Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, has commenced its much-awaited Summer Music and Arts Workshop, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore and learn various forms of Indian classical music, dance and fine arts. The month-long workshop is being conducted from May 26 to June 25, 2026, and has attracted enthusiastic participation from learners across different age groups. The workshop has witnessed an overwhelming response, reflecting a growing interest in India’s rich artistic traditions. This year, Kathak has emerged as the most sought-after discipline, receiving the highest number of registrations and…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh IAS Association has got a new leadership with the appointment of senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), as its new Chairman. Deepak Kumar succeeds the Association’s previous chairman, who recently retired from service. With his appointment, the responsibility of steering the affairs of the prestigious body representing IAS officers in the state now rests with one of Uttar Pradesh’s most experienced bureaucrats. Known for his extensive administrative experience and key role in the state’s financial management, Deepak Kumar is expected to provide strategic…

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Vindhynager: Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program aimed at promoting health and hygiene NTPC Vindhyachal organized a menstrual hygiene awareness program for rural women and adolescent girls at the Gahilgarh West Anganwadi Centre on June 3, 2026. During the program, Dr. Mayurakshi Bharali, Manager (Medical), provided the participants with detailed information regarding health precautions to be observed during menstruation, the importance of hygiene, and measures to prevent infections and other health complications. On this occasion, free sanitary pads were distributed to approximately 200 women and adolescent girls, and guidance…

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Vindhyanagar: As part of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2026 being conducted by NTPC Limited, a special interactive awareness session was organized to educate and empower young participants on issues related to personal safety, self-confidence and social responsibility. The session was led by Neeraj Sharma from the Women and Child Protection Department, who emphasized the importance of personal safety, awareness of individual rights and the confidence to raise one’s voice against any form of injustice or wrongdoing. Conducted in an engaging and interactive format, the programme encouraged open dialogue and provided…

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Lucknow: Demonstrating its commitment towards community welfare and social responsibility, Union Bank of India, Zonal Office Lucknow, donated a water cooler for the devotees visiting Hanumant Dham, Lucknow, on the auspicious occasion of Bada Mangal. The water cooler has been installed in the temple courtyard to provide clean and chilled drinking water to the large number of devotees who visit the temple, especially during the Bada Mangal celebrations. The initiative was undertaken as part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities aimed at serving the community and supporting public…

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