July 10, 2025 - Page 4 of 5 - The Lucknow Tribune

Grand Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya: PM Modi to Attend Alongside Thousands of Special Guests

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: The spiritual reverberations of Lord Ram’s Pran Pratishtha (consecration) continue to echo in the hearts of devotees across the nation. Now, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is preparing to script yet another historic chapter with an elaborate flag hoisting (dhwajarohan) ceremony atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for November 2025. The much-anticipated event will witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest, along with thousands of dignitaries, saints, religious leaders, and devotees from across India and abroad. A Grand Vedic Celebration Drawing…

Golden Opportunity to Explore South India with IRCTC’s ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Tourist Train

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering a unique opportunity for travelers to explore some of South India’s most revered pilgrimage and tourist destinations through its ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Tourist Train. Scheduled to begin from Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station, the train will cover several major destinations over 12 days and 11 nights, making it an ideal spiritual and cultural expedition. Highlights of the Journey: Tour Dates:August 29 to September 9, 2025 Duration: 11 nights / 12 days Main Destinations Covered: Tirupati Balaji Temple (Tirupati) Ramanathaswamy Temple…

Ayodhya to Name Urban Forests After Sita, Lakshman, and Bharat; Massive Green Push Underway

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Ayodhya : In a major step toward urban greening and environmental enrichment, Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has announced the development of four themed urban forests and plantations in 64 city parks. These green zones will be named after revered mythological figures from the Ramayana — Mata Janaki (Sita), Lakshman, and Bharat, symbolizing a blend of ecological progress with cultural heritage. Municipal Commissioner Jayendra Kumar confirmed that under this large-scale afforestation initiative, 61,700 saplings will be planted across the city. In addition to the symbolic naming, the forests will be developed using…

Uttar Pradesh Ensures Adequate Fertilizer Supply for Kharif 2025 Season

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi has announced that the state government has made extensive arrangements to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season. As of now, 14.59 lakh metric tonnes of urea and 5.63 lakh metric tonnes of phosphatic fertilizers (DAP and NPK) are available across cooperative and private sector sales centers in the state. On July 8, 2025, alone, farmers purchased 32,700 metric tonnes of urea, 6,566 metric tonnes of DAP, and 3,559 metric tonnes of NPK, reflecting strong demand…

Students Complete Summer Internship in Forensic Science

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : The Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science successfully concluded its summer internship training program, hosting 38 students from top academic institutions across India. Participants hailed from NCR Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chennai, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh, engaging in intensive practical learning in forensic science. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Additional Director General (Logistics) Raj Kumar as the chief guest. He was presented with a memento by Dr. G.K. Goswami, the institute’s founding director, and Rajeev Malhotra, Additional Director, in recognition of his contribution to law…

KGMU Introduces Advanced Insole Technology to Ease Diabetic Foot Pain

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : In a significant step toward improving diabetic foot care, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow has launched a new Foot Pressure Analysis Machine in its Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), aimed at designing customized insoles for patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and painful complication for individuals with high blood sugar, which damages nerves and blood vessels in the feet. This leads to numbness, reduced sensation, and, in many cases, difficulty in wearing regular footwear. Improper shoes can worsen wounds,…

Uttar Pradesh Makes Record-Breaking Leap in SDG Index, Climbs from 29th to 18th Rank

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : In a historic achievement, Uttar Pradesh has jumped from the 29th to the 18th position in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, reflecting significant improvement in development indicators across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while chairing a high-level review meeting, emphasized that this progress is “not just a number—it is a reflection of real change in the lives of citizens.” The SDG India Index, developed by NITI Aayog, tracks states’ performance across 17 global development goals. In 2018–19, Uttar Pradesh scored 42 and was categorized as…

ICCR offers Alumni cards to Passing out international students

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) hosted an “Exit Engagement Evening Programme” on July 9, to celebrate its alumni, comprising international students from the University of Lucknow and other four universities in north zone.The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Prof Alok Kumar Rai, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lucknow, as the Chief Guest, and Sri Anil Rastogi, renowned theatre artist and director, as the Guest of Honour. Mr Sanjay Bedi and Mr Arvind Kumar, Directors of ICCR, and Prof R P Singh, Director of the…

“Not a Bar, We Want a School”: AAP MP Sanjay Singh Launches ‘Save Schools’ Campaign from Jaunpur

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Taking a stand against the Uttar Pradesh government’s controversial move to shut down government primary schools, AAP MP Sanjay Singh launched a state-wide ‘Save Schools’ campaign with the resounding slogan “Madhushala Nahin, Pathshala Chahiye” (We want schools, not liquor stores). The campaign was kickstarted by AAP’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh from a government primary school in Mirganj Khas, Jaunpur. The event marked the beginning of a coordinated protest across all districts of the state, aimed at drawing attention to the closure of public…

Akhilesh Yadav Promises Restoration of ‘Yash Bharti’

July 10, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government, accusing it of making a mockery of democracy and manipulating elections to stay in power. Addressing a press conference at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav alleged large-scale irregularities in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and warned party workers to stay vigilant in upcoming polls. “BJP treats election rigging as its birthright. They won the 2022 Assembly elections by stealing votes. We submitted a list of…