Gonda: A five-day employment-oriented training programme on paddy seed production technology concluded at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, Gonda, which functions under Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. Addressing the valedictory session, Dr. S.K. Verma, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Mankapur, encouraged participants to take up paddy seed production as a viable enterprise and source of livelihood. He said that trained farmers and rural youth could achieve self-reliance by adopting scientific seed production practices and meeting the growing demand for quality paddy seeds. Training…
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Gonda DM Provides Tricycle to Differently-Abled Man on the Spot, Directs Officials to Extend Welfare Benefits
Gonda: In a compassionate gesture during the public grievance hearing (Janta Darshan) at the Collectorate premises, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan ensured immediate assistance for a differently-abled resident and directed officials to extend the benefits of various government welfare schemes to him. The beneficiary, Rambhavan, son of Aafat and a resident of Birpur Jhalahiya village in Gonda district, attended the public hearing to present his difficulties. Noticing his physical condition, the District Magistrate stepped out of her office chamber to personally hear his concerns and understand the challenges he faces in…
Read MoreCommissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Participates in Sundarkand Recital and Bada Mangal Feast in Gonda
Gonda: A devotional Sundarkand recital and community feast (Bhandara) were organized with great reverence and spiritual fervour at the Shri Hanuman Temple located within the Commissioner’s Office premises on the auspicious occasion of the Bada Mangal celebration during the holy month of Jyeshtha. Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal participated in the religious programme and offered prayers to Lord Hanuman following traditional rituals. She prayed for the prosperity, well-being and welfare of the people of the state and the division. The Commissioner joined devotees during the Sundarkand recitation and later distributed prasad…
Read MoreGonda Police Bust Motorcycle Theft Gang, Arrest Three; Five Stolen Bikes Recovered
Gonda: In a major breakthrough against vehicle theft, Kotwali Nagar Police in Gonda has busted an organized motorcycle theft gang and arrested three accused persons. Police also recovered five stolen motorcycles along with cash, a mobile phone and materials allegedly used to alter vehicle identities. The operation was carried out under the direction of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, with supervision from Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Ajit Kumar Rajak and Circle Officer (City) Anand Kumar Rai. According to police officials, the arrested accused have been identified as Durgesh Mishra,…
Read MoreMJPRU Scholar Awarded PhD for Research on Financial Literacy and Household Wealth Accumulation
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has awarded a PhD degree to research scholar Raghvendra of the Department of Business Administration for his doctoral research titled “The Impact of Financial Literacy on Household Wealth Accumulation with Reference to Selected Residents of Uttar Pradesh.” The research makes a significant academic contribution to understanding the role of financial literacy in strengthening the economic well-being of households, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions of Uttar Pradesh. The study highlights how improved financial awareness can contribute to long-term wealth creation, financial security…
Read MoreSamarth Portal Opens for Lateral Entry Admissions to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture at Rohilkhand University
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has opened the Samarth Portal for admissions through the lateral entry route to the second year (third semester) of the B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture programme offered by its Faculty of Agriculture and Technology. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications online through the portal. The facility has been introduced to accommodate students who were previously unable to apply due to the non-availability of the admission portal. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Prof. Upendra Kumar, said that the university administration has…
Read MoreAdmissions Open for Career-Oriented M.A. Programmes at MJP Rohilkhand University
Bareilly: Admissions have commenced for the employment-oriented postgraduate programmes offered by the Centre of Excellence for Multilingual Studies (CoEMS) at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, for the 2026-27 academic session. Announcing the launch of the admission process in a special interaction, Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh said applications are being invited for the two-year M.A. in Functional Hindi and M.A. in Pali programmes. The courses have been designed to equip students with language proficiency, research capabilities, communication skills and professional competencies that enhance employability across a range of sectors.…
Read MoreBareilly Divisional Commissioner Reviews Development Projects, Revenue Collection and Public Service Delivery
Bareilly: Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S. Chaudhary chaired a comprehensive divisional review meeting at the Development Bhawan auditorium, assessing the progress of key government schemes, revenue collection, agricultural procurement, healthcare services, infrastructure projects and public grievance redressal across the Bareilly Division. The meeting began with a review of the wheat procurement campaign. Officials informed the Commissioner that wheat procurement had reached 68 percent of the state target, while procurement in the Bareilly Division stood at 58 percent. Expressing concern over the lower performance compared to the state average, the Commissioner directed…
Read MoreStrict Action Against Negligence in IGRS Complaints, Warns Gonda DM
Show-Cause Notices to Be Issued to Officials and Revenue Staff Receiving Unsatisfactory Feedback CMO’s Salary to Be Withheld Over Default in IGRS Complaint Disposal Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan has warned of stringent action against officials found negligent in resolving public grievances registered on the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) portal, emphasizing that timely and quality disposal of complaints remains a top administrative priority. Chairing a review meeting of revenue cases and IGRS complaints at the Collectorate auditorium, the District Magistrate directed all departmental officers to ensure effective and citizen-centric…
Read MoreBASiC–2026: Indian Animal Science Conclave and Science Expo Opens at IVRI
Bareilly: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, witnessed the grand inauguration of BASiC–2026: Bharatiya Animal Science Conclave and Science Expo, a national-level event jointly organized by IVRI and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), Braj Province. The conclave is centered on the theme, “From Tradition to Technology: The Path of Biosciences Towards Viksit Bharat@2047.” More than 350 research scholars from across the country, along with scientists, academicians, industry representatives, livestock farmers, entrepreneurs and students, are participating in the multi-day event aimed at fostering dialogue between science, society and…
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