Two Members of Overseas Job Fraud Gang Arrested in Gonda; 194 Passports and ₹6.22 Lakh Recovered

Gonda: Police from Kotwali Nagar Police Station arrested two wanted members of a gang accused of cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad for jobs. During the operation, police recovered 194 passports, ₹6.22 lakh in cash and a Scorpio vehicle from the accused. The action was taken as part of a special drive against crime launched under the direction of Vineet Jaiswal. The operation was supervised by Manoj Kumar Rawat and carried out under the leadership of Circle Officer Anand Kumar Rai. According to police, the arrested accused…

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NSS Special Camp Concludes at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College, Gonda

Gonda: The seven-day Special Camp organised by the National Service Scheme concluded on Sunday at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College with a vibrant closing ceremony held at Maharshi Aurobindo Bal Shiksha Mandir. The camp, conducted by the first and second units of NSS, was organised in the areas of Uparhitan Purwa and Janki Nagar. The programme began in the presence of Chief Guest Vineet Jaiswal, along with Manoj Kumar Rawat. Other distinguished guests included Janki Nagar Gram Pradhan Shiv Bahadur Pandey, Principal Shiv Shankar Shukla, yoga trainer Anjani Kumar…

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Lucknow Book Fair: ‘Vande Mataram’ Spirit Reflected Through Colours and Lines

Lucknow: A unique artistic tribute to the national song Vande Mataram was showcased at the Lucknow Book Fair, where a special painting workshop celebrated the 150th anniversary of the iconic composition. The event was held at Ravindralaya on Sunday. Organised as part of the book fair activities, the workshop witnessed a team of 11 young artists collaboratively creating a grand painting on a 3×15-foot canvas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The initiative was coordinated by noted artist and art critic Bhupendra Kumar Asthana, who led the artists in expressing…

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Lucknow to Host ‘UP International Film Conclave 2026’ on March 30–31

Lucknow: The city of Lucknow will host the UP International Film Conclave 2026 on March 30 and 31, bringing together prominent personalities from the film, television, and creative industries. The two-day conclave will be organized under the aegis of Film Society of India at the Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium. Announcing the event, Ramesh Mishra said the conclave will celebrate cinema, creativity, and cultural dialogue. Filmmakers, directors, actors, producers, and cultural personalities from across India and abroad are expected to participate in the event. According to the organizers, the conclave…

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Journalists Honoured During Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Rohilkhand University

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…

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Isabella 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…

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A 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…

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IVRI 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…

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IVRI 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…

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