LUCKNOW, Aug. 18 -- Visitors to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Park in the Gomti Nagar area of the state capital will soon find a major new attraction. The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved the construction of the city's largest skating rink at the park, replacing a long-neglected water body that had become a mosquito breeding ground. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs.4 crore, is expected to be completed within 180 to 200 days once construction begins after the monsoon.

Spanning approximately 4,034 square metres, the skating rink will be the first of its kind in Lucknow. Officials say the facility is designed to attract families, sports enthusiasts, and children-transforming Lohia Park into a more vibrant recreational hub. ...