Lucknow: Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary assumed charge as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona formally entrusted him with the responsibility. Chaudhary represents the Pharenda Assembly constituency in Maharajganj district. After taking charge, he thanked the party’s national leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for placing their trust in him. He said he would discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and commitment, ensuring that the Congress raised the concerns of people across Uttar Pradesh in the…
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“BJP’s Loot Is Everywhere”: Aradhana Mishra Mona Alleges Wage Fraud in Rural Employment Scheme
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona has accused the BJP government of presiding over widespread corruption, alleging irregularities in digital attendance records under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Addressing a press conference at the state Congress headquarters, Mishra alleged that after controversies over electoral rolls and donations collected in the name of the Ram temple, questions had now arisen over the alleged diversion of funds meant for rural workers. She said the reported irregularities raised serious…
Read MoreDaughters Are Unsafe Under BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh, Says Congress Chief Aradhana Mishra Mona
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona has accused the BJP government of failing to ensure the safety of women and girls, citing a series of alleged sexual assault cases involving minors reported across the state. In a statement, Mishra said Uttar Pradesh had become increasingly unsafe for girls under the BJP government. She alleged that incidents involving school-going girls, including cases of abduction, sexual assault and deaths linked to pregnancies, reflected a serious failure of governance. Referring to the BJP’s “Beti Bachao” slogan, she said the situation…
Read MoreCongress Workers from Across UP Congratulate New State President Aradhana Mishra Mona
Lucknow: Congress workers from across Uttar Pradesh congratulated newly appointed state president Aradhana Mishra Mona on her new responsibility, expressing their commitment to prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections under her leadership. Throughout the day, party workers from various districts visited her and presented bouquets and traditional angavastrams. They pledged to work together to strengthen the organisation, intensify grassroots outreach and raise public issues across the state ahead of the elections. The visitors came from western, central and eastern Uttar Pradesh, including Saharanpur, Bijnor, Baghpat, Amroha, Agra, Mainpuri, Auraiya, Kanpur,…
Read MoreCSIR-IITR Celebrates World Food Day 2026, Highlights Innovation in Food Safety
Lucknow: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) celebrated World Food Day 2026 at the S.H. Zaidi Auditorium under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” The programme brought together scientists, students and food professionals to discuss the importance of innovation in building safe, sustainable and nutritious food systems. Rajendra Mohan Dobriyal, Senior Director at Coca-Cola, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he highlighted the role of innovation and collaboration between industry and research institutions in developing resilient food systems. The programme began with a welcome address,…
Read MoreAIIMS Rae Bareli Holds White Coat Ceremony for MBBS Batch 2026
Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, organised a White Coat Pinning Ceremony for its newly admitted MBBS Batch 2026, marking an important milestone in the students’ journey towards becoming medical professionals. The programme began with the gathering of students, followed by the welcome of the institute’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. (Dr) Amita Jain. The ceremony commenced with Vande Mataram, the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and Saraswati Vandana. Addressing the students, Prof. Jain emphasised the importance of dedication, discipline, integrity and…
Read MoreBareilly DM Directs Departments and Banks to Expedite PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Avinash Singh calls for timely solar inspections, subsidy payments and loan disbursals Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting of the district-level committee at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium on Friday to review the implementation and monitoring of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The DM directed officials to comply with government guidelines, achieve prescribed targets and intensify public awareness efforts to ensure that more eligible households benefit from the scheme. During the meeting, vendors working under the scheme reported that delays by the electricity department in inspecting installed…
Read MoreBareilly DM Reviews Polling Station Rationalisation, Announces Special Voter Registration Drives
Draft polling station list to be shared with political parties on October 19; objections invited till October 25 Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties at the Collectorate auditorium on Friday to discuss the rationalisation and reorganisation of polling stations ahead of the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The District Magistrate said the Election Commission of India had set November 2, 2026, as the deadline for rationalising and reorganising polling stations. The draft list…
Read MoreIVRI’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra Organises Food Safety Awareness Programme on World Food Day
Bareilly: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bareilly, under the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), organised an awareness programme on food safety for rural women at Badaura Badauri village in the Baheri block on the occasion of World Food Day. Addressing the participants, KVK head Dr Arvind Singh Tetarwal urged women farmers to avoid excessive use of pesticides on crops to safeguard food quality and public health. He also emphasised balanced nutrition and encouraged the inclusion of millets in daily meals. He called upon women to participate more actively in agriculture…
Read MoreRohilkhand University Celebrates Navratri with ‘Nav Utsav’
Bareilly: The Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University celebrated Navratri with enthusiasm through ‘Nav Utsav’, organised by the department’s cultural committee, Navtarang, on Friday. The event was held under the inspiration of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai and witnessed active participation from students across all academic years and faculty members. The programme was attended by Vice-Chancellor Dr A.K. Rai, Dean Dr Archana Gupta, department head Anil Kumar Singh, and faculty members, including Dr Ajay Yadav and Dr Deepak Gangwar. The celebrations began with an…
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