Day: May 31, 2026

Eminent Personalities Honoured with Navrang Samman at Cultural Evening in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A vibrant cultural programme organized under the aegis of J.P.S. Star 11 at Tilak Shishu Niketan School, Basera Mod, Kalyanpur, Lucknow, witnessed the felicitation of several distinguished personalities with the prestigious Navrang Samman. The evening commenced with a devotional Ganesh Vandana, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, setting a spiritual tone for the event. The cultural performances that followed captivated the audience with their blend of patriotism and artistic excellence. Mayank and Aarti presented an emotive dance performance on Vande Mataram, inspiring a deep sense of national pride among attendees. The…

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Rajeev Krishna Appointed Permanent DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the state’s permanent Director General of Police (DGP), bringing an end to a four-year period during which the state was led by acting police chiefs. The official appointment order was issued by the state government. Rajeev Krishna had been serving as the acting DGP following the retirement of former DGP Prashant Kumar. Before assuming the top police post, he held key assignments as Director General of Vigilance and also served in senior positions within the Uttar Pradesh…

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Customer-Centric Businesses Will Play a Key Role in Making Uttar Pradesh a $1 Trillion Economy: Dr. Pawan Agrawal at BNI NETCON 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Customer-focused businesses and strong professional networks will be crucial in achieving Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, renowned management expert and international motivational speaker Dr. Pawan Agrawal said while addressing BNI NETCON 2026 at The Centrum, Lucknow. Speaking before an audience of more than 900 entrepreneurs, professionals, manufacturers, and industry leaders, Dr. Agrawal emphasized that customer satisfaction must remain at the heart of every business strategy. “Uttar Pradesh is among India’s fastest-growing economies and is steadily progressing toward the $1 trillion economy vision envisioned by…

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Grand Felicitation Ceremony Held for Prof. P.B. Singh at Rohilkhand University

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A grand felicitation ceremony was organized by the Dean of Student Welfare’s Office at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University to honor Professor P.B. Singh, recently appointed Vice-Chancellor of Swami Shukdevanand University, Shahjahanpur. The event was held to acknowledge his distinguished academic contributions and visionary leadership in the field of higher education. The ceremony witnessed the presence of members of the Student Welfare Department, who lauded Prof. Singh’s achievements and extended their best wishes for a successful tenure as Vice-Chancellor. Speakers highlighted his commitment to academic excellence, research, and institutional…

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Rohilkhand University-Affiliated Student Gautam Shah Sets New Uttar Pradesh Swimming Record

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Gautam Shah, a student of Nihal Shyam Degree College, Bareilly, affiliated with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, has created a new Uttar Pradesh state record at the 67th Uttar Pradesh Senior State Swimming Championship 2026. The prestigious championship, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Swimming Association in Lucknow, witnessed outstanding performances from swimmers across the state. Competing in the 100-metre freestyle event, Gautam Shah delivered a remarkable performance, completing the race in 55.48 seconds and establishing a new state record. The achievement has brought pride not only to Nihal Shyam…

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Admissions Open from June 1 for M.A. Economics and M.A. Financial Economics at Rohilkhand University

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The Department of Regional Economics at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, has announced that the admission process for its M.A. Economics and M.A. Financial Economics programmes will commence on June 1, 2026. Both courses are two-year postgraduate programmes, and graduates from any discipline, including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., and equivalent streams, are eligible to apply. The university has made available 40 seats for the M.A. Economics programme, with an annual fee of ₹2,500. The M.A. Financial Economics programme offers 20 seats, with an annual fee of ₹15,000. Interested candidates…

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District Magistrate Appeals to Residents to Conserve Electricity Amid Rising Summer Demand

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh has appealed to residents and electricity consumers across the district to actively participate in electricity conservation efforts as soaring temperatures have pushed power demand to record levels. In his message to citizens, the District Magistrate said that with summer at its peak, electricity consumption has increased significantly. While the Power Department and district administration are working round the clock to ensure uninterrupted and adequate power supply to every household, he stressed that managing the growing demand is a shared responsibility of both authorities and the…

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Review Meeting of Fisheries Department’s State and Centrally Sponsored Schemes Held in Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A review meeting of state and centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by the Fisheries Department was held at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the meeting, the District Magistrate emphasized that the benefits of all fisheries-related schemes should reach eligible and economically weaker beneficiaries so that they can improve their livelihoods and become financially self-reliant. He directed officials to ensure wider outreach and effective implementation of government welfare programmes for fish farmers. The District Magistrate also instructed the Assistant Director of Fisheries to…

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Unorganized Workers and Small Traders to Receive ₹3,000 Monthly Pension; Eligible Beneficiaries Urged to Apply Through Common Service Centres

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A review meeting on labour welfare schemes was held at the District Magistrate’s Camp Office under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. The meeting focused on expanding awareness and enrollment under pension schemes designed for unorganized workers and small traders. Assistant Labour Commissioner informed the meeting that two major pension schemes are being implemented to provide financial security to workers and traders in their old age through a monthly pension of ₹3,000. Under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, beneficiaries include rickshaw pullers, street vendors, domestic workers,…

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District Environment, Afforestation and Ganga Committees Review Preparedness Ahead of NGT Visit

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A joint meeting of the District Environment Committee, District Afforestation Committee and District Ganga Committee was held at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (City) Avinash Tripathi to review environmental protection measures, afforestation targets and river conservation initiatives across the district. During the meeting, officials were informed that Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Member and Judicial Officer of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, is scheduled to visit Bareilly on June 8 for inspections and a review meeting. All concerned departments were directed to…

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