Day: March 10, 2026

Youth Arrested Within 24 Hours for Waving Illegal Firearm on Social Media in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Waving an illegal firearm on social media proved costly for a young man in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow, as the police arrested him within 24 hours of the video going viral. Acting swiftly, the Vikas Nagar police recovered a .315 bore country-made pistol and one live cartridge from the accused. According to the police, a video showing a youth brandishing an illegal firearm on social media platforms came to their notice, following which an immediate investigation was launched. Based on technical analysis and local inputs, the accused,…

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Smart TVs Installed in 16,000 Anganwadi Centres in Uttar Pradesh, Transforming Early Childhood Learning

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major push towards modernizing early childhood education, the Uttar Pradesh government has installed smart televisions in more than 16,000 Anganwadi centres across the state. The initiative aims to introduce digital learning tools into the early education system and create a more engaging and interactive environment for young children. The move is part of the state government’s broader effort to upgrade Anganwadi centres into modern, play-school-like learning spaces. Each smart TV installation has cost approximately ₹25,000, and the project is being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister…

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Play “Teen The Bhai” Staged at SRMS Riddhima in Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A lively theatrical performance titled “Teen The Bhai” (Three Were Brothers) captivated the audience on Sunday evening at Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust Riddhima in Bareilly. The play was presented by the Delhi-based theatre group Black Pearl Art and directed by noted theatre artist Amul Sagar Nath, who also adapted the script for stage. The story revolves around three brothers—Barka, Majhla and Chhutka—who perform in a well-known Ramleela in the Morena district and dream of becoming successful film heroes in Mumbai. During one of their performances, a casting agent…

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Over 10,000 Women Become ‘Lakhpatis’ in Uttar Pradesh Through Prerna Canteen Initiative

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A transformative initiative aimed at empowering rural women is changing thousands of lives across Uttar Pradesh. The Prerna Canteen Scheme, launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has enabled more than 10,000 women to achieve ‘lakhpati’ status, marking a significant milestone in women-led economic empowerment in the state. The initiative is primarily operated by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), who manage canteens set up in government institutions. Currently, over 2,100 Prerna Canteens are functioning across various districts of the state, providing hygienic and affordable meals while…

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