Lucknow: A delegation of EPS-95 National Struggle Committee, which included pensioners from many departments like Roadways, SFC, UPTRON, HAL, ITI and private sector, met Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak at his residence. National Secretary Rajiv Bhatnagar and Provincial Secretary Rajshekhar Nagar said that the Deputy Chief Minister was demanded to benefit the employees and pensioners of public corporations and private sector by improving the EPS-95 pension like UPS. Like government pensioners, EPS-95 pensioners should also be given the benefit of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya cashless medical facility and the pending arrears…
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BCCI congratulates Jay Shah on ICC role
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the election of Jay Shah as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah was elected unopposed to the prestigious position, reflecting the unanimous support and confidence of the ICC’s Member Boards. Shah’s journey to the top has been nothing short of inspirational. He started working in Cricket Administration at the District & State level in 2009, working with the Central Board of Cricket, Ahmedabad (CBCA) and the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) as…
Read MoreAwareness programs to be organized in all districts to promote agricultural exports
Lucknow: Awareness programs should be organized for agricultural exporters and other related stakeholders in all districts to promote agricultural exports in the state. These things were said by Dinesh Pratap Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Horticulture, Agricultural Marketing and Agricultural Foreign Trade and Agricultural Export Department during the review meeting of Directorate of Agricultural Marketing and Agricultural Foreign Trade and Mandi Parishad. Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh directed that awareness programs should be organized in each district. In these programs, exporters should be provided detailed information about various provisions, incentives…
Read MoreGovernor reviews works of urban development Department
Lucknow: A review meeting of the Urban Development Department was held at Raj Bhavan under the chairmanship of the Governor of the state, Anandiben Patel. In the meeting, the acts related to house tax, water tax, sewer tax by the Urban Development Department on the state universities coming under the area of the Municipal Corporation were discussed. On this occasion, the statutory provisions of the Urban Development Department of Uttar Pradesh and Municipal Corporation Property Tax Rules etc. were discussed. The related statutory provisions of various states were also discussed…
Read MoreRichness of literature echoes in the heart of the valley
Srinagar: The line-up of speakers and performers at the Chinar Book Festival at Srinagar is growing stronger day by day. The book festival has been much more than a book fair, where perspectives and narratives add value to the books at the stands. Speaking at the Literary Stage of the Festival, Chinar Talks today, renowned film director Vishal Bhardwaj expressed his deep connection to Kashmir. “I’m always looking for an excuse to come to Kashmir. The story could be set anywhere, but I want to film it in Kashmir,” he…
Read MoreChinar Book Festival declared a Calendar Event in Srinagar, J&K
Srinagar, India – The first edition of Chinar Book Festival, which concluded on August 25, 2024, proved to be a resounding success, attracting over 125,000 readers during its nine-day run at the SKICC. Speaking on the last day of Chinar Book Festival, Dr Bilal M Bhat, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar congratulated people of Srinagar for celebrating the festival of books, especially children and youth who attend e workshops in creative writing, mathematics, artificial intelligence, book publishing, etc. Speaking about the event he said that Chinar Book Festival is now a…
Read More‘Trees for Cyclone-Affected Areas’ to stem the ride of natural calamities in Odisha
The afforestation initiative by Grow-Trees.com has planted 2.5 lakh trees in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary Odisha: Tapan Sethi, a farmer from rural Odisha with years of experience in traditional farming practices was dependent on soil quality for a healthy crop yield. However, it was after joining the ‘Trees for Cyclone-Affected Areas’ initiative by Grow-Trees.com, that he understood the relationship between soil health and trees. He also elucidates some other benefits of afforestation and says, “I have learnt that trees significantly improve soil quality, reduce erosion and boost biodiversity. They also…
Read More“‘Peechha Karti Parchhaiyaan’ shows that patriarchy negatively impacts both men and women
Mumbai: The actor who stars in Zee Theatre’s upcoming teleplay shares that KK Raina and Ila Arun taught him the nuances of script analysis Popular TV star Param Singh is known for essaying memorable characters on Indian Television. He now plays the tragedy-stricken son of a feudal family in Rajasthan in Zee Theatre’s upcoming teleplay ‘Peechha Karti Parchhaiyaan’, which will premiere on Dish TV & D2H Rangmanch and Airtel Spotlight on 1st September. The play has been adapted by film, television, theatre and music icon Ila Arun from Henrik Ibsen’s…
Read MoreUtilizing Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Upskilling and Reskilling
Mamta Shukla New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transformingnumerous sectors, including education and employees development. It is worth noting that the demand for upskilling and reskilling is growing in the dynamic job market, AI is playing a vital role in providing custom-made, competent, and manageable learning experiences. At this point, it is essential to understand how AI supports upskilling and reskilling efforts, the advantages it offers, and some significant applications in this field. Personalized Learning One of the noteworthybenefits of AI in upskilling and reskilling is its capability to personalize…
Read MoreLU Geology Professor to serve as Convener at the 37th International Geological Congress in Busan, South Korea
Lucknow: It is a matter of immense pride for the University of Lucknow that Professor Sarajit Sensarma, from the Department of Geology, has been invited to serve as a Convenor at the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC), set to take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from August 25 to 31, 2024. Professor Sensarma, a distinguished figure in the field of geology, will be the lead-convener and will chair a scientific session on “Crust-Mantle Interactions Through Time and the Role of Fluids” on August 27, 2024, from 8:00 AM to…
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