Day: July 16, 2026

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department is set to introduce the ‘DEAR’ (Drop Everything And Read) campaign across council-run schools to cultivate a strong reading culture among students and improve foundational learning outcomes. Under the initiative, teachers and students will pause all other classroom activities at a designated time and devote a fixed period exclusively to reading books. The campaign aims to encourage regular reading habits, strengthen language proficiency and enhance students’ overall learning abilities. According to the Education Department, the programme will help create a positive reading environment…

Read More

Varanasi: In a landmark event for Hindi literature, a rare manuscript of renowned literary scholar and critic Acharya Ramchandra Shukla will be displayed publicly for the first time in nearly 90 years. The historic exhibition will be held at the Nagari Pracharini Sabha in Varanasi and is expected to attract eminent writers, scholars, researchers and lovers of Hindi literature from across the country. The manuscript, which has been preserved for decades, will now be unveiled to the public, offering a unique opportunity to witness an invaluable piece of India’s literary…

Read More

Varanasi: Despite receiving just 1.6 mm of rainfall, Varanasi continued to experience hot and humid weather on Wednesday, with intense sunshine reminding residents of the scorching conditions typically seen during May and June. Bright sunshine from the morning hours pushed up temperatures and humidity levels, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable throughout the day. The brief spell of rain offered little relief, as the combination of heat and moisture led to oppressive weather across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather is expected to change over the next…

Read More

Lucknow: In a significant step towards women’s empowerment and the promotion of clean energy, 30 women in Uttar Pradesh have been provided employment under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. Trained as ‘Solar Didis’, they will play a key role in creating awareness about rooftop solar energy and supporting the implementation of the flagship scheme. The women have undergone specialized training in solar energy systems, including the installation process, basic maintenance and operation of rooftop solar equipment. They will also educate households about the benefits of adopting solar power and…

Read More

Chitrakoot: Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya organized an anti-drug awareness rally  to promote public awareness about substance abuse and encourage a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle. The rally was conducted under the aegis of the University’s Mental Health and Wellness Committee. The rally commenced from the Department of Education in the Faculty of Arts after being flagged off by Dr. Shyam Singh Gaur. Students, faculty members and university staff enthusiastically participated, carrying placards and banners with messages highlighting the harmful effects of drug addiction. Participants raised slogans such as “Quit Drugs, Embrace…

Read More

New Delhi/Varanasi: In a major infrastructure push for Uttar Pradesh, the Union Cabinet has approved two ambitious elevated highway corridor projects worth nearly ₹25,500 crore to ease congestion and improve connectivity in Varanasi. The projects, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are expected to significantly transform urban mobility in the temple city. The first project involves the development of a 43.22-km elevated link road connecting National Highway-31 with the Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna River. Estimated at ₹10,998.32 crore, the…

Read More