The drive targeted coaching centres, libraries, hotels, nursing homes, computer institutes and commercial complexes allegedly operating without mandatory compliance. Officials said inspections would continue in the coming days and could be expanded further.

Kanpur Development Authority sealed 16 coaching centres and flagged 22 others for violating safety norms, following the tragic Lucknow fire that claimed 15 lives.

Following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority has issued a demolition notice for the Aliganj building. Authorities are also investigating…