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As we're trying to settle in with the standards of the 'new normal', there have been major changes across most of our daily activities and festivities too, are no exception this year. One of the grandest festivals of the Bengali community, Durga Puja is slated to start on the 22nd of October and due to the pandemic at hand, the celebrations have come with an official SOP. The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed the festivities to continue but in strict accordance with the issued COVID-19 norms.
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Shashwat Lucknow Durga Puja</small></p><p>As per traditions, the <em>pujo</em> will start with <em>bodhon</em> on <em>Shoshti</em>, which is on the 22nd of October and conclude on the 26th of October, which is the <em>dashami</em> day. The authorities have also imposed a limitation on the number of people, who will be attending events in an enclosed area. In tune with the norms, only 50% of a hall's capacity can be used. The new guidelines have been put into action from the 15th of October. The District Magistrates in each district will make their own decisions, according to their local situations.</p><p>Government guidelines also state that sanitisation provisions, thermal scanners and masks, will have to be made available at entry points. This year, many puja pandals are implementing a token/pass system, in an effort to control the crowds and to maintain ample social distancing, circles on the ground/floor have to be chalked out. <em>Anjali</em> timings will be flexible so that more people can be accommodated daily for this ritual. In a first, no <em>prasad</em> will be distributed as per government directives.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</p><p>It's mandatory for all such venues to have separate entrance and exit points. If any monetary transactions have to take place at the venues, then the organisers should arrange for contactless payments. The guidelines prohibit spitting in public places and direct all venues to have covered bins for the safe disposal of masks, gloves, or similar items. Although not a compulsion, the guidelines state that organisers can consider CCTV surveillance systems to monitor the crowds and it also asks for mapping of nearest health facilities. </p><p>Pregnant women, persons above 65 years of age, children below 10 and those with comorbidities are advised to stay at home. For the immersion process, the authorities have highly recommended small vehicles with minimum people to be in attendance and routes for such processions should be planned in advance.</p><p>"We're doing a small scale <em>pujo</em> this year, in accordance to the issued directives. We've also started giving out passes, so that we can effectively manage the crowds here. There will be no <em>bhog</em> distribution," a committee member of the Shashwat Lucknow Durga Puja club was quoted saying.</p>
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Dropping night temperatures announce the onset of winters in Lucknow, benign evenings grace the city
October 22, 2020
Wrapping the city in pleasant and temperate evenings, the falling mercury in Lucknow announces the arrival of the incipient winter season. With a difference of around 13 degrees between the day and night temperatures, Lucknowites experience a distinct weather change, a huge respite from the oppressive October heat.
<p><br></p><h2>Winter is Coming! <br></h2><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p><br></p><p><br>In a pleasant weather change, Lucknowites finally bid adieu to the clammy and stuffy temperatures, as balmy days and cool evenings begin to settle the October heat in the city. The clearing cloud cover over Lucknow skies, receding humidity, hazy sunshine and temperatures as low as 18 degrees at night, announce the arrival of the winter season that is soon approaching the city. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>While day temperatures rise up to 32-33 degrees, the chill of dusk and dawn bring relief to the people. Weather forecasts suggest a higher diurnal range of temperature, reading around 13-15 degrees, to extend through the week. Besides dropping temperatures, the air quality of the city also takes a negative plunge. </p><p>With AQI ranging at 167, sensitive groups will likely endure immediate health effects. This very unhealthy air quality will also impact healthy individuals who might experience breathing difficulties and irritation in the throat. The unhealthy AQI is predicted to continue from Wednesday evening through Monday morning. This coupled with the ongoing coronavirus poses a great threat to people suffering from respiratory problems and those vulnerable to infection due to co-morbidities. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Knock </h2><p>While gearing up for the sweater-weather, all Lucknowites are requested to upgrade their immunity to not only bear the chilly winters but also the reducing air quality. People vulnerable to throat and respiratory diseases and disorders are advised to stay indoors and re-schedule programmes as caution against the rising SPM and lowering quality of breathing air.</p>
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Over the recent times, Lucknow has become a major shooting site for many Bollywood directors and a lot of big budget films have been shot in the City of Nawabs including, Jolly LLB 2, Bullet Raaja, Ishaqzaade, Bala and so on. So making its way to the list of Bollywood biggies which have been filmed in Lucknow, the shoot for Satyameva Jayate 2 has commenced in the city. Wednesday onwards, Lucknow will be hosting the cast and crew of John Abraham and Divya Khosla Kumar starrer Satyameva Jayate 2 and the team will continue its operations till January 2021.
