Author: Arijit Bose

Five Matches Played at Mohan Singh Bisht Memorial T10 Cricket Tournament in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Five matches featuring 10 teams were played on Saturday at the Mohan Singh Bisht Memorial T10 Cricket Tournament, organised by the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad in memory of late Mohan Singh Bisht. The tournament began with a formal inauguration by Uttarakhand Mahaparishad convenor Diwan Singh Adhikari. In the opening match, Almora Attackers defeated Mayur Udyan Challengers. The second match saw Neelmatha Night Riders emerge victorious against Shivani Bihar. Devbhoomi Lions XI won the third match against Yoddha XI, while Vrindavan Cricket Club defeated Elite XI in the fourth encounter. In the…

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IMA Lucknow Honours Around 90 Doctors at Annual Function; Eight Receive Special Awards

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) honoured around 90 doctors for their contributions to medical services, organisational activities and social welfare at its annual function and award ceremony held at IMA Bhawan in River Bank Colony. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attended the event as the chief guest, while Dr Neeraj Bora, MLA from Lucknow North and former president of IMA Lucknow, was the guest of honour. The programme began with a general body meeting, followed by the award ceremony. IMA Lucknow honorary…

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Eminent Personalities Honoured with Prerna Samman 2026 in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Eminent personalities from literature, theatre, classical dance, music, mathematics education, science and medicine were honoured with the Prerna Samman 2026 at the 12th Sahityakar Prerna Diwas, organised jointly by the Bisaria Shiksha Evam Seva Samiti and Concerned Theatre, Lucknow, on Saturday. The award ceremony was held at the Saraswati Palace premises in Rajajipuram. Veteran theatre personality and former director of the Bhartendu Natya Akademi, Puneet Asthana, attended as the chief guest. Acharya Vishvavrat Shastri was the distinguished invitee, while Sahitya Bhushan awardee and former Director General of Police Mahesh…

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Garbage Dump in Lucknow’s Malviya Nagar Raises Concerns Over Public Health, Traffic

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Residents and commuters in the Malviya Nagar ward are facing problems due to heaps of garbage, foul smells and traffic congestion near Bulaki Adda, raising questions about sanitation and civic management in the city. According to local complaints, large quantities of wet and rotting waste have accumulated along a major road near Bulaki Adda. Vehicles parked on the road have further obstructed traffic, making it difficult for commuters to pass through the area. The stench from the garbage has reportedly made the stretch particularly unpleasant for pedestrians and residents.…

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Special Kheer Bhog to Be Offered to Shri Ramlala on Sharad Purnima

Arijit Bose

Religious ceremonies to be held at the northern platform outside the sanctum sanctorum; CEO directs stringent security arrangements Dr Vishakha Srivastava/TLT news Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple will observe Sharad Purnima on Sunday, October 25, with special religious ceremonies dedicated to Shri Ramlala Virajman. As part of the traditional observances, a special Kheer Bhog will be offered to the deity late at night, accompanied by devotional singing and customary rituals. Special security arrangements have also been directed for the occasion. According to Hindu tradition, the full moon on Sharad…

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UP Presents Clean Energy Vision at Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026; Farmers to Become ‘Energy Providers’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma presented the state’s renewable energy vision and agrivoltaics strategy at the seventh Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting the potential to combine crop cultivation with solar power generation without taking agricultural land out of production. Addressing the ‘State Ministerial Pitch’ session, Sharma said Uttar Pradesh, known as the country’s food bowl, was poised to emerge as a major clean energy hub. He said the state aimed to transform farmers from food providers into…

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A.K. Sharma Advocates Citizen-Centric, Technology-Driven Urban Development at National Urban Conclave 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma emphasised the need for forward-looking policies, modern technology and efficient urban services to build smart, modern and citizen-centric cities while participating in the National Urban Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Saturday. The two-day conference, being held on October 24 and 25, is themed ‘Urban Rising: Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery’. It brings together policymakers, experts and institutions to discuss the challenges of rapid urbanisation, modern infrastructure, improved municipal management and the delivery of quality urban services. Addressing the…

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SAI Lucknow Organises ‘Sundays on Cycle’ to Promote Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Netaji Subhas Regional Centre (NSRC), Lucknow, organised a ‘Sundays on Cycle’ programme in collaboration with the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Lucknow, to promote fitness, cycling and an active lifestyle. The event was held at the SAI NSRC campus in Shanti Nagar, Kanpur Road, and began at 7 am. Around 50 FCI officials and fitness enthusiasts participated enthusiastically. Nitin Verma, Divisional Manager of FCI, Lucknow, attended as the guest. The programme was conducted under the leadership of Atmaprakash, Regional Director-in-Charge of SAI NSRC…

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Kathak Performers Dance to Classical Ragas, Jhansi Mallakhamb Troupe Captivates Audience at Awadh Sandhya

Arijit Bose

Lucknow, October 7: Classical music, captivating Kathak performances and breathtaking Mallakhamb feats marked Awadh Sandhya, a cultural evening organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi at Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium. The event, held after a gap of six years, celebrated the preservation and promotion of the region’s rich artistic heritage. Padma Shri Malini Awasthi attended the programme as the chief guest. The event was organised under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s cultural preservation policy and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh. It was supported by various institutions under the…

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Ashok Kumar Pandey Elected District President of Junior High School Teachers’ Association in Gonda

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Gonda: The district convention and election ceremony of the Junior High School (Upper Primary) Teachers’ Association was held at Dr Sampurnanand Auditorium in Town Hall, Gandhi Park, Gonda, in a spirited and dignified atmosphere. Ashok Kumar Pandey was elected district president, while Narendra Kumar Singh was elected district treasurer and Ajit Tiwari district general secretary. The event was attended by former state president of the association Radha Krishna Pathak, state president Yogesh Tyagi, Uttar Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association state president Vinay Tiwari and divisional president Veer Vikram Singh as chief…

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