Day: July 7, 2026

CMO Reviews Progress of Communicable Disease Control and Dastak Campaign in Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public health measures, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Bareilly conducted a field inspection to review the progress of the Special Communicable Disease Control Campaign and the Dastak Campaign in the district. The inspection was carried out in Bhimpur village, identified as a highly sensitive area under the Alampur Jafrabad Block Development Region, and also included a visit to the Community Health Centre Aonla. Focus on Sanitation and Vector Control During the visit, the CMO reviewed sanitation arrangements in the village. The…

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Prof. Trilochan Sharma Appointed Head of Business Management Department at MJPRU

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) has announced a significant administrative appointment with Prof. Trilochan Sharma being appointed as the Head of the Department of Business Management. The appointment has been made in compliance with an order issued by the Higher Education Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh and came into effect from July 6, 2026. University officials and members of the teaching community extended their congratulations to Prof. Sharma on his new responsibility, expressing confidence in his leadership and academic experience. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Sharma thanked the…

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NCP Leaders and Hundreds of Supporters Join Congress in New Delhi

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Lucknow: In a significant political development ahead of upcoming electoral battles, several leaders and office-bearers from different organizations joined the Indian National Congress, expressing their commitment to the ideals of social justice, constitutional values, and public welfare. The induction ceremony took place at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Rajendra Pal Gautam, former minister and Congress in-charge for Uttar Pradesh. Among those who joined the Congress were Balvinder Singh, Uttar Pradesh Vice President of Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar); Vijender Valmiki, National…

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Traders Oppose Geo-Tagging System Introduced in Mandi Committees, Demand Rollback

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Grain and food traders in Lucknow have strongly opposed the recently introduced geo-tagging system in agricultural market committees, claiming that the new arrangement will create significant practical difficulties for businesses. The issue was discussed during an emergency meeting of grain and food traders held at the office of the Lucknow Vyapar Mandal on Gautam Buddha Marg on Tuesday. Representatives of various trader associations gathered to deliberate on the implications of the geo-tagging mechanism that has been implemented for traders operating under the Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti framework. Addressing the…

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AKTU Confers Degrees on Over 62,000 Students, Honours 83 Medal Winners at 24th Convocation Ceremony

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) held its 24th Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, celebrating academic excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship while conferring degrees on more than 62,000 students. The ceremony was presided over by Uttar Pradesh Governor and AKTU Chancellor Anandiben Patel. The event was attended by Arvinder Singh Sahney as the Chief Guest and Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel as the Guest of Honour. 84 Medals Awarded to 83 Meritorious Students A total of 84 medals were awarded to 83 students, including 35 gold medals, 23…

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SGPGIMS Faculty Plays Key Role in Launch of India’s First Facility-Based Lactation Management Training Module in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major step towards strengthening breastfeeding support in healthcare facilities, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched India’s first Facility-Based Lactation Management (FBLM) Training Module for healthcare professionals. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding practices across the state. The training module was formally launched on July 4 by Amit Kumar Ghosh, during a State-Level Training of Trainers (ToT) programme organized by the Directorate of Family Welfare under the National Health Mission. The programme received technical support…

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SGPGIMS Surgeons Successfully Remove 5-Kg Uterine Fibroid While Preserving Patient’s Fertility

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) have successfully performed a complex surgery to remove a massive 5-kilogram uterine fibroid from a 30-year-old woman while preserving her reproductive organs and fertility. The patient had reported to the Gynecology Outpatient Department with complaints of a large abdominal swelling that had spread across her entire abdomen. Medical evaluation revealed a giant uterine fibroid measuring 25 × 17 cm along with a 7-cm ovarian cyst. Following detailed assessment, a team of specialists carried out a successful surgical procedure to…

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RML Institute of Medical Sciences,Lucknow Performs First-Ever Keyhole Surgery to Remove Rare Chest Parathyroid Tumour

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Department of Endocrine Surgery at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Lucknow, has successfully performed a rare and complex minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) to remove a 5.5 cm ectopic parathyroid adenoma located in the mediastinum near the heart and major blood vessels. The 51-year-old female patient had been suffering from repeated hip fractures due to primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition causing excessive parathyroid hormone secretion and severe bone weakening. Advanced imaging identified the rare tumour deep in the chest, accounting for a small percentage of such cases and…

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Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies Inaugurated at DrRMLIMS on National PMR Day 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Marking the celebration of National PMR Day 2026, the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (DrRMLIMS), Lucknow, organized a special programme in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC-NAAC). The event highlighted the growing role of rehabilitation medicine in improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and individuals recovering from illness and injury. This year’s theme was “Rehabilitation for All, Recovery for Life.” The programme was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Director of DrRMLIMS, Prof. (Dr.) C.…

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KGMU Doctor Awarded Gold Medal for Excellence in DM Hepatology

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has added another feather to its cap as Dr. Sudhir Verma of the university’s Hepatobiliary Unit, Department of Medicine, was awarded a Gold Medal for outstanding performance in the DM Hepatology examination. Dr. Verma earned his DM Hepatology degree from the prestigious Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and was recognized for his academic excellence during the institute’s 10th Convocation Ceremony held in New Delhi. The gold medal was presented by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Delhi Health…

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