Day: October 19, 2026

Mission Shakti Campaign Launched at Maa Pateshwari University; Outstanding Participants Honoured

Arijit Bose

Balrampur: Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur, launched the Mission Shakti campaign and concluded its Seva Sankalp Samaroh with a prize distribution ceremony in the presence of Devi Patan Division Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, highlighting the importance of women’s safety, dignity, empowerment and self-reliance. The programme aimed to raise awareness among women and girls about their rights while promoting gender equality, independence and their active participation in society. Participants who performed exceptionally well in various activities and competitions organised as part of the Seva Sankalp समारोह were honoured with prizes and certificates…

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Sanitation Workers in Gonda Demand Immediate Payment of Bonus, Salary Arrears and Other Dues

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The All India Safai Mazdoor Congress 7262, Uttar Pradesh, submitted a memorandum addressed to the District Magistrate to the City Magistrate on Friday, demanding the immediate release of pending bonuses, salary arrears and other outstanding payments due to sanitation workers of Gonda Municipality. The organisation urged the district administration and municipal authorities to ensure that all eligible sanitation workers receive their pending dues in accordance with government budgetary allocations and official orders. In its memorandum, the organisation said sanitation workers play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and protecting…

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Mission Shakti 6.0: Self-Defence Training and Life Skills Activities Organised at Belwa Nohar School

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Self-defence training, leadership development and life skills activities were organised at Upper Primary School, Belwa Nohar, in the Parsipur area under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0, aiming to empower students, particularly girls, with practical safety skills, confidence and decision-making abilities. Science teacher Manoj Kumar Chaturvedi explained that self-defence training equips children with practical skills to protect themselves in situations involving danger or violence. He said the training helps girls remain alert, assess their surroundings and identify potential threats at an early stage. Trainer Akhilesh Kumar Singh demonstrated simple and effective…

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ICIT Education Society Organises Mehndi and Art Competitions to Celebrate Navratri in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: ICIT Education Society, Gonda, organised mehndi and art competitions to mark the auspicious occasions of Navratri and Vijayadashami, providing students with a platform to showcase their creativity, artistic skills and imagination. Students participated enthusiastically in both competitions. In the mehndi competition, participants displayed their artistic abilities through attractive and intricate designs, while the art competition featured colourful paintings and creative illustrations. In the art competition, Divyanshi secured first place, followed by Anshika Yadav in second place, Srishti Srivastava in third and Jyoti Sharma in fourth. The winners were felicitated…

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IFFCO Organises Training on Nano Fertilisers for Cooperative Sales Centre In-Charges in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: IFFCO Gonda organised a training programme for cooperative sales centre in-charges on nano fertilisers at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, on Saturday, focusing on balanced fertiliser use, soil health and modern agricultural practices. Dr S. K. Verma, senior scientist and head of KVK Mankapur, attended the programme as the chief guest. He urged sales centre in-charges and farmers to adopt balanced fertiliser application, warning that indiscriminate use of chemical fertilisers was adversely affecting soil health. Raj Kumar, regional manager of IFFCO, explained the importance, benefits and application of nano…

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Composite School Chetpur Organises Vibrant Dandiya Celebration in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Wazirganj, Gonda: Composite School Chetpur, in the Wazirganj education block of Gonda district, organised a vibrant Dandiya programme with enthusiasm and participation from teachers, celebrating Indian folk culture and traditional festivities. The event was organised under the inspiration of Wazirganj Block Education Officer (BEO) Shravan Tiwari, with the aim of promoting cultural activities in the school, strengthening mutual cooperation and creating a joyful environment for teachers and students. The school परिसर witnessed an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm as the traditional Dandiya celebration highlighted the importance of preserving and respecting…

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Gonda Administration Holds Pink Samadhan Diwas to Address Women’s Grievances Under Mission Shakti 6.0

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Gonda district administration and police organised a Pink Samadhan Diwas, also known as Mission Shakti Tehsil Diwas, at the Colonelganj tehsil on Saturday under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0, focusing on women’s safety, dignity, empowerment and the timely resolution of public grievances. The programme was chaired by Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan and Superintendent of Police Abhishek. During the public hearing, they interacted directly with complainants, listened to their concerns and instructed officials from the concerned departments to ensure time-bound and effective disposal of complaints. Particular attention was given…

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National Public School Celebrates Navratri with Devotional Performances and Dandiya Dance

Arijit Bose

Gonda: National Public School in Bariyarpurwa celebrated Navratri with devotion and enthusiasm on Saturday, featuring prayers to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, aarti and vibrant cultural performances by students. The programme brought together students, teachers, parents and local dignitaries, who enjoyed the festive celebrations and appreciated the children’s performances. The event commenced with the aarti of Goddess Durga, led by Arvind Soni, popularly known as Bablu Soni, the councillor of Bariyarpurwa ward. Teachers and parents also participated in the prayers and sought the blessings of the Goddess. As part…

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Gonda DM Priyanka Niranjan Inspects Five Polling Stations During Voter Registration Drive

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate and District Election Officer Priyanka Niranjan inspected five polling stations in Sadar and Colonelganj tehsils as part of the Continuous Revision of Electoral Rolls-2026 programme. The special campaign aims to ensure that all eligible citizens, particularly young people eligible to vote for the first time, are registered in the electoral rolls and are not left out of the democratic process. During the inspection, Niranjan visited the polling station at PM Shri Composite School in Haripur, under Sadar tehsil. She also inspected four polling stations established at…

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Music Album ‘Tu Meri Dhadkan’ Launched in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Young actor Rahul showcased his screen presence at the launch of the music album Tu Meri Dhadkan, held at Creator Lounge in Lucknow. The album was launched by Adil Abidi, a former top model who was prominent in Mumbai’s modelling circuit during the 1980s and 1990s. Speaking at the event, Rahul described the project as a special opportunity to explore a different dimension of his acting. He said the team had worked with dedication and creativity and expressed confidence that audiences would appreciate the final presentation. The album features…

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