Author: Arijit Bose

Power Politics, Crime, Accidents and Action: Uttar Pradesh Witnesses Eventful Day Across Districts

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a politically charged and action-packed day as developments ranging from possible cabinet expansion in the state government to crime crackdowns, road accidents, protests, and administrative action dominated headlines across several districts. Speculation intensified in political circles after reports emerged about a possible cabinet reshuffle in the Yogi Adityanath government, prompting sharp remarks from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Meanwhile, law and order incidents, including police encounters, bribery allegations, salary scams, and violent clashes, kept authorities busy across the state. Judicial settlements through the National Lok Adalat…

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Rajasthan to Host Grand State-Level ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ on May 11

Arijit Bose

Nationwide Celebration to Mark 1000 Years of Somnath Temple Attack and 75 Years of Reconstruction Jaipur: A grand state-level celebration of “Somnath Swabhiman Parv” will be organized across Rajasthan on May 11, 2026, to commemorate 1000 years of the first attack on the historic Somnath Temple and 75 years of its reconstruction. The nationwide observance is being held under the directions of the Ministry of Culture. In Rajasthan, the programme is being jointly organized by the state’s Department of Art, Literature, Culture and Archaeology along with the Devasthan Department. As…

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Making “Vande Mataram” Mandatory is Unconstitutional, an Assault on Religious Freedom, and Unacceptable: All India Muslim Personal Law Board

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has strongly rejected the decision of the Union Cabinet to accord “Vande Mataram” a status equal to the National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana,” to make all six stanzas of the song compulsory, and to mandate its recitation before the National Anthem in all government and educational institutions. The Board has termed the move a direct violation of the basic spirit of the Constitution of India, religious freedom, secular values, and the historic decisions of the Constituent Assembly, and has demanded that…

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Keyboard Distribution and Digital Training Programme Organised for Visually Impaired Students

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A special keyboard distribution and digital empowerment programme for visually impaired students was organised at Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University with the objective of enhancing the academic and technological capabilities of students with visual disabilities. The programme was jointly organised by the university and Help the Blind Foundation to mark the successful completion of two years of the tenure of Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjay Singh. The event was conducted under the guidance and blessings of Prof. Sanjay Singh. Speakers at the programme highlighted that under his leadership, the…

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Army Officer Inspires Students with Insightful Session on Life in the Indian Army

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An inspiring and thought-provoking session titled “Life as an Officer in the Indian Army” was organized at Spence Hall in La Martiniere College on May 7, 2026, where students and NCC cadets received a first-hand understanding of the life, discipline, and responsibilities associated with serving in the armed forces. The session was delivered by distinguished alumnus Lt. Col. Shahmir Abidi, who returned to his alma mater to interact with and inspire the next generation of students. The event was specially designed for senior school students and NCC cadets from…

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DILIGENCE TURNED TO DESTINY : LA MARTINIERE GIRLS’ COLLEGE CROWNED IN ISC AND ISCE GLORY

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On 8th May, 2026 the atmosphere at La Martiniere Girls’ College sparkled with pride as it held the Felicitation Ceremony for the outstanding performance of the ICSE and ISC batch of 2025- 2026. The ceremony commenced with Lady Principal  A Dass welcoming everyone and commending the students for their hard work and success. She expressed pride in the school’s 100% success rate in the ICSE and ISC exams and acknowledged the teachers’ dedicated efforts. The diligence awards were given by Kashish Gupta, a Senior Associate at the Startup Policy…

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Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026 organised by UP State Chapter, PHDCCI & Firstview Concludes in Lucknow; Focuses on EV Mobility and Future Energy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow– The Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026, North India’s premier energy sector initiative, successfully concluded its three-day run with a dedicated focus on EV Mobility and Future Energy. Jointly organized by the UP State Chapter, PHDCCI and FirstVIEW, in collaboration with UPNEDA, INVEST UP, and UPPCL, Government of Uttar Pradesh supported by NTPC, SIDBI, SBI, Sigenergy, Polycab, and KEI Wires & Cables. UPEX drew over 10,000 visitors, signaling a massive surge in interest toward India’s clean energy ecosystem. The final day featured high-level summits curated by the India Smart Grid…

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Grand Seminar on the Subject of “GST Appellate Tribunal” Organized by the Lucknow Branch of ICAI and the UP GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Branch of ICAI (CIRC), in collaboration with the UP GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, successfully organized a one-day seminar on the subject of “GST Appellate Tribunal” at Hotel Damson Plum, Lucknow. Over 200 participants—including Chartered Accountants, Advocates, Cost Accountants, GST Practitioners, and representatives from the industrial sector—from various cities across Uttar Pradesh such as Agra, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, participated enthusiastically in this seminar. Dr. Sanjay Kumar Chandhariyavi, Vice President of the GST Appellate Tribunal, Uttar Pradesh, graced the event with his distinguished presence…

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Uttar Pradesh Emerging as a “Powerful UP”: Energy Minister A.K. Sharma

Arijit Bose

UP Becomes India’s New Energy Hub with Historic Growth in Power Sector Lucknow: Minister A.K. Sharma said that Uttar Pradesh, once considered weak in the energy sector, is now rapidly transforming into one of the country’s strongest power hubs under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Addressing the media in Lucknow, the Energy Minister said the state has achieved historic milestones in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy development over the past few years. He stated that Uttar Pradesh has now become the number…

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Labour Day Celebrated with Poetry and Shayari in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Labour Day celebrations marked with poetry, shayari, music, and cultural performances were organized by Media Photographers Club in the city. The event, initiated years ago by the club’s founder late S. M. Pari, was coordinated this year by Manju Srivastava along with club members. The programme began in the presence of chief guest Sanyukta Bhatia and special guest Govind Narayan Shukla. Floral tributes were paid to late senior photographer S. M. Pari before the formal inauguration of the event. The evening commenced with a Ganesh Vandana presented by Riddhima…

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