Day: May 27, 2025

ECI Trains Nearly 350 Booth Level Officers from Four States Including Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Election Commission of India (ECI), through its training arm India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi, launched the seventh batch of training for Booth Level Officer (BLO) supervisors today. The session saw participation from ground-level election officials across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh. In total, 353 BLOs and BLO supervisors are undergoing the specialized training program, including 101 from Uttar Pradesh, 82 from Uttarakhand, 83 from Rajasthan, and 84 from Himachal Pradesh. This initiative is part of ECI’s larger goal to…

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Airtel introduces India’s First All-in-One OTT Entertainment Packs for Prepaid Users

Anil Jaiswal

  Offers access to 25+ leading OTTs including Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and Xstream Play Premium starting Rs279 Lucknow, 27 May, 2025: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today, announced new unparalleled entertainment packs for prepaid customers. With access to an industry-leading portfolio of 25+ top OTT platforms—including Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5 and SonyLiv — Airtel is the only telco in India offering such an extensive entertainment experience. Starting at an attractive introductory price of Rs279 for 1 month validity, customers will get access to a wide variety of…

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FICCI FLO Organizes Financial Empowerment Workshop for Women

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – In a significant move to promote financial literacy among women, FICCI FLO Lucknow Chapter successfully hosted a practical investor awareness session at Hotel Uthopian Luxe, Gomti Nagar on Monday. The session focused on equipping women with essential financial knowledge and tools to make informed investment decisions. The event featured Shruti Sharma, Company Secretary and Head of the Regulatory Department for the Uttar Pradesh Division of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), as the keynote speaker. With over 11 years of experience in the securities market, Sharma delivered valuable insights into…

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Film Deewaniyat Gets a New Title: Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Anil Jaiswal

Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s  What was once known as Deewaniyat has now been officially retitled to Deewane Ki Deewaniyat — marking a fresh chapter in the journey of the romantic drama starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa. The title change follows the film’s transition to a new production house, with Anshul Garg now backing the project under his banner Play DMF. The earlier version of the film, under a different production setup, had introduced Deewaniyat as the working title. However, with the shift in creative leadership and narrative tone, the…

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Harshvardhan Rane–Sonam Bajwa’s Film Shifts Production from Vikir Films to Play DMF

Anil Jaiswal

  The much-anticipated romantic drama featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa has undergone a major behind-the-scenes development — the film has officially shifted production houses. Initially announced under Vikir Films, the project will now be spearheaded by Play DMF, the production company helmed by Anshul Garg. Directed by Milap Zaveri and co-produced by Raghav Sharma, the film had originally gained traction with its first teaser and working title Deewaniyat. However, creative differences and a shift in strategic direction prompted the team to move forward under a new banner. This transition…

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Intermittent Rain and Sunshine to Continue in UP Till May 31: Thunderstorms Likely in 23 Districts

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The weather across Uttar Pradesh is expected to remain mixed through May 31, with intermittent rain and sunshine forecast in various parts of the state. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, no major changes in temperature are anticipated, and the ongoing spell of humid heat is likely to persist due to easterly winds carrying moisture. On Monday, several parts of western UP, including Moradabad, Meerut, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, and Saharanpur, experienced light showers accompanied by strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 km/h. For Tuesday, the…

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Boney Kapoor’s firm submits layout plan; construction to begin soon in Greater Noida

Arijit Bose

Greater Noida/Lucknow: The ambitious International Film City project, a dream initiative of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has taken a major leap forward. Renowned film producer Boney Kapoor, through his company Bayview Projects LLP, on Tuesday submitted the detailed layout plan of the Film City to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). With this, the path for the formal commencement of construction is now clear. YEIDA officials confirmed they will review the submitted layout plan, after which necessary approvals will be granted to initiate the development. Phase-1 Construction…

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Yogi Government to Gift ‘Sindoor Daani’ in Mass Wedding Scheme for the First Time

Arijit Bose

Major decision follows success of “Operation Sindoor” Lucknow – In a significant move following the success of Operation Sindoor, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has announced that a ‘Sindoor Daani’ (vermilion container) will now be gifted to brides as part of the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivaah Yojana (Chief Minister’s Mass Wedding Scheme). The UP government has long supported the marriage of girls from economically weaker sections by organizing community weddings across the state. As part of this welfare initiative, each couple is given assistance worth ₹1 lakh, which earlier stood at…

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Preparations Begin for Panchayat Elections in Uttar Pradesh; Village Delimitation First on Agenda

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the upcoming three-tier Panchayat elections, the state government has initiated the delimitation process of gram panchayats and revenue villages. Following the 2021 Panchayat elections, several villages were merged into urban local bodies, resulting in the loss of their autonomous rural status. The government has now decided to pause the formation and expansion of urban bodies and prioritize the delimitation of villages first. Proposals for the delimitation process have been sought from all districts by June 5. A four-member committee has been constituted for…

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RLD State Secretary Samrat Chauhan Writes to CM Yogi, Seeks Compensation for Mango Farmers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Samrat Chauhan, the State Secretary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), has written a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting the plight of mango farmers in the state following the recent devastating storms. In his letter, Chauhan expressed concern over the widespread damage caused by severe storms in Lucknow and various other regions across Uttar Pradesh, which have ravaged mango orchards and disrupted trade. He stated that this calamity has inflicted severe financial losses on both farmers and traders who depend heavily on the mango…

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