Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow Municipal Corporation Launches ‘Zero Waste Bhandara’ Campaign on Fifth Bada Mangal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The spirit of devotion, community service, and environmental responsibility came together across Lucknow on the occasion of the fifth Bada Mangal of the holy month of Jyeshtha. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) conducted a special cleanliness and public awareness campaign to ensure that community feasts (bhandaras) organized across the city were managed as “Zero Waste Events.” A total of 264 bhandaras were officially registered with the Municipal Corporation for the occasion. Dedicated sanitation teams were deployed at all registered venues to maintain cleanliness, manage waste effectively, and promote environmentally…

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District Magistrate Chairs Sports Promotion Committee Meeting at Pant Sports Stadium

Arijit Bose

Sultanpur: District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh chaired a meeting of the District Sports and Promotion Committee at Pant Sports Stadium on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Development Officer Vinay Kumar Singh. The meeting focused on strengthening sports activities in the district, enhancing facilities for athletes, and promoting a vibrant sporting culture through coordinated efforts of sports associations and government departments. During the meeting, office-bearers of various sports associations and officials from different departments presented their suggestions for the development of sports infrastructure and athlete welfare. Emphasizing the importance of regular…

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District Magistrate Chairs SPCA Meeting, Reviews Animal Welfare Measures in Sultanpur

Arijit Bose

Sultanpur: A meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh in the presence of Chief Development Officer Vinay Kumar Singh to review animal welfare initiatives and strengthen measures against cruelty to animals in the district. At the outset, Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma briefed members on the compliance report of decisions taken during the previous meeting. The committee then reviewed various agenda items related to animal welfare and protection. Regarding the renewal of the SPCA, the Chief Veterinary…

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WAVES OTT Crosses 10 Million Registered Users, Strengthening India’s Public Digital Media Ecosystem

Arijit Bose

Platform Emerges as India’s Most Diverse Public Streaming Service with Over 24,000 Content Titles and 140+ Live Channels New Delhi: WAVES OTT, the digital streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 10 million (one crore) registered users in less than two years since its launch in November 2024. The achievement marks a significant step in the growth of India’s public digital media ecosystem and reflects the increasing acceptance of indigenous digital platforms that offer trusted, inclusive, and diverse content to audiences in India and around…

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Struggle Is the Key to Success; Strengthen the Organisation at Booth Level Through ‘Har Ghar Jhanda’ Campaign: Anupriya Patel

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A crucial organisational review meeting of Apna Dal (S) was held on Tuesday at the Gandhi Bhavan Auditorium in Kaisarbagh under the leadership of the party’s National President and Union Minister, Anupriya Patel. The meeting focused on preparations for upcoming elections, organisational expansion, and strategies to strengthen the party structure down to the booth level. Despite the intense summer heat, the large turnout of party workers and office-bearers reflected the enthusiasm and organisational strength of the party. Addressing a packed auditorium, Anupriya Patel said that the organisation remains the…

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God-Realization Subdues Human Weaknesses, Says Swami Muktinathananda

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Spiritual Transformation, Not Suppression, Is the Key to Overcoming Life’s Inner Enemies Lucknow: Swami Muktinathananda, President of the Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow, emphasized the transformative power of spirituality during a morning Sat-Prasang discourse on Tuesday, stating that God-realization is the ultimate means of overcoming the six inner enemies—lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride, and jealousy. Addressing devotees, the revered monk said that these human tendencies, known in Indian philosophy as Shadripu (the six passions), are present in every individual. While they are generally viewed as obstacles to spiritual growth, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa…

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Award Council of India Honours Distinguished Personalities from Diverse Fields in Lucknow

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Lucknow: The Award Council of India organized a grand felicitation ceremony at the Buddhist Research Institute in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. The event brought together eminent personalities from public service, education, healthcare, literature, business, arts and social welfare. As part of the ceremony, distinguished achievers were honoured for their exemplary work and contributions to society. Among those felicitated were Aparna M. Agrawal, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax; Natwar Goyal; Sudhakar Tripathi; Sandeep Bansal; Nanak Chand Lakhmani, Vice-Chairman of…

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Kirtan Breaks the Bonds of Maya, Faith Leads to the Power of Devotion: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

Arijit Bose

“There Is No Retirement in the Service of Lord Raghavendra,” Says Spiritual Leader During Ram Katha in Lucknow Lucknow: Renowned spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya emphasized the transformative power of devotion, kirtan, and unwavering faith during the second day of a nine-day musical Shri Ram Katha being held in Lucknow. Addressing devotees at the Brij Ki Rasoi campus on Sitapur Road, Rambhadracharya elaborated on the concept of Navadha Bhakti (nine forms of devotion) and described kirtan as one of the most effective paths to spiritual liberation. He explained that in Sanskrit,…

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Bareilly DM Reviews Jal Jeevan Mission Progress with Nodal Officers, Calls for Swift Action on Water Supply Issues

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting with nodal officers designated for field inspections under the Jal Jeevan Mission at the Collectorate auditorium to assess the progress of the scheme and address issues related to rural drinking water supply. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the implementation status of the mission, the quality of ongoing works, and complaints received regarding drinking water supply in various parts of the district. Expressing concern over the pace of progress, the District Magistrate directed Sunil Kumar Singh, Executive Engineer of…

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Five-Day Employment-Oriented Paddy Seed Production Training Concludes at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mankapur

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A five-day employment-oriented training programme on paddy seed production technology concluded at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, Gonda, which functions under Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. Addressing the valedictory session, Dr. S.K. Verma, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Mankapur, encouraged participants to take up paddy seed production as a viable enterprise and source of livelihood. He said that trained farmers and rural youth could achieve self-reliance by adopting scientific seed production practices and meeting the growing demand for quality paddy seeds. Training…

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