Day: September 28, 2026

Quality Basic Education Key to Achieving $1 Trillion Economy Goal: Sandeep Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Quality basic education will play a crucial role in accelerating Uttar Pradesh’s progress towards its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy, Basic Education Minister of State (Independent Charge) Sandeep Singh said during a high-level review meeting of the department’s programmes and initiatives. The meeting was attended by Director General School Education Monika Rani, senior officials of the Basic and Secondary Education departments and representatives of Deloitte. Singh stressed the need for the recruitment of new teachers, expansion of basic infrastructure in schools and continuous improvement in the quality…

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Food Processing Sector Holds Huge Potential for Employment in Uttar Pradesh: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has said that the food processing sector can become a major driver of the state’s economy while increasing farmers’ incomes and creating new employment and self-employment opportunities for youth. Addressing a food processing session at the UP International Trade Show 2026 in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Maurya said the state government was continuously working to promote the sector and had introduced the Food Processing Policy-2023 for the purpose. He said Uttar Pradesh has abundant agricultural and horticultural produce and stressed the need…

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UPSDM’s Skill Showcase Steals the Spotlight at UP International Trade Show

Arijit Bose

Greater Noida/Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) pavilion at the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 remained a major attraction on Monday, with a vibrant mix of skill demonstrations, cultural performances and live learning activities marking the fourth day of the expo. The day began on a patriotic note with an impressive performance by personnel of PAC 32 Battalion. The band’s energetic presentation created an atmosphere of pride across the Expo Mart and inspired young visitors to participate in the activities at the ‘Skill Manch’. The enthusiasm of…

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Minister Directs Officials to Ensure Potato Farmers Get Timely Benefit of Schemes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dinesh Pratap Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Horticulture, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Foreign Trade and Agricultural Export, reviewed the progress of horticulture development programmes and departmental schemes on Monday at his official residence. He held detailed discussions with senior department officials on speeding up horticultural development in the state and meeting the government’s targets on time. Review of targets The minister took stock of where the department stands on its targets under the vision of making Uttar Pradesh a one-trillion-dollar economy. He asked officials to publicise hi-tech nurseries…

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Mandi Director Inspects Dubagga Mandi Amid Continuous Rain, Gets Waterlogging Cleared on the Spot

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s instructions to officials to keep drainage systems working during continuous rain, Mandi Director Jitendra Pratap Singh made a surprise inspection of Dubagga Mandi on Saturday. After two days of steady rain, he found waterlogging at some places in the mandi premises and arranged drainage on the spot. Reprimand for lax cleaning The director personally checked the condition of the drains. Finding that some had not been cleaned properly, he reprimanded the Mandi Secretary and ordered immediate cleaning. Drains were then cleared in his presence,…

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Lucknow CBSE Sahodaya Brings Together 90+ Schools to Reimagine the ‘Schools of the Future’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow CBSE Sahodaya Schools Complex organised a workshop on Monday at Hotel JBR Grand, Lucknow, focusing on the theme, “Reimagining the Blueprint for Future-Ready Schools: Infrastructure, Pedagogy and the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking.” The programme began with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by cultural performances by students. Students of Pioneer Montessori School presented a devotional dance, while students of Navayug Radiance SS School captivated the audience with a Sufi dance performance. The event witnessed active participation from members of the Sahodaya Core…

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Students Explore Cutting-Edge Research at CSIR-IITR Under the CSIR-Jigyasa Programme

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students got a close look at life inside a leading scientific research institute during a one-day educational visit to CSIR-IITR, organised under the CSIR-Jigyasa Programme. Meeting the scientists During the visit, students interacted directly with scientists and researchers, who spoke to them about ongoing research and recent scientific innovations at the institute. Hands-on exposure Through demonstrations and discussions, the students were introduced to advanced laboratory facilities and research techniques, seeing first-hand how scientific work is carried out. Sparking curiosity The visit aimed to foster scientific curiosity, encourage learning by…

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LCWW Table Tennis Championship 2026 concludes at Modern Academy

Arijit Bose

Dr Abhishek Tiwari, Dr Sarita Singh and Atul Kant Shukla emerge winners Lucknow: The first LCWW Table Tennis Championship 2026, organised by Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) in collaboration with the SNI Centre for Sports Excellence, concluded successfully at Modern Academy, Vinay Khand-2, Gomti Nagar, with enthusiastic participation from LCWW members. The championship was inaugurated by  Justice Rakesh Srivastava, former Judge, High Court, Lucknow, who played the opening game. The winners and participants were honoured and presented prizes by Rakesh Singh, former Managing Director, UP State Bridge Corporation;  Neelu Singh; Anand…

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SaveLIFE Foundation, with support from TATA AIG, conducts Basic Trauma Life Support and Sadak Suraksha Mitra trainings in Gorakhpur under Zero Fatality District Programme

Arijit Bose

Two-day Basic Trauma Life Support training and Sadak Suraksha Mitra training equip police personnel and community volunteers with skills to strengthen post-crash response and road safety under the Zero Fatality District Programme Gorakhpur — In a significant step towards strengthening road safety and trauma care in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), with support from TATA AIG General Insurance Ltd. under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Healthcare theme, conducted training programmes for Uttar Pradesh police personnel and community volunteers from September 25 to 27, 2026, as part of the Zero…

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Studio Recording on ‘Theatre and Social Change’ Held for UPSNA Archives

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A studio interview and recording session on the theme ‘Theatre and Social Change’ was held at the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) studio in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Sunday for the Akademi’s archival collection. The programme was organised as part of the state’s efforts to promote and preserve art and culture. Senior theatre personality and former Director of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, Puneet Asthana, who has also been honoured by the Akademi, participated as the subject expert. The interaction was conducted by Bharatendu Natya Akademi spokesperson Manoj Mishra.…

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