Lucknow DM Vishakh G Reviews Public Grievances at Malihabad Tehsil During Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas

Lucknow: District Magistrate Vishakh G. visited Malihabad Tehsil on Saturday to conduct a public grievance hearing under the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas programme, reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to ensuring prompt, transparent and citizen-centric grievance redressal. During the public hearing, the District Magistrate directed officials from all departments to ensure the immediate and quality disposal of complaints received at the programme. He emphasised that grievances should be resolved through proper verification and factual inquiry rather than as a routine administrative exercise. Reviewing the progress of cases from the previous Tehsil Diwas,…

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Devipatan Division Reviews National Health Mission; Negligence in Healthcare Will Not Be Tolerated, Says Commissioner

Gonda: A divisional review meeting of the National Health Mission (NHM) for the Devipatan Division was held on Friday under the chairpersonship of Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, who issued strict directions to health officials to ensure high-quality, accessible and timely healthcare services across the division. The meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda and Shravasti, along with divisional and district-level health officials. Reviewing the progress of various NHM programmes, the Commissioner made it clear that negligence in healthcare delivery would not be tolerated…

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Bareilly Administration Reviews Preparations for 108th Urs-e-Ala Hazrat, Strengthens Arrangements for Upcoming Festivals

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya conducted a joint inspection of Islamia Inter College Ground and Jamia-tur-Raza, Mathurapur in CB Ganj on Friday to review preparations for the 108th Urs-e-Ala Hazrat, scheduled to be held from August 6 to 8, 2026. The senior officials inspected key arrangements at the main Urs venue, including the stage, toilets, drinking water facilities, watch towers, barricading, entry and exit gates, and langar arrangements. Representatives of the Dargah management highlighted issues related to lighting, sanitation, drinking water and sewerage,…

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Bareilly DM Reviews NCAP Projects, Directs Timely Completion of Pending Civic Works

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting of the Municipal Corporation’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) projects at the Collectorate on Friday, directing officials to expedite pending works and ensure their completion within the stipulated timeframe. During the meeting, the District Magistrate instructed the Municipal Corporation to prioritise unfinished projects under the NCAP and prepare tenders immediately for works that are yet to be awarded. He stressed that all pending projects should be executed without unnecessary delays. Expressing dissatisfaction over the slow progress of pending road projects being…

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Rohilkhand University Creates History as 45 Faculty Members Receive Promotions Together

Bareilly: In a landmark achievement for Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, 45 faculty members were promoted simultaneously, marking the first such instance in the institution’s history. The promotion certificates were presented by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh during a grand ceremony held at the university’s Vice-Chancellor’s Office auditorium. Addressing the newly promoted faculty members, Prof. Singh congratulated them on their achievement and reminded them that promotion brings greater responsibility. He urged the teachers to continue working with dedication, integrity and excellence while striving to elevate their teaching, research and academic…

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Essay Writing Competition Results Announced at Rohilkhand University Ahead of 24th Convocation

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University has announced the results of its essay writing competition organised as part of the Deekshotsav celebrations leading up to the university’s 24th Convocation Ceremony. The competition was organised by the University’s Cultural Centre under the inspiration of Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel and the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. It was open to students from the university campus as well as affiliated colleges. The essay topics, prescribed by Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, focused on contemporary and developmental themes, including the Indian…

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DIG Ashok Kumar Hears Public Grievances at Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas in Gonda

Gonda: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar, conducted a public grievance hearing during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas at Sadar Tehsil in Gonda on Saturday, directing officials to ensure the timely and effective resolution of complaints through coordinated efforts. Interacting with complainants, the DIG listened to a range of public grievances and instructed the concerned officials to dispose of them within the prescribed timeframe while maintaining the highest standards of quality. He stressed that grievance redressal should be citizen-centric and based on thorough factual verification rather than…

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Divisional Review of National Health Mission Held; Negligence in Healthcare Will Not Be Tolerated: Commissioner

Gonda: A divisional review meeting of the National Health Mission (NHM) for the Devipatan Division was held  under the chairpersonship of Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, who directed health officials to ensure that quality healthcare services reach every citizen without delay. She made it clear that negligence in the delivery of health services would not be tolerated under any circumstances and that accountability would be fixed wherever lapses are found. The meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda and Shravasti, along with divisional and…

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Mīmāṃsā – The Subtle Science of Sentence Interpretation

Lucknow: Mīmāṃsā means “analysis” and refers to the detailed enquiry into the meaning of Vedic sentences in a methodical, structured manner that leaves no room for ambiguity. The science was developed many centuries ago in order to preserve the accurate interpretation and propagation of the Vedas. The study of the Vedic sentences of the earlier portions that deal with hymns and ritual procedures are usually the purview of Pūrvamīmāṃsā while the interpretation of the philosophical portions of the Upanishads are usually the purview of Uttaramīmāṃsā, which is also known as…

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Screens Over Stadiums: Lucknow’s Vanishing Playgrounds

By Dhruv Wahi, Goa Institute of Management Lucknow: A walk in any park on a week day evening in Gomti Nagar or Indira Nagar reveals a startling trend. The swings remain unbent with children playing on them. The cricket fields host no players. In their place, the teens lounge in the balconies or inside, with their eyes glued to the smartphone screens. For the city youth, smartphone has replaced the playground. Reality Check This observation can be backed up by a study conducted by the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute…

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