Day: August 4, 2026

Sikh Community Resolves to Unite, Demands Fair Representation from Government

Arijit Bose
Sikh Community

Gonda — A provincial meeting of the Sikh community was held on Sunday under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurudwara Coordination Committee, at the meeting hall of Gurudwara Shri Dukh Nivaran Sahib in Malviya Nagar. Office-bearers, members of gurudwara management committees, and the sadh-sangat from various districts across the state gathered to deliberate on community unity, strengthening the organization, and pressing social, religious, and political concerns. The meeting was chaired by Parvinder Singh, member of the UP Minorities Commission and Chairperson of the UP Sikh Gurudwara Coordination Committee,…

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MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly Holds ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Programme

Arijit Bose

Bareilly — A large-scale event was held yesterday at the MBA Department auditorium of MJP Rohilkhand University under the “Nasha Mukt Yuva” (Drug-Free Youth) campaign, organized as part of the Central Government’s ambitious “Nasha Mukt Bharat” initiative. The programme opened with University Registrar Mahendra Singh administering an anti-drug oath, which everyone present in the auditorium — officials, teachers, staff, and students alike — repeated together, pledging to stay away from drugs and substance abuse. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh offered his guidance on the occasion, telling students that the younger generation is…

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AIIMS Raebareli Kicks Off World Breastfeeding Week 2026

Arijit Bose

Raebareli — The Department of Community Medicine and Public Health at AIIMS Raebareli, together with the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics, held the inaugural ceremony for World Breastfeeding Week 2026 on August 1 at the ground floor of the hospital building. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and promoting the right feeding practices for infants and young children among mothers, families, and the wider community. Executive Director Dr. Amita Jain spoke at the inauguration about breastfeeding, maternal nutrition, and their bearing on…

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SPARKOFEST 2.0 to Spark Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit Across UP

Arijit Bose

Two-Day National Conclave “Idea 2 Impact” Set for November 28–29 at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow — Saraswati Dental College & Hospital, Lucknow, in partnership with ZoopUp Technologies, is gearing up for the second edition of its National Conclave on Innovation and Entrepreneurship — SPARKOFEST 2.0: Idea 2 Impact — built around the theme “Innovate, Invest, Inspire.” It’s a fresh step by the institution to push the innovation and entrepreneurship agenda forward in Uttar Pradesh. The two-day event will be held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, on…

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UP Legislative Council’s Business Advisory Committee Meets

Arijit Bose

All-Party Consensus on Smooth Functioning of the House; Leader of Opposition Lal Bihari Yadav Heaps Praise on Deputy CM Lucknow — Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya took part in a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of the UP Legislative Council on Saturday, chaired by Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh. The meeting brought together Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, Leader of the Opposition Lal Bihari Yadav, Sanjay Nishad, Akshay Pratap Singh, and Council members cutting across party lines. Much of the discussion centered on how to run…

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Students Connect with India’s Artistic Heritage

Arijit Bose

Six-Day Painting Workshop Inspired by Manjit Bawa Kicks Off at Lucknow Public School Lucknow — Students at Lucknow Public School’s Anand Nagar branch got a colorful start to their week as a six-day painting workshop centered on the life and work of celebrated Indian contemporary artist Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) opened on campus. The workshop is part of the school’s Aesthetic and Cultural Development Programme for 2026–27, and has been organized jointly by Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges and Florescence Art Gallery, Lucknow. The idea behind the initiative is simple but ambitious:…

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Dr. Akanksha Singh to be Honored with Prestigious NASI Young Scientist Award (NYS) 2026 for Outstanding Research Contributions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is proud to announce that Dr. Akanksha Singh, Scientist-D in the Division of Crop Protection and Production, has been selected for the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026. Dr. Singh is also an Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Scientist, an INSA Young Associate, and an active member of the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS). The NASI Young Scientist Award will be formally conferred during the Felicitation Ceremony at the 96th Annual Session and…

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Amity University Lucknow Welcomes Freshers with Vedic Rituals, Orientation Programme

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The new academic session at Amity University Lucknow Campus commenced on Monday with a traditional Vedic Havan-Poojan and an Student Induction programme “Deeksharambha-2026” for students admitted to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The event marked the beginning of the students’ academic journey and introduced them to the University’s academic environment, culture and support systems. The “Deeksharambha-2026” programme was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Lucknow Campus; Wing Commander (Retd.) Dr. Anil Tiwari, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Rajeev Verma, Dean – Student Welfare; and Prof. Rajesh…

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