<h2>Satyameva Jayate 2 will hit the halls on May 12, 2021</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>Director Milap Zaveri, was quoted saying, "On the first day, we will shoot only with the lead pair, but subsequently, other actors like Harsh Chhaya, Gautami Kapoor, Shaad Randhawa, Anup Soni, and Sahil Vaid will join in." He added, "We will be shooting across Lucknow, including at heritage structures like palaces and colleges. Some of the live locations will be completely sealed off, so crowd gazers cannot sneak in. Only our cast and crew will be present on the spot."<br></p><p>The action scenes are slated be shot on the streets of Lucknow and the lead actor, John Abraham has been briefed about the locations, virtually. Producer Bhushan Kumar mentioned that the team "will create a safe shooting environment", which will be at par with the issued SoPs. "It will be scary for the crew at live locations, but it is important to give our audience some entertainment during this pandemic," he asserted. Before the coronavirus crisis took over, Satyameva Jayate 2 was supposed to be based in Mumbai.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Uttar Pradesh has an extremely relaxed and incentive-based policy when it comes to filming in the state and it is definitely a reason for filmmakers to pitch a tent here. Back in February 2018, the UP government introduced a major change in the state's filming policies. </p><p>The shift happened when the government announced that any film being shot in UP using any "Indian Language" including Hindi, English and other regional languages, will receive a subsidy of ₹50 lakh. Further, according to the updated laws, any film shot in the state would also receive back the GST charged on the shooting and film distribution process. UP also has a ton of other subsidies and benefits which are aimed at attracting filmmakers and production houses.</p><p>Satyameva Jayate 2 will hit the halls on May 12, 2021 and reportedly, it will be bigger and better than the 2018 original.</p>
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Cricket enthusiasts in Lucknow, here's your last chance to register online with UPCA
October 21, 2020
On Tuesday, the apex body of cricket in UP, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) announced that it has re-opened a special window for online registration for those players who were not able to register earlier in the first phase. The players (men and women) can log on to the UPCA's official website and get themselves registered for the year 2020-21, before the 23rd of October. This has given the aspiring players in the state a speck of hope and this second window is bound to see a major traffic.
<h2>Another shot at registration</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>Deepak Sharma, COO, UPCA, mentioned in an official statement, "It is hereby informed that UPCA has decided to re-open special window for online registration for those cricketers of our state (both men and women) who could not enroll themselves for registration in first phase in year 2020-21." He also added, "Such cricketers are further advised to contact their respective honorary secretaries/presidents for further information in this regard." </p><p><span></span>So if you're a cricket enthusiast or know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, make sure to log into <a href="http://www.upca.tv" target="_blank">www.upca.tv</a> before the stipulated time runs out.<span></span></p><p>With inputs from IANS</p>
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The 'Green Gang Group' is a 1,000 women membered unit that has taken to the task of expanding the operations of the state's Mission Shakti initiative. The campaign is dedicated to uplift the condition of the women, empowering them and fighting crime against them simultaneously. The 'Green Gang' has targetted around 150 villages to eradicate the domestic issues of alcoholism, gambling, domestic violence, eve-teasing, child marriage and female foeticide.
