Author: Arijit Bose

IDFC FIRST Bank Goes Live on EPFO Platform, Simplifies Digital Provident Fund Payments for Businesses

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: IDFC FIRST Bank has been authorised by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, to facilitate Provident Fund (PF) payments through the EPFO platform, strengthening its portfolio of digital statutory payment solutions for businesses. The integration enables employers and establishments to initiate PF payments directly through the EPFO portal and complete transactions seamlessly using IDFC FIRST Bank’s Retail and Corporate Internet Banking platforms. The fully digital process offers secure transactions, real-time payment confirmations, an intuitive user interface, and instant challan…

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ICICI Prudential Life Launches 10-Year Life Cover for Short-Term Financial Commitments

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced a 10-year life cover option under its ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Plus plan, offering customers affordable financial protection during periods of significant financial responsibility. The new offering is designed to address short-term financial obligations such as home loans, business loans, and children’s education expenses. The insurer said the product aims to provide comprehensive life insurance coverage during the crucial first decade after individuals take on major financial commitments, a period when income dependency and financial liabilities are often at their highest. The plan…

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Colvin Taluqdars’ College Shines at CISCE Uttar Pradesh Zonal Taekwondo Championship 2026–27

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students of Colvin Taluqdars’ College delivered an impressive performance at the CISCE Uttar Pradesh Zonal Taekwondo Championship 2026–27, bringing laurels to the institution by securing one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals across different weight categories. The championship was held on June 29 and 30, 2026, at Lucknow Model Public School, Faridipur, Dubagga, with talented taekwondo athletes from various CISCE-affiliated schools across Uttar Pradesh competing in a spirited display of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. Leading the medal tally for Colvin Taluqdars’ College was Abu Huraira (Class XI-B), who…

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Colvin Taluqdars’ College Holds Investiture Ceremony, Inducts Student Council for 2026–27

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Colvin Taluqdars’ College celebrated its Investiture Ceremony for the 2026–27 academic session at Hind Hall, formally inducting the newly elected Student Council in a ceremony that underscored the values of leadership, responsibility, integrity, and service. The event was graced by Shri Dhruva Kant Thakur, IPS, Director General, Home Guards and Director General, Civil Defence, Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. The ceremony began with the ceremonial welcome of the Chief Guest, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolising the triumph of knowledge and wisdom. On the occasion,…

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McDonald’s India Marks International French Fries Day with Donation Drive for Children in Lucknow Village

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: International French Fries Day was celebrated with a meaningful community outreach initiative as McDonald’s India, in collaboration with the Kiran Foundation, organised a “Fries Donation Drive” for children in Village Bangali Khera on the outskirts of Lucknow. The initiative aimed to spread happiness among children by distributing freshly prepared French fries while encouraging community participation and the spirit of giving. Volunteers from Kiran Foundation and McDonald’s Lucknow interacted with the children, creating a cheerful atmosphere filled with smiles and shared moments of joy. The distribution drive was carried out…

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El Niño Could Disrupt Monsoon, Intensify Water Stress and Threaten Agriculture, Says Prof. Bharat Raj Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Highlighting the growing challenges posed by climate variability, Prof. (Dr.) Bharat Raj Singh, Director General (Technical), School of Management Sciences, Lucknow, cautioned that El Niño has the potential to significantly alter global weather systems, weaken India’s southwest monsoon, intensify water scarcity, and adversely impact agriculture and food security. Prof. Singh was delivering a technical lecture on “El Niño and Global Climate”, organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), Uttar Pradesh State Centre, Lucknow, at Engineers Bhawan, River Bank Colony, Lucknow. Explaining the phenomenon, Prof. Singh said El Niño is…

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Bareilly District Magistrate Reviews NRLM Progress, Directs Faster Formation of Self-Help Groups

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting of the District-Level Coordination Committee under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) at the Collectorate auditorium, directing officials to accelerate the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and strengthen livelihood initiatives for rural women. During the meeting, officials informed that 27,028 families have been covered under various livelihood and empowerment initiatives since April 2026, against the overall saturation target of 566,000 families. For the financial year 2026–27, the district has been assigned a target of forming 26,883 Self-Help Groups. The District Magistrate…

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Bareilly Divisional Commissioner Reviews Road Safety, Orders Immediate Action at Accident Black Spots

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S. Chaudhary chaired the second meeting of the Divisional Road Safety Committee for 2026 at the Commissionerate auditorium, directing officials to intensify efforts to reduce road accidents through coordinated engineering, enforcement, and public awareness measures. The meeting reviewed the current road accident scenario across the four districts of the Bareilly division and assessed the progress of measures being implemented to reduce fatalities. According to the Divisional Transport Officer (Enforcement), road accident fatalities have declined by 7.17 per cent in Bareilly and 10.55 per cent in Badaun,…

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Rohilkhand University Organises Storytelling Competition as Part of Deekshotsav 2026

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a storytelling competition as part of Deekshotsav 2026, the series of academic and cultural events being held ahead of the University’s 24th Convocation. The competition was conducted by the University Cultural Centre under the guidance of Chancellor and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. It forms part of the activities being organised from July 1 to 15 in schools located in villages adopted by the university. The competition featured two themes based on different age groups.…

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Deputy Cane Commissioner Directs Early Submission of Sugarcane Survey Data, Reviews Plantation and Sugar Stock Verification

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Deputy Cane Commissioner Rajesh Mishra chaired the monthly review meeting at the Cane Bhawan auditorium, directing officials to expedite the submission of variety-wise sugarcane survey data and ensure accurate verification of farmers’ records to improve transparency and timely service delivery. Reviewing the progress of the ongoing sugarcane survey, Mishra instructed officials to submit variety-wise survey data to his office without delay. He emphasised that 100 per cent verification of ratoon sugarcane area and variety-related corrections for every farmer must be completed to ensure the accuracy of departmental records. He…

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