Day: November 9, 2024

India puts forth bid to host Olympics

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has officially expressed its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games by submitting a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to bring the prestigious event to India, with the government believing it will foster economic growth, social progress, and empower youth. Hosting the Games would boost India’s global profile, showcasing its culture and diversity, while driving tourism and infrastructure development. The Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) proactive step underscores the country’s commitment to inspiring…

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LDA sets next phase of Green Corridor project in motion

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the third phase of the Green Corridor project, a dam will be built from Pipra Ghat to Shahid Path, with a survey scheduled by LDA officials and the army. A portion of the dam, 2.8 km, falls within the cantonment area, requiring the transfer of 21.81 hectares of military land to the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). Following local-level meetings with the Defense Estate, Army, and Irrigation Department, the proposal was approved and sent to the Ministry of Defence. The project aims to construct a 5.8-km flood embankment along…

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Ekana to host Vijay Merchant Trophy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow has been selected as the host city for the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, a national cricket competition scheduled for December. The matches will primarily be held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International Cricket Stadium, with additional games likely to take place at Dr. Akhilesh Das Stadium and Sports Galaxy. The tournament will feature three matches each day, with Group A matches confirmed for Ekana Stadium. Teams in Group A include Hyderabad, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, and Meghalaya. The competition will kick off on December 6 with…

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CCTVs to keep a hawk eye on traffic defaulters

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: During the inauguration of Traffic Month-2024 at the Reserve Police Line, Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) Law and Order, Amit Verma, announced enhanced measures to monitor traffic rule violations. Cameras will be used to automatically issue fines for offenses, with police and traffic teams remaining active on the ground. Awareness campaigns will be held at schools, intersections, offices, and public places to educate people on the importance of following traffic rules. JCP Verma highlighted that most accidents are caused by speeding, and special monitoring will target such drivers using…

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Emergency Care is all about specialized treatment – Dr. Saurabh Kumar Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Max Super Speciality Hospital is swiftly becoming a trusted healthcare institution in Lucknow, renowned for its advanced facilities, skilled medical professionals, and a patient-centered approach. With experienced doctors at the helm of specialized departments, the hospital is not only providing top-tier treatment but also setting new benchmarks in emergency and critical care. In an exclusive conversation with The Lucknow Tribune, Dr. Saurabh Kumar Singh, Consultant In-charge of Emergency Medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital, highlighted the unique philosophy driving the facility’s growth and its commitment to becoming a transformative…

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India eager to encash U.S. Trump Card

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U.S. Trump Card

Lucknow / Washington:  Donald Trump’s return to the White House brings significant implications for India, especially in trade, IT services, energy, and defense. With plans for fresh tariffs on China, the Trump administration could open avenues for India to capture U.S. market share previously held by Chinese imports. Adrian Mowat, a Hong Kong-based investor speaking to a TV channel, suggests that this shift could encourage companies to move manufacturing from China to India, bolstering India’s position in global supply chains. However, Mowat warns that Trump may extend tariffs to U.S.…

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UP CM motivates kids to read good literature  

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Gomti Book festival is being organised with the joint efforts of the National Book Trust and the Lucknow Development Authority, which will run from 9 to 17 November. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to the children to read creative and informative books along with the curriculum. The Chief Minister said that one should not be limited to curriculum books only, but read good books and learn good things from them. He requested all the children to buy one book each at the fair, so that…

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Mushroom Cultivation Training Camp organized in Rohilkhand University

Arijit Bose

Akhilesh Chandra Saxena  Bareilly: The third Mushroom Cultivation Training Camp was organized in the Department of Botany under the patronage of Honorable Vice Chancellor Professor KP Singh of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University. Farmers, women, students, and common citizens participated in the camp. The training camp was inaugurated by the hands of Professor BP Singh. Coordinator and trainer of the training camp, Dr. Vijay Kumar Sinhaal said that farmers and housewives participated enthusiastically in the camp. Training was given in the camp for cultivation of oyster and button mushrooms. Dr.…

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Launch of four important projects in IVRI

Arijit Bose

Akhilesh Chandra Saxena Bareilly: Deputy Director General (Animal Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, Dr. Radhvendra Bhatta and Assistant Director General (Animal Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, and Assistant Director General (Animal Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, launched four important projects of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in IVRI at Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar in the presence of Institute Director Dr. Triveni Dutt, Joint Director, Research, Dr. S.K. Singh, Joint Director, Academics, Dr. S.K. Mendiratta, Joint Director, Extension Education,…

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Two students of Rohilkhand University get top honours in music

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Rohilkhand University

 Akhilesh Chandra Saxena  Bareilly: Two students of the Music Club of the Rohilkhand University Cultural Center secured first and second positions in the divisional level competition. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak AKademi, the two-day divisional level light music competitions for children, adolescents and youth categories were organised yesterday on 7 November in which Miss Aparna Mishra, a student of the Music Club of the Cultural Center of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, secured first position in the youth category and Miss Nandini Johri secured second position in the…

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