Education must be freed from excessive mechanisation: Prof. Ram Pa,l

Lucknow: Education is increasingly becoming mechanised, limiting students’ ability to read, write, think and critically engage, said educationist Prof. Anita Rampal of Delhi University at a seminar on “Our Education – Our Collective Future” in Lucknow. Organised by Jan Vichar Manch at Kaifi Azmi Academy in memory of thinker Ashok Garg and K.K. Chaturvedi, the seminar began with Faiz’s “Hum Dekhenge” presented by Neena of Bhopal. Prof. Rampal criticised the growing influence of MCQ-based examinations, NEET, paper leaks, coaching institutions and artificial intelligence. She stressed the need to develop critical…

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Gas Cylinder Stolen from Government Primary School in Gonda

Gonda: A theft was reported at Primary School Parade Sarkar under the Jhanjhari development block of Gonda district, where a gas cylinder was allegedly stolen from the school kitchen. Headmistress Reena Yadav informed the Block Education Officer and the police about the incident. Police reached the school on Monday and inspected the premises as part of the investigation. According to the complaint submitted by the headmistress, she reached the school on the morning of September 21 after the Sunday holiday. When cook Kanti Devi went to open the kitchen, they…

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Students Highlight Government Schemes Through Rangoli at Belwanohar School

Gonda: Students of Upper Primary School Belwanohar in Paraspur showcased their creativity and awareness of various government schemes through colourful rangoli designs on the theme “Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang” (Colours of Service, Together with the Nation). As part of the activity, students depicted different government initiatives and national aspirations through artistic rangoli patterns. Sangeeta, Palak, Muskan, Khushi, Shilpi and Reshma created a rangoli reflecting the dream of a developed India. Alok decorated a map of India with vibrant colours, while Kapil and Karan created a rangoli model based…

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Students Showcase Government Schemes Through Colourful Rangoli at Belwanohar School

Gonda: Students of Upper Primary School Belwanohar in Parspur showcased their creativity and awareness of various government initiatives through an engaging rangoli-making activity organised on the theme “Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang” (Colours of Service, Together with the Nation). The students used vibrant colours to depict different schemes and initiatives being implemented in India. Sangeeta, Palak, Muskan, Khushi, Shilpi and Reshma created a colourful rangoli highlighting the vision of a developed India. Alok decorated a map of India with vibrant colours, while Kapil and Karan prepared a rangoli model…

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Shree Sarveshwari Group Celebrates 66th Foundation Day at Munshiganj Ashram in Rae Bareli

Rae Bareli: The 66th foundation day of the Shree Sarveshwari Group was celebrated with enthusiasm and spiritual fervour at the Aghor Ashram, Munshiganj, Rae Bareli, with devotees and members of the organisation participating in various religious and community activities. The celebrations began at 6 am with a Prabhat Pheri that started from the ashram premises. Devotees moved through different parts of the city while chanting slogans in praise of Param Pujya Aghoreshwar Mahaprabhu, Maa Sarveshwari and Gurupad Baba. The procession passed through Mama Chauraha and Civil Lines. Near Saras Chauraha,…

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Shree Sarveshwari Group Celebrates 66th Foundation Day at Aghor Peeth Ashram in Varanasi

Varanasi: The 66th foundation day of the Shree Sarveshwari Group was celebrated with enthusiasm and spiritual fervour at Aghor Peeth, Shree Sarveshwari Group Sansthan Devasthanam and Avdhoot Bhagwan Ram Kushtha Seva Ashram at Padao in Varanasi on Monday. The celebrations were held in the presence of the organisation’s president, Pujyapad Baba Aghor Gurupad Sambhav Ram, and witnessed the participation of office-bearers, members and devotees. The day began with cleanliness activities and voluntary labour. At around 6 am, a procession set out from the Padao Ashram and passed through Prahlad Ghat,…

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Maa Pateshwari Shakti Samvad Emerges as Effective Platform for Women’s Grievance Redressal

Gonda: The “Maa Pateshwari Shakti Samvad” initiative is emerging as an effective platform for the prompt and quality resolution of problems faced by women across Devipatan Division. The initiative is being conducted on the directions and guidance of Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, with a focus on women’s safety, dignity, rights and empowerment. Through the dialogue programme, women are being provided an opportunity to directly present their grievances before officials. Complaints are being taken up on priority, with officials instructed to ensure time-bound and effective disposal of each case. Several…

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Farmer Training Programme Organised by Chambal Fertilisers in Gonda

Gonda: A farmer training programme organised by Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited was held on September 21, 2026, at Pipri Narayanpur village in Tarabganj development block of Gonda district under the company’s Seed to Harvest initiative. The programme was attended by farmers from the area and focused on balanced fertiliser use, soil testing, scientific farming practices, crop nutrition and integrated management of weeds, pests and diseases. Chief guest Vijay Nath Verma, Gram Pradhan of Narayanpur, urged farmers to adopt balanced fertiliser application in their crops and avoid indiscriminate use of…

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Samajwadi Party Youth Wing Workers Protest Over Alleged Objectionable Posters in Gonda

Gonda: Members of the Samajwadi Party’s youth and student wings objected to what they described as repeated installation of objectionable and controversial posters carrying references to party national president Akhilesh Yadav at three locations in Gonda. According to the party workers, such posters were found near Chaupal Sagar, YSPM and Balpur bridge on September 21. They alleged that similar posters had been put up at the locations on earlier occasions as well, and described Monday’s incident as the third such occurrence. The development led to resentment among members of the…

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Nutrition Exhibition Promotes Message of ‘Healthy Women, Healthy Families’ in Gonda

Gonda: The Home Science Department of Saraswati Devi Nari Janasthali PG College, Gonda, organised an informative and engaging exhibition on nutritious and balanced diets on September 21, 2026. The central message of the exhibition was that a healthy woman is the foundation of a healthy family. Students highlighted the important role women play in maintaining the nutritional well-being of their families and stressed the need for women to remain aware of their own dietary and health requirements. The exhibition was organised under the guidance of Home Science Department Head Ranjana…

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