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</p><p>The Green Gang initiative began around five years ago from a small village of Ramsipur in Varanasi when a small group of 10-15 women came together to correct the ways of the men in their families who were spending all their earnings on vices like gambling and alcohol. Under the Mission Shakti, this has been further doctrined, and groups of 15-20 women have been already deployed to mend the wayward ways of men in around 150 villages of Varanasi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Jaunpur and Ayodhya. <br></p><p>With a simple modus operandi, the units are supposed to identify the 'addas' or the central meeting point where the men indulge in gambling and alcoholism. These are generally outside the village premises, in secluded areas. After identification, the Green Gang raids these units, destroying their cards and liquor bottles with the sticks they carry. The high rate of success of such units echoes around the state of Uttar Pradesh, and now, around 6 districts have the presence of such corrective units. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The member women are dressed in green sarees and their target areas focus mainly on issues related to women and girls. Each member of the Green Gang has the mobile number of the nearest police station which can be directly contacted in case of emergencies, and for police assistance. Each group consists of a 'Police Mitra'- one member who keeps in touch with the local police, providing them with regular updates.<br></p><p>Various NGOs who work towards similar causes such as the Green Gang have now started to support them. Divyanshu Upadhyaya of the Hope Welfare Trust, said, "Our coordinators are organizing meetings with the representatives of every gang and it has been decided to extend our operations in 50 more villages in the districts we are already working." In the next six months, we will be working extensively on checking eve teasing, imparting self-defence training to girls and dealing with issues like domestic violence, female foeticide."</p><p><br></p><h2>Green for the Environment! </h2><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p><br></p><p>Working towards the cause of environment, Anita Devi, a group leader in Jalalpur Village in Jaunpur district informed "A couple of months ago, we noticed that the soil around the pond in our village was eroding fast. After a discussion, we planted trees around the pond and soon the practice was adopted in other villages also."</p><p><br></p><h2>The Power of Women</h2><p>Launched by the Chief Minister, the Mission Shakti marks the Hindu-Holy festival of Navratri- which celebrates the power of women through the powerful reincarnations of Goddess Parvati. The campaign began on Saturday with the beginning of 'Shardiye Navratri' and will culminate in April on 'Chaitya Navratri'. </p><p>Manju, the Mirzapur Jungal Mahal Village Gang Leader said, "We celebrate the birth of a girl child and also put green 'Khushhali Chinha' (mark of happiness) on the house where a girl is born. We also have 'informers' in each and every village who regularly keep passing information about the evils like domestic violence, eve teasing, child marriage etc. With our efforts, we are successfully contained these evils to a great extent." </p><p><strong>-With inputs from IANS </strong></p>
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In an attempt to ease the traffic woes faced by Lucknowites, two new flyovers connecting some major areas in Lucknow were inaugurated on Tuesday. Considering the ever-increasing issue of rising traffic on the roads of Lucknow, these two overpasses will significantly help in decongesting the roads, in about 24 localities in old city as well as the Hazratganj-Charbagh road. These endeavours will cut down the commute time and control the overall problem of heightened traffic in Lucknow.
<h2>Great respite for Lucknowites!</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>In an attempt to reduce the growing traffic on the city roads, two new flyovers have been inaugurated in Lucknow. Besides the new Hussainganj to DAV College flyover and Meena Bakery to Rajajipuram flyover, a new approach underpass road connecting Gomti Nagar and Gomti Nagar Extension have also been given a go.<br></p><p>Located in Aryanagar, the <strong>Hussainganj-DAV College flyover</strong> is a three lane structure that will reduce the commute time between Hussainganj and Aryanagar, a stretch of 2.7km, from 30 minutes to 10 minutes. This overpass road will also relieve heavy traffic in the areas of Lalkuan, Naka Hindola, Rajendranagar, Motinagar, Aishbagh, and Charbagh besides the source and terminating point. </p><p>On the other hand, the <strong>Meena Bakery to Rajajipuram Flyover,</strong> which costs around ₹65 crores is expanded on a 908-meter stretch in two lanes, which will reduce commute time between Haiderganj Crossing and Meena Bakery by 10 minutes . This cutdown of the travel time will, will reduce the traffic conditions in the neighbouring localities as people will prefer the shortened route. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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Indian Tourist Statistics 2020, announce Uttar Pradesh as the top tourist destination in 2019
October 20, 2020
Uttar Pradesh scales up to the top rank position for attracting the highest number of domestic tourists in 2019 with a share of 23.1% travellers visiting the state. The state has also acquired the third position for bringing in the influx of foreign tourists with a record footfall of approximately 47 lakh foreigners visiting last year.
