Author: Arijit Bose

UPITS-2026 to Showcase Uttar Pradesh’s Business-Ready Ecosystem to Global Investors

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is set to showcase its business-ready ecosystem, investment-friendly policies and ease-of-doing-business reforms at the fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS-2026), scheduled to be held at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29. Two dedicated pavilions set up by Invest UP in Halls 1 and 4 will serve as key business and investor engagement centres during the five-day event. The pavilions will provide information on more than 36 sector-specific policies, incentives and the state’s integrated investment facilitation system. The trade…

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Awadh Girls Degree College Celebrates NSS Foundation Day with Patriotic Fervour

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Awadh Girls Degree College celebrated NSS Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic spirit, highlighting the values of social service, discipline and nation-building. The event was organised by the college’s NSS Club in collaboration with the Pandit Birju Maharaj Cultural Club. Principal Prof. Beena Rai welcomed the participants and encouraged students to embrace community service and contribute to society. Chief Guest Dr Anand Ballabh Joshi, NSS Coordinator and Associate Professor at the University of Lucknow, urged NSS volunteers to adopt the motto “You Before Self” and contribute to social development…

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Information Directorate Holds Seminar and Felicitation Ceremony on Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti Eve

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A seminar was organised at the Information Directorate in Lucknow on Thursday on the eve of the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. The programme was organised under the banner of the State Headquarters Accredited Journalists Association. The event began with floral tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Chief Guest and Information Director Vishal Singh described Upadhyaya’s life as an exemplary account of simplicity, sacrifice and service to the nation. He said his philosophy of Integral Humanism and Antyodaya provided a distinctive direction to Indian political thought, with emphasis on…

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Paying Direct Taxes Gets Easier with UPI, Cards and Net Banking

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Taxpayers can now use multiple digital payment options to pay their direct taxes following the integration of IDFC FIRST Bank’s payment gateway with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The integration enables taxpayers across India to make direct tax payments through UPI, credit cards, debit cards and internet banking, providing greater flexibility in choosing a payment method. Shirish Bhandari, Head–Retail Liabilities, Cards and Payments at IDFC FIRST Bank, said the facility would allow taxpayers to make tax payments conveniently and securely through their preferred payment mode. Taxpayers…

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AIIMS Raebareli Holds Awareness Programme on Human Rights of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People

Arijit Bose

Raebareli: The Department of ENT at AIIMS Raebareli organised a public awareness programme during International Week of Deaf People, focusing on the theme “Declaration of the Human Rights of Deaf People.” The programme aimed to raise awareness among patients, attendants and the general public about the rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people, early identification of hearing loss, timely assessment, rehabilitation and access to effective communication methods. Executive Director of AIIMS Raebareli, Prof. (Dr.) Amita Jain, highlighted the importance of creating an inclusive healthcare environment. She said AIIMS Raebareli remains committed…

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70th State-Level School Badminton and Table Tennis Championship Begins in Bareilly

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Bareilly: The 70th State-Level School Badminton and Table Tennis Championship began with colourful cultural programmes at the Badminton Hall of the Sports Stadium in Bareilly on Thursday. Teams representing 18 divisions of Uttar Pradesh, three sports colleges and one Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya are participating in the competition. Around 900 boys and girls, along with nearly 200 team managers and coaches, are taking part in the state-level event. Bareilly Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar inaugurated the championship along with distinguished guest and retired Uttar Pradesh Education Director Dr Mahendra Dev by…

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Rohilkhand University Wins Rolling Trophy for Second Consecutive Year in Senior Debate Competition

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Students of the University Cultural Centre of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, have once again brought laurels to the institution by winning the rolling trophy, or Chal Vaijayanti, for the second consecutive year at the Senior Category Debate Competition organised by the Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust, Bareilly. The debate focused on the topic “Cyber Warfare: The New Weapon of Future Conflicts.” University students delivered strong performances in both the ‘for’ and ‘against’ categories. Abhay secured first place in the ‘for’ category, while Lavi won third place in…

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Bareilly Girl Dipanshi Gangwar Secures Fifth Place in State-Level Online Yoga Painting Competition

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Bareilly’s Dipanshi Gangwar has brought recognition to the district by securing fifth place in the state-level online Yoga Painting Competition organised by the Ayush Department, Uttar Pradesh, as part of International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations. A total of 5,860 participants from across Uttar Pradesh took part in various state-level online yoga competitions organised on the occasion. In the Yoga Painting Competition, Samarin Javed of Azamgarh secured first place, followed by Anjali Srivastava of Lakhimpur Kheri in second place and Vaishnavi Singh of Chandauli in third. Cadet Muskan Sahu of…

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Gonda Yoga Instructors Receive Special Training at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Yoga practitioners and instructors from Gonda participated in a specialised training camp for chief yoga instructors at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, strengthening their efforts to promote yoga, wellness and healthy living in the district. Gonda yoga practitioner Sudhanshu Dwivedi and yoga instructors Ashish Gupta, Anil Bhatt and Gaurav Gupta attended the training programme, where they received instruction in yoga, pranayama, meditation and various aspects of yoga teaching. The participants also shared their experiences of conducting regular yoga activities and reiterated their commitment to taking yoga to a wider section…

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Indian Army Seeks Heavier Armour for Zorawar Light Tank, Raising Weight and Engine Challenges

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Army’s Zorawar light tank programme is facing fresh design challenges as the force seeks enhanced armour protection for the high-altitude combat vehicle, potentially increasing its weight and requiring changes to its powerpack. The Zorawar was conceived as a highly mobile tank of around 25 tonnes for deployment in mountainous areas such as eastern Ladakh. The requirement emerged after the 2020 border standoff, which highlighted the difficulties of operating heavier T-72 and T-90 tanks at high altitudes. The Army is now seeking substantially higher protection levels. The…

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