Day: April 10, 2026

Lucknow: A crucial meeting of the District Fee Regulatory Committee was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Vishakh G at the Collectorate auditorium to ensure effective implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Self-Financed Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2018 and its 2020 amendment. Focus on Fee Regulation and Transparency The committee, constituted under Section 8 of the Act, is responsible for scrutinizing proposed fee hikes by schools, addressing complaints from parents, and ensuring that fee increases remain within prescribed norms. It is also empowered to recommend action in cases of irregularities.…

Bareilly: A review meeting on census preparations was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh at the Collectorate auditorium, focusing on timely deployment and training of personnel for the upcoming exercise. Focus on Timely Appointments and Planning During the meeting, the District Magistrate reviewed tehsil-wise and urban local body-wise determination of HCB (Household Census Blocks) and directed officials to complete the appointment of enumerators and supervisors by the following evening. He also instructed that 10 percent additional personnel be kept in reserve to handle contingencies. He further directed…

Bareilly: A review meeting was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh to address rising incidents of theft affecting projects implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The meeting took place at the Collectorate auditorium with senior administrative and police officials in attendance. Rising Thefts Disrupting Water Supply During the meeting, officials highlighted that theft of copper cables—used to connect solar panels—as well as the solar panels themselves, has been reported from several locations, including villages like Puranapur and Natthurampur. These incidents have adversely impacted operation and maintenance activities,…

Bareilly: The Department of Law at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University successfully conducted the final PhD viva-voce presentation of research scholar Rashtra Vardhan, marking a significant academic milestone. The viva was attended by distinguished academicians, including external examiner Prof. C. P. Singh, along with research supervisor and Head of Department Prof. Amit Singh. Faculty members Prof. V. K. Gupta and Associate Professor Dr. Arun Prakash Singh were also present on the occasion. The guests were formally welcomed with bouquets and shawls. Research Focus on Cyber Space and Internet Rights During…

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) conducted a comprehensive progress review of its ambitious research project ‘DREAMS’, being implemented in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Ropar under the PAIR scheme of the National Research Foundation. The project, supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, aims to develop advanced materials that can significantly contribute to the country’s energy and security needs, while reducing dependence on rare earth materials. The review meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh, who is also the Principal Investigator…