Author: Arijit Bose

Farmers to get loans of up to Rs 6 lakh for a long term at six percent interest

Arijit Bose

State Government to provide 5 percent interest subsidy on loans disbursed to farmers Interest subsidy to be available only to farmers who repay loan instalments on the due date Lucknow: A decision has been taken to provide long-term loans to small and marginal farmers at concessional interest rates under the Chief Minister Farmer Prosperity Scheme. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said that through the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Village…

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CSIR-CDRI Scientists Honoured with Prestigious NASI Fellowship and Membership

Arijit Bose

Two CSIR-CDRI Scientists Elected NASI Fellows, One Selected as NASI Member Lucknow: Scientists from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, have been recognised by the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) for their contributions to scientific research. Dr. Dipak Datta, Chief Scientist and Head, Cancer Biology Division, and Dr. Manoj K. Barthwal, Scientist G, Division of Pharmacology, have been elected as Fellows of NASI for 2026, while Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist E, Division of Medicinal & Process Chemistry, has been selected as a Member of the Academy. Dr. Dipak…

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Jatin, Sunil and Suraj Clinch Hard-Fought Wins, Mayank, Udit and Ricky Also Reach Quarter-Finals

Arijit Bose

Third Dr KL Garg All India Prize Money Tennis Tournament Lucknow: Top seed Jatin Nain of Haryana staged a strong comeback to enter the quarter-finals of the Third Dr KL Garg All India Men’s Prize Money Tennis Tournament on Tuesday. Second seed Suraj Kumar of Karnataka, fifth seed Sunil Kumar of Haryana and seventh seed Aditya Kumar of Punjab also secured places in the last eight. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh players Omesh and Rishi kept the hosts’ challenge alive by advancing to the doubles quarter-finals with their respective partners. Organised by…

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BMW Launches First-Ever i5 Long Wheelbase in India at ₹79.6 Lakh

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Locally Produced Electric Sedan Offers Segment-Leading Dimensions, Rear-Seat Comfort and Up to 669 km Range Lucknow: BMW India has launched the first-ever BMW i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in the country, marking a significant milestone in the luxury automaker’s electric vehicle and local manufacturing strategy. The electric sedan will be manufactured at the BMW Group Plant Chennai, with deliveries set to commence soon. The BMW i5 Long Wheelbase is available for booking at BMW dealerships across India and through the company’s official website, www.bmw.in. The model is positioned as a premium…

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National PG College Hosts Grand ‘Medha Samman Samaroh 2026’ to Honour 90 Meritorious Students

Arijit Bose

Lucknow High Court Judge Subhash Vidyarthi Calls for Lifelong Learning, Focus and Transparency Lucknow: National PG College, Lucknow, organised the ‘Medha Samman Samaroh 2026’ on Tuesday to honour meritorious students who excelled in the June 2025 and December 2025 examination sessions. A total of 90 students securing top positions in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were presented medals, certificates of merit and a cash award of ₹5,000 each. The programme was inaugurated by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow Bench of the High Court. College Manager and Member of Parliament…

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Spaceflight Stories Inspire Students at Gomti Book Festival

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Launches ‘The Second Orbit’, Shares Experiences of His Journey from Lucknow to Space Lucknow: Stories of ambition, perseverance and space exploration took centre stage at the Gomti Book Festival on Tuesday, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students and shared experiences from his remarkable journey from Lucknow to space. The special dialogue session, titled “Dreams Taking Flight from Earth to Space”, was organised by the National Book Trust, India. During the event, Shukla jointly launched his English book The Second Orbit with his family members.…

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Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla Visits AIIMS Rae Bareli, Honours 30 Sanitation Workers

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, along with Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dr Manoj Kumar Pandey. During his visit, the Governor reviewed the institute’s recent progress and achievements and highlighted the importance of quality healthcare in building a healthy and developed India. A welcome programme was organised at the institute’s Multi-Purpose Hall from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, where senior officials, doctors and staff members welcomed the Governor and the Cabinet Minister. Executive Director Dr…

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First Mantu Tiwari Memorial Honour Presented to DIG Ashok Kumar Shukla

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Uttar Pradesh Journalists Association (UPJA) has honoured Deputy Inspector General of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar Shukla with the first Mantu Tiwari Memorial Honour for his courage, dedication to duty, outstanding security services, impartiality and honest working style. The honour was presented during a dignified ceremony held on Tuesday, marking the beginning of an initiative by the UPJA family to preserve the memory of late journalist Brijnandan Tiwari, popularly known as Mantu Tiwari. A former parishad member of the association, Tiwari was remembered for his fearless journalism and…

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Imran Tahir Becomes Oldest Player to Claim a T20 Five-Wicket Haul

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Georgetown: Age has proved no barrier for South African veteran spinner Imran Tahir, who has created another remarkable record in T20 cricket. At 47 years and 166 days, Tahir became the oldest player to take a five-wicket haul in the format during the Caribbean Premier League 2026. Representing Guyana Amazon Warriors, Tahir delivered a superb spell of four overs, finishing with figures of 5 for 17. His performance played a major role in Guyana’s four-wicket victory over Saint Lucia Kings after the Kings were bowled out for 119. Tahir’s achievement…

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Ranbir Kapoor Reportedly Set to Become Highest-Paid Actor to Play Ram

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Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly set to command one of the biggest pay packages ever associated with an actor portraying Lord Ram on screen, with reports suggesting that he will receive around Rs 75 crore for each part of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayan. If the reported figure holds, Kapoor’s total remuneration for the planned two-film project could reach approximately Rs 150 crore. The reported fee has sparked renewed interest in the remuneration earned by actors who have previously portrayed Lord Ram, including Arun Govil, Gurmeet Choudhary, Ashish Sharma and Prabhas.…

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