Day: August 24, 2026

Yoga Session Helps New Students at Rohilkhand University Build Focus and Manage Stress

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A special yoga session was organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University as part of the orientation programme for newly admitted students of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). The session was held at 8 am with the objective of helping students improve concentration, strengthen memory and retention, and manage stress and anxiety during the initial phase of their university life. The session was coordinated by Dr Shailesh Kumar Chaurasia of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and conducted by Dr Set Van, an expert from the university’s Department…

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Relief Kits Distributed to More Than 1,100 Flood-Affected Families in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Gonda district administration has intensified relief and assistance measures for families affected by flooding, ensuring that essential supplies reach even villages located in the most affected areas. As part of the ongoing relief efforts, more than 1,100 flood-affected families in Jabar Nagar and Garhi villages under Tarabganj tehsil were provided relief material kits. Tarabganj MLA Prem Narayan Pandey, Chief Revenue Officer Rinki Jaiswal, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Tarabganj Pradeep Kumar Singh and District Disaster Expert Rajesh Srivastava distributed the kits among affected families. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the…

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Cooks Honoured in Gonda, Receive Cashless Healthcare Cards and Symbolic Honorarium Hike Cheques

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Basic Education Department organised a felicitation and cashless healthcare card distribution programme for cooks working under the Prime Minister’s Nutrition Scheme at the Zila Panchayat auditorium in Gonda on Sunday. The programme was organised as part of a state-level initiative launched by the Uttar Pradesh government for the welfare of cooks engaged in preparing and serving meals to schoolchildren. District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan and Rameshankar Mishra, representative of the Gonda MP and Union Minister of State for External Affairs, distributed cashless medical cards and symbolic cheques reflecting the…

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Bareilly DM Reviews District Skill Development Committee, Focus on Job-Oriented Training

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting of the District Skill Development Committee associated with the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at the Collectorate auditorium. During the meeting, officials held a detailed discussion on the sectors currently being operated in the district and the employment and self-employment opportunities generated through the training programmes so far. Proposals were also placed before the committee for allocating targets in sectors with high employment potential during the financial year 2026-27. The proposed sectors included healthcare, retail, food processing, green jobs, furniture and fittings,…

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Cultural Programmes Add Colour to Maheshwari Mahila Sangathan Executive Committee Meeting in Gonda

Arijit Bose

 Gonda: The first executive committee and working committee meeting of the Eastern Uttar Pradesh Maheshwari Mahila Sangathan was held on Saturday night at Shri Ram Janaki Marwari Dharamshala in Rani Bazar, Gonda. The meeting was hosted by the Maheshwari Mahila Sangathan, Gonda. The meeting brought together office-bearers and members of the organisation from across Eastern Uttar Pradesh. State president Rekha Somani, state secretary Manisha Chola, along with Shashi Never, Seema Laddha, Bharti Karwa and Mamta Rathi, attended the meeting. Members and office-bearers from Varanasi, Mirzapur and Lucknow were also present.…

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Awadh Mahotsav Auditions and General Knowledge Test Held in Gonda; Grand Cultural Programme and Talent Felicitation on August 26

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Gonda: Auditions and a general knowledge examination for various competitions under the 7th Awadh Mahotsav 2026 – “Change for Gonda” were organised at Uddeshya Classes in Gonda. Participants took part enthusiastically and showcased their talent and knowledge. Auditions were conducted for participants in dance, singing, poetry, art and other competitions, while a written examination was held for the general knowledge competition. A large number of participants took part in the selection process with enthusiasm. The event was organised under the coordination of Awadh Mahotsav convenor Avinash Singh and the…

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Helmets Distributed to Kanwar Pilgrims in Bareilly to Promote Road Safety

Arijit Bose

 Bareilly: A road safety awareness campaign for Kanwar pilgrims was launched in Bareilly on Saturday under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar. The initiative was organised by the Central U.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industries in front of Bareilly Club to promote safe travel practices among pilgrims undertaking the Kanwar Yatra on motorcycles. During the programme, helmets were distributed to around 100 Kanwar pilgrims who were travelling without protective headgear. The pilgrims were encouraged to wear helmets and follow traffic rules to ensure a safe journey. Addressing the gathering,…

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