Author: Arijit Bose

Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Scheme to Boost Rural Infrastructure and Public Facilities in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has said that the construction of eligible rural assets under the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme will play an important role in strengthening basic infrastructure, promoting community development and improving the quality of life in villages. Maurya said the initiative would help expand essential public facilities and create a better living environment for rural families. Panchayat buildings, he noted, are emerging as important centres for community interaction, public participation and local development activities, providing villagers with dedicated spaces for discussions and…

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Balrampur Distributes Assistive Devices to 108 Persons with Disabilities to Promote Independence

Arijit Bose

Balrampur: The Balrampur district administration, in coordination with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, organised a free assistive devices distribution camp under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to promote independence, accessibility and inclusive development. The camp was held at the Balrampur Block Development premises, where 108 eligible beneficiaries received modern assistive devices following technical assessments and a transparent selection process. The initiative aims to improve mobility, communication, educational access and everyday independence among persons with disabilities. A total of 25 tricycles and 12 wheelchairs were distributed to beneficiaries with…

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UP Mandi Parishad Strengthens Agricultural Marketing with Digital Platforms and Farmer Welfare Schemes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Mandi Parishad is expanding modern agricultural marketing infrastructure, digital trading facilities and farmer welfare initiatives to improve market access, promote transparency and support better returns for farmers across the state. The council has reported an increase in revenue, with collections rising from ₹857.30 crore up to August in the 2025-26 financial year to ₹875.31 crore during the corresponding period in 2026-27, registering a growth of 2.10 per cent. Under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) initiative, digital trading is being promoted across 162 mandis in Uttar Pradesh.…

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Ravi Shanker wins Mahana Memorial Chess, Kuldeep Shankar second

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow’s Ravi Shanker, won the KB Mahana Chess Memorial hosted by Chess Club Black & White (CCBW) at Hotel Golden Apple with 6/7 points on tiebreak. Kuldeep Shankar, deputy director, Parliament, New Delhi, was second. Medical School student, would-be-doctor Siddhanth Chopra was the star of the tournament winning the Best Unrated first prize ahead of several rated professional players. Top senior citizens were Saeed Ahmad, Shakiluddin, KK Kharey, UB Singh, Mohd Irfan, Jamal Sir, Vipul Awasthi, RP Gupta and Ambuj Agarwal. Saransh Shukla (4.5 points) was Best Under-16 player…

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Lucknow Division Announces 12-Member Squad for State Senior Women’s Handball Championship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow division senior women’s handball team has been announced for the upcoming Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya State Senior Women’s Handball Championship, scheduled to be held in Jhansi from October 28 to 31. The 12-member squad was selected on Monday following selection trials held at KD Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow. Dr Sumant Pandey, secretary of the Lucknow District Handball Association, announced the names of the selected players. Lucknow division will look to build on its performance from the previous edition, where the team secured the bronze medal. The players…

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Aryaj Pandey, Mohammad Ariz Upset Seeds to Enter Second Round of AITA Under-18 Tennis Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh players Aryaj Pandey and Mohammad Ariz pulled off major upsets to advance to the second round of the Braj Mohan Lal Tiwari Memorial AITA Championship Series Under-18 Tennis Tournament, defeating seeded opponents in the opening round. Aryaj Pandey defeated seventh seed Arnav Chauhan, also from Uttar Pradesh, 6-3, 6-4, while Mohammad Ariz outplayed sixth seed Rajveer 6-2, 6-0. The tournament, organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association, was inaugurated at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility at La Martiniere College.…

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Heart Health Is Vital to Life, Says Cardiologist Dr Pankaj Srivastava

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A free health camp was organised at Hari Narayan Savitri Devi Mini Charitable Clinic through a joint initiative of Hind Heart Institute, Hind Hospital, Barabanki, and Lions Club Gonda Seva. Around 125 patients received free ECG tests, blood sugar screening and medical consultations, along with guidance on preventing cardiovascular diseases. Senior cardiologist Dr Pankaj Kumar Srivastava emphasised that the heart is one of the most vital organs of the human body and requires proper care. He identified irregular lifestyles, unhealthy dietary habits and stress as major risk factors for…

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Gonda DM Inspects 10 Polling Booths to Review Voter Registration Drive

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate and District Election Officer Priyanka Niranjan inspected 10 polling stations in Sadar tehsil on Saturday as part of the Special Campaign under the Continuous Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026. The inspection aimed to review election-related activities and ensure that all eligible citizens, particularly first-time young voters, get an opportunity to register their names on the electoral rolls. During the visit, Niranjan inspected 10 polling stations established at PM Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Government Inter College (GIC) and Government Girls Inter College (GGIC) in Gonda. She reviewed…

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Samajwadi Party Celebrates Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti at Gonda Office

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Samajwadi Party’s district office in Gonda on Monday. The programme was presided over by party district president Arshad Hussain, who paid floral tributes to Maharishi Valmiki and highlighted the relevance of his teachings. Addressing party workers and office-bearers, Hussain emphasised the importance of truth, sacrifice and righteous conduct in human life. He said the teachings attributed to Maharishi Valmiki remind society that a person’s greatness is determined by their deeds rather than their birth. He urged people to follow the…

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Gonda Police Solve Three Theft Cases, Recover Cash and Jewellery; One Arrested

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Motiganj police have claimed to solve three theft cases involving liquor shops and residential houses, arresting one accused and taking a juvenile into protective custody. The police recovered ₹30,600 in cash, jewellery, 23 tetra packs of country-made liquor and tools allegedly used in the thefts. According to police, the incidents occurred on the night of October 12–13 at a composite English liquor shop on the Kahoba-Dumariyadih Road, followed by thefts at a country liquor shop and two houses in Kundurkhi village on October 22–23. Acting on a tip-off, a…

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