Day: June 10, 2025

Solar Panels Bring Relief to Power-Bill-Weary Lucknow Residents

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— In the city once ruled by Nawabs, where rising electricity bills have become a growing concern for households, solar panels are proving to be a much-needed solution. With the cost of power steadily climbing, the PM Surya Ghar Yojana is transforming the energy landscape of Lucknow, bringing financial relief and sustainability into focus. Residents who have installed rooftop solar panels are reporting a sharp drop in their monthly electricity bills. Many claim that within two to three years, the investment in solar infrastructure is paid off entirely, thanks to…

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From MI6 to Bestsellers: Frederick Forsyth’s Thrilling Life Ends

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Frederick McCarthy Forsyth, the acclaimed British author, journalist, and former MI6 operative, whose gripping thrillers redefined the genre, passed away on June 9, 2025, at his home in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, England, after a brief illness. He was 86.   Born on August 25, 1938, in Ashford, Kent, to Phyllis and Frederick Forsyth Sr., shopkeepers who ran a dress and fur business, Forsyth was an only child with a thirst for adventure. Fluent in French, German, and Spanish by his teens, thanks to his father’s foresight and a year abroad,…

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Mobile Veterinary Units Sanctioned in Lucknow and Gorakhpur for Injured Sarus Cranes and Wildlife

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — In a landmark step towards wildlife conservation under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Forest and Wildlife Department of Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) for Lucknow and Gorakhpur divisions, aimed at providing timely treatment to injured Sarus cranes — the state bird — and other wild animals. The decision comes in response to a long-standing demand from the Uttar Pradesh Sarus Conservation Committee, which highlighted the need for mobile emergency response units to handle wildlife injuries more effectively across the state. Fast-Track Medical Aid…

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Eco Development Committees Fuel Eco-Tourism and Inclusive Growth in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — In alignment with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of sustainable development and community empowerment, Eco Development Committees (EDCs) set up by the Forest and Wildlife Department are playing a transformative role in promoting eco-tourism while driving inclusive growth in Uttar Pradesh. Operating effectively in and around the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, especially in areas such as Chuka (Selha), Barahi, and Chauka Kheda, these committees have created new livelihood opportunities for local youth while simultaneously investing in the ecological and infrastructural upliftment of surrounding villages. A Win-Win for Tourism and Local…

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Yogi Government Focuses on Boosting Pulse and Oilseed Production

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — With pulses and cooking oils forming an essential part of every Indian kitchen, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has shifted its focus toward increasing the cultivation and production of pulses (dalhan) and oilseeds (tilhan) to prevent price shocks and ensure food security for the state’s massive population. Recognizing the price sensitivity of pulses and edible oils, especially in a state with the country’s highest population, the government is implementing aggressive measures to address supply gaps. Despite being a major consumer, India’s production of pulses and oilseeds often falls…

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Yogi Government to Preserve Maha Kumbh Memories by Establishing ‘Triveni Van’ Across UP

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — In a green tribute to spirituality and sustainability, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has announced the plantation of ‘Triveni Van’ in all 75 districts of the state to commemorate the Maha Kumbh 2025. The initiative, flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on World Environment Day (June 5) from Ayodhya, is a symbolic and ecological step to blend faith with conservation. The move comes under the larger framework of the “Ped Lagao, Ped Bachao Jan Abhiyan 2025,” which aims to plant 35 crore saplings across the state this…

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