Day: March 3, 2026

Festive Fervour Marks Holi Celebrations in Kaisarbagh, Strong Security Ensures Peaceful Atmosphere

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The festival of colours brought a vibrant wave of joy and enthusiasm to the Kaisarbagh area of the state capital, where residents celebrated Holi with traditional zeal and unity. As evening set in, the locality came alive with clouds of gulal filling the air and people dancing to the beats of drums and DJ music. Areas including Aminabad, Nazeerabad, Kaisarbagh Chauraha and the Kaisarbagh Sabzi Mandi witnessed spirited celebrations as the festivities began in customary style. Children, youth and elderly residents were seen applying colours to one another and…

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DGP Rajeev Krishna: UP Police Fully Prepared to Ensure Safe and Peaceful Holi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Extending greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion of Holi, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna issued a firm message on maintaining law and order, stating that the Uttar Pradesh Police will adopt a strict zero-tolerance policy against any attempt to disturb peace during the festival. The DGP emphasized that elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across all districts to ensure that people can celebrate without fear. The state has been divided into sectors and zones to strengthen monitoring and response mechanisms. Additional police personnel,…

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College of Nursing Hosts Annual Day ‘Spandan’ at Lucknow Cantonment

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The College of Nursing, Command Hospital, Central Command, celebrated its annual day ‘Spandan’ with great enthusiasm at the Major Laishram Jyotin Singh Auditorium in Lucknow Cantonment. The cultural showcase highlighted the vibrant extracurricular spirit and artistic talent of young military nursing cadets. The event was graced by Lieutenant General Shivendra Singh, Commandant of the Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre and College, Officer-in-Charge Records, and Colonel Commandant AMC, who attended as the Chief Guest. The celebration commenced with an exhibition of creative and artistic works prepared by the nursing cadets,…

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Youth Inspired Towards Self-Reliance and Nation-Building at ‘Savishkar Startup Sangam 2026’ in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The two-day national conference ‘Savishkar Startup Sangam 2026,’ organized under the ‘Savishkar’ initiative of the Awadh province unit of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, concluded today at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The event brought together young innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and academic leaders, encouraging youth to translate ideas into action and contribute to the vision of a self-reliant India. On the second and final day of the innovation summit, participants were motivated to harness entrepreneurship as a tool for national reconstruction. The chief speaker of the day,…

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Left and Democratic Groups Hold Meeting in Lucknow, Condemn U.S.–Israeli Military Action Against Iran

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A joint meeting of Left and democratic organizations was held at the Lal Kuan office of Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation in Lucknow, where participants strongly condemned the ongoing U.S.–Israeli military strikes on Iran. The meeting denounced the reported targeted killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several senior Iranian officials, describing the actions as a grave threat to international law, national sovereignty and global peace. Speakers at the meeting stated that such unilateral military interventions undermine the spirit of the United Nations Charter and…

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84th Lok Chaupal Celebrated on Gomti Riverbank, Traditional Phag Echoes from Boats

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 84th edition of the vibrant Lok Chaupal was organized on Monday at Kudiya Ghat along the banks of the Gomti River by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan. The Phag festival celebration brought together lovers of folk culture who immersed themselves in traditional Holi songs and exchanged greetings by applying gulal to one another. A unique highlight of the event was the collective singing of Phag while seated in boats on the river, creating a picturesque and melodious atmosphere along the Gomti. The festive spirit resonated with the lyrics…

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Utsaah Foundation Distributes Free Meals to Patients and Caregivers in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a compassionate outreach initiative, the Utsaah Foundation distributed free meal packets to admitted patients and their attendants at the Gosainganj Community Health Center on Monday. The humanitarian effort brought a sense of care and solidarity to the hospital premises, with beneficiaries expressing heartfelt gratitude for the timely support. Speaking on the occasion, Foundation Director Richa Mathur highlighted that many patients and their caregivers travel from distant areas for treatment and often struggle to arrange basic necessities such as meals. “Understanding these challenges, we organized this service program to…

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Taliban Intensifies Assault on Pakistan, Seizes Two More Posts Along Durand Line

Arijit Bose

Kabul: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply after Taliban forces reportedly seized two additional Pakistani military posts along the disputed Durand Line, marking a significant expansion of cross-border hostilities. According to reports by Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan captured Pakistani military positions near the so-called Durand Line in Spin Boldak and Shorabak districts of Kandahar province. The Taliban has long rejected the Durand Line as a legitimate international border, describing it as an imposed demarcation dividing Pashtun communities. The latest developments come…

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Benjamin Netanyahu Strikes Hard Line on Iran, Says ‘Decision Will Come Soon, Not Years’

Arijit Bose

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered a strong and uncompromising message regarding the escalating conflict with Iran, declaring that the ongoing U.S.–Israel military campaign will be “swift and decisive” and will not drag on for years. Speaking in an interview on Fox News’ Hannity, Netanyahu said the war against Tehran would not become an endless conflict. “I said it could be quick and decisive. It may take some time, but it will not last for many years. This is not an infinite war,” he stated, signaling confidence…

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Middle East Tensions Escalate; United States Embassy Issues Strict Advisory for Jordan and Jerusalem

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States Embassy has issued a fresh security advisory urging American citizens to reconsider travel to Jordan and Jerusalem. The advisory comes in the wake of heightened hostilities between the United States and Iran, raising fears of broader regional instability and potential security risks for civilians. According to the updated notice, the U.S. government has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members from Jordan as of March 2, citing security concerns. The embassy also…

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