Day: October 17, 2026

Congress Workers from Across UP Congratulate New State President Aradhana Mishra Mona

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Congress workers from across Uttar Pradesh congratulated newly appointed state president Aradhana Mishra Mona on her new responsibility, expressing their commitment to prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections under her leadership. Throughout the day, party workers from various districts visited her and presented bouquets and traditional angavastrams. They pledged to work together to strengthen the organisation, intensify grassroots outreach and raise public issues across the state ahead of the elections. The visitors came from western, central and eastern Uttar Pradesh, including Saharanpur, Bijnor, Baghpat, Amroha, Agra, Mainpuri, Auraiya, Kanpur,…

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CSIR-IITR Celebrates World Food Day 2026, Highlights Innovation in Food Safety

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) celebrated World Food Day 2026 at the S.H. Zaidi Auditorium under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” The programme brought together scientists, students and food professionals to discuss the importance of innovation in building safe, sustainable and nutritious food systems. Rajendra Mohan Dobriyal, Senior Director at Coca-Cola, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he highlighted the role of innovation and collaboration between industry and research institutions in developing resilient food systems. The programme began with a welcome address,…

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AIIMS Rae Bareli Holds White Coat Ceremony for MBBS Batch 2026

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, organised a White Coat Pinning Ceremony for its newly admitted MBBS Batch 2026, marking an important milestone in the students’ journey towards becoming medical professionals. The programme began with the gathering of students, followed by the welcome of the institute’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. (Dr) Amita Jain. The ceremony commenced with Vande Mataram, the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and Saraswati Vandana. Addressing the students, Prof. Jain emphasised the importance of dedication, discipline, integrity and…

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Bareilly DM Directs Departments and Banks to Expedite PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Arijit Bose

Avinash Singh calls for timely solar inspections, subsidy payments and loan disbursals Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting of the district-level committee at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium on Friday to review the implementation and monitoring of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The DM directed officials to comply with government guidelines, achieve prescribed targets and intensify public awareness efforts to ensure that more eligible households benefit from the scheme. During the meeting, vendors working under the scheme reported that delays by the electricity department in inspecting installed…

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Bareilly DM Reviews Polling Station Rationalisation, Announces Special Voter Registration Drives

Arijit Bose

Draft polling station list to be shared with political parties on October 19; objections invited till October 25 Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties at the Collectorate auditorium on Friday to discuss the rationalisation and reorganisation of polling stations ahead of the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The District Magistrate said the Election Commission of India had set November 2, 2026, as the deadline for rationalising and reorganising polling stations. The draft list…

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IVRI’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra Organises Food Safety Awareness Programme on World Food Day

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bareilly, under the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), organised an awareness programme on food safety for rural women at Badaura Badauri village in the Baheri block on the occasion of World Food Day. Addressing the participants, KVK head Dr Arvind Singh Tetarwal urged women farmers to avoid excessive use of pesticides on crops to safeguard food quality and public health. He also emphasised balanced nutrition and encouraged the inclusion of millets in daily meals. He called upon women to participate more actively in agriculture…

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Rohilkhand University Celebrates Navratri with ‘Nav Utsav’

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University celebrated Navratri with enthusiasm through ‘Nav Utsav’, organised by the department’s cultural committee, Navtarang, on Friday. The event was held under the inspiration of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai and witnessed active participation from students across all academic years and faculty members. The programme was attended by Vice-Chancellor Dr A.K. Rai, Dean Dr Archana Gupta, department head Anil Kumar Singh, and faculty members, including Dr Ajay Yadav and Dr Deepak Gangwar. The celebrations began with an…

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Rohilkhand University Concludes Two-Day Debate Competition in Economics

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, concluded a two-day debate competition organised by its Department of Regional Economics on October 16. The event, held on October 15 and 16 as part of internal assessment, witnessed enthusiastic participation by students from different branches of economics. On the first day, students of Regional Economics debated the topic “Impact of Globalisation: Positive or Negative”. Participants presented arguments on both sides, discussing the effects of globalisation on regional inequalities, employment and local industries. Prince Kumar Gupta secured first place, while Aman Bauddh finished…

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India Will Regain Its Place as Vishwa Guru, Says Rajnath Singh

Arijit Bose

Defence Minister offers prayers at Lucknow Durga Puja pandal, seeks Maa Durga’s blessings for the country’s strength and progress Lucknow: Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh visited a Durga Puja pandal in Jankipuram, offered prayers to Maa Durga and extended Navratri greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh. He prayed that the goddess bless India with the strength and capability to once again attain the position of Vishwa Guru. Singh said India’s standing on the international stage had grown significantly. Recalling a time when the country’s views were not…

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Rajnath Singh Visits Bereaved Families in Lucknow, Offers Condolences

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh visited several localities in the city  to pay tribute to the deceased and offer condolences to their grieving families. During his visit, Singh reached the residence of Ritesh Gupta in Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment, following the death of Gupta’s mother. He also expressed condolences to Professor Sanjay Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Shakuntala University, on the demise of his father, Devendra Pratap Singh. In Shyam Vihar Colony, Budheshwar, the minister met the family of the nephew of Satyendra Singh, BJP Lucknow Mahanagar general secretary, and…

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