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In a last ditch attempt to reverse the damage caused to UP's river Hindon, Meerut divisional commissioner, Dr Prabhat Kumar has set up a bank account under ‘Nirmal Hindon’ and is calling for authorities and citizens for support.

With the opening of Phase 1 of Lucknow Metro stations looming, officials have reported that the city's brand new metro stations will have complimentary drinking water and no charge for toilet facilities, a first for India's metro projects.

Lucknow will hopefully soon see women professional chauffeurs as a norm on the roads as women's empowerment group FLO is helping to train women in their new career.

Education will be driven to underprivileged children across Mumbai and UP in a van as part of this welfare initiative to improve access to education.

The crowds were out in a show of equality, freedom and love on Sunday as Lucknow hosted the first gay pride march in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Awadh Pride 2017. We've rounded up the best photos from across social media to showcase the highlights!