Day: December 6, 2025

Intra-University Sports Tournament Concludes at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The much-awaited Intra-University Sports Tournament 2025 at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) concluded with an energetic display of competitive spirit, teamwork, and sporting excellence. The final day witnessed several high-voltage championship matches across multiple disciplines, drawing enthusiastic participation from students and staff alike. In a thrilling volleyball final, Registrar 11 clinched victory over VC 11, showcasing sharp coordination and powerful court play. The chess finals saw FOAP 11 outsmart FO 11 in a strategic face-off filled with intense, calculated moves. In table tennis, the final match…

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Arjun Rampal as the menacing villain in Dhurandhar leaves fans demanding more of him in Part 2! That wicked smile? Pure cinematic destruction

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Dhurandhar: Arjun Rampal Impresses Audiences with a Performance that “Hits Hard”, Fans Declare him a “Standout performer among all”, Express Eagerness to Watch Him in Part 2 Arjun Rampal does it again! As Angel of Death and ISI Major Iqbal, the actor unleashes cold dread in the recently released Dhurandhar, the biggest film of 2025. With a solid screen presence and a quiet confidence running across his raw demeanor on-screen, Arjun soars past the expectations of the audiences once again, with netizens already declaring him a “standout performer among…

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Isabella Thoburn College Rings in the Festive Season with Christmas Cantata 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — Isabella Thoburn College ushered in the Christmas spirit with a warm and heartfelt Christmas Cantata on Saturday evening. The event, held at 6:00 pm in the college auditorium, began with the traditional Candlelight Service and featured a beautifully curated sequence of carols and hymns under the theme “The Savior is Born.” The campus was adorned with festive charm — glittering stars, twinkling lights, wreaths, Christmas trees, and the familiar jingle of bells — setting a magical backdrop as the college community celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. The programme…

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530 Complaints Received, 71 Resolved On the Spot During Samadhan Divas Across All Five Tehsils

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The district administration conducted Samadhan Divas across all five tehsils on Saturday, underscoring the government’s commitment to resolving public grievances at the local level. A total of 530 complaints were registered during the camp, of which 71 cases were resolved on the spot, while the remaining have been forwarded to the concerned departments for time-bound action. Samadhan Divas — held regularly in tehsils and police stations — provides citizens with a direct platform to register their grievances and receive prompt redressal from officials. According to the district administration, the…

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District Election Officer Conducts Surprise Inspection of Voter List Revision Work in Lucknow North and Cantonment

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— To ensure the effective, transparent, and time-bound execution of the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls, District Magistrate and District Election Officer Vishakh G. conducted surprise inspections across multiple locations under Assembly constituencies 172—Lucknow North and 175—Lucknow Cantonment on Saturday. The inspection focused on reviewing the progress of collection and digital feeding of voter information forms. During his visit, the District Election Officer inspected booths 310 to 318 at Maharshi Vidya Mandir, located on the IIM Road, followed by booths 306 to 309 at MD Convent College in Faizullaganj…

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LDA Approves 1100 New EWS Houses, Special Concessions for Gallantry Awardees, and Seven New Townships to Boost City Development

Arijit Bose

Lucknow— In a major push toward inclusive housing and planned urban expansion, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) approved several key proposals during its 186th Board meeting held on Friday at Parijat Auditorium. The meeting, chaired by LDA Chairman and Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, cleared a series of development and public-interest plans that are expected to significantly impact housing availability, urban infrastructure, and investment inflow into the state capital. 1100 EWS Houses to Be Built in Sharda Nagar Scheme In line with directives issued recently by the Chief Minister to…

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Key Decisions Taken for Upgrading Amir-ud-Daula Public Library at Governing Body Meeting

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — A crucial meeting of the Governing Body of the Amir-ud-Daula Public Library, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, was held on Friday at the historic library complex in Kaiserbagh to finalise key proposals for the financial year 2025–26. The meeting focused extensively on strengthening, modernising, and expanding reader-centric services at one of Lucknow’s oldest public libraries. The budget for the upcoming financial year was formally approved. The Divisional Commissioner also issued directives regarding the revision of computer lab user fees, framing rules for weeding out damaged books,…

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2nd SMS SANSAD ON “INDIA@2047: VISION FOR A DEVELOPED NATION” ORGANIZED AT SMS LUCKNOW

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow, successfully organized its 2nd annual Model Parliament SMS SANSAD’25 on the theme “India @ 2047:Vision for A Developed Nation.” The event brought together students, faculty members, and domain experts for a dynamic simulation of parliamentary proceedings focused on envisioning India’s future as it completes 100 years of independence. The program commenced with the welcome address by Dr. Ashish Bhatnagar, Director, SMS Lucknow, who emphasized the significance of youth engagement in shaping India’s long-term developmental roadmap. He highlighted that the Model Parliament requires innovative…

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FSDA on Warpath: Seven Malls Face Biggest Food-Safety Sweep in Years

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In one of its most sweeping enforcement actions in recent years, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) carried out coordinated inspections across seven of Lucknow’s busiest shopping malls, sealing four outlets and issuing improvement notices to several others. The statewide operation, ordered directly by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is being seen as a decisive push to curb chronic lapses in Uttar Pradesh’s fast-growing retail food sector. Fourteen special FSDA teams fanned out simultaneously to Lulu Mall, Phoenix Palassio, Phoenix United (Alambagh and Kanpur Road), Wave Mall, One Awadh…

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Sudhanshu Rastogi: “Innovation Is the Engine of Growth, and Today’s Youth Hold the Power to Transform India”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and CEO of Vision Startups Accelerator, Sudhanshu Rastogi delivered a compelling address at the Banking Leadership Summit & Awards 2025, highlighting how innovation, technology, and financial support systems are collectively reshaping India’s economic future. Speaking on the transformative shifts underway, Sudhanshu Rastogi said that “whenever we talk of change, it must lead to growth—growth that is powered by innovation.” He emphasised that India’s youth are now uniquely positioned to drive such change, especially with rapidly advancing technologies and an increasingly supportive banking ecosystem. According to…

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