Day: May 7, 2026

Dr. Surya kant Receives National Responsibility for Outstanding Work in TB Elimination

Arijit Bose

KGMU Vice Chancellor Congratulates Dr. Surya kant Lucknow: Dr. Surya kant, Professor and Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), has been entrusted with an important national responsibility. He has been appointed Chairman of the National Expert Committee constituted for preparing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines for “TB-Committed ICUs” aimed at improving the treatment of critically ill tuberculosis (TB) patients in the country. The committee will function under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of…

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Lucknow District Judge Flags Off PRV Vehicle to Promote National Lok Adalat

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Malkhan Singh, District Judge of Lucknow and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority Lucknow, flagged off a PRV awareness vehicle from the court premises on Wednesday to promote the upcoming National Lok Adalat scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026. The National Lok Adalat is being organised in accordance with the directions of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, and the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Lucknow. The event will be conducted at the district court, collectorate and all tehsils across Lucknow district. To ensure…

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CII President Meets Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Rajiv Memani, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), paid a courtesy visit to Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. During the meeting, Rajiv Memani congratulated the Chief Minister for the significant developmental initiatives being undertaken under his leadership for the overall progress of Uttar Pradesh. He particularly appreciated the state government’s efforts in industrial development, infrastructure expansion, investment promotion, ease of doing business and socio-economic advancement. The interaction also focused on Uttar Pradesh’s growing role as an emerging economic powerhouse and the opportunities being created for industries and investors…

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Nritya Frolic Dance Academy to Host Annual Cultural Festival ‘Kalayatra Season-3’ on May 9

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Nritya Frolic Dance Academy will organise its annual cultural celebration, ‘Kalayatra Season-3’, on Saturday, May 9, at the Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium in Kaiserbagh. The event is being held under the guidance of renowned Kathak exponent and academy founder Pallavi Prajapati. The annual showcase will feature vibrant performances by enthusiastic participants aged between 4 and 30 years from the academy’s Eldeco City branch. Audiences can expect a rich blend of Indian classical, semi-classical and fusion dance performances reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of Indian cultural traditions. Senior Kathak dancer…

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Lucknow Bengali Civic Society Celebrates Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th Birth Anniversary with Cultural Grandeur

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Bangiya Nagarik Samaj organised a grand celebration of the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on May 7, 2026, at the newly developed Rabindra Upvan located opposite the Hindi Sansthan on M.G. Marg near the DM residence in Hazratganj. The day-long programme, held from noon to 8 pm, commenced with floral tributes to Gurudev Tagore’s grand statue at 12 pm. The garlanding ceremony was led by the organisation’s patron and noted social worker Sudhir Halwasiya. As part of the celebrations, participants collectively recited “Vande Mataram” and…

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Grand Inauguration of UP Energy Expo 2026

Arijit Bose

Over 200 Exhibitors Set Up Stalls at the Expo Lucknow.: The UP Energy Expo 2026 witnessed a grand inauguration on Thursday at the capital city’s Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. This three-day expo was formally opened on Thursday by distinguished guests through the ceremonial lighting of a lamp. The UP Energy Expo 2026 has been organized in collaboration with UPPHDCCI (PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry), First View, and UP NEDA. The event is being conducted in association with ‘Invest UP’—an agency of the Government of Uttar Pradesh—and ‘SEWA’. It also enjoys…

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Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi Assumes Charge as Director of CSIR-CIMAP, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed Relieved of Additional Responsibility

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Eminent scientist Prabodh Kumar Trivedi has formally assumed charge as Director of CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, with effect from May 7, 2026. A distinguished figure in the field of plant molecular biology and biotechnology, Dr. Trivedi is a Fellow of all four major Indian science academies — the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS), National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), and National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). He is also a J.C. Bose National Fellow. Dr. Trivedi is widely recognised…

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Rubio Warns Iran of Economic Fallout Amid Rising Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Arijit Bose

Washington: The United States has intensified pressure on Iran as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy and shipping corridors. Speaking during a White House briefing, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Tehran could face deeper economic isolation and harsher sanctions if it continues activities that Washington believes threaten maritime security and regional stability. Rubio accused Iran of interfering with commercial shipping operations in the Persian Gulf and creating risks for international trade passing through the Strait of Hormuz,…

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Secret Detention Claims Deepen Crisis for Burkina Faso’s Military Government

Arijit Bose

Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso is facing growing international criticism after fresh allegations emerged regarding the detention and mistreatment of journalists and civilians under the country’s military-led administration. According to a report released by Reporters Without Borders, prominent investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, editor of the newspaper L’Evenement, was allegedly abducted from his residence in Ouagadougou in June 2024 by armed men dressed in civilian clothing. Shortly after his disappearance, authorities linked to the country’s ruling military administration publicly stated that Oulon had been conscripted into military service. However, testimonies collected by the…

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Netanyahu Says Israel and US Remain Closely Coordinated on Iran Talks

Arijit Bose

Tel Aviv: Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed suggestions that Israel was caught off guard by recent diplomatic engagement between United States and Iran, emphasizing that communication between Washington and Tel Aviv remains continuous and closely coordinated. Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu said he remains in regular contact with US President Donald Trump and noted that officials from both governments are engaged in near-daily discussions regarding developments surrounding Iran. According to Netanyahu, Israel and the United States continue to share common strategic objectives, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear programme. He stated that preventing Tehran…

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