Journalists’ Safety: All India Journalists Association Submits Memorandum in Gonda

Gonda: The All India Journalists Association, Gonda unit, submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police seeking impartial and effective action in connection with an alleged attack on journalist Satyam Mishra. The memorandum, submitted by district president Rais Ahmed, highlighted the role of journalists in bringing public grievances and issues of public interest to the attention of the administration. The association said incidents involving assault, threats or pressure against journalists are a serious concern. The organisation demanded a fair investigation into the alleged attack on Satyam Mishra,…

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Special Lecture Highlights Scientific Relevance of Ancient Indian Medicine and Ayurveda

Gonda: A special lecture on the significance of ancient Indian medical science and Ayurveda was organised at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College in Gonda under the Indian Knowledge Tradition initiative. The programme was jointly organised by the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Department of Science and held at the Lalita Shastri Auditorium. Dr Vaibhav Srivastava, MD, from SCPM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, was the keynote speaker. He spoke about the scientific perspective underlying ancient Indian medical practices and Ayurveda, while also highlighting their potential relevance to…

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Political Parties Briefed on Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers’ MLC Election

Bareilly: A meeting with representatives of recognised political parties was held at the Commissionerate auditorium in Bareilly on Monday under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar in connection with the upcoming 2026 election for the Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers’ Constituency of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. The Divisional Commissioner briefed representatives on the election schedule, nomination process and provisions of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), and sought their cooperation in ensuring a peaceful, fair and transparent election. The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer said the election notification would be issued on…

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Census 2027 Divisional Review Meeting Held in Bareilly

Bareilly: A divisional review meeting on preparations for Census 2027 was held at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium in Bareilly under the chairmanship of Sheetal Verma, Director and Chief Principal Census Officer, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The meeting reviewed preparations, training, public awareness initiatives and the census process in detail. Officials informed that the first phase, involving house-listing, was successfully completed from May 22 to June 20, 2026. The second phase, covering population enumeration, will be conducted from December 1, 2026 to January 4, 2027. During this phase, details of every individual…

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23rd National Book Fair in Lucknow to Celebrate 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair will begin on October 1 at Balrampur Garden on Ashok Marg, Lucknow, bringing together books, literature, cultural programmes and competitions over 11 days. This year’s fair will be dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has agreed to inaugurate the book fair at 5 pm on October 1. The inaugural day will also feature a dance performance by the Ratan Sisters troupe. Speaking at a press conference at the venue, fair convenor Manoj Singh Chandel said the initiative,…

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Airtel Flags 98.4 Billion Spam Calls Amid Rise in Digital Fraud

Lucknow: India’s rapidly expanding digital economy is witnessing a parallel rise in cyber fraud, with scams becoming increasingly sophisticated and extending beyond conventional spam calls and phishing messages to include impersonation, fake banking requests, malicious links, investment scams and OTP-related financial fraud. According to data cited by Airtel, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has reported that Indians lost more than ₹52,976 crore to cyber fraud over the past six years. National Crime Records Bureau data has also indicated a sustained increase in reported cybercrime cases. With digital services…

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Career Guidance Session Held at Rohilkhand University Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Bareilly: A career counselling session was organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026 to guide students on career planning and preparation for competitive examinations. The session, organised as part of activities prescribed by the government, provided students with information about career opportunities available in various fields and guidance on preparing for competitive examinations. Students were informed that undergraduate and postgraduate courses open up a range of career pathways depending on their interests, qualifications and capabilities. Options discussed included higher education, research, teaching, administrative…

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SP Submits Four-Point Memorandum Seeking Relief for Natural Disaster Victims in Gonda

Gonda: The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday submitted a four-point memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) seeking relief and compensation for people affected by heavy rain, strong winds and flooding in the Tarabganj Assembly constituency. The delegation, led by former Assembly candidate and senior party leader Ram Bhajan Chaubey, included K.T. Tiwari, member of the state executive, Vijay Singh Tintu, state secretary Dinesh Yadav, district vice-president Manoj Chaubey, party leader Vivek Singh Baba and former state vice-president of the Students’ Assembly. The memorandum stated that several days of heavy rainfall accompanied…

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SP Workers Stage E-Rickshaw Protest in Gonda Over Employment Remark

Gonda: Samajwadi Party workers staged a symbolic protest in Gonda against remarks attributed to Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak advising young people not to remain focused solely on government jobs and to consider earning a livelihood by driving e-rickshaws or taxis. As part of the protest, party workers drove e-rickshaws themselves and carried passengers from the Roadways bus stand to Ambedkar Chauraha, expressing their dissatisfaction with what they described as an inadequate response to the employment concerns of the state’s youth. The demonstration was attended by Devendra Pratap…

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Arsh Mohammed Brings Glory to UP, Wins All India Badminton Title with Saurav Sahu

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh shuttler Arsh Mohammed delivered a standout performance in front of the home crowd, winning the men’s doubles title at the Yonex Sunrise Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Memorial All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026. The seventh-seeded Arsh, partnering Chhattisgarh’s Saurav Sahu, defeated Karnataka’s Sumit AR and Arya T in straight games in the final at the BBD UP Badminton Academy, Gomti Nagar. The winning pair prevailed 15-7, 15-12 to lift the trophy. Arsh and Saurav took control from the opening exchanges, using accurate serves and well-placed shots…

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