Day: September 1, 2026

AIIMS Raebareli Launches Bronchoscopy Facility to Expand Advanced Respiratory Care

Arijit Bose

Raebareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, has introduced a dedicated bronchoscopy facility, enabling patients to access the important diagnostic procedure within the institute instead of travelling elsewhere for the service. The facility was formally inaugurated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday by Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Amita Jain, who launched the service by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Bronchoscopy services will be available at AIIMS Raebareli every Tuesday and Thursday. The inauguration was attended by Additional Medical Superintendent Dr. Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Kumar Dharmendra,…

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Sports Day Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm at Amrawati Sports City

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, August 31, 2026: Sports Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Amrawati Sports City. The programme began with a cake-cutting ceremony, which was attended by players, coaches, and officials. On the occasion, Rajnikant Mishra, Founder and Director of Amrawati Group, said, “Sports are not just about competition; they are a symbol of discipline, health, and unity. Today reminds us that regular participation in sports can contribute to the holistic development of the younger generation. Amrawati Sports City is committed to providing better facilities to the youth with this…

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Amrita Rao Launches Artisan Jewellery Brand Ritva’s New Store in Thane

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Artisan jewellery brand Ritva has expanded its presence in Maharashtra with the opening of a new store on Gokhale Road in Thane. The approximately 400-square-foot outlet was inaugurated by Bollywood actor Amrita Rao, whose presence added glamour to the launch event. The opening also drew several familiar faces from the entertainment industry, including Kishori Shahane, Ankita Prabhu Valavalkar, Rahul Roy and Shiv Thakare. The new Ritva store combines elements of Indian heritage with contemporary jewellery aesthetics. Its collection spans traditional, festive and modern designs, offering options for everyday wear…

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Germany Retain Men’s Hockey World Cup Title After Struthoff’s Decisive Goal Against Spain

Arijit Bose

Wavre, Belgium: Germany successfully defended their Men’s Hockey World Cup crown after defeating Spain 1-0 in a tightly contested final at the Belfius Hockey Arena. A decisive goal from striker Michael Struthoff late in the third quarter proved enough to settle the title clash. The victory gave Germany their fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup title, drawing them level with Pakistan as the joint-most successful teams in the tournament’s history. Spain, appearing in the World Cup final for the third time, once again fell short of lifting the trophy. The Spanish…

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India’s Strategic Push in Central Asia Gains Momentum with Modi’s Uzbekistan Visit

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Uzbekistan has highlighted India’s growing strategic engagement with Central Asia, with energy security, trade, defence cooperation, connectivity and cultural ties emerging as key areas of focus. The visit was marked by a significant diplomatic gesture when Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred the country’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Friendship, on Prime Minister Modi. The recognition underlined the deepening relationship between the two countries and reflected Uzbekistan’s growing importance in India’s broader Eurasian strategy. Beyond the symbolism of the honour, the…

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Indian Army Launches Major Arjun Mk-1 Overhaul Programme, Pilot Refurbishment Begins at Avadi

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Army has initiated a long-awaited comprehensive overhaul of its indigenous Arjun Mk-1 main battle tank fleet, with a pilot refurbishment programme now underway at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, Chennai. The project comes years after the tanks were originally expected to undergo their first major overhaul. Under the pilot phase, two Arjun Mk-1 tanks will be completely dismantled, refurbished and rebuilt. The vehicles will also receive 26 upgrades derived from the more advanced Arjun Mk-1A configuration. The pilot programme is intended to establish standardised…

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DCP Niharika Bhatt Leads ‘Operation Chakra 72’ in Major Crackdown on Organised Crime in North Delhi

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major 72-hour enforcement drive against organised criminal networks in North Delhi, DCP (North) Niharika Bhatt led ‘Operation Chakra 72’, resulting in the arrest of 193 people and the registration of 154 cases under various criminal laws. The operation was launched shortly after Bhatt assumed charge as DCP North. She had previously served as Additional DCP-I in the same district and was familiar with its policing challenges. The district covers several high-footfall and sensitive areas, including the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Subzi Mandi, Kotwali, Civil…

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Young People to Become Brand Ambassadors of Their Cities as UP Tourism Launches ‘Visit My State Uttar Pradesh’ Campaign

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched the ‘Visit My State Uttar Pradesh’ campaign to encourage Gen-Z and other young people to showcase the culture, heritage and unique identity of their cities through 60-second reels. The initiative seeks to give local residents an opportunity to tell the stories of their hometowns in their own voices. Participants can highlight heritage sites, local cuisine, handicrafts, traditional practices, festivals, cultural experiences and lesser-known destinations that deserve wider attention. The campaign aims to present Uttar Pradesh not merely through its well-known tourist attractions but through…

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No More Arbitrary Delays in Sugarcane Transport as Yogi Government Plans Live GPS Tracking

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is moving to digitise the sugarcane transportation system to safeguard farmers’ interests and bring greater transparency to the supply chain. Under the proposed system, all vehicles transporting sugarcane from procurement centres to sugar mill gates will be monitored through GPS-based real-time tracking. A central control room will keep a 24-hour watch on the movement of sugarcane-laden vehicles. The initiative, being taken by the Sugarcane Development Department, is aimed at streamlining transportation and preventing unnecessary delays, unauthorised stoppages and possible…

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Uttar Pradesh Crosses 900,000 Household Toilets as Yogi Government Accelerates Urban Sanitation Drive

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has recorded a major expansion in urban sanitation infrastructure under the Yogi Adityanath government, with the number of individual household toilets constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban crossing the nine-lakh mark. According to government figures, Uttar Pradesh had 309,924 individual household latrines (IHHLs) in urban areas by 2017-18. Since then, construction has accelerated significantly, with the total number of household toilets now reaching 900,113. The figures indicate that nearly 5.90 lakh additional household toilets have been built since 2017-18, expanding access to safe and dignified sanitation facilities…

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