Author: Arijit Bose

23rd National Book Fair Begins at Balrampur Garden in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Books concentrate the mind and connect us with traditions: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Esha-Misha’s performance captivates audience Lucknow: “Books help in concentrating the mind. They connect us with our history and traditions, while not everything on mobile phones is good.” These remarks were made by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak while inaugurating the 23rd National Book Fair. The 11-day book fair began today at Balrampur Garden, Ashok Marg. On the occasion, a Kathak performance was presented by Esha-Misha Ratan. The fair, dedicated to the theme of 150 years of ‘Vande…

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Speech Competition Held in Three Languages at Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A multilingual speech competition was organised at the Lalita Shastri Auditorium of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College under the Service Sankalp Abhiyan. The event was jointly organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) under the direction of officiating Principal Prof. Jitendra Singh. The competition was conducted in Hindi, English and Sanskrit. The Hindi theme was “Drug-Free India: Empowered Youth, Empowered Nation”, while the English theme was “Indian Knowledge System: The Foundation of a Sustainable and Enlightened Society”. The Sanskrit theme was…

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Left Parties in Gonda Demand Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Left parties, including the CPI, CPI(M) and CPI(ML), staged a protest in Gonda on Wednesday over the functioning of the Election Commission of India and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protesters submitted a memorandum through the District Magistrate addressed to the President of India, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The memorandum referred to an investigation published by The Indian Express in September 2026, which reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally raised objections at least…

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Gonda Durga Puja Committees Discuss Preparations for Sharadiya Navratri

Arijit Bose

Gonda (Awadh region): A meeting of Durga Puja committees was held at Shri Jhulelal Dharamshala in Gonda to discuss preparations for the upcoming Sharadiya Navratri and ensure that the Durga Puja festival is conducted in a peaceful, devotional and festive atmosphere. Representatives of various committees put forward suggestions and raised issues related to basic civic and safety arrangements. They called for regular cleanliness around puja pandals, repair of overhead electricity wires, pruning of tree branches and uninterrupted power supply throughout Navratri. They also urged that roads along the immersion route…

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IFFCO Conducts Training on Foliar Application of Nano Fertilisers in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Gonda, organised a training programme on the use and importance of IFFCO Nano Urea, Nano DAP and Sagarika at Lalakpur village in Mankapur development block on Thursday. Dr Ram Lakhan Singh, Senior Scientist in Agronomy at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mankapur, explained the application and benefits of the products. He said the use of Nano Urea, Nano DAP and Sagarika can support healthy growth of paddy crops, improve yield and enhance crop resistance to diseases. He also highlighted their role in promoting better development…

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AIIMS Raebareli Restores Oral Feeding in 16-Year-Old After Acid Injury

Arijit Bose

Raebareli: Doctors at the General Surgery Department of AIIMS Raebareli have successfully treated a 16-year-old boy who developed severe narrowing of the stomach passage after accidentally ingesting acid, enabling him to resume eating normally through his mouth after nearly four months. The teenager, a resident of Murar Mau in Unchahar, Raebareli, had suffered serious injury to the lower part of his stomach after consuming acid. The resulting narrowing made it extremely difficult for food to pass through the stomach. His condition became so severe that he could no longer eat…

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Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Students Organise Cleanliness Drive on Gandhi Jayanti

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Marking Gandhi Jayanti, students and teachers of Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, Lucknow, organised a cleanliness drive in Safedabad, along with an awareness rally in neighbouring areas. Held under the guidance of Chairman Mahesh Goel and Principal Dr Rina Pathak, the initiative highlighted the importance of cleanliness and environmental responsibility while promoting the message of “Clean India, Green India.” Students participated enthusiastically in the drive and interacted with local residents, urging them to maintain cleanliness and adopt responsible environmental practices. The awareness rally carried the message that individual…

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Farewell Ceremony Held to Honour Retiring Police Personnel in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A farewell ceremony was organised 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. During the ceremony, the SP presented mementoes and gifts to the retiring personnel and wished them a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life after retirement. He said serving in the police department is an important responsibility and that the contributions made by…

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State Bank of India, Lucknow Circle Organized Nationwide Shramdaan Campaign “One Day, One Hour, Together” in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: As part of the nationwide “Swachhata Hi Seva 2026” campaign, State Bank of India, Lucknow Circle organized Nationwide Shramdaan Campaign “One Day, One Hour, Together” at Laplace Garden in Lucknow. The campaign was started by  Dipesh Raj, Chief General Manager, Lucknow Circle under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Dipesh Raj, Chief General Manager, Lucknow Circle, led the drive along with senior officers and staff members at Laplace Garden, Lucknow. Apart from Shramdaan activity, many saplings were planted during the Campaign. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief General Manager said, “Swachhata…

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CDO Honours Senior Citizens on International Day of Older Persons

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A felicitation ceremony was organised at the Collectorate auditorium in Gonda on Thursday to mark the International Day of Older Persons. The programme was organised by the Social Welfare Department on the instructions of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad presided over the event and honoured senior citizens from the district by presenting them certificates of appreciation and angvastram. The ceremony aimed to recognise the dignity, contribution and valuable experience of senior citizens and promote greater sensitivity towards their needs. Addressing the gathering, Prasad described senior…

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