LUCKNOW, May 14 -- 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 Saturday closure. While the new timing is effective immediately for routine administration and teaching, the university clarified that examinations will continue as per the previously released schedule. Vice chancellor Prof JP Saini emphasised that the decision is a response to the energy challenges posed by current global conditions. "By keeping the campus closed for two days a week, there will be significant savings in electricity, water, and transportation fuel. This is a major contribution towards national interest," Saini stated....