Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow Police Commissioner, DM Visit KGMU to Meet Injured Passengers in Agra-Lucknow Expressway Bus Accident

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Police Commissioner and Lucknow District Magistrate visited King George’s Medical University (KGMU) hospital to meet passengers injured in a major bus accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. During the visit, the officials met the injured passengers and enquired about their health and medical condition. They also interacted with doctors and hospital staff to review the treatment being provided to the accident victims. The officials directed the medical team to ensure proper treatment and provide the best possible healthcare facilities to all injured passengers. They stressed the need for continued medical…

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UP’s Chief Minister Yuva Udyami Yojana Boosts Self-Employment in Balrampur

Arijit Bose

Balrampur: The Uttar Pradesh government’s Chief Minister Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan is emerging as an important source of self-employment and economic empowerment for educated and skilled youth in Balrampur district. Interest among young people in setting up their own micro-enterprises is growing, supported by interest-free and collateral-free financial assistance under the scheme. The state government aims to strengthen the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem and create 10 lakh new micro-entrepreneurs over the next 10 years. The initiative focuses particularly on providing trained youth in rural and semi-urban areas…

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Uttar Pradesh Invites South Korean Companies to Invest in Semiconductor and Electronics Industries

Arijit Bose

Greater Noida: Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a major destination for semiconductor manufacturing and electronics industries, with the state government stepping up efforts to attract investment from South Korean companies. A roundtable meeting held in Greater Noida focused on investment opportunities, industrial infrastructure, state policies and the proposed Korea City project. Discussions covered potential investments in semiconductors, specialty chemicals, electronic materials, automobile components and advanced manufacturing. A business delegation from the Korea World Class Enterprise Association (KWCEA), representing more than 400 South Korean companies, visited Uttar Pradesh from October…

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Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Reliable Tap Water Supply to Every Household in Pratapgarh Village

Arijit Bose

Kukuwar gram panchayat in Patti block gets functional household tap connections, easing water shortages and reducing dependence on traditional sources Pratapgarh: The Jal Jeevan Mission is bringing significant changes to rural communities in Uttar Pradesh, with Kukuwar gram panchayat in Patti development block of Pratapgarh district emerging as an example of improved access to safe drinking water. For years, residents of Kukuwar faced severe water shortages during the summer months as falling groundwater levels left hand pumps and wells largely unusable. Women and girls, in particular, had to travel long…

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Mirzapur Woman Turns Nursery Business into a Successful Enterprise, Increases Monthly Income to ₹20,000

Arijit Bose

Self-help group member Chanda Devi expands her late husband’s nursery business, creates employment for four others Mirzapur: Turning personal adversity into an opportunity for economic independence, Chanda Devi, a 39-year-old woman from Dhaurupur village in the City development block of Mirzapur district, has transformed a small nursery business into a sustainable source of livelihood. Associated with the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM), she has increased her monthly income from ₹8,000 to ₹20,000 and provided employment to four other people. Chanda Devi, who studied up to Class 12, faced…

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Prayagraj Illuminated with Lakhs of Diyas as Grand Deepotsav Celebrated at Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham

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Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya joins celebrations virtually; announces plans for permanent Deep Stambhs and annual Ramleela programmes Prayagraj: The sacred city of Prayagraj glowed with the light of lakhs of earthen lamps as grand Deepotsav celebrations were organised at Maharishi Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham and other river ghats on Friday. The celebrations were organised to promote folk culture, art, literature, traditional practices and local talent while reconnecting people with the state’s cultural heritage. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya joined the celebrations virtually and congratulated the organisers…

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RFRAC Organises APEDA-Supported Training Programme on Agricultural Export Quality Standards in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Regional Food Research and Analysis Centre (RFRAC), Lucknow, organised a one-day sensitisation and training programme on ‘Agricultural Export Quality Standards and Compliance’ on November 6, 2026, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The programme was chaired by B.L. Meena (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Uttar Pradesh, and Chairman of the Revenue Board. Dr C.B. Singh, Deputy General Manager of APEDA, delivered the keynote address. Exporters from various districts of Uttar Pradesh, industry stakeholders and senior officials from…

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Lucknow Metro Records Over 1 Lakh Daily Passengers for Four Consecutive Days

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Hazaratganj and Charbagh stations witness highest passenger footfall; ridership peaks at 1.10 lakh on November 3 Lucknow: Lucknow Metro has recorded more than one lakh passengers daily for four consecutive days, indicating growing public confidence in the city’s metro services. The increase in ridership comes amid year-round awareness and public outreach initiatives undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) to encourage greater use of public transport. According to UPMRC, the highest daily ridership during this period was recorded on November 3, when approximately 1.10 lakh passengers travelled by…

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GCRG International School Clinches 2nd Late K.N. Singh Memorial U-19 Inter-School Cricket Trophy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: GCRG International School emerged champions of the 2nd Late K.N. Singh Memorial U-19 Inter-School Cricket Tournament, defeating Colvin Taluqdars’ College by 22 runs in an exciting final. The concluding match was attended by Dr Apul Goel from the Department of Urology, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), as the Chief Guest, while Abhijeet Sinha, an official of the Cricket Association of Lucknow, was the Guest of Honour. Umesh Kumar Singh, retired IPS officer and Chairman of Vivekanand Modern Academy, the organising institution, was also present. Batting first, GCRG International School…

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Uttarakhand Mahotsav Begins with Traditional Prayers, Debate Competition Marks First Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 14-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav began on Sunday with traditional prayers and rituals at Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan, located along the Gomti River on Birbal Sahni Marg in Lucknow. Organised by the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad, the festival opened with a formal puja and prayer ceremony at 1 pm. Office-bearers, members of the organisation and other dignitaries participated in the rituals and prayed for the successful conduct of the festival. As part of the celebrations marking the 26th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s formation, a debate competition on the theme ‘Changes…

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