Day: September 24, 2026

Gonda Yoga Instructors Receive Special Training at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Yoga practitioners and instructors from Gonda participated in a specialised training camp for chief yoga instructors at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, strengthening their efforts to promote yoga, wellness and healthy living in the district. Gonda yoga practitioner Sudhanshu Dwivedi and yoga instructors Ashish Gupta, Anil Bhatt and Gaurav Gupta attended the training programme, where they received instruction in yoga, pranayama, meditation and various aspects of yoga teaching. The participants also shared their experiences of conducting regular yoga activities and reiterated their commitment to taking yoga to a wider section…

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Indian Army Seeks Heavier Armour for Zorawar Light Tank, Raising Weight and Engine Challenges

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Army’s Zorawar light tank programme is facing fresh design challenges as the force seeks enhanced armour protection for the high-altitude combat vehicle, potentially increasing its weight and requiring changes to its powerpack. The Zorawar was conceived as a highly mobile tank of around 25 tonnes for deployment in mountainous areas such as eastern Ladakh. The requirement emerged after the 2020 border standoff, which highlighted the difficulties of operating heavier T-72 and T-90 tanks at high altitudes. The Army is now seeking substantially higher protection levels. The…

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Multidisciplinary Review Team, Including BITS Pilani Researcher, Calls for Better Drug Delivery Strategies for the Aging Brain

Arijit Bose

Review highlights why getting medicines into the brain is only the first step PILANI: Researchers from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) and institutions in Taiwan have contributed to a multi-institutional review that highlights an important challenge in treating brain diseases. Getting a medicine past the blood-brain barrier is not enough to ensure that it reaches the right place and works effectively in an aging brain. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Ageing Research Reviews, the review explains how the aging brain changes over time, affecting blood flow,…

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Beekeeping Emerges as New Source of Farm Income in Shahjahanpur

Arijit Bose

Shahjahanpur: Beekeeping is emerging as a promising source of additional income for farmers and rural youth in Shahjahanpur under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission (MIDH), as the Uttar Pradesh government promotes agricultural diversification and allied activities to strengthen rural livelihoods. Under the mission’s Pollination Support and Beekeeping programme, farmers receive a direct subsidy of Rs 1.28 lakh for a standard commercial beekeeping unit. The subsidy is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). A unit includes 50 honey bee colonies, beehives, a honey extraction machine and…

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UP’s Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana Supports Poor Families and Promotes Dignity for Daughters

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana has emerged as an important welfare initiative in Uttar Pradesh, helping economically weaker families organise marriages for their daughters with dignity while reducing the financial burden associated with wedding ceremonies. According to the state government, 5,71,963 couples have been married under the scheme during the current government’s tenure. The programme is designed to promote social harmony and equal respect for different communities by conducting marriages according to the customs and traditions of participating families. It also seeks to discourage unnecessary expenditure and extravagant displays…

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NSS Unit Organises Quiz and Poster Competitions at Lucknow University

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The NSS unit of the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, organised a series of activities on the eve of National Service Scheme (NSS) Day to promote awareness, creativity and active participation among students. The programme was organised at Juris Hall in the Justice A.S. Anand Administrative Building of the Faculty of Law under the guidance of Programme Officer Dr Shashi Prabha Joshi. A trivia competition and poster-making competition were organised as part of the programme, drawing enthusiastic participation from more than 100 students. The trivia contest provided students…

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A.K. Sharma Reviews Public Grievances Through Sambhav Portal, Directs Time-Bound Action

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma reviewed public grievances from different districts through the Sambhav grievance redressal portal on Wednesday and directed officials to ensure timely and effective resolution of complaints. During the online public hearing, Sharma ordered immediate action in several cases and called for inquiries in serious or pending matters, including action against officials found responsible for negligence. Several complainants expressed their gratitude after their cases were resolved. In a case from Ghazipur, Ram Pratap Singh complained that work had not begun despite payment…

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UP to Transform ITIs into Industry-Driven Skill Centres Under PM-SETU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to transform its government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into industry-driven skill development centres under the Centre’s Prime Minister’s Scheme for Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU). The first phase will focus on government ITI clusters in Kanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Agra, with the process of bringing industry partners on board already underway. Minister of State for Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Kapil Dev Agarwal said the objective is to reduce the gap between ITI…

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Workshop Held on Developing World-Class Urban Roads in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The State Transformation Commission (STC) of the Uttar Pradesh government organised a workshop in Lucknow on developing urban roads in line with global standards, bringing together government officials, technical experts and national and international specialists to discuss the future of urban road infrastructure in the state. The workshop, held at Hyatt Regency, focused on road safety, sustainable development and the need for an integrated urban transport system. STC Chief Executive Officer Manoj Kumar Singh, who was the chief guest, stressed the importance of building stronger and safer urban roads.…

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Mock Interviews Boost UPPSC Mains Candidates’ Interview Preparation

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Candidates who cleared the UPPSC-2025 Main Examination received an opportunity to sharpen their interview preparation through a special mock interview programme organised by the Social Welfare Department on Wednesday. The programme was held at Bhagidari Bhawan in Gomti Nagar, where officers associated with the Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration and Management (UPAAM) and subject experts interacted with candidates, asked questions and assessed their preparedness for the interview stage. Experts shared practical guidance on handling interview questions, maintaining confidence and presenting one’s personality effectively before the interview panel. The exercise…

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