Day: October 3, 2026

STATEWIDE SPECIAL AWARENESS DRIVE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN ON POCSO ACT

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Under the leadership of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and  Justice Vikram Nath, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and under the guidance of Justice Arun Bhansali, Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and Patron-in-Chief of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority and  Justice Arindam Sinha, Senior Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad and Executive Chairman, Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, the Uttar Pradesh State Legal…

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Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti Observed at UP Information and Public Relations Department

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Information and Public Relations Department, Uttar Pradesh, observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri with reverence and dignity at its headquarters in Lucknow. The programme, held at the department’s auditorium under the guidance of Information Director Vishal Singh, began with Additional Director Arvind Kumar Mishra offering floral tributes to portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Officers and employees also paid their respects. Gandhi’s favourite bhajan, “Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye,” was recited during the programme. Addressing…

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Special Skywatching Programme to Offer View of Saturn Opposition on October 4

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow, under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Science and Technology, will organise a special night-sky observation programme on October 4, offering astronomy enthusiasts and the public an opportunity to observe Saturn at opposition. During opposition, Earth lies between the Sun and Saturn, placing the planet opposite the Sun in the sky. Saturn will rise in the eastern sky around sunset and remain visible through most of the night, reaching a considerable altitude around midnight. On October 4, the planet is expected to shine at approximately…

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Astrophotography Workshops Help Foster Scientific Temper Among Students

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Basic Astrophotography Workshop organised by the Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow, under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Science and Technology, concluded successfully at Bappa Shri Narain Vocational Post Graduate College (K.K.V.) on Saturday. Held from September 25 to October 3, the workshop aimed to introduce students to the fundamentals of astrophotography while encouraging interest in astronomy and promoting a scientific outlook. A total of 23 meritorious students participated in the programme. During the training, participants learned about astrophotography equipment, camera techniques, selection of celestial objects, photography procedures and methods…

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Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan and Reform Festival Held Across Uttar Pradesh on Gandhi Jayanti

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Special Gram Sabha meetings were organised across all Gram Panchayats of Uttar Pradesh on October 2 to mark Gandhi Jayanti, with officials and employees overseeing discussions on the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) and rural development initiatives. The Viksit Bharat–G Ram Ji Yojana was prominently discussed during the meetings, with villagers informed about its key provisions and implementation framework. The programme was organised by the Rural Development Department in accordance with detailed guidelines issued following the directions of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and the Government…

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Scholarships Distributed to 4.60 Lakh Students Through DBT in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A scholarship distribution programme for students of the Backward Classes Welfare, Social Welfare and Minority Welfare departments was held at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. As part of the programme, scholarships worth ₹148 crore were transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 4,60,559 students, including 2,23,615 students covered under the Backward Classes Welfare Department. The scholarship eligibility cut-off has been fixed at 50 per cent. Addressing the gathering, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment of…

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Lucknow University Launches ‘VORTEX’ Robotics Workshop Series

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Life-Robo Robotics Club under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Lucknow University, in collaboration with the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS), on Saturday formally launched the ‘VORTEX’ Robotics Workshop Series. The launch was held alongside the induction programme of the Robotics Club and featured the first session, titled “Robotics: From Idea to AI”. Students were introduced to the activities, objectives and future plans of the Life-Robo Robotics Club and IEEE RAS. The VORTEX series aims to develop scientific thinking and practical skills among students in robotics,…

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Hindi Translation of Landmark Supreme Court Judgment Published in Sixth Edition of E-Booklet Series

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The sixth edition of the e-booklet series “Historical Judgments in E-Booklet Format” has featured the Hindi translation of the Supreme Court’s September 23, 2024 judgment in the landmark case Just Rights for Children Alliance & Others vs S. Harish & Others. The e-booklet was published on September 30, 2026, by the AI Assisted Legal Translation Advisory, e-AHCR and ILR Committee. The series is expected to serve as a valuable resource for legal researchers, advocates, judicial officers and law students. The Supreme Court judgment addressed the protection of children and…

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Nodal Officers to Conduct Field Inspection of Aspirational Blocks in Gonda on October 5-6

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Government-appointed nodal officers will conduct field inspections of three aspirational development blocks in Gonda on October 5 and 6 to physically verify the progress of development schemes and assess the changes achieved on the ground. The inspections are being carried out in accordance with directions issued by the Principal Secretary, Planning Department, Uttar Pradesh Government, on September 30. Three nodal officers have been designated for Babhanojot, Pandri Kripal and Rupaideeh development blocks. Jasjit Kaur (Batch 2012), Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Electronics Corporation, Lucknow, has been appointed nodal officer for…

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DM Hears Public Grievances at Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan heard grievances of residents during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas held at Gonda Sadar Tehsil on Saturday and directed officials to ensure the timely and quality disposal of all complaints. A total of 135 applications were received during the public hearing, of which five were resolved on the spot. The remaining 130 complaints were forwarded to the concerned departments with instructions to resolve them within the prescribed timeframe and submit action-taken reports to the tehsil. The District Magistrate directed officials to constitute teams for grievance resolution…

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