Day: March 17, 2025

Seven IPL Matches to Be Played at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, Spotlight on Three High-Voltage Clashes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Cricket enthusiasts in Uttar Pradesh can gear up for an exciting season as the schedule for the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) has been officially released on Sunday. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play seven home matches at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium this season. These matches are slated for April 1, 4, 12, 14, 22, and May 9 and 18. A major highlight of this IPL season will be Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant making his debut as LSG captain at Ekana on April 1. LSG had…

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CPI Strongly Condemns Rape of Minor Girl in Hathras

Arijit Bose

Hathras: The District Council of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has strongly condemned the horrific rape of a 7-year-old girl in Visawar village of Hathras district. In a meeting held by the CPI, party members expressed deep sympathy for the affected family and wished for the speedy recovery of the young victim. The party demanded the strictest possible action against the perpetrator and urged the administration to provide adequate financial assistance to the victim’s family. During the meeting, CPI leaders voiced their outrage over the deteriorating law and order…

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Pregnant Mare Ruthlessly Beaten with a Hoe—FIR Registered, Abused Horse Seized and Rehabilitated

Arijit Bose

News Courtesy – PETA India Sitapur— After learning about a pregnant mare (female horse) being ruthlessly beaten by her owner using a hoe in Sitapur, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India worked with a local volunteer, Rishab Shukla and senior Sitapur police officials to file a first information report (FIR) against the horse’s alleged abuser. Mahmudabad Police Station has registered an FIR under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and Sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(l) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960,…

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District-Level Monthly NCORD Meeting Held in Bareilly to Tackle Narcotics Offenses

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The district-level monthly meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was convened  at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar. The meeting focused on ensuring effective control over narcotics-related crimes, strengthening legal action under NDPS and Gangster Acts, and increasing public awareness on health and punitive aspects of drug offenses. During the meeting, officials were instructed to submit details of major narcotics cases to the Additional District Magistrate (City) to facilitate focused discussions during prosecution review meetings. Emphasis was placed on effective prosecution of…

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“Ayodhya-Korea Cultural and Historical Ties Date Back Centuries” – Jaiveer Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An 80-member delegation from the Gaya (Garak) royal family of South Korea visited Ayodhya, paying homage at the Queen Heo Memorial Park and celebrating centuries-old cultural and historical ties between India and South Korea. The visit is seen as a testament to the growing bond between the two nations, rooted in shared heritage and reverence. According to ancient Korean legends, nearly 2,000 years ago, Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya married King Kim Suro of Korea. After their marriage, Princess Suriratna came to be known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok and is…

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Ancient Narad Muni Temple in Firozabad’s Narkhi Dhaukal to Undergo Beautification

Arijit Bose

Development of Religious Sites Will Boost Local Tourism: Minister Jaiveer Singh Lucknow: In a bid to promote religious tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a beautification and tourism development project for the ancient Devarshi Narad Muni Temple, located in Narkhi Dhaukal village of Firozabad district. A budget of ₹1.29 crore has been sanctioned for the project, out of which ₹40 lakh has already been released as the first installment. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh shared this information, stating that the funds will be used to construct a multipurpose…

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Excise Department to Play Key Role in Making UP a $1 Trillion Economy: Nitin Agarwal

Arijit Bose

Minister Directs Strategic Measures to Achieve 2025 Revenue Targets; Crackdown on Illegal Liquor Intensified Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of State for Excise and Prohibition (Independent Charge),  Nitin Agarwal, has stated that the Excise Department will play a pivotal role in realizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of transforming Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy. Emphasizing the department’s significance, he highlighted that the excise revenue target for the financial year 2025-26 has been set at ₹63,000 crore, which must be achieved at all costs. To meet this ambitious target,…

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Governor Anandiben Patel Distributes Welfare Benefits to Beneficiaries in Mirzapur

Arijit Bose

Mirzapur: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel presided over a grand public welfare programme at Panchsheel Mahavidyalaya in Mavai Kala village of Mirzapur district. During the event, she distributed approval letters, commendation certificates, sanitation facility keys, residential and agricultural land lease documents, house keys under the Pradhan Mantri and Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, educational kits for Anganwadi centres, tricycles for differently-abled persons, and revolving fund demo cheques to NRLM women’s groups. Additionally, nutrition kits for TB patients and other department-specific benefits were handed over to respective beneficiaries. Addressing the gathering, Governor Patel…

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Medical Camp Held for Sanitation Workers’ Health Check-Up

Arijit Bose

Hardoi – A special medical camp for sanitation workers was organized  at the Municipal Council Campus in Hardoi under the Utthan Project, an initiative implemented by FINISH Society with support from Coca-Cola and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Sanitation workers from various wards across Hardoi participated in the health camp and underwent thorough medical check-ups. A team of specialist doctors conducted detailed health examinations and provided essential medical advice and consultation to the workers. Officials from FINISH Society explained that the Utthan Project aims to improve the health, hygiene, and…

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Ornithologists confirm pollution-free waters at Maha Kumbh

Arijit Bose

Ornithologists amazed as migratory birds linger at Sangam weeks after Maha Kumbh Foreign guests thrive in pollution-free water and air Growing dolphin population in Ganga backs ornithologists’ findings Prayagraj: Even 15 days after the conclusion of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, ornithologists are intrigued by promising signs from the region’s aquatic life and air quality. Migratory birds, which typically depart Sangam by late February, have remained until March 13, offering environmental scientists a reassuring sign of ecological health. These foreign guests, arriving annually in December, have unusually extended their stay this…

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