Author: Arijit Bose

Gonda DM Orders Immediate Restoration of Electricity Supply

Arijit Bose

Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan has issued strict directions to ensure immediate restoration and uninterrupted supply of electricity across Gonda, particularly in areas affected by damage to power poles and lines due to adverse weather. A meeting to review the district’s electricity supply and power infrastructure was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairpersonship of the District Magistrate. Senior officials of the Electricity Department briefed her on the current supply situation and the damage reported in rural and urban areas. The District Magistrate directed officials to identify all broken…

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PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Provides Financial Support to Family in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) has provided financial support to the family of a deceased insured person in Gonda, with District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan handing over a cheque of Rs 2 lakh to the beneficiary during the Collectorate’s public grievance hearing. During the Janata Darshan at the Collectorate, the District Magistrate and Lead District Manager (LDM) Vinod Tiwari presented the insurance amount to Poonam Tiwari, wife of late Brij Kishore Tiwari, a resident of Vadipur in Itiyathok. PMJJBY is one of the Central Government’s social security…

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NUJ National Council Meeting Begins in Ayodhya; Journalists to Discuss Media Issues and Protection Law

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: The National Council meeting of the National Union of Journalists (India) (NUJ-I) began in Ayodhya Dham on Sunday, with Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary inaugurating the two-day meeting being held on October 4 and 5. Around 200 representatives from 22 states are participating in the national council meeting, which is being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Association of Journalists (UPAJ). The Jaunpur delegation, including district president Syed Hasnain Qamar Deepu, vice-president Abdul Haq Ansari and general secretary JD Singh, welcomed Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary with bouquets. Journalists from Telangana,…

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Society Trusts Journalism More Than Politics, Says Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh said society continues to place greater trust in journalism than in politics, stressing that the responsibility of journalists has increased significantly in the digital and social media era. He was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the two-day National Council meeting of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the auditorium of Hanuman Bagh Ashram in Ayodhya. Singh said the NUJ would deliberate on various issues and challenges facing journalists during the two-day meeting. He described the present…

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23rd National Book Fair Enters Fifth Day at Balrampur Garden; Dalit Literature, Kabir and Contemporary Social Issues Draw Readers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden entered its fifth day on Monday, with literature, discussions, book launches, poetry and cultural programmes attracting book lovers throughout the day. Dalit literature and writings on social justice emerged as an important area of interest, with several titles finding readers at the fair. At the Samyak Prakashan stall, known for its Buddhist and Dalit literature, readers showed interest in R.L. Chandrapuri’s Brahmin Raj in India and the Backward Class Movement, Rajkumar Historian’s Nagvanshi Bharat, and Dr Rajendra Prasad Singh and Dr…

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India Finishes Fourth at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 Medals

Arijit Bose

Nagoya: India finished fourth in the overall medal standings at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after securing 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. India had also finished fourth at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou. China topped the standings, followed by hosts Japan and South Korea. The Games were held under the official theme, “Imagine One Asia”. To recognise India’s strong performance, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has introduced two new awards for the outstanding male and female athletes of the Games. IOA president P.T. Usha announced…

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China-Pakistan Defence Cooperation Raises Strategic Questions for India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Growing defence cooperation between China and Pakistan is emerging as a significant strategic consideration for India, particularly amid reports of advanced Chinese fighter aircraft being offered or supplied to Pakistan and increasing military cooperation between the two countries. The developments come at a time when the Indian Air Force is dealing with a shortage of operational fighter squadrons while preparing for the possibility of a two-front security challenge involving China and Pakistan. India has traditionally maintained a qualitative military advantage over Pakistan, with platforms such as the Rafale…

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Manoj Tiwari to Play Kevat in Luv Kush Ramlila at Delhi’s Red Fort Grounds

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Actor, singer and Parliamentarian Manoj Tiwari will portray the character of Kevat in this year’s Luv Kush Ramlila at the Red Fort grounds, adding a musical dimension to the traditional episode featuring Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Luv Kush Ramlila Committee president Arjun Kumar said Tiwari has played several characters in the annual production over the years and will appear as Kevat at the committee’s request. The sequence will feature him singing as he helps Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman cross the river. The organisers plan to enhance…

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Bangladeshi National Arrested in Lucknow for Allegedly Using Fake Indian Identity Documents

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police have arrested a 28-year-old Bangladeshi national for allegedly overstaying in India and obtaining Indian identity documents using forged records. A local Common Service Centre operator, identified as Mohammed Talha, 40, has also been arrested for allegedly helping him procure the documents. Police said the accused, Mohammed Sajjad Hussain, originally from Hathazari Rahimpur in Chattogram, was found living with a woman in the Bhadeva area. He was allegedly carrying two Bangladeshi passports along with counterfeit Aadhaar, PAN and voter identity cards. Two mobile phones and other documents were…

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AMCA’s 2028 First-Flight Goal Faces Major Engineering and Execution Challenges

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is approaching a decisive stage, with the government targeting September 2028 for the maiden flight of the country’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter. Meeting that deadline, however, could prove challenging given the programme’s development schedule, engine-related uncertainties and the complexity of integrating advanced combat systems. The Ministry of Defence has extended the deadline for private-sector companies to submit bids for the AMCA development and production contract to October 30, 2026. Tender conditions provide the selected development-cum-production partner up to 30 months…

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