MJP Rohilkhand University’s 24th Convocation Held

MJP Rohilkhand University's 24th Convocation

MJP Rohilkhand University’s 24th Convocation Held with Great Fanfare Bareilly: The 24th convocation of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, was held on Tuesday as a state event. Chancellor Anandiben Patel presided over the ceremony online from Raj Bhavan, while Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh hosted the proceedings on campus. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Rakesh Kumar, former Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry, former Chairman of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, and former Chief Advisor at UNDP India. Professor P.B. Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Shukdevanand University, Shahjahanpur,…

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HPV Vaccine Now Part of Routine Immunisation Programme; Governor Launches Initiative — Bareilly Tops State Chart with 25,053 Doses Administered

Bareilly: An important step was taken on Tuesday toward protecting adolescent girls in the state from cervical cancer, a serious and often preventable disease. Governor Anandiben Patel formally launched the inclusion of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine into the Routine Immunisation (RI) programme via an online session. As part of the event held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, an HPV vaccination camp was also organised, where 11 adolescent girls were vaccinated. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vishram Singh said HPV vaccination began in April as a special three-month drive and…

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DM Inspects Islamia Ground Ahead of Urs-e-Ala Hazrat, Reviews Preparations and Arrangements

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh carried out a site inspection of Islamia Inter College Ground today, taking stock of the preparations and arrangements being made ahead of Urs-e-Ala Hazrat. During the inspection, the DM, keeping the monsoon season in mind, directed officials to lay jute mats and gravel at the ground to prevent it from becoming slippery. He said that with the convenience of pilgrims (zaireen) in mind, the issue should be resolved within a set timeframe. He also issued necessary instructions to concerned officials to ensure security, cleanliness, drinking…

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DM Chairs District Health Committee Meeting, Directs Officials to Improve Health Service Delivery

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting of the District Health Committee today at the Collectorate auditorium, reviewing the state of health services across the district. During the review, the DM expressed displeasure over the slow progress of e-Sanjeevani, noting that it was falling short of expectations, and directed officials to fix the issue at the earliest. He instructed doctors at all CHCs and PHCs to make sure that every service and activity they carry out is properly logged on the portal, and warned that ANMs found negligent in…

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AIIMS Raebareli Holds Continuing Medical Education Programme on Viral Hepatitis

Raebareli: The Department of Microbiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, in collaboration with the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, successfully organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on viral hepatitis. The programme was aimed at updating healthcare workers on the latest developments in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Hepatitis B and C. The event opened with a welcome address by Dr. Shefali Gupta, Head of the Department of Microbiology. This was followed by the formal inauguration by Dr. Amita Jain, Executive Director…

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Strategy Chalked Out for Pharmacist Day Celebrations

Gonda: A meeting of the Youth Pharmacist Federation was held on Wednesday at the Chaudhary Charan Singh meeting hall in the Irrigation Department office, where members drew up plans for the upcoming World Pharmacist Day on September 25. The meeting brought together tehsil and block presidents from across the district, and several important proposals were approved during the discussion. District president Rohit Mishra said the block-level executive committees have been given specific responsibilities, with the meeting focusing particularly on issues at the local level, including the requirement for a qualified…

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31 Players from Gonda Bring Home 29 Medals at State-Level Taekwondo Championship

Players and coaches felicitated on stage in Lucknow Lucknow: More than 3,000 players from across the state took part in the Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior and Senior (men’s and women’s) State-Level Taekwondo Championship, held at K.D. Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow from July 30 to August 2. Players from the Gonda Taekwondo Association put in a standout performance, walking away with 13 gold, 11 silver and 5 bronze medals, and flying the district’s flag high at the state meet. Announcing the results, association secretary Dr. Pratyush Raj said the following players…

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District-Level Dairy Conclave Held to Boost Milk Production and Strengthen the Dairy Sector

Approval certificates and demo cheques distributed to beneficiaries under District Magistrate’s chairmanship Gonda: A district-level Dairy Conclave was held at the Zila Panchayat auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, organised by the Dairy Development Department. The event aimed to boost milk production, help cattle farmers become self-reliant, and ensure that eligible beneficiaries actually benefit from the department’s various welfare schemes. Speaking at the programme, the DM called the dairy sector a strong pillar of the rural economy, noting that effective implementation of government schemes is playing a…

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Grand ‘Deeksharambh’ Orientation Programme Held for Science Faculty at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College

Gonda: On the instructions of Prof. Jitendra Singh, officiating Principal of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, and under the guidance of Prof. Sanjay Pandey, in-charge of the admissions committee, a “Deeksharambh” orientation programme was organised to welcome and guide newly admitted students. The programme covered students from the Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, BBA and BCA departments, as well as the Faculty of Agriculture. The idea behind the event was to familiarise incoming students with the college’s academic setup, its various departments, and the subjects on offer. Heads of…

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Sonbhadra’s Sanju Kushwaha Sets Example of Women’s Self-Reliance Through ‘Shree Anna’ Processing

Sonbhadra: The Uttar Pradesh government is running a landmark, long-term campaign to promote the cultivation and wider use of “Shree Anna” — the traditional, nutritious, climate-resilient millets that include bajra, jowar, ragi, sawan, kodo, kutki, and madua. Under the state’s “Uttar Pradesh Shree Anna (Millets) Revival Programme,” production, processing, value addition, and marketing of these crops are getting an unprecedented push. The goal of this statewide initiative is twofold: lift the incomes of small and marginal farmers, and steer the state’s population toward better nutrition and healthier living. In line…

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