Author: Arijit Bose

A.K. Sharma Honours Soldiers, Shares Meal with Sanitation Workers During Seva Sankalp Campaign

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participated in a series of service and outreach programmes in Mau under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, honouring soldiers and engaging with sanitation workers during his visit. At a felicitation ceremony held at the Community Hall, Sharma honoured serving and retired soldiers for their contribution to national security. Paying tribute to their courage, sacrifice and dedication, he said the contribution of the armed forces in safeguarding the country’s borders was invaluable. He added that the sense of duty displayed by soldiers…

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PRAGATI 50: Six UP Cities Selected for Global-Standard Development, A.K. Sharma Seeks Kanpur’s Inclusion

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a virtual review meeting under the PRAGATI 50 initiative, with Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participating. The initiative, launched as part of the 10-year journey and completion of 50 episodes of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform, seeks to identify 50 major cities across the country for development along the lines of global cities. Uttar Pradesh has the highest representation in the initiative, with six cities—Agra, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Mathura-Vrindavan, Prayagraj and Varanasi—selected for…

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Students Sensitised on Good Touch, Bad Touch and POCSO Law

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A special awareness camp on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was organised at Government Girls Inter College, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, to educate students about their legal rights, safety and mechanisms for seeking help. The programme was organised under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA) under the chairpersonship of Member Secretary Dr Manju Kalia. Secretary Santosh Kumar, Special Officer Vinay Singh, Deputy Secretary Shalin Mishra, Principal Poonam Nautiyal, Nitasha Sinha, Neelima Singh, Dr Jyotsna Singh, teachers and para-legal volunteers attended the…

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Amity School of Hospitality Signs MoU with Crowne Plaza, Hosts National Baking Workshop

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Amity School of Hospitality (ASH), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, organised a National Workshop on “Art of Assorted Breads – From Loaves to Artisan Creations” on September 30, along with an MoU signing ceremony with Hotel Crowne Plaza by IHG, Lucknow, as part of the university’s Innovation Week celebrations. The workshop was conducted by Chef Ajeet Savita, Pastry Sous Chef at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Lucknow, who provided participants with hands-on training in a wide range of baking and pastry-making techniques. The workshop covered artisan cookies, including Anzac,…

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Rohilkhand University Shines in Seva Sankalp District Competitions

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Bareilly: Students of the University Cultural Centre of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, brought laurels to the institution by securing prizes in district-level competitions organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026. The university secured second place in the quiz competition and third place in the speech competition, while also making a notable showing in the painting competition. The first phase of the campaign featured competitions at the university and affiliated college levels, with top-performing participants selected for the district-level contests conducted by the nodal centre. Representing the university, Yash…

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Youngistan chills out at Rohilkhand University Freshers Party

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Bareilly: A fresher party was organised at the Department of B.Ed. and M.Ed. of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University to welcome first-year B.Ed. students. The event was hosted by second-year B.Ed. students under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by department head Professor Santosh Arora and faculty members. Students Vibhati Agarwal, Divya, Anjali and Sumit conducted the programme. The cultural segment featured captivating dance performances by Mansi, Shivani and Asha Gangwar, while Manishi and Parineeti presented a duet…

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Farewell Ceremony organized for Reserve Police Lines Gonda officials

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Gonda: A farewell ceremony was organised on Wednesday at the auditorium of the Reserve Police Lines in Gonda to honour police officers and personnel retiring from service. Superintendent of Police Abhishek felicitated the retiring personnel and expressed gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the police department and the public. He presented mementoes and gifts to the retirees and wished them a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life ahead. Addressing the gathering, the SP said serving in the police department is an important responsibility and that the contributions made by…

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Legal Literacy Programme on POCSO and PoSH Acts Held in Gonda

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Gonda: A legal literacy programme was organised at the Bhagwan Dhanvantari Auditorium of SCPM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gonda, on Wednesday to raise awareness about laws concerning the protection of children and the safety of women at workplaces. The programme was organised in accordance with the directions of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Lucknow, and the orders of the District Judge, Gonda. The main focus was on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition…

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Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Promotes Maternal and Child Health in Gonda

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Gonda: A God Bharai, Annaprashan and Healthy Baby Show programme was organised at the Zila Panchayat auditorium in Gonda under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, following directions from District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Organised by the Department of Child Development and Nutrition, the programme was chaired by Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad and focused on raising awareness about maternal and child health, nutrition and early childhood development. As part of the event, traditional God Bharai ceremonies were conducted for pregnant women and Annaprashan ceremonies were held for children. A Healthy Baby Show…

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Farmers Receive Training in Modern Farming and Horticulture Techniques

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Dr. Shakti Kumar Pandey Pratapgarh: A farmers’ workshop was organised by the Horticulture Department under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission and the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ Micro-Irrigation Scheme for 2026-27, providing farmers with technical information on modern farming and horticulture practices. The programme was held at Sai Palace, where Deputy Director Agriculture Ashwini Kumar Singh, Soil Conservation Officer Chaman Singh, District Horticulture Officer Sunil Kumar Sharma and Senior Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Aithu Kalakankar, Mahendra Singh jointly inaugurated the session by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering floral tribute…

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