July 2, 2026 - The Lucknow Tribune

Lulu Group Honours Lucknow Traffic Police, Announces ‘Lulu On Sale’ Mega Shopping Festival

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, Lulu Group International organized a special felicitation ceremony in collaboration with the Lucknow Traffic Police to recognize the dedicated service of traffic personnel. During the event, umbrellas and helmets were distributed to traffic police officers and staff in appreciation of their contribution to public safety and traffic management. The ceremony was attended by Raghvendra Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Lucknow; Jayakumar Gangadharan; and Noman Aziz Khan, along with senior officials from the Traffic Police and Lulu Group. Addressing…

Uttar Pradesh Keeps Power Tariffs Unchanged for Seventh Consecutive Year, Says Energy Minister A.K. Sharma

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major relief for millions of electricity consumers across Uttar Pradesh, the state government has decided not to increase power tariffs for the financial year 2026-27, marking the seventh consecutive year of stable electricity rates. Announcing the development, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma described the decision as a reflection of the government’s consumer-friendly policies and commitment to affordable power. Reacting to the tariff order issued by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sharma said the achievement was made possible through efficient financial management, regulatory…

Chandigarh University UP Signs MoU with Kiran Foundation to Promote Community Development

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lucknow-based Kiran Foundation to strengthen community development, social entrepreneurship, student engagement, and social outreach initiatives. The MoU was formally signed by Prof. (Dr.) Harshal Shah, Registrar, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, and Vishal Srivastava, Director, along with Amrisha Srivastava of Kiran Foundation. The signing ceremony was attended by several senior university officials, including Dr. Gurminder Kaur, Associate Dean, Department of Student Welfare; Dr. Brijendra Singh Yadav, Director, University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS); Dr. Abhishek Kumar…

Vegetal Safe Colour by AMA Herbal Group Becomes the Top Choice for Chemical-Free Hair Care

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

• Stop Poisoning Your Scalp: Discover the Magic of Vegetal Safe Colour • Zero Chemicals. 100% Confidence. Meet Vegetal Safe Colour • Grandma’s Pure Herbal Secrets, Now in a Box: Meet Vegetal Safe Colour Lucknow: Finding a hair colour that is safe and gives good results is often hard. Most hair colours in the market contain strong chemicals that give you colour but cause harm to the hair and scalp. To solve this problem, AMA Herbal Group has launched a highly effective and health-friendly solution called Vegetal Safe Colour. AMA…

Green Park’s Loss is Ekana’s gain as UP T20 League approaches

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Cricket fans in Kanpur have received disappointing news as all matches of the fourth season of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League will now be played at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium instead of the historic Green Park Stadium. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting in New Delhi, marking a significant setback for one of Uttar Pradesh’s most celebrated cricket venues. According to sources, the venue change stems from a combination of administrative disputes and infrastructure concerns. One of the major issues…

Hema Malini’s Diamond Jubilee Concert to Celebrate Six Decades of Cinematic Excellence

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: A grand musical tribute celebrating the remarkable 60-year film career of Bollywood’s iconic “Dream Girl,” Hema Malini, is set to become one of the most memorable events in Indian cinema history. Titled “Hema Malini – Live in Concert: Celebrating the Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee,” the special event will be held on July 10 at Mumbai’s renowned Shanmukhananda Hall. The evening promises a unique blend of music, nostalgia, and storytelling, marking six decades of Hema Malini’s extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. For the first time, the legendary actress will personally…

Mexico Cruise into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with Convincing Win Over Ecuador

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mexico City: Co-hosts Mexico continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Ecuador, securing a place in the Round of 16 thanks to first-half goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. The match at Mexico City Stadium began nearly an hour late due to adverse weather conditions, but the delay did little to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm as they dominated proceedings from the outset. The game also witnessed a historic milestone as 17-year-old Gilberto Mora became the second-youngest player to appear in a FIFA…

Haaland Fires Norway into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 After Dramatic Win Over Ivory Coast

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

Texas: Star striker Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway edged Ivory Coast 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout-stage encounter on Wednesday, securing the Scandinavian nation’s place in the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998. Norway survived intense early pressure from Ivory Coast, who created several promising chances in the opening half. Left-back Ghislain Konan came close with a powerful effort, while winger Yan Diomande set up Nicolas Pépé with a dangerous cross that forced a crucial save from Norwegian goalkeeper Kristoffer Ajer.…

Beyond Veto Politics: Why the UN Must Embrace Change

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

By Dr. Priyanka Saurabh/ Translated from Ravivardelhi.com New Delhi: More than eight decades after the establishment of the United Nations, calls for reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are growing louder across the world. As global power dynamics shift and emerging economies play increasingly influential roles in international affairs, many policymakers and experts argue that the Security Council’s structure no longer reflects contemporary realities. The UNSC was created in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II, when the geopolitical landscape was vastly different from what it is today.…

India’s Long Battle Against Naxalism Nears a Decisive Phase as Security Operations Intensify

July 2, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: For decades, Naxalism has remained one of India’s most persistent internal security challenges, affecting vast stretches of forested and tribal regions across central and eastern India. What began as a peasant uprising in a small village of West Bengal in 1967 evolved into a nationwide insurgency that at its peak spread across hundreds of districts and posed a formidable challenge to the authority of the Indian state. Today, however, the landscape appears markedly different. Government data indicates a sharp decline in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-related violence, while security forces…