Day: July 8, 2025

La Martiniere Shooting Team Shines at 27th Pre-UP State Shooting Championship

Arijit Bose
La Martiniere

Mathura— The La Martiniere College Shooting Team delivered a stellar performance at the 27th Pre-UP State Shooting Championship held in Mathura from July 1 to 4, 2025. Competing against some of the best young marksmen from across Uttar Pradesh, the team clinched a total of eight medals, marking a proud moment for the institution. Demonstrating sharp focus, precision, and remarkable team spirit, the students stood out in both individual and team events across multiple age categories. Medal Winners: Ojas AgarwalBronze Medal – 10 Metre Peep Sight Air Rifle (ISSF), Championship…

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Major General Manoj Tiwari Visits Lucknow

Anil Jaiswal
Major General Manoj Tiwari Visits Lucknow

Lucknow — Major General Manoj Tiwari visits Lucknow. The Zonal Recruiting Officer, Headquarters Recruiting Zone, Lucknow, conducted a comprehensive visit to the Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) centres in the city on Sunday. The exams, organized by Colonel Ajay Patial, Director, Recruiting Office (Headquarters) Lucknow, are part of the ongoing Agniveer recruitment process being conducted nationwide from June 30 to July 10, 2025. During his visit, Major General Tiwari personally interacted with candidates to gain firsthand feedback on their experiences with the digital examination platform. He encouraged aspirants to openly…

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UPSIDA Powers Uttar Pradesh to the Forefront of Investment

Arijit Bose
UPSIDA

Lucknow/Kanpur : Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has emerged as a frontrunner in driving industrial investment, job creation, and infrastructure expansion across the state. From MSMEs to mega projects, UPSIDA’s multifaceted growth model is laying the foundation for Uttar Pradesh to become India’s next industrial powerhouse. Revenue Tripled Since 2021 Marking a significant leap, UPSIDA recorded ₹1,898 crore in revenue in FY 2023–24 and is projected to reach ₹1,937 crore in FY 2024–25, more than three times the…

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Inauguration of Special Olympics Bharat Uttar Pradesh State Games 2025

Arijit Bose
Special Olympics Bharat Uttar Pradesh State Games 2025

Ghaziabad : With great enthusiasm and inclusivity, the Special Olympics Bharat Uttar Pradesh State Games 2025 was inaugurated on July 5 at Divya Jyoti Group of Institutions, Modinagar. The grand opening ceremony witnessed the participation of 500 special student-athletes from across various districts of Uttar Pradesh, who impressed spectators with a vibrant march past and spirited display of sporting talent. Narendra Kashyap, Minister for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the Uttar Pradesh Government, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Asim Arun, Minister of Social Welfare (Independent Charge) and…

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Mayawati Slams Bihar Government over Gopal Khemka Murder

Arijit Bose
Mayawati

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has strongly criticised the Bihar government over the recent murder of businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka in Patna. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Mayawati blamed the BJP-JD(U) coalition for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, just ahead of the Assembly elections. Calling the killing a “sensational and alarming incident,” the BSP chief pointed out that Bihar has long faced issues of violence, caste-based exploitation, and atrocities against Dalits, the…

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UP Astro Labs Ignite Scientific Curiosity in Rural Schools

Arijit Bose

 Lucknow : In a transformative leap towards future-ready education, Astro Labs are being established across government schools in Uttar Pradesh at the block level under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, fulfilling Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of nurturing young space scientists. Designed to encourage experiential and inquiry-based learning, these state-of-the-art labs are now operational in several districts. Equipped with Dobsonian telescopes, PR headsets, microscopes, and human anatomy models, students are exploring the mysteries of space, light, and gravity—not just from textbooks but through hands-on experiments and observation. According to official…

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UP Government: Tree Species Over 100 Years Old ‘Heritage Trees’

Arijit Bose
UP Government

Lucknow : In a landmark step towards ecological preservation and cultural heritage, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has declared 28 species of trees aged over 100 years as Heritage Trees under the state’s Heritage Tree Adoption Scheme. The initiative aims to protect 948 such trees across all 75 districts of the state. In an official statement released Monday, the government revealed that cities like Varanasi (99), Prayagraj (53), Hardoi (37), Ghazipur (35), and Unnao (34) house the highest number of these ancient trees. The Uttar Pradesh State Biodiversity Board…

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UP Shines at National Junior Wushu Championship with 10 Medals

Arijit Bose
National Junior Wushu Championship,

Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh’s junior Wushu team put up a stellar performance at the 24th National Junior Wushu Championship, held in Hyderabad from July 1 to 6. The team clinched a total of 10 medals — including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 7 bronze — showcasing their rising dominance in the sport. Leading the medal tally for UP was Buddham Lama from Gautam Buddh Nagar, who emerged as the star performer. Lama bagged the gold medal in the Taolu Nandao event, a silver in the Nanquan, and a bronze in…

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Massive Plantation Drive Set to Roll Out Across Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose
Massive Plantation Drive

Lucknow : In a historic green initiative, Uttar Pradesh is all set to witness an unprecedented environmental movement as part of the Plantation Maha Abhiyan 2025. On Wednesday, July 9, key state leaders — including Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers, and the entire ministerial cabinet — will participate in a record massive plantation drive across all 75 districts. The ambitious goal: planting over 37 crore saplings in a single day. Governor Patel will spearhead the initiative in Barabanki, accompanied by State Minister Satish Sharma. Chief…

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From Rings to Riches: Changur Baba Built a ₹100 Crore Empire

Arijit Bose
Changur Baba

Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh): Once a street vendor selling rings and gemstones, Jamaluddin alias ‘Changur Baba’ is now at the centre of one of Uttar Pradesh’s biggest illegal religious conversion crackdowns. Accused of masterminding a pan-district conversion racket, Baba’s empire—spread across 3 bighas with a lavish mansion—was razed to the ground by authorities, exposing a tale of deceit, power, and illegal foreign funding. Originally from Rehra Mafi village under Utraula tehsil, Jamaluddin had lived modestly in a dilapidated ancestral house. Over a decade ago, he mysteriously left the village and re-emerged…

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