Day: May 19, 2026

Four Arrested for Broad Daylight Murder in Lucknow, Illegal Weapons Seized

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A joint team of the Lucknow Crime Branch, Crime Team of DCP North, and Madiyanv Police Station has arrested four accused involved in a daylight shooting murder in Lucknow. Police said illegal firearms, live cartridges and two motorcycles used in the crime were recovered from the accused during the operation conducted on May 18 near the riverbank under Ghaila Bridge. According to police officials, the case began on May 17 when Ayush Yadav, a resident of the Sairpur area, lodged a complaint stating that his brother Vijay Yadav and…

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BBAU Launches ‘Healthy Mind, Happy Life’ Campaign to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University has launched a new academic initiative aimed at promoting mental health awareness and encouraging people to adopt a balanced and positive lifestyle. The campaign, titled “Healthy Mind, Happy Life,” has been introduced by the university’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies through a special lecture series focusing on mental and emotional well-being across all age groups. The lecture series is being recorded and produced with the support of the university’s Electronic Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC) and Media Centre. The sessions will be made available…

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932 Aspirants Receive Appointment Letters in UP, Dreams Turn Into Reality

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major recruitment drive, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday distributed appointment letters to 932 candidates selected through the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2024 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. The appointment letters were handed over by Yogi Adityanath during a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow. The selected candidates were appointed to various posts across 21 government departments, with many describing the moment as the fulfilment of years of hard work and dedication. Among the newly appointed officers, the highest number…

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UP Govt Approves OBC Commission Ahead of Panchayat Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the formation of the “Uttar Pradesh State Dedicated Backward Classes Commission” to determine reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in rural local bodies. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow. All 12 proposals presented in the meeting received cabinet approval. Addressing the media after the meeting, Suresh Kumar Khanna said the commission has been constituted in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme…

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Intellectual Brilliance Takes Centre Stage at FAMDQ 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The ninth edition of the Farida Abraham Memorial Debate & Quiz concluded on May 18, 2026 with a grand finale marked by sharp intellect, spirited arguments, and outstanding performances from participating schools across the country. The evening’s Chief Guest was Bhupendra Chaubey, a distinguished journalist known for his extensive work in anchoring, editing, prime-time debates, interviews, and election coverage with NDTV and CNN-News18. The final round of the quiz competition witnessed an intense battle among eight finalist teams representing La Martiniere Girls’ College, Sunbeam Varuna, La Martiniere College, The…

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