Day: February 27, 2025

A Look Back at Iceland’s Groundbreaking Women’s Day Off

Nistha Agrawal

(Lucknow): What Happens When Women Take a Day Off? Have you ever stopped to consider what would happen if every woman in the world took a day off? No work, no cooking, no household chores—just a single day where women stepped away and let the world run without them. Would everything grind to a halt? Would the economy collapse, or would the world find a way to function? While this question might sound theoretical, in Iceland, it was a reality. On October 24, 1975, Icelandic women took a bold step…

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The Final Dip and a Sky Ablaze with Splendour

Nistha Agrawal

(Prayagraj): The final day of Maha kumbh 2025 marked an awe-inspiring conclusion as Prayagraj emerged as the world’s spiritual epicentre, drawing an astonishing 65 crore devotees from every corner of the globe. This year’s Maha kumbh, celebrated as the largest religious gathering in history, began on 13th January and culminated with the final Shahi Snan on Maha Shivratri. Amidst fervent chants, sacred prayers, and divine rituals, the event blended centuries-old traditions with modern magnificence, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone present. According to Uttar Pradesh government records, the turnout surpassed…

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Grand Confluence of Unity: A New Era Unfolds

Arijit Bose

Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: The Maha Kumbh has concluded—a grand ritual of unity has been accomplished. When a nation’s consciousness awakens, when it breaks free from the chains of centuries-old colonial mindsets and breathes the air of newfound energy, it creates a historic spectacle, just as we witnessed in the Unity Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj since January 13. On January 22, 2024, at the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, I spoke about the transition from devotion to the divine to devotion to the nation. During…

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Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems Concludes at IIT Kanpur

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), successfully hosted a Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems from February 24–25, 2025. The event brought together 44 distinguished attendees from government organizations, the armed forces, industry, and academic and research institutions, reinforcing IIT Kanpur’s position as India’s leading integrated drone technology hub. The workshop saw active participation from representatives of MPIDSA, the Uttar Pradesh Government, CSIR-NAL, DGCA, NAQAS, DGQA, ADB, Airforce, Army, Navy,…

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Bonus for Sanitation Workers, Insurance Cover for Healthcare Staff

Arijit Bose

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made a significant announcement regarding sanitation and healthcare workers associated with the Maha Kumbh. He declared a bonus of ₹10,000 for sanitation workers and a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh for healthcare personnel. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath further stated that the government is ensuring a minimum wage of ₹16,000 for sanitation workers engaged in the Maha Kumbh, which will come into effect from April. Additionally, wages for temporary healthcare workers will be transferred directly to their bank accounts. All workers will…

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Mahakumbh 2025: CM Yogi Adityanath Takes a Dig at Opponents

Arijit Bose

Mahakumbh Nagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing a ceremony  marking the formal conclusion of Mahakumbh 2025, launched a scathing attack on the opposition. He asserted that nowhere else in the world had such a grand event been organized, yet detractors left no stone unturned in their attempts to spread misinformation. 66 Crore Devotees Witness a Historic and Crime-Free Event The Chief Minister stated, “Mahakumbh saw a staggering participation of 66 crore 30 lakh devotees, yet not a single incident of kidnapping, robbery, molestation, or assault was reported.” He…

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11 New Rules Implemented for the First Time to Ensure Fair and Secure Examinations

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) examinations commenced on February 24 and will continue until March 12. This year, the board has introduced several new rules aimed at making the examination process more transparent, secure, and stress-free for students. Special Initiatives to Reduce Student Stress For the first time, counselors have been appointed at examination centers to provide psychological support to students. Additionally, help desks and helpline numbers have been introduced to assist students in managing stress and improving their performance. UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh has…

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LUCKNOW NCC OFFICER AWARDED ‘RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI COMMENDATION CARD’

Anil Jaiswal

  LUCKNOW, 27 FEB 2025 Major Divya Sharma, Administrative Officer (AO) of 19 UP NCC Girls Battalion, Lucknow has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Raksha Rajya Mantri Commendation Card’. The award was conferred for her outstanding contribution in empowering and inspiring girl cadets, organising NCC training, social and community service activities and fostering discipline and a sense of national pride among her cadets. The Commanding Officer of 19 UP NCC Girls Battalion, Colonel Deepak Kumar while praising the officers’ leadership remarked that the performance of the officer has positively impacted…

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Enthusiasm of Art Lovers Shines at the Inland Art Exhibition

Arijit Bose

Exhibition Organized to Commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Lucknow: On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, a four-day ‘Inland’ Art Exhibition has been organized under the joint aegis of the State Lalit Kala Academy, Uttar Pradesh, and the Department of Fine Arts and Music. The exhibition is being held at the Amrita Art Gallery from February 25 to 28. On the very first day, a large crowd of art enthusiasts gathered to witness the display of artistic brilliance. The…

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Moradabad: Distressed by Wife, Youth Commits Suicide; Case Filed Against Four

Arijit Bose

Moradabad: In Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district, a young man committed suicide by jumping in front of a train due to distress caused by his wife’s taunts. His body was found on the railway tracks. The police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against four individuals, including his wife, based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father. Continued Harassment After Divorce The incident took place in the Majhola police station area on Monday night, where 25-year-old Ashkan ended his life by jumping in front of a train. The…

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