Author: Arijit Bose

Garba Festival at Rohilkhand University Celebrates Devotion and Indian Cultural Heritage

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The Savitri Government Girls’ Hostel at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, celebrated Navratri with a vibrant Garba festival organised by the hostel’s cultural committee. The event brought together students in an atmosphere of devotion, enthusiasm and cultural celebration. The students independently planned the programme and collectively managed the arrangements, transforming the hostel premises into a festive space. The celebrations began with the aarti of Goddess Durga and devotional songs, followed by soulful bhajans dedicated to the deity. Dressed in traditional attire, the students performed colourful Garba dances to…

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Kalash Decoration Competition at LBS Degree College Promotes Indian Cultural Heritage

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College organised a Kalash Decoration Competition under the Seva Sankalp campaign, with 149 students participating in the event hosted by the college’s Cultural Committee in the Sand Model Room. Acting Principal Prof. Sandeep Kumar Srivastava said such competitions help students develop respect for Indian culture, traditional art, creativity and the country’s rich cultural heritage. Dr Chaman Kaur, convener of the Cultural Committee, described the event as a meaningful initiative to preserve and promote India’s cultural traditions in keeping with the objectives of the Seva…

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108 Players Showcase Talent on Day Two of Inter-School Taekwondo Championship in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A total of 108 players from around 10 schools participated in the taekwondo competition on the second day of a three-day inter-school sports championship at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Gonda. The participants competed in different weight categories across the sub-junior, junior and cadet divisions, displaying their skills, discipline and sporting spirit. The event was inaugurated by Principal Payal Dubey and Senior Coordinator Paul George, who interacted with the players. Participants took an oath to uphold sportsmanship and promote national unity and integrity before the competition commenced. The judging…

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Gonda Honours Village Watchmen; UP Government Announces ₹1,000 Monthly Honorarium Hike

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A Gram Prahari Samman programme was organised at the Amar Shaheed Rajendra Nath Lahiri Multipurpose Hall in the Reserve Police Lines, Gonda, on Tuesday to recognise the contribution of village watchmen in maintaining rural law and order. The programme featured a live telecast of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s address to village watchmen from Bareilly. During the address, the Chief Minister announced a ₹1,000 increase in their monthly honorarium and cashless medical treatment facilities of up to ₹5 lakh. The Chief Minister highlighted the role of village watchmen…

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Gonda Honours Women Achievers Under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Women and girls who have made outstanding contributions in sports, education, healthcare, arts, social service and women’s empowerment were felicitated under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 at the Police Lines auditorium in Gonda. District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan and Superintendent of Police Abhishek presented certificates of appreciation to the achievers, recognising their contributions to women’s safety, dignity and self-reliance. Among those honoured was Anamika Mishra, who completed a nearly 30-km run from her school to Gandhi Park in the district headquarters in three hours and 40 minutes. Kiran Pandey, a music…

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Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College Holds Student Council Oath Ceremony

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali Postgraduate College, Gonda, organised the oath-taking ceremony for its newly elected student council for the 2026–27 academic session on Tuesday. The programme began with chief guest Major Rajesh Dwivedi offering floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati and lighting the ceremonial lamp. Students presented a welcome song under the guidance of music department teachers Kiran Pandey, Jaya Tripathi and Geeta Srivastava. Principal Dr Aarti Srivastava welcomed the chief guest with a memento and traditional stole. Addressing the gathering, Dr Aarti Srivastava highlighted the college’s growth and described…

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AKTU’s FOAP Hosts Two-Day Startup Awareness and Innovation Programme

Arijit Bose

Around 80 students participate in hands-on workshop on waste upcycling and sustainable product design Lucknow: The Innovation Incubation Centre at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning (FOAP), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, organised a two-day Student Startup Awareness and Innovation Promotion Programme on October 13 and 14 to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development among students. Held under the theme ‘From Ideas to Enterprise – Start Building Your Tomorrow’, the programme aimed to help students transform creative ideas into practical solutions and viable business ventures. It was…

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Aavo Re Aavo Dandiya Utsav 2026 Lights Up Sun Resort with Music, Dance and Festive Cheer

Arijit Bose

Maha Aarti, Bharatanatyam performance, talent competitions and attractive titles add to the Navratri celebrations Lucknow: Sun Resort in Lucknow came alive with music, dance and festive enthusiasm as ‘Aavo Re Aavo Dandiya Utsav 2026’ brought together hundreds of youngsters for an evening celebrating the spirit of Navratri and India’s rich cultural traditions. Organised by Arti and Divam Sharma, the event began with the Maha Aarti of Goddess Durga, invoking divine blessings and setting a devotional tone for the celebrations. A graceful Bharatanatyam performance by Sneha Rastogi followed, adding a classical…

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Lucknow’s Neha Tiwari Awarded PhD by Jiwaji University, Gwalior

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Neha Tiwari, a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and resident of the Takrohi area of Lucknow, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Education by Jiwaji University, Gwalior, following the successful completion of her research. The daughter of Rajkumar Tiwari, Neha conducted her doctoral research on “Academic Procrastination, Academic Resilience and Achievement Motivation among Undergraduate Students.” Her study focused on these key factors influencing the academic experiences and motivation of undergraduate students. The research was completed under the expert guidance of Dr Sudha Devi Bhadoria, who served…

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Manthara-Kaikeyi Conspiracy and Ram’s Exile Move Audiences at Alambagh Ramleela

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Railway Ramleela Dussehra Committee and Bharat Milap Shobha Yatra, Alambagh, Lucknow, staged a series of emotionally charged episodes from the Ramayana, bringing the story of Lord Ram’s exile to life before the audience. The day’s programme featured the Manthara-Kaikeyi dialogue, the confrontation between King Dasharath and Kaikeyi, Ram’s departure for exile and the Kevat episode. As Ayodhya prepares to celebrate Lord Ram’s coronation, Manthara manipulates Kaikeyi by questioning the future of her son Bharat if Ram ascends the throne. She reminds Kaikeyi of the two boons promised to…

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