Day: January 6, 2026

Milk Producer Companies Emerge as a Model of Self-Reliance for Women in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Over 45,611 Women Become ‘Lakhpati Didis’ Through Dairy Value Chain More Than 9.15 Lakh Litres of Milk Collected Daily Lucknow | Milk Producer Companies operating under the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission have emerged as a strong symbol of women’s self-reliance, empowering thousands of rural women economically and socially across the state. Under the leadership and guidance of Deputy Chief Minister  Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM), under the Rural Development Department, is actively working to organise economically and socially disadvantaged rural women into…

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State-of-the-Art State Emergency Operations Centre to Be Established at UP State Disaster Management Authority

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a major step towards strengthening disaster management mechanisms in Uttar Pradesh, a state-of-the-art State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) equipped with advanced technological systems will be established under the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority. On Monday, Relief Commissioner  Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod held an important meeting with senior officials of the Odisha State Relief Department through video conferencing. The discussion focused on understanding the structure, functioning, and best practices of Odisha’s State Emergency Operations Centre, which is regarded as one of the most efficient models in the country.…

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Lulu Hypermarket Launches Special Initiative to Honour Senior Citizens

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | On the occasion of the New Year, Lulu Hypermarket introduced a special initiative to express respect and gratitude towards its regular and senior citizen customers. As part of this gesture, “Senior Citizen Privilege Cards” were distributed to elderly customers who have been long associated with Lulu Hypermarket and regularly shop at the store. The initiative aims to acknowledge the loyalty of senior citizens while fostering an emotional bond with them. The privilege cards have been specifically issued to senior customers who have consistently supported Lulu Hypermarket over the…

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Grand Chess Tournament Organised by Funtura at Lulu Mall, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Funtura, the leading indoor amusement and family entertainment destination at Lulu Mall, Lucknow, successfully organised a grand chess tournament on January 4, 2025, at Atrium-1 of the mall. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 165 players across various age groups, making it one of the most engaging and vibrant chess competitions ever held at the mall. The tournament aimed to promote strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and intellectual development among children, youth, and adults. Participants from reputed schools, chess academies, and independent chess enthusiasts showcased exceptional talent, discipline, and concentration throughout…

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AHPI West UP Calls for adoption of ‘CIBIL-like’ framework for Insurers

Arijit Bose

Healthcare Reform Takes Center Stage at AHPI’s Landmark West UP Summit Mumbai: The West UP Chapter of the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) called for the establishment of a ‘CIBIL-like’ rating framework for insurers and TPAs so as to bring transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector. Dr. Anurag Mehrotra, President of the AHPI West UP Chapter, said, “In bank and non-banking financial space, tools like CIBIL scores provide a clear benchmark for transparency and accountability. Healthcare deserves an equivalent framework. The current behavior of Insurance companies and TPA…

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Why Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dhruv Jurel Were Dropped: Selectors Leave More Questions Than Answers

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The announcement of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand has triggered widespread debate, with the exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dhruv Jurel emerging as the most baffling decisions. Equally perplexing is the inclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Nitish Reddy, raising serious questions about the selection committee’s consistency, fairness, and selection logic. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s omission is particularly difficult to justify. The Maharashtra batter had delivered a sublime century against South Africa in the second ODI, showcasing both temperament and class at the international level. He did…

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Optics Over Merit: The Curious Case of Mohammed Shami’s ODI Snub

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series beginning January 11, 2026, has triggered widespread disbelief and anger—not without reason. Announced on January 3 by the Ajit Agarkar–led selection committee, the decision goes far beyond routine selection debate. It raises uncomfortable questions about fairness, vision and whether Indian cricket still truly rewards performance and perseverance. A Career Defined by Impact, Not Longevity Shami is not a peripheral figure in Indian cricket; he is one of its most decisive fast bowlers of the modern era. Since…

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CSIR-CIMAP Develops 14 Indigenous Certified Reference Materials, Strengthening Quality Assurance in AYUSH Medicines

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major step towards strengthening quality standards and self-reliance in India’s traditional medicine and herbal sectors, the CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) has developed 14 Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BNDs)—India’s indigenous Certified Reference Materials (CRMs). The initiative marks a significant milestone in ensuring measurement traceability, analytical accuracy and quality assurance in AYUSH medicines. These newly developed Indian CRMs will play a critical role in method validation, instrument calibration and regulatory compliance across the herbal, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. By providing reliable reference standards within the…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Grants Essentiality Certificate for New Super-Specialty Course at KGMU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark development for medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has granted an Essentiality Certificate (EC) to King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow for starting a new super-specialty programme—FNB (Trauma Anaesthesiology and Critical Care)—making KGMU the first institution in the state to introduce this course. The Essentiality Certificate has been issued by the Medical Education Section-2, Government of Uttar Pradesh, under order number I/1195044/2026, dated January 5, 2026. The approval allows KGMU to launch the two-year super-specialty postgraduate course with two seats per year, marking a…

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District Magistrate Chairs Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas at Mohanlalganj Tehsil

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Vishakh G., Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was organised across all five tehsils of the district, with a strong focus on time-bound and quality disposal of public grievances. The District Magistrate informed that a total of 540 cases were received across the five tehsils during the grievance redressal programme, out of which 125 cases were resolved on the spot. At Mohanlalganj Tehsil, the District Magistrate personally ensured the on-the-spot disposal of 75 cases. Emphasising the government’s priority of resolving public grievances at the local…

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