Day: August 8, 2026

AK Sharma Defends Government’s Record on Development and Power Supply in UP Legislative Council

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma strongly presented the state government’s position in the Legislative Council on the opening day of its third session, highlighting its focus on development, transparency, clean cities and reliable electricity supply. Responding to questions from members, Sharma said the government was working to clean up the legacy left by previous administrations while improving urban infrastructure and public services. On solid waste management in Mainpuri, Sharma said a municipal solid waste treatment plant has been operational since 2012. An order was issued…

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AK Sharma Condemns Opposition Disruptions in UP Legislature

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma strongly criticised the Opposition for repeatedly disrupting proceedings during the third session of the state Assembly and Legislative Council, calling the approach contrary to democratic traditions. Speaking amid protests in the House, Sharma highlighted the government’s achievements in the power sector. He said more than 1.5 lakh hamlets that had remained without electricity for decades have now been connected to the power network. He also claimed Uttar Pradesh has set national records by successfully meeting the country’s highest electricity demand.…

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UP Energy Minister Orders Action Over Delayed Transformer Replacements

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister AK Sharma ordered strict action against officials over delays in replacing burnt transformers and maintaining uninterrupted power supply during a high-level review meeting. Sharma directed officials to ensure timely replacement of transformers and warned that negligence affecting consumers would not be tolerated. The Executive Engineer of Ghazipur’s Gahmar area was ordered to be suspended after a transformer remained unreplaced for 12 days. The Superintending Engineer was warned of strict action if such lapses recur. In Deoria, the Chief Engineer, Gorakhpur-II, was ordered to receive an…

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AK Sharma Launches 5-MW Solar Park in Mau on Kalpnath Rai’s Death Anniversary

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a 5-MW solar power park in Mau on the death anniversary of former Union minister Kalpnath Rai. He also unveiled Rai’s statue and announced that the solar park would be named after him. The project, being developed by Delhi-based Nexgen Energy Pvt Ltd at an estimated cost of ₹16 crore, is expected to help supply clean and affordable electricity to around 5,000 households while generating local employment. Addressing nearly 50,000 people, Sharma said…

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National Handloom Day: MACCIA Honours India’s Weavers Through ‘Weaves on the Runway’

Anil Jaiswal

  Mumbai, August 7, 2026: Marking National Handloom Day, the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) successfully celebrated the “My Handloom, My Pride” movement through ‘Weaves on the Runway – The Handloom Fashion Spectacle’, a grand initiative dedicated to India’s rich handloom traditions and the invaluable contribution of weavers, artisans, designers, and homegrown brands. The event reflected MACCIA’s continued commitment to promoting India’s traditional industries while preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, MACCIA has consistently championed industry, commerce, agriculture, and entrepreneurship…

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The Long Fall of Tarun Tejpal

Arijit Bose

New Delhi / Goa: There was a time when Tarun Tejpal’s name meant something specific in Indian journalism — fearlessness, an appetite for confrontation with power, a willingness to burn bridges in service of a story. That reputation is gone now, replaced by something far darker: a ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence, handed down by the Bombay High Court’s Goa bench, for the rape of a young colleague in a hotel elevator thirteen years ago. It’s a fall so complete, so thoroughly documented in his own words, that it reads less…

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Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta Arrive in Lucknow to Promote ‘Batwara 1947’, Meet CM Yogi Adityanath

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bollywood stars Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta touched down in Lucknow this week as part of the promotional run for their much-anticipated film “Batwara 1947.” The star cast spent the visit taking part in various promotional events across the city. During their time there, the duo paid a courtesy visit to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence. Sunny Deol’s son and actor Karan Deol was also present at the meeting. Following the visit, both the Chief Minister and Sunny Deol took to social media to…

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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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Kanwar Yatra, Public Order and the Forgotten Philosophy of Sanatan Dharma

Arijit Bose

By Arvind Singh Bisht Man has often been described as a social animal. Yet beneath the discipline of civilisation lies another instinct—the desire to be noticed, admired and recognised above others. This instinct is not evil in itself. Properly channelled, it inspires excellence, creativity and leadership. But when recognition becomes an obsession and self-restraint gives way to collective frenzy, civilisation begins to surrender to barbarism. This distinction between disciplined faith and aggressive assertion has become increasingly relevant while reflecting upon the annual Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwar Yatra is one of…

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‘Bandhan’ Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition Opens at The Regnant Hotel, Celebrating Raksha Bandhan and Teej

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Hariyali Teej, the two-day “Bandhan – Rakhi & Teej Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition”, organized by Isshaya Creations under the leadership of Anumeha and Vinita, and co-organized by Deepika Bhadauria of Iris Events & Advertising, was inaugurated today at The Regnant Hotel, Lucknow. The exhibition is being held under the joint banner of Isshaya Lifestyle & Exhibition and Iris Events & Advertising. The Chief Guest for the inauguration was  Asim Arun, Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The exhibition will…

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