<h2>UP Tourism Soars to Rank No.1 in 2019</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p>Maximising the effect of its tagline,<strong> </strong><em>UP nahi dekha, toh India nahi dekha, </em>the<em> </em>state tourism department has managed to captivate the largest share of travellers visiting the state. According to the data revealed by the ITS 2020, around 53.6 crore domestic tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2019, much higher in comparison to the tourist footfall in 2018 when the state had got the second position after Tamil Nadu.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>According to Principal Secretary, Tourism and Culture, the new efforts exercised by the Chief Minister in promoting tourism are now yielding conferring results. He said that the CM highlighted the tremendous tourism potential of Uttar Pradesh that has several places of religious, cultural and historical importance. The state also has several wildlife sanctuaries, he added.</p><p>Besides this, the state government has classified tourism in Uttar Pradesh based on the identification of various circuits. These include the Ramayana circuit, Braj circuit, Mahabharat circuit, Shaktipeeth circuit, Adhyatmik circuit, Jain circuit and Buddhist circuit, that automatically attract foreign as well as domestic tourists by gratification intent. The Principal Secretary, Tourism and Culture said that special importance was being given to upgrading tourist places falling in these circuits such as developing the infrastructure and lodging capacities in such tourist hubs.<strong></strong></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is all set to launch the OPD service at the Super Specialty Cancer Institute (SSCI) today, in Lucknow. The SSCI will be tagged as the biggest cancer centre in the country, once it gets operational. This institute is equipped with 1,250 beds and it will be bigger than the National Cancer Institute of Jhajjar (Haryana), which has the capacity of 700 beds. SSCI will be twice the size of the Tata Memorial Institute of Mumbai, which has about 650 beds and will be four times larger than Delhi's Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. The Chief Minister will inaugurate the SSCI's main OPD block in a virtual ceremony, in the presence of the Union Defence Minister.
<h2>UP accounted for 44% of India's cancer burden</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>The out-patient services like day care, radiation oncology and surgical oncology will commence at the SSCI and after this, 750 beds would be made functional in the first phase and 500 in the second. The Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Education, mentioned in a statement, "Besides being a benchmark in patient care by providing state-of-the-art and affordable services, SSCI will serve as the apex state cancer institute for capacity building. It will also start a population-based cancer registry for the state capital."<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The institute will follow the DMG format. Pertaining to this mode, specialists of all disciplines, will sit in a room along with the patients sitting opposite to them, as is witnessed in high profile interviews. The experts will listen to the medical issues of the patients and finalize the treatment procedure. The Chief Minister state that he wants the facility to become functional at the earliest to save scores of poor people in the state from selling their assets to afford cancer treatment in big cities. The facility will not only benefit people in Uttar Pradesh but also those from Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.</p><p><span></span>One in three patients, reporting at the Indian Council of Medical Research's national cancer registry, is from these three states. The numbers suggest that Uttar Pradesh desperately needed a state-of-the-art facility with all services under one roof and hence, SCCI has been instituted. </p><p>In 2016, Uttar Pradesh observed 6.7 lakh of the 39 lakh cancer cases reported in the country. As per a 2017 report on cancer, the state was among the worst-affected ones. Uttar Pradesh stood prominently among all the other states, accounting for 44% of India's cancer burden. The others were north-eastern states, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Haryana, Assam, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.</p>
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Puja-special trains to run weekly from Varanasi to Vaishno Devi, via Lucknow starting October 25
October 19, 2020
Due to a surge in travel with the onset of the festive season in India, the railways have scheduled 392 special trains to bear and stagger the increased load. Amongst these, around 7 special puja trains have also been scheduled to holy destinations all across the country from Uttar Pradesh.
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</p><p>The list includes special trains that will run from Vaishno Devi to Varanasi via Lucknow, every Sunday, starting October 25. As scheduled by the Railway authorities, the trains will run in pairs and the return journey will be scheduled, every Tuesday, starting October 27. These trains will continue services until December 1. Other stops will include the stations of Udhampur, Jammuutvi, Pathankot Cantonment, Jalandhar Cantonment, Ludhiana, Ambala, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow and Sultanpur districts.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Besides this Train number 04421 / 04422 Lucknow-Anand Vihar Terminal-Lucknow will also ply travellers between the two cities. </p><p><strong>Other trains scheduled from UP are: </strong></p><ol class="ee-ol"><li>Train number 02581 Manduwadih-New Delhi Superfast </li><li>Train number 05120 Manduwadih-Rameswaram special train </li><li>Train Number 04997 Varanasi-Bhatinda Weekly Superfast Special Train</li><li> Train number 05022 Gorakhpur-Shalimar weekly train</li><li>Train Number 04611 / 04924 Gorakhpur-Chandigarh-Gorakhpur </li></ol>
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Launching the Mission Shakti to battle crimes against women, the state of Uttar Pradesh has introduced 'Pink Patrol' which comprises of women patrolling officers in the state capital, Lucknow. This new project, which marks the auspicious festival of Navratri, is aimed at strengthening the protection and safety of women in Uttar Pradesh.
