Author: Arijit Bose

La Martiniere Girls’ College Students Shine at Annual Photography and Videography Competitions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: La Martiniere Girls’ College showcased its creative talent at the 6th edition of the Annual Lucknow La Martiniere Photography and Videography Competitions, hosted by La Martiniere College, Lucknow, on September 11. The event provided young photographers and filmmakers an opportunity to demonstrate their imagination, storytelling skills and cinematic vision through closely contested rounds. In the Videography Competition, Deetya Vaish of Class 11 and Nandika Singh of Class 9 from Team A, along with Maira Ahmad of Class 11 and Aaradhya Agarwal of Class 9 from Team B, emerged as…

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Gandhi, Shastri Jayanti Observed with Tribute and Special Cleanliness Drive

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A programme was organised at the institute to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 122nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri. Institute Director Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt, along with doctors, officers and employees, paid floral tributes to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and recalled their enduring contributions to the nation. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Bhatt said Gandhi’s life continues to inspire society through the values of truth, non-violence, service, cleanliness and humanity. He said Shastri’s life…

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Aradhana Mishra Mona Appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress President

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Lucknow: The Indian National Congress  announced a major organisational reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, appointing three-time Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’ as the new president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. She succeeds Ajay Rai, with the appointments taking immediate effect. Saharanpur MP Imran Masood has been appointed working president of the state unit, while Devinder Nishad and Alok Prasad have been named senior vice-presidents. Chaudhary Virendra Singh has been appointed the new Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh…

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Political Leadership Debate Intensifies in Western Uttar Pradesh Ahead of 2027 Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Political discussions over representation and leadership among Muslim voters in western Uttar Pradesh have intensified ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with recent differences between Congress MP Imran Masood of Saharanpur and Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan of Kairana drawing attention to the evolving political equations in the region. The developments have also brought into focus broader questions concerning the respective roles of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, particularly their organisational presence, regional leadership and possible seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the Assembly polls. Both parties contested the 2024…

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Matsyara Dance Rehearsals Underway for Mahanagar Ramlila

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Lucknow: Preparations for the annual Ramlila organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee, Mahanagar, are progressing rapidly, with rehearsals for the traditional boatman and fisherman sequences being conducted with young performers. The Ramlila will be staged from October 14 to 21. Under the direction of Bharti Pandey, children are rehearsing key episodes, including the Kevat episode and the birth of Sita. The fisherman dance, featuring the song “Wo Machhua Aao Chale Nadiya Kinare”, is expected to be one of the highlights this year. Children are also rehearsing “Prakati Siya Sukhdai” for…

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Lt Gen Sanjay Mitra Takes Over as GOC-in-C of Indian Army’s Surya Command

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra, AVSM, assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Surya Command in Lucknow on October 1, 2026. Following the assumption of command, the Army Commander paid homage to fallen soldiers at the Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow, honouring their courage and supreme sacrifice. He subsequently inspected the Guard of Honour at a ceremonial parade. Lt Gen Mitra reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational preparedness, enhancing strategic response capabilities and strengthening multi-domain capabilities across the theatre. He also…

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Kshamavani Parv and World Non-Violence Day Celebrated with Religious Fervour in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Jain community and Indira Nagar Jain Temple celebrated Kshamavani Parv and World Non-Violence Day with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Friday, with devotees participating in special prayers, cultural performances and a grand procession of Lord Mahavir. The celebrations were held under the leadership of temple president P.K. Jain and general secretary Abhishek Jain. Devotees gathered at the temple early in the morning to perform the abhishek and worship of Lord Mahavir, praying for global peace and harmony. In the afternoon, a grand procession of Lord Shri Ji was…

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BSP Names Dayaram Rajbhar as Candidate for Jalalpur Seat Ahead of 2027 UP Elections

Arijit Bose

Ambedkar Nagar: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has intensified its preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by announcing Dayaram Rajbhar as its candidate from the Jalalpur constituency in Ambedkar Nagar district. The announcement was made on Friday during a party workers’ conference held at a private marriage hall in the Jalalpur tehsil area. BSP Uttar Pradesh president Vishwanath Pal, who attended the event as the chief guest, called upon party workers to strengthen the organisation and expand outreach at the grassroots level. Pal said the party was preparing…

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Balika Vidyalaya Celebrates Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti with Patriotic Fervour

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Balika Vidyalaya Intermediate College, Moti Nagar, Lucknow, celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The celebrations began with a Prabhat Pheri, in which students and teachers participated enthusiastically. This was followed by floral tributes and garlanding of portraits of the two national leaders on the school premises. Addressing the students, Principal Dr Leena Mishra said the occasion was more than a formal celebration, as it offered an opportunity to reflect on the ideals and principles of the…

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Keep Your Eyes on the Target Like a Fish, Anupriya Patel Tells Party Workers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Apna Dal (S) national president Anupriya Patel  urged party workers to remain focused on their electoral goals, comparing their commitment to the unwavering focus of a fish on its target. She was addressing an organisational review meeting at the party’s camp office in Lucknow to assess preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The meeting focused on strengthening the party organisation, booth-level management and assigning responsibilities to office-bearers and workers. Patel called for a 100 per cent strike rate on seats contested by the party and stressed the…

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