Grand Inauguration of “Smriti Cup Season-2” — Cricket Tournament Dedicated to Late Smt. Pratima Singh Kicks Off in Lucknow

Lucknow: The much-awaited “Smriti Cup Season-2” (Smt. Pratima Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament) began with great enthusiasm and a grand opening ceremony in Lucknow today. The prestigious tournament is being organized by Avisha Enterprises in loving memory of Late Smt. Pratima Singh. The event was inaugurated by noted social worker  Sunil Dutt Tripathi. Present on the occasion were Chandan Singh and  Nandan Singh, sons of Late Smt. Pratima Singh, who extended heartfelt gratitude to all guests, players, team representatives, and sponsors for their participation and support. Speaking at the inauguration, Chandan Singh…

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CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme; 72 Families Receive Allotment Letters in Lucknow

Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Awas Yojana in Lucknow and handed over allotment letters to 72 economically weaker families. The event marked a major step in the state government’s mission to provide affordable housing to the underprivileged, especially in prime locations of Lucknow. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister extended his greetings on Kartik Purnima and said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government has provided over 60 lakh homes to…

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Storytelling, Creativity, and Culture Shine on Day Five of the Gorakhpur Book Festival

Gorakhpur: The fifth day of the Gorakhpur Book Festival at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University was a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity, and learning. The Bal Mandap came alive with enthusiasm as around 500 students from 14 schools participated in a series of interactive and skill-based sessions designed to spark imagination and awareness among young minds. The day began with “Kahani Ke Pankhon Par” (On the Wings of Stories) — an engaging storytelling session led by Ranjita Sachdeva. Through the enchanting tale of a princess and “Jack the Fool,” children…

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Day 4 of Gorakhpur Book Festival 2025 Blends Art, Literature and Folk Music

Gorakhpur: The fourth day of the Gorakhpur Book Festival 2025, organized by the National Book Trust (NBT) at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU) saw thousands of students from the city’s schools thronging the book fair. At the Children’s Pavilion, approximately 1,200 students from 22 schools participated in a Mandala Art workshop, storytelling session and a story writing workshop. Storyteller Shalini Bansal captivated the young audience with her engaging narrative about a friendly and helpful bird named Sunehri. Soaring high on the wings of imagination, the little ones learned the…

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Romantic Thriller ‘Laal Daana’ Begins Shooting with Traditional Muhurat Ceremony in Lucknow

Lucknow: The much-anticipated Bhojpuri romantic thriller “Laal Daana” began its journey with a traditional muhurat ceremony on Tuesday morning at Shyam Mandir, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. The event featured the film’s lead pair Anil Krishna and Ananya Singh, who performed wedding rituals for the opening scene and sought blessings from elders, marking an auspicious start to the shoot. Produced under the banner of Real Art of National Entertainment, Laal Daana promises a blend of mystery, thrill, and romance. The film is based on a story and screenplay by Rahul Dubey,…

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Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2025 to Bring 10 Days of Cultural Splendour in Lucknow

Lucknow: The Uttarakhand Mahotsav, organized by the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad, will be held from November 9 to 18, 2025, at Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan, Birbal Sahni Marg, Lucknow. The grand celebration marks the Diamond Jubilee of Uttarakhand Foundation Day and promises ten days of vibrant cultural activities, music, art, and cuisine. Ahead of the festival, the stage will light up with two exciting pre-events — the “War of Bands” on November 7 and a Uttarakhand-themed Dandiya Night on November 8, which will fill the Awadhi evenings with festive…

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Sarojini Nagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh inaugurated Smart Class

Development-oriented program organized by Environment Warriors; Sarojini Nagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh inaugurated Smart Class and made several key announcements Lucknow/Pilibhit: Under the aegis of the Environment Warriors organization, a development-oriented program was organized on Wednesday, in which Sarojini Nagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh attended as the Chief Guest. The objective of this program was to promote education, women empowerment, and sustainable development in the region. During the event, Dr. Rajeshwar Singh inaugurated the Smart Class that he had previously donated to the Primary School, Chokhapuri. On this occasion, he…

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Director General of NCC Lt. Gen. Virendra Vats visits Uttar Pradesh NCC Directorate

Lucknow: Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, YSM, SM, VSM, Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), visited the Uttar Pradesh NCC Directorate in Lucknow. During his visit, the General Officer was briefed on the various activities conducted by the directorate’s 11 groups and 110 NCC units across the state. He also interacted with NCC cadets, offering them guidance and encouragement. Accompanied by Major General Vikram Kumar, Additional Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Directorate, Lt. Gen. Vats received a Guard of Honour presented by the cadets at the Lucknow Group…

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“Bulbule Festival 2025” to Celebrate Imagination and Creativity of Children in Lucknow

Lucknow: The Bulbule Festival 2025 will be held on November 7 and 8 at the India Literacy House in Lucknow. The event is being organized by Swatantra Taleem Foundation, a Lucknow-based organization that promotes imagination, creative confidence, and freedom of expression among children through art and the process of making. The festival aims to bring together children, parents, teachers, and artists on one vibrant platform where art, play, and learning merge into a lively experience. From storytelling sessions and puppet theatre to workshops, games, and music, the festival promises a…

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Kala Srot Art Gallery Hosts Landmark Exhibition “Chaturanga” Showcasing Four Renowned Kolkata Artists

Lucknow: Kala Srot Art Gallery, a leading hub for contemporary art in Lucknow, continues its mission to foster meaningful connections between art and the community with the launch of its latest group exhibition titled “Chaturanga.” The exhibition celebrates four distinguished artists from Kolkata — Swapan Roy, Subhendu Biswas, Gopal Chandra Naskar, and Usha Ranjan Mondal — whose works collectively represent the evolving landscape of Indian contemporary art. The show was inaugurated by Dr. Anil Rastogi, noted film and theatre artist, and Dr. Ravi Bhatt, eminent historian. The exhibition will remain…

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