Day: November 29, 2025

Lucknow: The Dream League of India (DLI), India’s biggest Tennis Ball Cricket League, successfully concluded its Lucknow trials held on November 27 and 28, witnessing a turnout of over 500 players across the junior and senior categories. The trials, conducted at Yorker Cricket Club, Sector-6, Pili Colony, near Yash Raj Institute, saw massive participation from aspiring cricketers across Uttar Pradesh. The participation pattern also highlighted a strong bowling culture in the region, with nearly 60% of the players being bowlers and the remaining 40% being batters. Both groups displayed remarkable…

Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is set to host the Viksit Uttar Pradesh/2047 Tourism Workshop on November 27 at Yojana Bhawan, Lucknow. The workshop marks a significant step toward shaping the Tourism Vision Document 2047, aimed at transforming Uttar Pradesh into a sustainable, inclusive, and world-class tourism destination over the next two decades. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said tourism in the state is scaling new heights under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and in alignment with the national “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision. Uttar Pradesh…

Lucknow | Two days ahead of the inauguration of the fifth International Urdu–Hindi World Conference, an important review meeting was held at the Gautampalli residence of the conference chairman and former Acting Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Ammar Rizvi. The meeting focused on preparations, programme structure, and organisational arrangements for the upcoming event. It was decided that the inaugural session will be chaired by former MP and former Uttar Pradesh Minister for Women Welfare and Tourism, Prof. Dr. Rita Bahuguna Joshi. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Seth, Atal Bihari Vajpayee…

Lucknow: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Friday successfully hosted the curtain raiser for the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Expo (UPITEX 2026) at PHD House, Lucknow. The chamber also announced the second edition of the UP Energy Expo (UPEX 2026) in collaboration with Firstview Media Group. The energy expo will be held from May 7–9, 2026, with a core focus on boosting business, manufacturing, and investment opportunities across Uttar Pradesh. The event was attended by senior dignitaries including Rajesh Nigam (Co-Chair, UP State…

Lucknow: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), organised a major conference on “Emerging Technologies in Railways” in Lucknow on 28 November 2025. The event brought together domain experts, industry leaders and policymakers to deliberate on innovations, technological advancements and new opportunities across India’s rapidly modernising railway sector. Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, Uday Borwankar, Director General, RDSO, highlighted the organisation’s pivotal role since 1957 as Indian Railways’ sole research and design unit. He noted that track speed capacity has…

Lucknow: Despite sustained government drives, strict enforcement and satellite monitoring, Uttar Pradesh has recorded a worrying rise in stubble-burning incidents this year. Data from 15 September to 26 November shows 6,284 cases, nearly 1,000 more than last year, indicating that awareness campaigns and penalties have not yielded the expected results. Maharajganj Tops the List Maharajganj has once again emerged as the most affected district, reporting 661 cases of stubble burning—far ahead of other districts. The situation is similarly concerning in: Jhansi – 448 cases Jalaun – 359 cases Kanpur Dehat…