Newly Constructed PG Block Inaugurated at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College

Gonda: The newly constructed Postgraduate (PG) Block at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, Gonda, was inaugurated at a grand ceremony attended by faculty members, students, management representatives and distinguished guests. Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, who was the chief guest, formally inaugurated the new building. The dignitaries were warmly welcomed with bouquets, mementoes and traditional angavastram. The college’s officiating Principal, Professor Jitendra Singh, welcomed the guests and outlined the objectives and significance of the programme. Addressing the gathering, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan said the new PG Block would mark…

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ARTO Administration Launches Major Crackdown on School Buses, Three Seized

Gonda: The Transport Department has intensified its inspection drive against school vehicles in Gonda, with three school buses of Shri Sai Education and Sports College, Colonelganj, seized after being found without valid fitness certificates, permits and insurance. The action was carried out by a joint team constituted under the leadership of ARTO Administration R.C. Bhartiya as part of an ongoing campaign directed by the state government to ensure the safety of children travelling in school vehicles and verify their statutory documents. During the inspection, three buses operated by Shri Sai…

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UP RERA Asks 470 Complainants to Submit Affidavits With Updated Bank Details

Lucknow/Gautam Buddh Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has asked 470 complainants to submit affidavits containing their updated bank account details so that funds recovered from promoters can be transferred to the respective complainants without further delay. According to UP RERA, payments in these cases are currently pending because the concerned complainants have not yet provided the required documents relating to their bank accounts. The authority said that, in a total of 470 complaints, updated bank account details have not been submitted through affidavits, preventing the…

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Lucknow Photographer Anil Risal Singh to Receive Prestigious APSA Honour

Five and a Half Decades of Photographic Excellence Earn Global Recognition Lucknow: Senior Lucknow-based photographer Anil Risal Singh, former president of the Federation of Indian Photography and president of the Lucknow Camera Club, has been selected for the prestigious Associate of the Photographic Society of America (APSA) honour in recognition of his long-standing contribution, artistic achievements and sustained involvement in the field of international photography. The honour has been announced by the Honours Committee of the Photographic Society of America (PSA), one of the world’s leading photography organisations. The announcement…

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Indian Education Board Is a Model for Holistic 21st-Century Education: Dr N.P. Singh

Gonda: The divisional-level meeting of the Indian Education Board was held at Fatima Senior Secondary School in Gonda, bringing together school managers, principals and educationists from Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti and Balrampur districts of Devipatan division. Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan (IAS) attended the programme as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Indian Education Board Executive Chairman and retired IAS officer Dr N.P. Singh said the board was not merely an examination body but represented a new educational vision for 21st-century India. He said its objective was to develop students with…

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Backward Class Reservation Discussed with Public Representatives in Gonda

Gonda: The Uttar Pradesh State Local Rural Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission held a meeting at the District Panchayat Auditorium in Gonda on Thursday to discuss reservation for backward classes in local rural bodies, their socio-economic conditions and the effective implementation of government welfare schemes. The meeting was chaired by Commission Chairman Justice Ram Autar Singh. Members Brijesh Kumar, Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma, Dr Arvind Kumar Chaureasia and S.P. Singh were also present. Commission members reviewed the progress of various government schemes with officials from different departments and directed them to…

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Orientation Day Held for New Students at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College

Gonda: Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College, Gonda, organised a grand Orientation Day for newly admitted students of B.A., B.Com. and M.A. first year, aiming to familiarise them with the institution’s mission, objectives, work culture and academic environment. The programme began with Principal Dr Aarti Srivastava garlanding the idol of Goddess Saraswati and lighting the ceremonial lamp. Floral tributes were also paid to the statue of the college’s founder. Students from the Music Department presented a welcome song under the guidance of Dr Manisha Saxena and Jaya Tripathi. Welcoming the…

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Competitions Organised at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College to Mark Founder’s Birth Anniversary

Gonda: Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College, Gonda, organised a series of competitions to mark the birth anniversary of its founder, the late Dr Krishna Sinha, who made a significant contribution to the promotion of girls’ education. The programme formally began with Principal Dr Aarti Srivastava, Manager Dr Anandita Rajat and members of the college staff paying floral tribute to Dr Krishna Sinha. A mehendi competition, rakhi-making competition, solo singing competition and Hindi and English poetry recitation competitions were organised during the event, providing students an opportunity to showcase their…

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Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College Holds Induction Programme for New B.Ed. Students

Gonda: An induction and introductory programme for newly admitted B.Ed. students of the 2026–28 session was organised by the Department of Education at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, Gonda, on Friday. The programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest and Acting Principal Professor Jitendra Singh by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering flowers to Goddess Saraswati. The newly admitted student-teachers were introduced during the event, while B.Ed. second-year, third-semester students organised a welcome programme for the new batch. Addressing the students, Professor Jitendra Singh extended his best wishes and emphasised…

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Gonda SP Reviews Security and Traffic Arrangements for Kanwar Yatra at Ayodhya Border

Gonda: To ensure the smooth, peaceful and secure conduct of the annual Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shravan, Gonda Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal carried out an on-ground inspection of traffic diversion plans and security arrangements along the Gonda-Ayodhya border in Nawabganj police station limits on Friday. During the inspection, the SP reviewed route diversion measures, the Kanwar Yatra route, sensitive and highly sensitive locations, and major intersections. He examined arrangements made for the safety and convenience of devotees and directed officials to ensure seamless traffic management so…

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