Author: Arijit Bose

108 Golden Kalash Used for Lord Vasupujya’s Abhishek

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The final day of the Jain community’s Daslakshan Parv was observed with devotion at the Jain Temple in Indira Nagar, where Uttam Brahmacharya Dharma and the Moksha Kalyanak of the 12th Jain Tirthankara, Lord Vasupujya, were celebrated. Temple minister Abhishek Jain said devotees placed Lord Vasupujya on the Pandu Shila and performed an abhishek with 108 golden kalash while reciting Riddhi-Siddhi mantras. A Shantidhara ceremony was subsequently performed with prayers for world peace. The honour of conducting the Shantidhara was given to the families of Abhay, Dheeraj, Anurodh, Abhishek,…

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VHP Announces Worldwide Programmes for Ashok Singhal Birth Centenary Year

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday announced a year-long programme of events across India and several parts of the world to mark the birth centenary year of its former international president, Ashok Singhal. Addressing a press conference in Indraprastha, VHP international president and senior advocate Alok Kumar said the programmes, beginning September 27, would focus on remembering Singhal’s life, organisational work and contribution to social and cultural causes. He said the organisation would seek to advance initiatives associated with Singhal, including social harmony, service, Hindu empowerment, promotion…

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UP Bharat Scouts and Guides Organises Principals’ Workshop and Felicitation Ceremony in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Uttar Pradesh, organised a Principals’ Workshop and Felicitation Ceremony at the S.P. Lyceum Auditorium in Rajajipuram on September 25. The event was hosted by Lucknow Public College, A-Block, Rajajipuram, and brought together senior representatives from the education sector and the scouting movement. The programme began with the Scouts and Guides prayer, followed by the presentation of Shishu-Taru and scarves to distinguished guests. The ceremony was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana. A self-introduction session for participating principals was also…

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ASHA Workers Seek Implementation of Honorarium Hike Announced by CM

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The All ASHA and ASHA Sangini Karyakarti Seva Samiti has renewed its appeal to the Uttar Pradesh government for implementation of the proposed increase in the honorarium of ASHA workers and ASHA Sanginis. The committee submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate of Ambedkar Nagar, urging Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to act on the honorarium hike announced in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on February 16, 2026. In its representation, the committee described ASHA workers and ASHA Sanginis as an important part of the state’s grassroots healthcare system, particularly in…

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LaunchUP 2026: Turning Startup Ideas into Action

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: From ideas to action, and from ambition to opportunity — LaunchUP 2026 organized by Vision Startups Accelerator brought the startup community together in Lucknow. The event, organised as part of efforts to support the Uttar Pradesh startup ecosystem, saw enthusiastic participation from founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, mentors and ecosystem leaders. The day featured interactive sessions, startup pitches, mentorship opportunities, networking and discussions around funding and investor connections. Founders at both the idea and growth stages had the opportunity to share their challenges and discuss practical issues involved in building and…

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Ayodhya’s Dahi-Jalebi and Khurchan Peda Take Centre Stage at UP International Trade Show

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Traditional delicacies and MSME products from Ayodhya are being showcased on a global platform at the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS-2026), being held at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29. The Ayodhya stall features the city’s popular kulhad dahi-jalebi and khurchan peda under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. Alongside these traditional foods, chikankari handicrafts and battery manufacturing products are also being displayed, highlighting the district’s diverse entrepreneurial potential. According to the District Industries Promotion…

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₹2.26 Crore Compensation Approved for 14-Kosi Parikrama Marg Affected Families

Arijit Bose

Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: Administrative approval has been reached to provide compensation and rehabilitation support to families affected by the widening of the 14-Kosi Parikrama Marg in the Naka area of Ayodhya. Speaking at a press conference at the Collectorate, MLA Ved Prakash Gupta said 11 building owners would receive a total compensation of ₹2.26 crore. The compensation package also includes affected tenants. Five traders displaced by the road-widening exercise will be provided shops constructed by the Municipal Corporation or the Ayodhya Development Authority, enabling them to restart their businesses.…

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UP’s Pink Power strives harder in Cricket

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Somewhere between a district ground in Agra and the electric bowl of Lucknow’s KD Singh Babu Stadium, something has shifted in Uttar Pradesh cricket — and this week it becomes visible.On September 23, the city’s first-ever Women’s Cricket League got underway, running through September 28, with local sides like the REPL Lucknow Challengers taking the field. It’s a small tournament by the numbers, but it’s the kind of small that tends to precede something much bigger. For years, UP cricket ran on a familiar script: it produced talent and…

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SIDDHANTA ŚIKSHAK: Faculty Development Program for Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Siddhanta Śikshak is a dedicated Faculty Development Programme (FDP) run by the Siddhanta Knowledge Foundation (SKF) to train college and university faculty to teach Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) within their own subjects, rather than as a separate add-on lecture. It is structured as a six-daycourse — two days of shared IKS foundations followed by four days of discipline-specific integration across STEM, Management, Law & Governance, and Humanities & Arts — and is designed to run at par with MMTTC with respect to content and certification. WHY IT MATTERS India’s…

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Beyond the Harvest: How UP Is Turning Farm Produce into Big Business

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is increasingly moving beyond its traditional identity as an agricultural powerhouse to build a stronger ecosystem around food processing, value addition and agri-business. At the centre of this transformation was the India Food Expo 2026, held in Lucknow from September 18 to 20 at Regalia Greens, 1090 Crossing, Gomti Nagar. Organised by the Indian Industries Association (IIA) with support from the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing and Invest UP, the 11th edition brought together food manufacturers, MSMEs, technology providers, distributors, buyers and policymakers. More than an…

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