Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Chairs Pension Adalat, Orders Time-Bound Resolution of Pensioners’ Grievances

Gonda: Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal directed officials to ensure the prompt, transparent and quality disposal of pension-related grievances during the Divisional Pension Adalat held at the Maharaja Suheldev Auditorium at the Devipatan Division headquarters. The pension court heard complaints related to pensions and retirement benefits submitted by retired government employees and dependents of deceased employees from all four districts of the Devipatan Division. Addressing officials, the Divisional Commissioner stressed that pension is a rightful entitlement of retired employees and said negligence in pension-related matters would not be tolerated. She instructed…

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Keshav Prasad Maurya Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’, Calls It Key to Faster Development and Better Governance

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya strongly endorsed the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, describing it as a national necessity that would reduce the economic burden of frequent elections, strengthen democratic governance and accelerate development across the country. Maurya shared his views during a discussion held at a study visit of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) constituted to examine the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The meeting, held at Hotel Taj in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, was chaired by P.P. Chaudhary,…

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Sukhveer Singhal Digital Archive Launched on Artist’s 112th Birth Anniversary

Lucknow: Marking the 112th birth anniversary of renowned artist and one of the leading exponents of the Bengal School of Art, Professor Sukhveer Singhal (1914–2006), the Sukhveer Singhal Art Foundation launched the Sukhveer Singhal Digital Archive, a comprehensive online repository dedicated to preserving his artistic legacy and documenting India’s twentieth-century art history. The digital archive was inaugurated at the State Lalit Kala Academy in Lucknow by Girish Kumar Mishra, Vice Chairman of the State Lalit Kala Academy, in the presence of former Chairman Sitaram Kashyap, Academy Director Shraddha Shukla, Sukhveer…

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Airtel strengthens network readiness across Odisha ahead of Puri Rath Yatra

 Over the last 12 months, Airtel has deployed more than 1,500 new 5G sites across the state, enabling high-speed connectivity for over 11 million customers. Fully Unlimited Packs starting from ₹399, which comes with unlimited 4G and 5G data & calls for all prepaid smartphone users. Lucknow: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive network enhancement program across Odisha, with a special focus on the Puri Rath Yatra. Recognizing the significant surge in voice and data traffic during the…

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DIG Ashok Kumar Leads Tree Plantation Drive in Gonda Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

Gonda: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar, led a tree plantation drive at the Devipatan Range Office in Gonda as part of the Uttar Pradesh Government’s Vriksharopan Mahabhiyan-2026 and the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The programme was organised to promote environmental conservation, increase public awareness and encourage community participation in creating a greener and more sustainable Uttar Pradesh. Planting a sapling in the office premises, DIG Ashok Kumar emphasised the vital role of trees in maintaining ecological balance and combating the growing challenges of…

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Principal Secretary Leads Miyawaki Plantation Drive in Bareilly Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

Bareilly: As part of the Vriksharopan Mahayagya 2026 and the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, Saurabh Babu, IAS, Principal Secretary, Rural Development and Rural Engineering Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Nodal Officer for Bareilly district, led an extensive tree plantation drive at multiple locations across the district on Sunday. The plantation programme was carried out in the presence of public representatives, government officials and local residents at Adhalkhiya Gram Panchayat in Bithri Chainpur Development Block, near the Panchayat Bhawan and the Amrit Sarovar along the riverbank. Similar plantation…

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Government ITI C.B. Ganj Plants 210 Saplings Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

Bareilly: Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), C.B. Ganj, Bareilly, organised a large-scale tree plantation drive under the Vriksharopan Mahayagya-2026 and Van Mahotsav 2026, reinforcing the message of environmental conservation through the nationwide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The programme was inaugurated by Satyendra Yadav, Block Pramukh of Fatehganj Paschimi, who planted a sapling to mark the beginning of the initiative. Trainees and staff members actively participated in the drive, planting a wide variety of saplings and pledging to nurture and protect them. A total of 210 saplings of different…

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Joint Enforcement Drive in Gonda Targets Traffic Violations, Unauthorised School Vehicles

Gonda: The Transport Department and Traffic Police carried out a special joint enforcement drive in Gonda district on July 11, intensifying action against traffic violations and unauthorised vehicles as part of efforts to enhance road safety. During the operation, officials seized three privately owned Bolero vehicles that were allegedly being used illegally for transporting schoolchildren. A Tata Magic school vehicle was also impounded after it was found operating without registration. In addition, one unregistered auto-rickshaw was seized during the drive. Authorities also issued challans to six school vehicles for various…

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Folk Dance and Patriotic Song Activities Celebrate India’s Cultural Heritage at Rohilkhand University’s Dikshotsav

Bareilly: As part of the 24th Convocation celebrations, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised folk dance and patriotic song activities in schools located in villages adopted by the university under its ongoing Dikshotsav programme. The activities are being held from July 1 to 15, 2026, under the inspiration of Chancellor and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh. The initiative forms part of a series of educational and cultural programmes designed to promote holistic development among rural students while fostering an appreciation…

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Meritorious Students Felicitated at Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Inter College in Gonda

Gonda: Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Inter College (Thomson), Gonda, organised a grand felicitation ceremony to honour students who excelled in the High School and Intermediate examinations of 2026. The event celebrated academic excellence and encouraged students to pursue higher goals through dedication and hard work. The ceremony was attended by Gonda Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh as the chief guest, while District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan graced the occasion as the guest of honour. Also present were the institution’s Manager S.P. Mishra, management committee members T.P. Singh, Basant Shukla and Bhagwati…

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