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</p><p>Coinciding with the launch of the 'Safe City Project' in Lucknow on Saturday, around 250 female police personnel have been deployed as a part of the 'Pink Patrol' inculcating the spirit of empowerment among the women in the city. These new officers have been appointed after a rigorous training procedure which has prepared them to tackle various on-ground situations. The 'Pink- Patrol' is also authorised with the power to take immediate action on the cases of molestation and crime against women.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>In the first phase of this program, around 100 scooties and 10 SUV's have been put into service in Lucknow. Under the newly launched Safe City plan, the 'Pink Patrol' will operate in the places that have been identified by Lucknow police as hotspots. The state government is aiming to set-up the 'Pink Patrol' scheme in other districts of Uttar Pradesh namely Kanpur, Agra, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Meerut, Noida, Ghaziabad and Moradabad.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>According to the government spokesman, "These will be initially stationed at places including girls' colleges places where women move around in large numbers. Areas, where cases of molestation take place, will also be included." The patrolling schedules will also be drafted based on complaints, reports and suggestions from women. </p><p>Lucknow police officials have also notified that the women patrolling units can also be deployed at night in case of emergencies. The force will be directly connected to the nearest police station with 1090, women's helpline number and 112, the emergency helpline number. They will further be integrated with control rooms so that additional, assistive police force can be notified and dispatched promptly if required.<strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>-With inputs from IANS </strong></p>
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Lucknow's LBW is here to redefine the concept of partying; less thinking & more drinking!
October 18, 2020
Seated on the 13th floor of Rohtas Summit, Lakhnavi Brew Works is making sure that the partaayy doesn't stop anytime soon! LBW is Lucknow's first-ever upcoming brewery and they are slated to get their brewery license, just next month- which is in less than two weeks from today. But on the other hand, LBW has already been accorded with an alcohol license, which simply means that our weekends now have a new destination! LBW aspires to celebrate communal beer experiences, like no other in the city and we're so readyyy to indulge in this affair.
<h2>'Hoppy' News for Beer Bellies; 'Alelujah'!</h2><h2></h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>Beer lovin' folks in Lucknow, FINALLAAYY have something new to look forward to. Freshly brewed beer beats bottled beer any day and let's face it, frolicking to the clubs for the same ol' drinks is now soon gonna be olde worlde. Here you can expect a range of handcrafted beers, made with only traditional ingredients and without any chemicals. The beers which you'd be availing here next month onwards, are brewed at a leisurely pace to allow flavors to come through. You can totally expect fresh foamy pints of beer, coupled with delish finger foods and <em>chakhna</em> to keep your palate company.</p><h2>Sunday with Jade & DJ Mishti</h2><video width="100%" controls="">
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</video><p>Today in the evening, to celebrate the spirit of welcoming their patrons, LBW will be hosting a live music session with <strong>Jade</strong>, starting at <strong>6 PM.</strong> This will be followed by a high-octane music night, led by <strong>DJ Mishti, 9 PM onwards!</strong> Sunday seems sorted now. For reservations, call at <strong>+91 9679587777</strong> and get the party started.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</p><p>As much as their focal point lies on freshly crafted brew, they also place a superlative focus on garden-fresh ingredients for their expansive menu. So brace yourselves for regality on your plates and we can safely say, LBW here to redefine the way Lucknowites party and we cannot wait to drop by! The decor is noteworthy too, with tones of warmth, wood and red, which amps up the entire experience of being here. Additionally, the panoramic view of the city absolutely adds to the luxe vibes here.</p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>LBW also welcomes <strong>private parties, </strong><strong>kitty parties</strong> and of course, if you're planning a <strong>birthday party, </strong>you can count on them as well. Here you can catch up with your pals amidst a fun setting, that surely urges you to push your worries outta the darn door. So chalk up a plan with your friends this weekend and drop in here because the best of nightlife experiences is awaiting your arrival. </p>
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