Author: Arijit Bose

17 Lucknow Players Ready for North Zone Muay Thai Championship in Jammu

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Seventeen players from Lucknow will compete for medals at the North Zone Muay Thai Championship, scheduled to be held at the University of Jammu on October 24 and 25. The Lucknow team departed for Jammu on Wednesday evening. The players representing Lucknow are Neev Atul Pandey, Riyan Sharma, Vansh Agarwal, Goodluck Upadhyay, Ayan Singh, Purnima Sharma, Shreya, Sakshi, Shivansh Nishad, Sania Nishad, Anshika Yadav, Arpita Nagar, Ashmin Khatoon, Ashiqui Khatoon, Devvardhan Prasad, Shaurya Shashwat Shukla and Shreyansh Shashwat Shukla. Kajal Kashyap and Arjun Chaudhary will accompany the team as…

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Five Lucknow Cyclists Shine in UP State Road Cycling Trials; Kavya Chitransh Tops Youth Girls’ Category

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Five cyclists from Lucknow delivered impressive performances at the Uttar Pradesh State Road Cycling Trials 2026-27, strengthening their prospects of selection for the state team. Kavya Chitransh, Dev Mishra, Kusumlata Rathore, Prasiddh Raghav Awasthi and Prakriti Rathore secured podium finishes in their respective categories. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cycling Association on October 18, the state-level trials were held at Entry Gate No. 2 of Trans Ganga City in Unnao. Kavya Chitransh secured first place in the youth girls’ category, while Prakriti Rathore finished third in the same category.…

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Aman Ansari to Lead Lucknow Division in U-19 C.K. Nayudu Cricket Championship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Aman Ansari has been appointed captain of the Lucknow Division Under-19 C.K. Nayudu cricket team, while the division’s Under-19 and Under-17 squads have been announced for the State School Cricket Championship to be held in Kanpur from October 26. Organised under the aegis of the Education Department, the teams were selected following the divisional cricket competition. The Lucknow Division will compete in the C.K. Nayudu Under-19 and Vinoo Mankad Under-17 categories. C.K. Nayudu Under-19 Team: Aman Ansari (captain), Manoj Kumar, Abhishek Rawat, Ashutosh Gautam, Pratham Gupta, Arjun Singh, Devansh,…

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Swapnil Watson Appointed National Selector for U-19 C.K. Nayudu Cricket Team

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Swapnil Watson, who has served as coach and selector of the Lucknow Division school cricket team for several years, has been appointed national selector for the Under-19 C.K. Nayudu team for the School State Cricket Championship, scheduled to begin in Kanpur on October 26. Watson has previously served as a national selector on several occasions across different age categories, including Under-19, Under-17 and Sub-Junior Under-14 teams. Currently working as a physical education teacher and senior teacher at Centennial College, Watson has been recognised for successfully organising sporting competitions and…

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Lucknow Becomes a Hub for Cinema, AI, and Creativity: Grand Launch of Film Festival Season 4 and ‘Imaginerium 2026’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow Becomes a Hub for Cinema, AI, and Creativity: Grand Launch of Film Festival Season 4 and ‘Imaginerium 2026’ A unique platform for Indian and international cinema, AI-assisted filmmaking, and animation; talents honored at the ‘Aao Film Banayein’ (Let’s Make a Film) Awards. Lucknow – The ‘City of Nawabs,’ Lucknow, witnessed a unique convergence of cinema, artificial intelligence (AI), animation, and innovation. The Lucknow Film Festival Season 4 and ‘Imaginerium 2026’ were grandly inaugurated at SRS Cinemas, Gomti Nagar. Held on October 23 and 24, this two-day festival showcases Indian…

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Yogi Adityanath to Inaugurate UP GCC Innovation Summit 2026 in Lucknow on October 26

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled to inaugurate the UP GCC Innovation Summit 2026 at Centrum Hotel in Lucknow on October 26. The summit is expected to bring together more than 100 senior industry executives, policymakers, investors, academic institutions and infrastructure stakeholders to explore investment opportunities, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, innovation, talent development and global business expansion. The event is expected to witness the signing of 15 memoranda of understanding…

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Ramlila sets new record with over 74 crore viewers worldwide

Arijit Bose

10-day grand presentation reaches audiences in more than 57 countries through digital platforms Stage set up in Delhi for the first time, with 211 artists bringing the Ramayana to life Digital Ramlila, launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, establishes a distinct identity on the global stage Ayodhya: When the story of Lord Shri Ram reaches millions of people through modern technology and performances by film stars, its message of faith transcends geographical boundaries. Ayodhya Ramlila, featuring film artists, has once again set a new record this year…

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Rafale, Sukhoi Roar Over Ganga as Varanasi Hosts First-Ever Air Show

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: The skies over Varanasi reverberated with the roar of fighter jets on Thursday as the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched its first-ever aerial display over the Ganga under the theme Wings Over Ganga. The spectacular event showcased India’s air power, advanced military capabilities and the exceptional skills of its pilots, drawing large crowds to the city’s ghats. Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI, Mirage-2000 and Tejas fighter aircraft thrilled spectators with high-speed manoeuvres, sharp turns and breathtaking aerobatic displays over the river. The aircraft demonstrated their agility, precision and the pilots’ ability to…

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Bareilly DM Reviews Jal Jeevan Mission Projects, Directs Completion of Pending Works Before Diwali

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh reviewed projects being implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission at a meeting held in the Collectorate auditorium, directing officials to expedite construction, strengthen security at project sites and ensure a regular supply of safe drinking water in rural areas. During the meeting, the Executive Engineer of the Jal Jeevan Mission reported incidents of theft involving solar panels and copper cables connecting the panels. Taking note of the issue, the District Magistrate directed officials to identify areas experiencing repeated thefts and install night-vision CCTV cameras…

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808 Couples Tie the Knot Under Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme in Bareilly

Arijit Bose

586 Hindu couples and 222 Muslim couples marry at nine venues across the district Bareilly: A total of 808 couples tied the knot under the Uttar Pradesh government’s Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme at nine designated venues across Bareilly district on Wednesday. The ceremonies were held in a festive and dignified atmosphere, with public representatives and administrative officials blessing the newlyweds and wishing them a happy married life. Of the 808 couples, 586 were Hindu and 222 were Muslim. The scheme aims to support eligible couples, particularly those from economically…

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