A Woman, Her Dog, and a Different Way of Seeing Himachal

Off the beaten track, one village at a time Mumbai: There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over the lesser-known valleys of Himachal Pradesh — the ones without a name on most travel itineraries. It’s in these pockets that Seema Bose and her dog Lulu have chosen to make their story. What started as one woman’s instinct to wander has become something larger: Hidden Himachal, a travel project built not around checklists and viewpoints, but around the in-between moments — a shepherd’s story shared over tea, a village that…

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Rohilkhand University Holds Grand Celebration of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, organised a grand celebration of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti at the Prof. S.B. Singh Auditorium of the Department of Business Administration. The programme was organised by the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Research Chair, with this year’s central theme being “The Highway to Developed India 2047: Antyodaya.” The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp before portraits of Goddess Saraswati and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar was the chief guest, while Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai presided over the programme…

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Commissioner Directs Formation of Mango Export Cluster to Boost Agricultural Exports

Lucknow: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant has directed officials to establish a dedicated mango export cluster in the division to increase exports of the region’s famous mango varieties. Chairing a meeting of the Divisional Agricultural Export Monitoring Committee constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Export Policy, Pant called for coordinated efforts by the Agriculture Marketing, Agricultural Foreign Trade and Horticulture departments to strengthen mango exports. He directed officials to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at increasing the share of export-quality mangoes and ensure that growers are trained…

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Divisional Industry Bandhu Committee Reviews Industrial Infrastructure Issues in Lucknow

Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Industry Bandhu Committee was held at the Niryaat Bhawan Auditorium under the chairmanship of Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant to review key issues concerning industrial areas and entrepreneurs across the division. The committee reviewed waterlogging in the Amausi, Sarojini Nagar and Banthra industrial areas. Representatives of C&DS informed the committee that the proposal for drainage works had been submitted to the Urban Development Department and approval had been granted for preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR). Pant directed that the DPR be…

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Lucknow Divisional Facilitation Council Reviews Delayed Payments to Micro and Small Enterprises

Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Facilitation Council, Lucknow, was held at the Niryaat Bhawan Auditorium under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant to address cases related to delayed payments to micro and small enterprises. During the meeting, 30 references were presented for conciliation. The Council issued necessary directions to the concerned parties to resolve the matters through mutual settlement and facilitate timely resolution of the payment-related disputes. A further 22 references were placed for disposal through arbitration. In one of these cases, payment had already been received,…

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Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Reviews Development Works and Seva Sankalp Campaign

Lucknow: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant chaired a review meeting on development works, welfare schemes and the progress of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the Commissioner’s Auditorium. District Magistrates, Chief Development Officers and senior officials from Lucknow, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Raebareli, Sitapur and Unnao participated virtually. Reviewing the campaign, being conducted from September 17 to October 17, officials reported activities including blood donation and health camps, tree plantation, fruit distribution, tool-kit distribution, street plays and distribution of assistive devices. So far, 34 blood donation camps have recorded 533…

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Three-Day Vocal and Instrumental Music Workshops Conclude at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University

Lucknow: Three-day workshops on vocal music and instrumental music at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, concluded successfully on Friday. Organised by the Departments of Vocal Music and Instrumental Music from September 23 to 25, the workshops provided students with intensive theoretical, technical and practical training in Hindustani classical music. Renowned vocalist Vidushi Anjali Malhar conducted the vocal workshop on the theme ‘Variants of Raag Bilawal’. She demonstrated aspects of alaap, swar expansion and performance through two compositions in Devgiri Bilawal. Students also received practical training in alaap and palta patterns in…

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Expert Lecture on De-addiction and Mental Health Held at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, organised a special awareness programme on de-addiction and mental health as part of the 100-week anti-drug campaign being conducted on the directions of the Uttar Pradesh government. Prof. Nisha Mani Pandey, Professor in the Department of Geriatric Mental Health at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, and Research Cell Nodal Expert, addressed students as the keynote expert. The programme began with a welcome address by coordinator Dr Gyan Singh Patel. Prof. Pandey subsequently discussed various aspects of addiction and mental health, highlighting the physical, psychological,…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Launches NSS Unit for the First Time

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, marked National Service Scheme (NSS) Foundation Day with the launch of its NSS unit for the first time, accompanied by tree plantation, a cleanliness drive, public awareness activities and an orientation programme. The programme began with a tree plantation drive on the university campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mandvi Singh planted a neem sapling, followed by participation from NSS volunteers and university officials. The initiative highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and developing a clean and green campus. Addressing the volunteers, Prof. Singh said the launch of…

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Goel Ayurvedic Medical College Holds Bike Rally on 11th Ayurveda Day

Lucknow: Goel Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, organised a bike rally to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day and promote awareness about Ayurveda and healthy living. The rally, led by Dr Naushan Raza, began at Samta Mulak Chauraha, where a large number of college students participated with enthusiasm. Through the awareness drive, students highlighted the importance of Ayurveda as an Indian system of medicine and its role in preventive healthcare and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The participants urged people to learn more about Ayurveda and adopt healthy habits. Organisers said…

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