LUCKNOW, May 14 -- In a move to conserve resources amid energy concerns due to geopolitical tensions, Lucknow University on Wednesday announced implementation of a five-day work week until further orders.

With this decision, Lucknow University becomes the first among Uttar Pradesh's state universities to adopt such a measure, acting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's advisory regarding energy and fuel conservation.

The university has restructured its daily schedule to ensure academic productivity remains unaffected despite the reduced working days. According to an order issued by registrar Bhawana Mishra, classes and offices will now operate for an additional hour daily to compensate for the Saturday closure.

While the new timing is eff...