Day: August 8, 2025

TOI Dialogues in Lucknow: Charting UP’s Journey from Potential to Powerhouse

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Times of India (TOI) Dialogues Infrastructure Chapter, held in the historic yet rapidly modernising city of Lucknow, became the stage for showcasing Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) extraordinary transformation in infrastructure, governance, investment climate, and socio-economic development. Streamed live on TOI’s website, mobile app, and social media platforms, the event brought together an eclectic mix of policymakers, industrialists, defence experts, urban planners, health specialists, and cultural ambassadors. But this was not an evening of ceremonial speeches—it was a forum designed to spark sharp debate, share success stories, acknowledge challenges, and…

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56TH RAISING DAY OF OFFICER’S TRAINING COLLEGE, AMC CENTRE AND COLLEGE

Anil Jaiswal

  LUCKNOW, 08 AUG 2025 As part of celebrations of the 56th Raising Day of Officer’s Training College (OTC) of AMC Centre & College Lucknow, an unusual Blood Donation Drive was carried out by OTC at the Command Hospital, Central Command in Lucknow Cantonment on 07 August 2025. On this occasion 56 Doctors, Dentists and Allied Healthcare staff of all three services came together to commemorate the 56th Raising Day of OTC by donating 56 units of blood in an act of selfless service to patients, beyond just being the…

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Hayat Institute Students Receive Tablets, Smiles All Around

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW, Kakori — Students of the A.N.M. and G.N.M. courses at Hayat Institute of Nursing, located on Kakori Road, were beaming with joy on Thursday as they received tablets under the Uttar Pradesh government’s “Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme.” A total of 83 tablets were distributed to the deserving students, marking a significant step towards digital empowerment in education. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the chief guest, Maulana Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqui, the President of the institute. Other founding members, including Arshad Zaheer Siddiqui, Tariq…

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Isabella Thoburn College Celebrates Arbor Day with Green Attire and Plantation Drive

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW — Isabella Thoburn College celebrated Arbor Day on August 7, 2025, with great enthusiasm and a strong message of environmental stewardship. In a show of solidarity with the day’s theme, all students and staff were dressed in traditional green attire, symbolizing their commitment to a cleaner and greener campus. The day’s events began with a special address by Principal, Dr. Major Neerja Masih, who spoke to the students in the college auditorium. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the college’s legacy, stating that it is our heritage and it…

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From SAS to ISRO: Chandigarh University UP Brings Industry into Classrooms

Arijit Bose

Unnao: After its grand inauguration by  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (CU UP), has begun its first academic session by organizing a series of high-impact expert talks and industry-collaborated sessions across disciplines. These sessions aim to equip students with real-world insights, domain-relevant competencies, and future-ready skills that align with industry demands. Bringing together leading professionals from national organizations, multinational companies through, and reputed academic institutions, CU UP is ensuring its students are job-ready from day one. Chandigarh University has also collaborated with…

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SMS Lucknow Signs MoU with CII-Yi Yuva to encourage Industry-Academia Collaboration

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On 7 August 2025, as a significant stride towards enhancing practical knowledge and bridging the gap between academia and industry, School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yi Yuva, a youth wing of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of  Samrat Marwah, Chair, Yi Yuva Lucknow, CA Sagar Tripathi, Chair, Yi Yuva Lucknow,  Pranav Gupta, Co-Chair, Yi Yuva Lucknow, and  Suvi Singh, Co-Chair, Yi Yuva Lucknow. This collaboration is set to provide students…

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Dharali Cloudburst 2025: A Tale of Devastation and Resilience in Uttarakhand

Arijit Bose

Dehradun: On August 5, 2025, at approximately 1:45 PM, the serene Himalayan village of Dharali in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, was shattered by a catastrophic event. A massive cloudburst—or possibly a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), as some experts suggest—unleashed a torrent of water, mud, and debris that swept through the Kheer Ganga river catchment, engulfing homes, hotels, and livelihoods in minutes. This disaster, which struck a key stopover on the sacred Gangotri Dham pilgrimage route, has once again highlighted Uttarakhand’s vulnerability to extreme weather and raised questions about whether lessons…

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