Day: December 4, 2025

Pulse Polio Drive to Begin on December 14

Arijit Bose

Target to administer polio drops to 7.03 lakh children aged 0–5 years Lucknow — The Health Department has completed all preparations for the upcoming Pulse Polio Campaign, scheduled to begin on December 14. The drive aims to administer polio drops to 7.03 lakh children between the ages of zero and five years across the district. Ahead of the campaign, a one-day orientation programme was organised at the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office auditorium as part of the “Tika Utsav” activities. In addition, a two-day training session was conducted for cold…

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Red Cross Society Donates Wheelchairs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Arijit Bose

Awareness programme held at RMLIMS, Lucknow Lucknow — On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Gorakhpur, donated wheelchairs to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), strengthening the institute’s rehabilitation services. The awareness programme was jointly organised  by the institute’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) and the IRCS Gorakhpur branch. During the event, faculty members of the PMR Department conducted sessions on accessibility for persons with disabilities, disability etiquette, the importance of assistive devices, and the…

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Three-Day Classical Music Competition Begins in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Swami Muktinathananda inaugurates ‘Classical Voice of India – 2025’ Lucknow — A three-day national classical music competition commenced in the state capital on Wednesday, bringing together talented vocalists from across the country. The event, organised by the International Buddhist Research Music Milan Organisation, was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Swami Muktinathananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Math. The ceremony marked the formal launch of Classical Voice of India – 2025. The inaugural session witnessed the presence of Music Milan founder Pandit Milan Debnath, Secretary Arundhati Choudhary, and members of…

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International Conference on Human Behaviour organized at University of Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— The Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Lucknow, in partnership with the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC) of Ashoka University, inaugurated a two-day international conference titled “Human Behaviour in Workplace and Society: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Bridge Theory, Practice, and Policy.” The event opened with the ceremonial lamp lighting, floral greetings, and the unveiling of the conference souvenir. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna expressed satisfaction over the collaboration with CSBC, stating that such initiatives foster interdisciplinary learning and enrich the university’s academic environment. Welcoming delegates, Prof. Sangeeta…

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Understanding ‘Salary Day Anxiety’ and How to Break Free from the Paycheck Cycle

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: “The Anxiety of Salary Day & When You Can Stop Working for the Salary” highlights the growing need to direct personal finances into the right investment avenues. Without proper planning, lifestyle pressures, monthly obligations, and financial uncertainty often create stress around payday. Studies indicate that more than 65% of people consider money their biggest source of anxiety, affecting productivity, decision-making, and mental well-being. The article explains how financial wellness initiatives, budgeting practices, investment literacy, and behaviour-focused guidance can help individuals move from stress to stability. Through systematic planning, emergency…

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‘Bharat Ka Share Bazaar’ Pavilion Concludes Successful 14-Day Run at IITF 2025

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The “Bharat Ka Share Bazaar” Pavilion, set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in collaboration with major Market Infrastructure Institutions and industry bodies including NSE, BSE, MCX, NCEDX, NSDL, CDSL, CAMS, KFintech, AMFI and NISM, concluded its impactful 14-day participation at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. Aligned with this year’s theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,” the Pavilion showcased how a transparent, technology-driven securities market plays a vital role in shaping a “Viksit Bharat.” Inauguration Emphasises Trust…

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Walkathon Flagged Off by Ravindra Kumar, IAS, and Lucknow University Vice Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna on World AIDS Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: To mark World AIDS Day, the Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society organised a large-scale walkathon from Lucknow University to Hazratganj Crossing. The awareness march was jointly flagged off by Ravindra Kumar, IAS, Additional Project Director, U.P. State AIDS Control Society, and Prof. Manuka Khanna, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University, along with several distinguished guests. Around 2,500 students from various National Service Scheme (NSS) and NCC units of colleges across Lucknow participated with great enthusiasm. Carrying placards and flags promoting HIV awareness, the marching groups created an inspiring sight for…

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CMS Community Radio Raises Awareness on AIDS Prevention

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: City Montessori School’s Community Radio, in collaboration with the U.P. AIDS Control Society, conducted an impactful awareness drive on AIDS prevention, urging the public to stay vigilant against this life-threatening disease. To mark World AIDS Day, a live phone-in programme titled “Ek Mulakat – Ek Bahana” was hosted at the CMS Community Radio Station located at the CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I. In the programme, Dr. Maya Bajpai, Deputy Director, U.P. AIDS Control Society, shared vital information about AIDS and elaborated on various government initiatives focused on its prevention.…

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“A Language Spoken by a Billion People Can Never Be Unemployed”: Acharya Suryaprasad Dikshit

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Hindi and Modern Indian Languages Department of Lucknow University, in collaboration with Bank of Baroda, Lucknow Metro Region, organised the “Meritorious Students Felicitation Ceremony” on Tuesday at the university campus. The event was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna, former Head of the Hindi Department Prof. Suryaprasad Dikshit, Bank of Baroda Regional Head Mr Kamlesh Rathour, Chief Manager (Rajbhasha) Ms Anumita Singh, Rajbhasha Officer Ms Nidhi Kumari, and Head of the Hindi Department Prof. Pawan Agrawal. The programme was conducted in two phases. In the first phase,…

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Hindi Department Celebrates 122nd Birth Anniversary of Litterateur Yashpal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Hindi and Modern Indian Languages Department today celebrated the 122nd birth anniversary of renowned Hindi writer Yashpal. A special programme titled “Yashpal Jayanti evam Parisamvad” was organised, featuring distinguished academicians and scholars. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Yashwant Viroday, Head of the Hindi Department at Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University, said that Yashpal’s celebrated novel “Jhutha Sach” powerfully portrays the trauma of India’s Partition and the horrific face of communalism. He noted that Yashpal viewed Partition as a profound tragedy for women, and the novel is often…

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