Day: January 22, 2026

Bengal Faces a Decisive Test for Democracy, Development and Identity

Arijit Bose

Kolkata: West Bengal’s politics is currently passing through a critical phase where power, conflict, law and public sentiment appear to be colliding with one another. This confrontation is not merely a political battle for supremacy between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), but a broader test of governance style, democratic norms and the development vision that will shape Bengal’s political future. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who for years successfully countered the BJP with the slogan “Khela Hobe”, now faces a far more complex and multi-dimensional challenge.…

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UPMRC Honours ‘Employee of the Month’; Woman Security Guard’s Honesty Sets an Example

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)  honoured its best-performing employees for December 2025 with the ‘Employee of the Month’ award at its administrative headquarters in Gomti Nagar. The awards were presented by Managing Director Sushil Kumar, who lauded the employees for their dedication, integrity and professionalism. For the month of December, woman security guard Reena Dwivedi was specially honoured for her exemplary honesty in safely returning a passenger’s lost purse. The incident occurred on December 18, 2025, at around 10:30 am at CCS Airport Metro Station, where a…

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Uttarayani Kauthig: Folk Music, Dance and Competitions Add Cultural Grandeur

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The eighth day of Uttarayani Kauthig 2026 witnessed a vibrant celebration of folk culture, with the Kauthig premises resonating with the colours, rhythms and traditions of Uttarakhand. Renowned folk singer Chandraprakash, who arrived from Uttarakhand, enthralled the audience with soulful renditions of popular folk songs, earning thunderous applause from spectators. Sharing details of the event, Mahendra Singh Rawat, General Secretary of the Parvatiya Mahaparishad, said that Chandraprakash has been enriching folk culture for the past thirteen years through his consistent performances after gaining recognition from the Kauthig मंच. As…

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AKTU: Students Take Pledge to Vote on National Voters’ Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the occasion of National Voters’ Day, a pledge-taking programme was successfully organised for students of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) department at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. A large number of students and youth enthusiastically participated in the event, reaffirming their commitment to democratic values. The programme was attended by Registrar Reena Singh and Dean of Student Welfare Prof. O.P. Singh, who addressed the students and highlighted the importance of voting in a democracy. Registrar Reena Singh said that voting is not only a…

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Lulu Group to Expand Investment in Uttar Pradesh, New Mall to Open in Noida

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lulu Group International has announced plans to further expand its investments in Uttar Pradesh and also expressed its commitment to bringing investments from other countries into the state. The announcement was made by Yusuff Ali, Chairman of Lulu Group. Speaking during the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Yusuff Ali said that the group’s shopping mall in Lucknow has been witnessing strong footfall, exceeding expectations. He also confirmed that a new Lulu Mall in Noida is in the final stages of planning, which will cater to customers from…

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UP Day Initiative: Yogi Government Pushes Community Participation to Achieve NIPUN Bharat Targets on Time

Arijit Bose

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, the Yogi Adityanath-led state government has announced a major initiative to transform the NIPUN Bharat Mission into a people’s movement by ensuring active participation of parents and the local community. As part of this effort, ‘Shiksha Chaupal’ programmes will be organised in every Nyay Panchayat across the state on January 24, 2026. The initiative aims to connect parents, School Management Committees (SMCs), teachers and the wider community with the objectives of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, which focuses on strengthening children’s…

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Two Years of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: From Construction Milestones to Ram Darbar

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Two years have passed since the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking a transformative phase in the spiritual and cultural landscape of the city. Over the last two years, continuous construction and development have reshaped the temple complex, which has now emerged as a major centre of faith attracting thousands of devotees daily from India and abroad. The main structure of the Ram Temple is now nearly complete. The idol of Bal Swaroop Ram Lalla has been installed in the sanctum sanctorum, where…

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Aadhaar Services Launched from Two Gram Panchayats in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening digital service delivery in rural areas, the Uttar Pradesh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched Aadhaar-related services at the gram panchayat level in the state capital, Lucknow. The initiative aims to ensure that villagers can now access essential Aadhaar services within their own villages, eliminating the need to travel to urban centres. As part of the rollout, Aadhaar services have been successfully started in Bhatgawan Pandey Gram Panchayat of Sarojininagar block and Sairpur Gram Panchayat of Chinhat block.…

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Uttar Pradesh to Emerge as India’s Largest Healthcare and Medical Technology Hub: CM Yogi Adityanath

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state is set to become the country’s largest hub for healthcare, medical technology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as he inaugurated UP HealthTech Conclave 1.0 in Lucknow. He asserted that Uttar Pradesh is not only home to nearly 25 crore people but also caters to the healthcare needs of over 35 crore people from neighboring states, making it India’s biggest healthcare consumer market. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh…

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Yogi Government Launches ‘Kaushal Disha’ Portal, Major Initiative to Make Youth Self-Reliant

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant step towards empowering youth and promoting self-reliance, the Uttar Pradesh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has developed the ‘Kaushal Disha’ portal, a digital platform aimed at providing employment-oriented skill training to young people across the state. The initiative focuses especially on rural youth and women, enabling them to access free skill training, online assessment, and certification from the comfort of their homes. The ‘Kaushal Disha’ portal serves as a strong digital pillar of the state’s inclusive skill development policy, with the objective…

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