Bareilly: Journalists from print and electronic media were felicitated at a special ceremony held at the Sports Complex of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University as part of the university’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event recognized the valuable role played by media professionals in widely covering the institution’s activities during its 50th anniversary year. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh presented mementos to journalists in appreciation of their contribution. Expressing gratitude to the media, he said their positive and consistent coverage had significantly helped highlight the university’s achievements and progress. Prof. Singh…
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Captain Surender Mehra’s Wanderlust Around the World Takes Readers on an Inspiring Global Journey
Lucknow: Wanderlust Around the World (published January 2026 by OrangeBooks Publication / WissenPress) is a compact yet evocative travel-aviation memoir by Indian airline pilot Captain Surender Mehra. Spanning roughly 128 pages, this debut blends the precision of cockpit life with the spontaneity of global exploration. Available in Kindle, print-replica eBook, and paperback formats—priced around ₹800–₹1,000 in India or about $28 internationally—the book caters to readers drawn to aviation insights, cultural snapshots, and motivational stories of discovery. With an early 5-star reader rating on Amazon and growing social-media buzz, it remains…
Read MoreIsabella Thoburn College Hosts Alumni Meet 2026
Lucknow: Isabella Thoburn College’s Alumni Desk, under the guidance of College President Dr. E.S. Charles, hosted the Alumni Meet 2026 on Saturday, bringing together former students from the 1976 batch onwards to celebrate their enduring connection with the institution. The event commenced with a prayer by SCM students, followed by a welcome address from Acting Principal Dr. (Major) Neerja Masih, who highlighted the college’s remarkable journey and emphasized how education at IT College translates into meaningful social contributions. Drawing from her own experience as an alumna, she shared how the…
Read MoreA two-day Bougainvillea Festival started at CSIR-NBRI
Lucknow: A two-day Bougainville Festival being organized by CSIR-NBRI Lucknow during 14-15 March 2026, was inaugurated today. Shri NKS Chauhan, OSD, Chief Minister Officer, Lucknow in presence of Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO, Goa inaugurated the show on 14 March 2026 at Botanic Garden, CSIR-NBRI. This festival is a significant annual event initiated by CSIR-NBRI in 2022. Within a short span of time, it has established itself as a popular platform among garden enthusiasts, researchers, students, and the general public. Dr. KJ Singh, Convener of the Festival informed that…
Read MoreIVRI Hosts Live Telecast of 22nd Installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi
Bareilly: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, hosted a live telecast program today for the 22nd installment of the Prime Minister’s Farmer Welfare Scheme (PM-KISAN). During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from Guwahati, Assam, transferred the installment amount directly to 9.32 crore farmer families across India through direct benefit transfer. The program was organized by IVRI in collaboration with the State Agriculture Department. The event was attended by M.P. Arya, MLA, Nawabganj, Bareilly, and Sujit Kumar, District President, Kisan Union, Bareilly, along with officials and staff from the…
Read MoreIVRI Conducts Five-Day Training on “Milk Processing and Value Addition” for Farmers
Bareilly: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, under its Farmer First Project, successfully organized a five-day training program on “Milk Processing and Value Addition” from March 9–13, 2026. The program was jointly conducted by the Department of Animal Genetics and the Department of Livestock Product Technology, with 12 farmers and dairy producers from Gram Katkarman actively participating. The training aimed to equip participants with scientific knowledge of milk and dairy product processing, value addition, and marketing techniques to enhance profitability in their dairy enterprises. The closing ceremony was graced…
Read MoreRohilkhand University Students Selling Oyster Mushrooms on Blinkit
Bareilly: Students of Rohilkhand University have started commercial cultivation and sales of oyster mushrooms following a training program conducted by the Plant Science and Agriculture Departments under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh. According to mushroom expert and instructor Dr. Vijay Kumar Singhal, the Mushroom Cultivation Training Camp equipped students with practical skills, enabling them to form Experiential Learning Groups. These groups collectively grow mushrooms and sell them both in local markets and on the online platform Blinkit, generating income while promoting self-employment. B.Sc. Agriculture student Abhishek Patel shared…
Read MoreRetired Professor B.R. Kukreti of Rohilkhand University Honoured with Eminent Teacher Educator Award
Bareilly: Professor B.R. Kukreti, former Head of the Faculty of Education and Allied Sciences at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, has been awarded the “Eminent Teacher Educator Award” in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teacher education over the past four decades. The award was presented during the 58th Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Teacher Educators (I.A.T.E.), held on March 12–13, 2026, in Gangtok, Sikkim. The honour was conferred by Raju Basnet, Cabinet Minister for Education, Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs, Sikkim; Professor Shantanu…
Read MoreSecond Day of Lucknow Book Fair: Youth Drawn to Bhagat Singh and Diverse Literary Works
Lucknow: The Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralay, Charbagh saw bustling activity on its second day, with a mix of spiritual literature and revolutionary works capturing the attention of young readers. Among the popular titles was “Main Nastik Hoon” by Bhagat Singh, alongside books on Vedic mathematics for children and contemporary literary collections. With free entry and a minimum 10% discount on all books, the fair attracted a large number of teachers, school administrators, and literature enthusiasts throughout the day. Narendra Singh, an official from the National Book Trust, noted strong…
Read MoreArtists to Create Special 15-Foot Canvas Painting Celebrating 150 Years of “Vande Mataram” at Lucknow Book Fair
Lucknow: In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”, a special collaborative painting on a 15-foot-long canvas will be created at Ravindralay, Charbagh, during the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair. The event will begin at 11:00 AM on Sunday under the guidance of renowned artist and art critic Bhupendra Kumar Asthana. The team of artists will bring to life the spirit of “Vande Mataram”, expressing patriotism, national pride, and India’s rich cultural heritage through colours and lines. Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in a mix of Sanskrit and Bengali, “Vande…
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