Day: June 7, 2026

Gonda Gets ₹516 Crore Development Boost as Chief Minister Launches 262 Projects

Arijit Bose

‘Gonda is Emerging as a New Symbol of Development and Investment,’ Says Chief Minister Gonda: In a major push for regional development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 262 development projects worth ₹516 crore in Gonda district. The grand event was held at Chakraut Gram Sabha in the Colonelganj area and marked a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure growth and public welfare initiatives across the region. The Chief Minister also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing development and welfare schemes implemented…

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SRMS Successfully Performs First Bone Marrow Transplant in Rohilkhand and Kumaon Region

Arijit Bose

Dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant Wing to Be Established Soon at SRMS Medical College Bareilly: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in northern India, Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences (SRMS Medical College), Bareilly, has successfully conducted the first Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the Rohilkhand and Kumaon region. The breakthrough procedure has provided a new lease of life to a 47-year-old woman from Banbasa, Uttarakhand, who had been suffering from Multiple Myeloma, a type of blood cancer, for more than a year. The successful transplant makes SRMS Medical…

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The Making of a Pehelwan: 5 Actors Who Underwent Extreme Physical Transformations for Their Roles

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Indian cinema has always loved showing athletes on screen because apart from movies, sports is what we love the most.. Over the last ten years actors have stopped just doing it for looks. The modern “pehelwan body” is not about having big muscles; it’s about learning how athletes breathe, move get tired and deal with pain. Stars are now training like competitors, not just for movie scenes. Here are five actors who completely changed their bodies for roles. Ram Charan. Peddi Early pictures show that Peddi may have the…

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From Queen, Barbie to Phool Pishi O Edward, here are top Women-led films that proved their box office strength across languages

Arijit Bose

Mumbai / Kolkata: For years, the film industry operated under the assumption that women-led films were niche offerings with limited commercial appeal. But across industries and languages, several films have challenged that belief, turning into critical and commercial successes while placing women firmly at the centre of the narrative. Queen (Hindi) Few films have altered the conversation around female-led cinema as dramatically as Queen. Led by Kangana Ranaut, the film follows a young woman who embarks on a solo honeymoon after being abandoned by her fiancé. What began as a…

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PM-USHA Board of Governors Holds First Meeting for FY 2026–27

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The first meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) constituted under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) for the financial year 2026–27 was held at Lucknow University. The meeting brought together senior university administrators and academic leaders to review the progress of ongoing projects and chart the roadmap for future implementation under the centrally sponsored higher education scheme. During the meeting, the Board approved the restructuring of the Project Monitoring Committee to enhance oversight and improve the execution of PM-USHA projects. The Board also authorized Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P.…

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More Than 500 Participants Join University-Wide Green Initiative Promoting Biodiversity

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Centre of the Institute of Wildlife Sciences (IWS), Lucknow University, in collaboration with the Neewa Foundation and the Department of Zoology, organized a week-long tree plantation campaign across the university campus from June 1 to June 5. The initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness, biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and sustainable development through a series of plantation and awareness activities at multiple locations within the university. Campaign Begins at Zoology Department The plantation…

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Environmental Science Scholars Participate in Tree Plantation, Poster Exhibition and Cleanliness Activities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students of the M.Sc. Environmental Science programme at Lucknow University celebrated World Environment Day with a series of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. The event featured a large-scale tree plantation drive, poster exhibition, cleanliness campaign, and discussions on environmental conservation. The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Botany, Lucknow University, and the Clean and Green Environmental Society (CGES). As part of the celebrations, students actively participated in plantation activities across the Botany Department campus and showcased their ideas and concerns related to environmental protection…

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Lucknow University Hosts Grand ‘Vihangam Yoga Mahotsav’ Ahead of International Yoga Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine, Lucknow University, in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organized the “Vihangam Yoga Mahotsav 2026” at the playground of Lucknow University’s Second Campus in Jankipuram on Sunday morning. The programme commenced at 5:30 a.m. with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana in the presence of distinguished guests. The chief guest was Padma Shri Prof. Rajendra Prasad, while the event was presided over…

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Lucknow Has Emerged Among World-Class Cities, Says Rajnath Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Defence Minister and Member of Parliament from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, said that Lucknow has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade and has now established itself among the ranks of world-class cities. He made these remarks while addressing a Prabuddh Jan Samvad (Dialogue with Intellectuals) programme organized by West Mandal-2 of the West Assembly constituency. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, BJP Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi, intellectuals, senior citizens, social workers, traders, advocates, academicians, and BJP office-bearers. Interacting with the…

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Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh sees a steady stream of visitors on his Lucknow visit

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Defence Minister and Lucknow Member of Parliament Rajnath Singh met a wide range of delegations, public representatives, academicians, medical professionals, entrepreneurs and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office-bearers during his visit to Lucknow. The meetings provided an opportunity to discuss issues related to public welfare, regional development and community concerns. The interactions were coordinated by BJP Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi. Among those who met the Defence Minister were BKT MLA Yogesh Shukla, Indian Medical Association Secretary Dr. Shweta Srivastava, Lucknow University Professor Varun Chhachhar, Vovinam Association President Praveen…

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