Day: September 29, 2026

Hindi Fortnight-2026 Concludes at AIIMS Rae Bareli

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, organised the closing ceremony of Hindi Fortnight-2026, held from September 14 to 29 to promote the Hindi language and encourage greater use of Hindi as the official language in institutional work. Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Rae Bareli, Prof. (Dr.) Amita Jain, attended the programme as the chief guest. The fortnight featured a series of competitions for students, faculty members, officers and employees, including poetry recitation, an open quiz, objective tests, essay writing, speech, rangoli and poster,…

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Humour and Poetry Mark Conclusion of Hindi Fortnight-2026 at CSIR-CDRI

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The concluding ceremony of Hindi Fortnight-2026 at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, featured a lively humour poetry session that drew around 450 people and filled the institute’s main auditorium with laughter and applause. The programme was organised by the Official Language Department of CSIR-CDRI in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Language Institute, Lucknow, with the support of its Director Sarvesh Kumar Singh. Poet Pankaj Prasoon conducted the event. Poet Ashok Jhanjhati presented humorous verses exploring relationships and changing human behaviour, while Kamal Agneya focused on science, self-confidence…

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Dr. Vaidehi Taman Becomes India’s First Journalist to Write Five Exclusive Chronicles on Kashmir’s Spiritual and Civilisational Heritage

Arijit Bose

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Kashmir is often viewed through the lens of politics, security and current affairs. However, journalist, author and researcher Dr. Vaidehi Taman has been making an effort to bring to the forefront another dimension of the Valley—its rich spiritual, literary and civilisational heritage. Through five exclusive chronicles on Kashmir, she has documented its centuries-old knowledge traditions, saints, poets, philosophers and diverse spiritual schools of thought. Dr. Taman’s journey has gone far beyond a conventional journalism assignment. Through years of travel, research and interactions with local scholars, historians, writers…

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Hussainganj Police Arrest Man Accused of Assisting in Taking Minor Away

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Hussainganj Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a case involving the alleged abduction of a 17-year-old girl and providing assistance to those accused of taking her away. According to police, a complaint was lodged by the girl’s family alleging that the accused persons acted together to lure the minor away and that threats were also issued. Following the complaint, Hussainganj Police registered FIR No. 0147/2026 under Sections 87, 137(2), 61(2), 351(2) and 142 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 16 and 17 of…

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India Explores Global Sixth-Generation Fighter Programmes Alongside AMCA

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India is exploring possible engagement with international sixth-generation fighter programmes while continuing to develop its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), reflecting a broader effort to prepare the armed forces for increasingly technology-driven warfare. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, outlined a vision for a “future-focused” military, noting the growing importance of advanced technologies and multi-domain operations in future conflicts. As part of this approach, India is examining opportunities associated with the UK-led Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), involving the United Kingdom, Italy…

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DIG Ashok Kumar Reviews Preparations for Next Phase of Mission Shakti in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar reviewed preparations for the upcoming phase of the Mission Shakti campaign during a meeting at the Reserve Police Lines auditorium in Gonda. The meeting was attended by Mission Shakti in-charges from districts across the range, district nodal officers and women police personnel deployed at Women Help Desks. The DIG reviewed the progress of the campaign and sought details regarding preparations for its next phase. DIG Ashok Kumar interacted with police personnel to understand challenges faced during implementation, as well…

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Tarbganj MLA Distributes Relief Kits to Flood-Affected Villagers in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Relief material kits were distributed among flood-affected residents of Ailipersauli village in Tarabganj tehsil as authorities continued efforts to support families affected by the prevailing flood situation. Tarbganj MLA Prem Narayan Pandey, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Savita Shukla and Tehsildar Ashutosh Pandey visited the affected area and distributed relief kits among villagers. The kits contained essential items required for daily needs, providing support to families facing difficulties due to flooding. Villagers who received the relief material expressed their gratitude to the administration and public representatives for the assistance. MLA Prem Narayan…

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Relief Packets Distributed in Flood-Affected Villages of Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The district administration has stepped up relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Gonda, with teams visiting villages to distribute food packets and assess the situation on the ground. Acting on the directions of the District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad, Additional District Magistrate Pramod Jha and District Disaster Expert Rajesh Srivastava visited flood-affected villages in the Tarabganj and Karnailganj tehsils and distributed lunch packets among affected families. The officials visited Ailipersauli, Garhi, Bahadurpur, Nakhara and other villages, where they interacted directly with residents and assessed the prevailing flood…

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Enforcement Drive Against All-India Tourist Permit Buses in Gonda, Three Challaned

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A joint enforcement drive by the district administration and Transport Department was conducted at Karnailganj crossing in Gonda to strengthen road safety and ensure better facilities for passengers travelling in buses operating under All-India Tourist Permits. During the campaign, officials thoroughly checked bus permits, mandatory documents, safety equipment and compliance with traffic regulations. Three buses were challaned for various violations detected during the inspection. Bus operators and drivers were instructed to strictly comply with transport regulations and prescribed safety standards. Officials said enforcement action against vehicles violating the rules…

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Gonda Administration Reviews Preparations for Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations

Arijit Bose

Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan chaired a meeting with district-level officials at the Collectorate auditorium on Tuesday to review preparations for programmes planned to mark Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The meeting focused on the programme schedule and departmental responsibilities. The District Magistrate directed officials to ensure that all events are conducted in a dignified, orderly and well-coordinated manner, with preparations completed ahead of October 2. The Health Department was asked to arrange fruit distribution at the District Hospital and District Women’s Hospital, while the Supply Department will organise the…

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