Day: April 13, 2026

Lucknow: Lucknow marked a major milestone in its cultural and urban development with the inauguration of the ‘Museum of Heritage and Art’, a landmark project aimed at showcasing the rich legacy of Awadh. The projects were inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the Gomti Nagar Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti annual event held in Vivek Khand. Along with the museum, projects worth ₹58.27 crore developed by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) were dedicated to the public. A Cultural Landmark in Hussainabad Located in the historic Hussainabad area of Lucknow, the Museum…

Lucknow/Agra: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to addressing all concerns of teachers, stating that educators and schools remain among its top priorities. He was addressing the two-day state convention of the United Teachers Association (UTA) as the chief guest at Rajdevam Auditorium on Fatehabad Road in Agra. Maurya emphasized that the government is fully committed to ensuring timely and effective solutions to teachers’ issues. Government Schools Competing with Private Institutions Highlighting improvements in the education sector, Maurya said government schools…

Lucknow: The OBC Department of the Indian National Congress on Sunday made a strong pitch for social justice, caste-based census, and enhanced rights for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) during a large gathering held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. The event, organised by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), marked the 200th birth anniversary of Jyotirao Phule and was observed as “Scientific Caste Census Day.” Leaders from across the country attended the programme, underlining the party’s renewed focus on “participatory justice” and equitable representation. Call for Nationwide Movement Addressing the gathering as…

Jaipur: Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of discrimination and alleging misuse of institutions, including the Election Commission, to target opposition parties. Addressing a press conference after participating in the “Harmonious Heritage Summit” under the Vision India programme in Jaipur, Yadav said the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) community is united and determined to defeat the BJP in upcoming elections. He asserted that the Samajwadi Party is committed to promoting harmony, progress, and prosperity in…

Lucknow: A vibrant cultural evening celebrating talent, community spirit, and togetherness unfolded at Vrindavan Yojana, as several distinguished individuals were honoured with the ‘Satrangi Samman’ during the event titled “Jeevan Mein Khushiyon Ke Rang – The Family Festival.” The programme was organised under the aegis of J.P.S. Star 11 at the open premises of Malik Complex. The ceremony witnessed the presence of noted organiser Arvind Saxena, who felicitated a number of personalities for their contributions in various fields. Among those honoured were K. Malik, Pradeep Srivastava, Anil Kumar, Sanjay Khanna,…