Day: September 14, 2026

Ratanpura Takes Center Stage at North East Railway Meeting

Arijit Bose

Key Issues Raised Before the Zonal Consultative Committee Gorakhpur: The 112th meeting of the North East Railway’s Zonal Consultative Committee was held in Gorakhpur. Senior railway officials, including the General Manager and Deputy General Manager, attended the meeting alongside members of the railway consultative committee. Ram Bahadur Singh, a member of the Railway Consultative Committee representing specific railway interests, participated in the meeting. He prominently raised various significant railway-related problems and public interest issues concerning his home district, Mau, and the Ratanpura development block. While presenting the issues regarding Ratanpura…

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Grand Cultural Programme Marks Ganeshotsav Celebrations in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A grand cultural programme marking Ganeshotsav was organised at Gandhi Bhawan under the aegis of Ekta Welfare Foundation, bringing together women, social workers, artists and members of the business community for an evening of devotional and cultural celebrations. According to programme coordinator Ekta Agrawal, the event was inaugurated by Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, All India Industry Trade Board national president and former minister Sandeep Bansal, former Director General of Police Brij Lal, BJP general secretary Rajiv Mishra and All India Industry Trade Board city president Suresh Chhablani. Addressing the…

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Ganpati Bappa Installed at Paltan Chhawani Amid Devotional Chants

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The seven-day Shri Ganesh Utsav began with religious fervour at Paltan Chhawani Sector-A, Sitapur Road Yojana Colony, Lucknow,  coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. The idol of Lord Ganesha was installed amid Vedic chants, prayers and enthusiastic cries of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”. Pandit Rajkishore Bajpai performed the rituals and led the installation ceremony. As part of the celebrations, daily aarti and bhajan-kirtan will be held at the pandal at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm. A Sundarkand recitation has been scheduled for September 15, followed by a community bhandara on September 19.…

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Poetry Recitation and Lecture Held at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University on Hindi Diwas

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, organised a programme dedicated to the importance of Hindi language and its rich literary tradition on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. The event was held at the Sujan Auditorium, where students presented poetry recitations and creative expressions reflecting their engagement with Hindi. Head of the Department of Percussion Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra delivered a lecture on the significance of Hindi. He said Hindi was not merely a medium of communication but also an important language connecting Indian culture, literature and emotional unity. He encouraged students…

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Gomti Book Festival Day 3: Children Discover a New World Through Stories and Creativity; Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan’s Cultural Evening Captivates Audience

Arijit Bose

Literary sessions explore the journey from ‘Monkey Mind’ to ‘Monk Mind’ and the economic dimension of women’s identity Lucknow: The third day of the fifth edition of the Gomti Book Festival (12–20 September 2026), organised by the National Book Trust, India, at the Sports Ground, University of Lucknow, featured a diverse range of programmes at the Children’s Corner centred on storytelling, mindfulness, art, creativity and digital reading. More than 1,300 students from various schools across Lucknow participated enthusiastically in the activities. The day began with a ‘Kamishibai Storytelling Session’, where…

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Lucknow Municipal Corporation Seizes 22 Animals in Action Against Illegal Dairy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has intensified its crackdown on illegally operated milk dairies and the unauthorised keeping of cattle in public areas. A special enforcement drive was conducted on Monday in the Para police station area with the joint support of the police, enforcement squad and cattle-catching team. During the operation in Kumarapuram, located in the Alamnagar Ward, the teams seized a total of 22 animals, including 19 buffaloes, two young male buffaloes and one young female buffalo. All the animals were taken to the Aishbagh Kanji House for…

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Two Works by Dr Vidyasagar Upadhyay Released on Hindi Diwas

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Two books by author and scholar Dr Vidyasagar Upadhyay, who has written 24 works, were released at the Uttar Pradesh Press Club in Lucknow on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. The programme was organised by the Lucknow unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad and was followed by a literary discussion on the two works. The books released were Sankranti Ka Sanhar and Kaal Yatra: Ved Se Berlin Tak. Published by Advik Prakashan, Sankranti Ka Sanhar is a historical novel based on the Third Battle of Panipat, fought on…

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Urban Development Minister Distributes Relief Material in Flood-Hit Areas of Mau

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma visited flood-affected areas of Mau district, met affected residents and distributed relief material among families impacted by the flooding. Sharma visited the Madhuban and Dubari areas, interacted with residents and took stock of their problems and immediate requirements. He also inspected a relief camp being operated on the premises of Janta Inter College, where he met flood-affected families and enquired about their well-being and the facilities being provided by the administration. During the visit, the minister distributed food packets, essential…

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Executive Engineer Suspended Over Waterlogging in Varanasi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Varanasi: The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended an executive engineer of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) following serious lapses in the operation of pumps at the Chowkaghat Sewage Pumping Station and the Goithaahan Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which contributed to waterlogging in parts of Varanasi during heavy rainfall. The action followed Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma’s inspection of waterlogged areas during his Varanasi visit on September 12 and 13. Sharma expressed strong displeasure over the situation and directed officials to ensure drainage arrangements on a war footing, stressing…

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SBI Contributes ₹25 Lakh to Help U Trust for Upgradation of 10 Government Schools in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: State Bank of India (SBI) Managing Director Ravi Ranjan handed over a cheque of ₹25 lakh to Help U Educational and Charitable Trust, Lucknow, during his visit to the SBI Lucknow Circle on Monday. The contribution has been made under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The financial assistance will be used for the upgradation of 10 primary government schools in Lucknow. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the local education infrastructure and creating improved learning environments for schoolchildren. Speaking on the occasion, Ravi Ranjan said the contribution…

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