Day: March 31, 2026

Lucknow: The State Bank Pensioners Association organized a vibrant Holi Milan and cultural evening at the State Bank main branch premises, bringing together pensioners and their families for a joyful celebration. The event was graced by senior officials of the State Bank of India, including General Managers Anil Kumar and Rajeev Kumar, along with CDO Dhirendra Mahe. Deputy General Managers Dheeraj Kumar and Raghvendra Kumar, and Assistant General Manager (HR) Deependra Yadav were also present. The association was represented by its President Dinesh Chandra and General Secretary Atul Swarup. Focus…

Lucknow: The Annual Awards Ceremony ‘Alankaran’ 2025–26 was organized under the aegis of the Rajya Karmachari Sahitya Sansthan at the auditorium of City Montessori School, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar. The event was chaired by Dr. Hari Om, while Dr. Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Secondary and Primary Education Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, attended as the Chief Guest. Ram Krishna Swarnkar graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event was smoothly conducted by P.C. Srivastava (Retd. IAS) and Vice President of the institution, Dr. Umesh ‘Aditya’.…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday unveiled the video album of the devotional Shyam bhajan “Bas Aaye Shyam Nazar Hai” at his official residence. The album has been presented by Lucknow North MLA and social worker Dr. Neeraj Bora. Extending his best wishes, the Chief Minister appreciated the devotional effort and wished the project great success among devotees and music lovers. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neeraj Bora highlighted the significance of devotional music, stating that bhakti songs bring peace and spiritual energy to the human mind.…

Lucknow: Community-based healthcare practitioners across India may soon receive official recognition as Community Primary Healthcare Providers, marking a significant development in grassroots medical services. Dr. O.P. Mishra, Chairman of the Indian Rural Medicos Society and Vice Chairman of the Joint Action Committee of the All India Healthcare Providers Association, welcomed recent political support for the longstanding demands. He praised the leadership of the Telugu Desam Party, expressing optimism that the demand to grant treatment rights to experienced grassroots practitioners—referred to as “Chikitsa Mitras”—may soon be fulfilled. Dr. Mishra stated that…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak emphasized that the world today needs peace, not war, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Gautama Buddha. He was addressing a seminar titled “Threat of World War and the Relevance of Buddha” organized by the Dr. Ambedkar Mahasabha Trust at Udyan Bhawan in Lucknow as the chief guest. Highlighting the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam rooted in Sanatan tradition, Pathak said that Indian culture teaches respect for all forms of life, including animals, birds, and nature. “In our traditions, women worship trees like Peepal…