 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP state varsities: 75% posts of registrars to be filled through promotions
Earlier, only 50% of these posts were filled by promotion of deputy secretaries, while the remaining 50% of the posts were filled by direct recruitment
Published on Apr 19, 2025 10:16 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Allahabad University to recruit statisticians in eight departments for the first time
These experts will conduct in-depth analysis of research data to uncover fresh and meaningful findings, said officials
Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:47 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP Board may lift cap on outside students’ direct admissions in Classes 10, 12
UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh confirmed that such a move was under consideration. “We have sought a report from select DIoSs in this regard,” he said.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:16 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Modern hostel for working women to come up in Prayagraj soon
According to officials associated with the project, construction of the 63-room hostel, which will be spacious enough to accommodate 120 women, is scheduled to begin next month (May).
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 08:51 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
730 organisations risk ban for failing to set up campsat Mahakumbh-2025
Failure to reply to show-cause notices issued by the Prayagraj Mela Authority in time or provide valid reasons could result in these organisations being blacklisted from future editions of the religious fair.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:24 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Now indoor mini stadiums to come up in 23 GICs of UP
A total of ₹49.68 crore at a rate of ₹4.92 crore each has been sanctioned for the construction of indoor mini stadiums in these GICs and GGICs located in 18 districts of UP
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:40 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
A paradise for pets: Prayagraj’s dog park to open next month
Spread across 6,269 square metres, this park is being constructed on Panna Lal Road with an investment of ₹1.7 crore by the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:40 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP schools to teach students the power of saying ‘No’
Now from the new academic session of 2025-26, the teachers will not only teach the nuances of communication skills to children but will also teach students when and how to say ‘no’.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:34 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP varsities to launch skill-based degree programmes under NEP
Preparations for the initiative have intensified ahead of the formal commencement of the 2025-26 academic session, set to begin on July 1, officials from the state higher education department said.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 06:18 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Grateful that Supreme Court understood our pain: Former Allahabad University prof welcomes order on demolition
A well-known litterateur and former head of the Urdu department of Allahabad University (AU), Prof Fatmi’s house was demolished on March 7, 2021 on the ground that it was an illegal construction on Nazul land.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:52 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Observing Ramzan fast, Muslim dyers imprint hues of harmony for Navratri
Ibrahimpur, Khanjahanpur and Ahlaadganj areas of Lalgopalganj in Prayagraj district are bustling with Muslim artisans making chunaris along with ‘kalainaras’ ahead of the nine-day Hindu festival that begins on Sunday
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 06:41 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP sees more female enrolment in higher education: Govt data
As per the report, 24,53,758 boys and 28,75,211 girls registered for the 2024-25 academic session, while in 2023-24, the numbers were 26,68,971 boys and 28,07,470 girls pursuing various courses.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:24 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Over 16K street dogs sterilised, vaccinated in Prayagraj
In addition to sterilisation, street dogs will soon receive anti-rabies injections to protect both humans and animals.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 09:10 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Learning labs built in 48 govt-run schools but no instructors yet in Prayagraj
48 schools in Prayagraj set up 'Learning by Doing' labs for skill development, but lack technical instructors despite funds allocated and orders issued.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 09:24 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Attraction of DElEd persists in UP, 1.89 lakh take admissions this session
As many as 1.89 lakh candidates have enrolled for the course in the admission process concluded on March 12 for the DElEd 2024 session
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:44 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Nainital ki sair, Hamara Hindustan: Two new chapters added for Urdu students of government-run schools
یو پی کے سرکاری اسکولوں میں اردو طلباء کو "ہمارا ہندوستان" اور "نینی تال کی سیر" جیسے نئے مضامین پڑھائے جائیں گے۔
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 06:12 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP Board students to face 3-month wait for new session textbooks
The textbooks will be available in the market only by the end of June or the first week of July, as per board officials
Published on Mar 22, 2025 05:50 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Class 3 Hindi textbook to take students on a ‘Journey to Varanasi’
NCERT-prescribed books are being adapted as per UP’s needs and with NCERT’s permission before being introduced for different classes
Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:28 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Student enrolment drops in UP colleges despite rise in institutions
Likewise, the number of private universities in UP was 38 in the 2023-24 session and increased to 47 in the 2024-25 session.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:46 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
48K+ U.P. govt primary, composite schools declared NIPUN
In Uttar Pradesh, 48,081 government schools met NIPUN Bharat Mission norms, ensuring foundational literacy and numeracy for students by 2026-27.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:18 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Daraganj residents to wage war with colours at ‘Damkal Yudh’
Residents here use old fire-fighting equipment to play Holi; tradition being passed on to new generation since decades
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:30 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
UP Board, NTA join hands to curb copying mafia in competitive exams
The first session of JEE (Mains)-2025 examination has already been conducted in January end under these state and district-level committees.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:56 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
12 times more educated unemployed than uneducated ones in Prayagraj: Data
People looking for jobs even after crossing 40 years of age, reveals the data by regional employment office
Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:48 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Now, no service period compulsion for teachers’ inter-dist transfer in U.P.
The process now can benefit around 4.58 lakh teachers working in over 1 lakh government-run schools functioning under UP Basic Education Council in state
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:13 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Post-Kumbh cleanup: 8,500 workers, 500 machines on a mission
This special seven-day campaign, running until March 7, primarily targets plastic waste, discarded clothing and non-biodegradable materials.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:58 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj