MCA CELEBRATES T20 MUMBAI LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, WELCOMES NINTH FRANCHISE AS LEAGUE BUILDS ON GROWTH

‘Celebrating the Champions’ event honours the 2026 winners, marks the induction of the ninth franchise and underlines the league’s growing stature in Indian cricket Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today hosted ‘Celebrating the Champions’, an evening to honour the winners of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and celebrate the league’s growth, both on and off the field. The event celebrated the league’s progress as a competitive platform for cricketing talent as well as its growing commercial strength, with the formal induction of the ninth franchise marking an important milestone…

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Teachers Stage Protest at Gonda BSA Office, Demand Completion of Promotion Process by November 7

Gonda: Hundreds of teachers staged a protest at the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) office in Gonda, demanding timely promotions. The demonstration was organised at the call of the Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh under the leadership of district president Virendra Mishra. The protesting teachers demanded that the promotion process be completed by November 7, 2026. They also submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate, seeking necessary intervention to ensure that the process is completed within the stipulated deadline. Teachers and office-bearers from several blocks across the district participated in the demonstration, expressing…

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SP Raises Concern Over Alleged Fake Complaints to Delete Voters’ Names in Gonda

Gonda: The Samajwadi Party (SP) has raised objections to alleged attempts to remove the names of legitimate voters from electoral rolls in the 299-Tarabganj Assembly constituency in Gonda district through fabricated complaints. A delegation of senior party leaders and office-bearers, including former SP candidate Ram Bhajan Chaubey, submitted a memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Tarabganj, on Tuesday, demanding a high-level investigation into the complaints filed through Form 11 during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In the memorandum, signed by SP state executive committee members Vijay…

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AIIMS Rae Bareli Inaugurates Institutional Vehicle Parking and E-Library Portal

Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, inaugurated two key facilities on November 3, 2026, aimed at improving campus infrastructure and strengthening academic and research resources. Executive Director Dr Amita Jain inaugurated the institute’s vehicle parking facility near the Ram Barrier at 11 am. The new facility is expected to provide organised parking for official institutional vehicles and improve traffic management within the campus. Later in the day, the Central Library organised the launch of an e-library portal along with a training session on digital…

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Sarju Prasad Girls’ School Wins ‘Jhilmil Diwali Champion 2026’ Title at Gonda Cultural Fest

Gonda: Students from various schools and colleges across Gonda displayed their creative and artistic talents at ‘Jhilmil Diwali Dhamal – The Ultimate Talent Contest’ and ‘Lok Lahari 2026’, organised at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College on November 5. The event featured a series of competitions, including antakshari, rangoli making, hairstyling and decorative thali arrangements. A folk dance competition also offered students an opportunity to explore the traditional cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh. Sarju Prasad Girls’ Pathshala Inter College emerged as the overall champion, securing the highest cumulative score across…

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Lions Clubs Celebrate Diwali with Flood-Affected Families in Gonda

Gonda: Bringing relief and festive cheer to families affected by floods and river erosion, three Lions Clubs in Gonda jointly organised a Diwali assistance programme in Paras Patti Purwar, distributing ration kits and blankets to 310 families. The initiative was organised by Lions Club Gonda Awadh, Lions Club Gonda Seva and Lions Club Gonda Prerna under the humanitarian outreach of Lions Clubs International and its foundation, LCIF. The programme aimed to support families struggling with the aftermath of natural disasters and help them celebrate Diwali with a sense of togetherness.…

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Young Scientists Present Innovative Projects at National Children’s Science Congress in Gonda

Gonda: A project presentation programme under the National Children’s Science Congress was organised at Government Girls’ Inter College, Gonda, on Thursday, providing students from various schools an opportunity to present their scientific ideas and innovations. The central theme of the programme was “Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development”. The sub-themes included R5, E4, rainwater conservation, and the application of Indian Knowledge Systems in food, agriculture and healthcare. The programme was inaugurated by Lal Bahadur Shastri College Principal Jitendra Singh, Head of the Botany Department Rekha Sharma and Government Girls’ Inter…

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Gonda SP Reviews Crime Control, Law and Order and Festival Security Arrangements

Gonda: Gonda Superintendent of Police Abhishek chaired a police personnel conference and crime review meeting at the Police Lines auditorium on November 5, taking stock of crime control measures, law and order arrangements and preparations for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals. During the police personnel conference, the SP heard grievances and suggestions from police personnel concerning their welfare and departmental matters. He directed officials to take necessary steps to address their concerns. At the subsequent crime review meeting, attended by gazetted officers and all circle and police station…

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Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Celebrates Diwali with Elderly Residents at Gonda Old Age Home

Gonda: Divisional Commissioner of Devipatan Division Durga Shakti Nagpal celebrated Diwali with elderly residents at an old age home in Gonda, sharing festive greetings and distributing sweets, fruits and shawls. During her visit, Nagpal interacted with the residents and enquired about their well-being. She also sought information about their living conditions, health, food arrangements and the facilities available at the old age home. She listened to their concerns and discussed their needs. On the occasion, the divisional commissioner said Diwali was not just a festival of lights and celebrations but…

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Fulwari Public School Students Celebrate Diwali with Creativity and Traditional Festivities

Gonda: Fulwari Public School, Pant Nagar, celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm and traditional fervour on Friday, with students showcasing their artistic skills through a series of creative competitions. The celebrations began with activities designed for different age groups. Pre-nursery and nursery students decorated candles, while children from LKG to Class 2 participated in diya decoration. Students of Classes 3 to 5 displayed their creativity through decorative thali-making, while those from Classes 6 to 8 prepared colourful paper lamps. Students from Classes 9 to 12 took part in mehndi and rangoli competitions,…

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