Day: August 12, 2026

Tricolour to Fly Over Amrit Sarovars Across Uttar Pradesh on Independence Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Independence Day will be celebrated with patriotic fervour at Amrit Sarovars across Uttar Pradesh, with the Tricolour to be hoisted at every such water body under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed officials of the Rural Development Department to ensure that Independence Day is celebrated across the state with enthusiasm, participation and a festive spirit. Following his directions, necessary instructions have been issued to districts to begin preparations in advance and organise programmes that ensure widespread public participation in the…

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Watch, Remember and Say #MillionThankYou: Airtel IPTV’s Independence Day Watchlist – Operation Safed Sagar Leads a Special Independence Day Watchlist on Airtel IPTV

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, 12 August, 2026: This Independence Day, Airtel and Netflix are turning a powerful story of courage into a nationwide expression of gratitude. Inspired by the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron and its role during the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar brings audiences closer to the courage, precision and sacrifice of the air warriors who served in some of the conflict’s most challenging conditions. One Nation. A Million Thank Yous. Through #MillionThankYou, Airtel and Netflix are inviting people across India to honour the Indian Air Force and…

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MSME Sector Set for Major Reform as Parliament Passes MSMED Amendment Bill, 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Parliament has approved the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, marking a significant step towards making the business environment for India’s MSME sector simpler, more transparent and more conducive to growth. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on August 7, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha approved it on August 3. The amendments seek to modernise the MSME Development Act, 2006, nearly two decades after its introduction, in response to technological advances, expanding digital systems and the rapid transformation of the MSME ecosystem. According to government data…

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Watch, Remember and Say #MillionThankYou: Airtel IPTV’s Independence Day Watchlist

Anil Jaiswal

    Lucknow, 12 August, 2026: This Independence Day, Airtel and Netflix are turning a powerful story of courage into a nationwide expression of gratitude. Inspired by the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron and its role during the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar brings audiences closer to the courage, precision and sacrifice of the air warriors who served in some of the conflict’s most challenging conditions. One Nation. A Million Thank Yous. Through #MillionThankYou, Airtel and Netflix are inviting people across India to honour the Indian Air Force…

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District Legal Services Authority Reviews Preparations for National Lok Adalat and Mediation Campaign 3.0

Arijit Bose
National Lok Adalat

Lucknow: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lucknow, held a meeting with representatives of banks and finance companies to discuss preparations for the upcoming National Lok Adalat and Mediation Campaign 3.0, with a particular focus on identifying and resolving a larger number of bank recovery cases. The meeting was convened in accordance with the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), New Delhi, and the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), Lucknow. It was held on August 10 at the Mediation Centre in the Old High Court premises…

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Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign to Be Observed in All Madrasas Across Uttar Pradesh: Danish Azad Ansari

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign will be taken to all madrasas across Uttar Pradesh, Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj Danish Azad Ansari said. Ansari directed the Principal Secretary of the Minority Welfare Department to issue necessary instructions to ensure the campaign reaches madrasas across the state. The initiative is being carried out following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call and under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The minister said Har Ghar Tiranga is not merely an event but a mass campaign…

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Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign is a Living Symbol of India’s Unity, Collective Strength and Patriotism: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, launched following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call, has emerged as a vibrant symbol of India’s unity, collective strength and patriotic spirit. Maurya said the campaign is strengthening the sense of pride and dedication towards the nation among citizens while giving fresh momentum to the collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He said the association of this year’s Har Ghar Tiranga campaign with the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” has…

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BPCL Shows Interest in Setting Up Compressed Biogas Plant in Tulsipur, Balrampur

Arijit Bose
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Lucknow: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has expressed interest in setting up a Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Tulsipur village of Balrampur district, as part of efforts to promote the scientific and economic utilisation of cow dung, agricultural residues and other livestock-based bio-waste. A BPCL team met Uttar Pradesh Gau Seva Commission Chairman Shyam Bihari Gupta to discuss the potential for producing and utilising CBG in the state. The meeting focused on developing a sustainable model that could convert locally available organic waste into clean energy while creating economic opportunities…

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Ten-Day Residential Training for MIS Assistants and Accountants Concludes in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A 10-day residential training programme for MIS assistants and accountants of Model Cluster-Level Federations (CLFs) concluded successfully on Monday at the Regional Institute of Rural Development, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. The programme was organised jointly by the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) and the State Institute of Rural Development under the guidance of Mission Director Arun Kumar. The initiative is being undertaken under the leadership and direction of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya to enhance the skills and capabilities of officials, employees and people…

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Dastkaarii Season 17 Brings India’s Finest Handicrafts, Festive Shopping & Creative Experiences to Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dastkaarii is all set to present the 17th Edition of the Dastkaarii Handicrafts & Lifestyle Exhibition – Rakhi–Teej Edition, on 8th and 9th August 2026 at Hilton Garden Inn, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Timed ahead of the festive season, the exhibition promises a vibrant celebration of Indian craftsmanship, culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Recognised as one of Lucknow’s most anticipated handicrafts and lifestyle exhibitions, Dastkaarii has consistently provided a platform for artisans, women entrepreneurs, designers, and homegrown brands from across the country. This edition will…

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