Author: Arijit Bose

MJPRU Student Wins Bronze at World University Woodball Championship

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has added another international sporting achievement to its record as Subhash Budiya Chaudhary, a student of the Department of Yogic Science, won a bronze medal at the World University Woodball Championship held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A native of Gopalsar village in Sri Dungargarh, Bikaner district of Rajasthan, Subhash represented India at the World University Woodball Championship and the Thailand Open International Woodball Championship, organised from July 4 to 9. Partnering with Banshi Lal, Subhash secured the bronze medal in the Stroke…

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Gonda Police Arrest Chain Snatching Accused Within Four Days, Recover Bike Used in Crime

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Gonda’s Kotwali Dehat Police have arrested a man accused of snatching a gold chain from a woman travelling in an auto-rickshaw and recovered the motorcycle used in the crime, along with cash allegedly linked to the offence. According to police, the incident took place on July 16, when Jyoti Gupta, a resident of Dariyapur Chaubey, was returning home in an auto-rickshaw with her nephew, Guddu. At around 2:30 pm, near Jhingur Purwa Mod, two men riding an Apache motorcycle allegedly intercepted the vehicle and snatched the gold chain with…

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MJPRU Approves New Sports Science Degree and Yoga-Based Courses Under NEP 2020

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has approved a series of new academic programmes in sports science, physical education and yoga, marking a significant step towards promoting holistic education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The decisions were taken during the Vidyaparishad (Academic Council) meeting held at the university’s RIF Building, where members gave their approval to introduce a Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports (B.P.E.S.) programme along with two value-added courses focused on yoga and physical fitness. The newly approved B.P.E.S. undergraduate programme will…

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MJPRU Invites Applications for Hotel Management and Tourism Courses, Highlights Strong Career Prospects

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has invited applications for its four-year Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and three-year B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Operations programmes for the 2026–27 academic session, offering students industry-oriented training and promising career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The Department of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has urged interested candidates to complete their registration through the Samarth portal at the earliest. According to the department, students who have passed Class XII from any stream—Science, Arts, Commerce or equivalent—are eligible…

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MJPRU to Hold MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Counselling on July 24

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has announced that counselling for admission to the M.Sc. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology programme for the 2026–27 academic session will be held on July 24, 2026, at 10:00 am in the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology on the university campus. According to Prof. Upendra Kumar, Head of the Department, all candidates who have completed online registration through the Samarth portal must report to the department at the scheduled time to participate in the counselling process. Admissions will be granted strictly on…

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Bareilly DM Reviews Loan Bottlenecks Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting with bankers and authorised vendors to address issues faced by applicants in obtaining bank loans under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme, with an emphasis on speeding up approvals and achieving the district’s implementation targets. The meeting, held at the Vikas Bhavan auditorium, focused on identifying the reasons behind delays in loan sanctions by various banks. Officials discussed the bottlenecks affecting applicants and explored measures to resolve them through coordination with higher authorities. The District Magistrate directed officials and bankers to take prompt…

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Bareilly DM Holds Meeting with Political Parties on Polling Station Rationalisation

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Bareilly: District Magistrate and District Election Officer Avinash Singh chaired a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties to discuss proposals received for the rationalisation of polling stations ahead of the special summary revision of electoral rolls for the Assembly constituencies. The meeting, held at the Collectorate auditorium, reviewed suggestions submitted by political parties in line with the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh regarding the reorganisation of polling stations to improve voter convenience. During the meeting, Additional District Magistrate (Finance…

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16-Year-Old Launches Cooperative of 30+ Chikankari Artisans to Empower Traditional Craft Communities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Pranav Mittal has established a cooperative of over 30 chikankari artisans in Lucknow, creating a sustainable model that strengthens artisan livelihoods while preserving one of India’s most celebrated traditional crafts. The cooperative was launched following extensive primary research into the economic challenges faced by chikankari artisans. The study identified persistent issues including low and unstable incomes, dependence on intermediaries, limited financial literacy, inadequate digital adoption, and restricted access to larger markets. To address these structural barriers, the initiative united artisans under a cooperative framework, enabling them to work collectively,…

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Private School Management Foundation Seeks Cashless Healthcare for Teachers in Gonda

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Gonda: The Uttar Pradesh Unaided School Management Foundation on Wednesday submitted memorandums across all four tehsils of Gonda district, urging the state government to extend the cashless healthcare scheme available to government school teachers to teachers working in private unaided schools. At the district headquarters, Foundation District Vice-President Khemchand handed over a memorandum to District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Similar representations were submitted to the Sub-Divisional Magistrates in other tehsils by office-bearers of the organisation. The campaign was led by District General Secretary Aishwarya Priyadarshi in Mankapur, Ashok Tiwari and Sunil…

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Three SRMS Medical Graduates Win Top Honours at ABVMU Convocation

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Bareilly: Three postgraduate students from SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, brought laurels to the institution by winning prestigious medals at the second convocation ceremony of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) held recently in Lucknow. The awardees, all from the 2022 postgraduate batch, secured top ranks in their respective specialisations. Dr. Nishtha Bhardwaj (MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology) received the Gold Medal, while Dr. Sakshi Bansal (MD Radiodiagnosis) and Dr. Pragya Maheshwari (MD Psychiatry) were each awarded Silver Medals for their outstanding academic performance. The medals were presented by Governor…

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