Bareilly Divisional Commissioner Pays Tribute to Gandhi and Shastri on Birth Anniversaries

Bareilly: Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri were remembered on their birth anniversaries at the Divisional Commissioner’s office in Bareilly on Friday. Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar hoisted the national flag at the commissioner’s office premises and paid floral tributes to freedom fighters at the Martyrs’ Memorial. He also offered floral tributes to portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, recalling their contributions to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. Addressing officials and employees, Kumar said Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated across the country to honour the ideals of…

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SRMS Trust Honours Achievers, Distributes ₹3.5 Crore in Scholarships on 38th Memorial Day of Freedom Fighter Ram Murti

Bareilly: The Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Trust commemorated the 38th memorial day of freedom fighter, former minister and former MP Shri Ram Murti on Friday, honouring three distinguished personalities for their contributions and distributing scholarships worth ₹3.5 crore among 732 meritorious students. The memorial ceremony was held at the Shatik Auditorium of Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology. Trust founder and chairman Dev Murti paid floral tributes to his father and welcomed the guests, students and their parents. Under the Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran, the trust…

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Rohilkhand University Organises Plantation Drive to Mark Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a large-scale tree plantation drive on its campus on Thursday to mark the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri under the Service Sankalp Abhiyan. The programme was organised by the university’s National Service Scheme (NSS) unit under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai, Registrar Mahendra Kumar Singh and Finance Officer Mahima Chand. The plantation drive was conducted in front of the primary health centre on the university campus, where fruit-bearing trees, including mango and guava,…

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Gandhi Jayanti Service Programme Held at Ramganga Leprosy Ashram in Bareilly

Bareilly: A service programme was organised at Ramganga Leprosy Ashram in Bareilly on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The annual initiative was attended by senior district officials, social workers and members of Sarva Seva Samiti, who distributed food and fruits among the residents of the ashram. The programme was presided over by Additional District Magistrate (City) Avinash Tripathi, while Mahendra Kumar, Registrar of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), attended as the chief guest. Senior social worker and District Administration Adviser Zaheer Ahmed said the service…

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Fairway Tigers and Ekana Titans Shine on Day Two of Sky Om Night Golf League

Lucknow: The second day of the Sky Om Night Golf League at Lucknow Golf Club witnessed another evening of high-quality golf, intense competition and impressive performances under the floodlights. The Fairway Tigers came out with another brilliant performance, defeating GS Express by a convincing 4.5–0.5 points margin. In another outstanding performance, the Ekana Titans dominated Mulligators, securing a comprehensive 4.5–0.5 points victory. The evening also saw closely fought contests. SAS Yodhas edged past Prime Health City by 3–2, while Stingers secured a similar 3–2 victory over Crescent Square in a…

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At 23rd National Book Fair, Book launches continue, air reverberates with poetry

Lucknow: The third day of the National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden, Ashok Marg, witnessed not only elderly visitors but also large groups of youth thronging the stalls. Being held on the theme of ‘Vande Mataram’, the fair has several new releases drawing attention. At the Setu Prakashan stall, among the new books from the last three months, the third edition of Yogendra Yadav’s ‘Ganarajya Ka Swadharm’, the Hindi translation of Mary Gabriel’s ‘Love and Capital’ based on the tumultuous life story and revolution of Karl Marx, are in discussion.…

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UP Spices Conference 2026 Emphasises Value Addition, Technology and Global Competitiveness

Lucknow: The sixth Uttar Pradesh Spices Conference and Expo 2026 was held at Udyan Bhawan, Lucknow, bringing together government officials, policymakers, scientists, spice traders, exporters, farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs) and industry experts to explore opportunities for strengthening the state’s spice economy. Organised by the Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), with 3EA Global as the knowledge partner, the conference focused on value addition, technological innovation, quality standards and expanding global market access. Addressing the inaugural session, Uttar Pradesh Horticulture Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh said the state leads the…

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Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Fifty Powers India to Asian Games Gold

Nisshin: India produced a sensational batting display against Pakistan in the men’s cricket final of the 2026 Asian Games, with opener Abhishek Sharma setting the tone with a blistering half-century off just 20 balls. India won the toss and elected to bat first, immediately putting Pakistan’s bowlers under pressure. Abhishek attacked from the opening over and completed his fifty with a six in the sixth over. He finished with 61 runs from 28 balls, including three fours and seven sixes. His aggressive approach gave India the perfect platform in the…

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Drishyam: The Conclusion Review: Ajay Devgn Powers a Gripping Finale

Mumbai: Drishyam: The Conclusion, the Hindi-language third instalment of the popular thriller franchise, delivers a tense and crowd-pleasing finale built around family, deception and the consequences of a long-buried crime. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, alongside Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor and Ishita Dutta. Released on October 2, 2026, the film runs for approximately 150 minutes. The story revisits the long-dormant Sameer Deshmukh case, which is reopened after the emergence of fresh evidence. A determined new investigator puts Vijay…

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CJP Announces Delhi Protest on October 10, Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced plans to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on October 10, following its demonstration at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the proposed agitation would be held if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Dipke described the planned demonstration as a peaceful movement and called on supporters from across the country, particularly young people, to gather in the national capital. He referred to the proposed…

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