Author: Arijit Bose

Protest Erupts Over Alleged Dirty Water Well Construction Near Historic Mata Mahamaya Devi Temple

Arijit Bose

Modinagar, Ghaziabad: Opposition has intensified against the alleged construction of a dirty water well near the ancient and historic Mata Mahamaya Devi Temple in Sikri Khurd village of Modinagar. Social activist and advocate Gajendra Singh Gurjar has written to the District Magistrate demanding an immediate investigation into the matter. In his complaint, Gurjar accused officials of the tehsil administration, Modinagar Municipality, illegal colonisers, contractors and some public representatives of conspiring to construct a dirty water drain and well near the temple premises, allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of devotees and…

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It’s 2026, and We’re Thrifting: Old Clothes, New Economy

Arijit Bose

“We are in an era of preloved, and 2026 is its golden age. Vintage-core fashion takes centre stage, and we’re all eyeing it,” writes Usha Kumari. What the youth started as a bold act of rebellion against fast fashion has quietly grown into one of the industry’s most talked-about segments in 2026. Amid economic uncertainty and a rising cost of living, the fashion landscape is reforming itself with a distinct new category: thrift and resale, addressing a need of the hour. From fashion influencers to street style enthusiasts, people are…

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Play ‘Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein’ Highlights Declining Social Sensitivity

Arijit Bose

Thought-provoking theatrical performance staged at International Buddhist Research Institute in Lucknow Lucknow: A powerful theatrical performance depicting the growing emotional disconnect and declining social sensitivity in modern society was staged at the International Buddhist Research Institute in Gomti Nagar. The play, titled Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein, was presented by Shraddha Manav Seva Kalyan Samiti under the concept and direction of theatre artist Anupam Bisaria. Written by playwright J P Singh, the production portrayed the emotional challenges emerging within modern family structures and society’s fading human values. Through impactful performances, the…

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UP Congress Pays Tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Death Anniversary

Arijit Bose

Ajay Rai says Nehru laid the foundation of modern India and world-class institutions Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee observed the death anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Jawaharlal Nehru at the party headquarters in Lucknow. The programme was held under the chairmanship of UP Congress President Ajay Rai and included a seminar on the theme “Kal, Aaj Aur Kal” (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), organised by the party’s Ideas Department under the coordination of its chairman H L Dusadh. The event began with Ajay Rai offering floral tributes…

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Lucknow Police Hold High-Level Meeting Ahead of Bakrid, Issue Security Guidelines

Arijit Bose

Joint Commissioner directs police personnel to ensure peaceful and smooth celebrations during three-day festival Lucknow: Ahead of the three-day Bakrid festival beginning on May 28, Lucknow Police Commissionerate held a high-level security and law-and-order review meeting on Tuesday to ensure the festival is conducted peacefully and harmoniously across the city. The meeting was chaired by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), who briefed senior police officers and deployed personnel regarding security arrangements, crowd management and coordination strategies for the upcoming festival period. Among those present during the meeting…

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UP RERA Launches 41st Real Estate Agent Training Programme in Greater Noida

Arijit Bose

Four-day certification programme aims to strengthen professionalism and transparency in Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector Lucknow/Gautam Buddh Nagar: Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has launched its 41st Real Estate Agent Training Programme as part of its ongoing efforts to make the state’s real estate sector more professional, transparent and accountable. The four-day training programme commenced on Wednesday at the Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology campus in Greater Noida and is being organised in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University. A total of 45 participants from different districts…

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Rohilkhand University Launches Special Health and Wellness Initiative During Summer Break

Arijit Bose

Vice Chancellor leads morning fitness drive to promote healthy lifestyle and connection with nature Akhilesh Chandra Saxena Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University has launched a special initiative during the summer vacation to promote health awareness, fitness and environmental consciousness among students, teachers and staff members. Under the initiative, the university’s Sports Department has started a series of early morning activities including running, yoga, exercise sessions and gym workouts, witnessing enthusiastic participation from members of the university community. Vice Chancellor Professor K P Singh personally inaugurated the campaign by reaching…

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Bareilly DM Reviews Progress of Ongoing Land Consolidation Process

Arijit Bose

Officials directed to speed up pending cases and resolve farmers’ grievances through village outreach Bareilly: Bareilly DM Avinash Singh chaired the monthly review meeting of villages undergoing land consolidation (chakbandi) proceedings at the Collectorate auditorium and directed officials to accelerate pending work while ensuring transparency in the process. During the meeting, the District Magistrate conducted a point-wise review of the ongoing land consolidation activities in various villages across the district. Stressing the importance of the exercise for farmers, he said the chakbandi process plays a crucial role in ensuring systematic…

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Bareilly District Magistrate Issues Advisory to Protect Residents from Heat Wave

Arijit Bose

Administration urges citizens to stay hydrated, avoid peak afternoon heat and follow safety precautions Bareilly: In view of rising temperatures and the increasing risk of heat wave conditions, Bareilly DM Avinash Singh has issued a detailed public advisory outlining preventive measures and safety guidelines to protect residents from heat stroke and related illnesses. The District Magistrate explained that according to the India Meteorological Department, a heat wave is declared when the local temperature remains at least 3 degrees Celsius above normal for three consecutive days. He warned that prolonged exposure…

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ADM Conducts Surprise Inspection of Nawabganj Municipal Council Office

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Show-cause notice issued to Executive Officer over absence and incomplete records Bareilly: Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Purnima Singh conducted a surprise inspection of the Nagar Palika Parishad Nawabganj office and found several administrative irregularities, including the absence of key officials, incomplete records and poor sanitation within the premises. During the inspection, Executive Officer Ram Ratan Ambesh was found absent from the office. According to officials present on site, only a computer operator and a fourth-grade employee were available at the office at the time of inspection, while the remaining staff…

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