Bareilly: As part of the celebrations leading up to its 24th Convocation Ceremony, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a painting competition on the theme “My Mother” at the Upper Primary School in Itaunwa Beniram village. The event, organised by the University’s Cultural Centre under the guidance of Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel and Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, is part of a series of competitions for students from primary to intermediate schools aimed at promoting creativity and moral values. Students enthusiastically participated in the competition, expressing through their…
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MJPRU Announces MSc Agriculture Counselling on July 25 for 2026–27 Session
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has announced that counselling for admission to the first semester of its M.Sc. Agriculture programmes for the 2026–27 academic session will be held on July 25, 2026. The counselling will cover M.Sc. Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, and Horticulture. Candidates who have completed online registration for admission to the university campus must report to the Seminar Hall of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology at 10:00 am to participate in the counselling process. Admissions will be conducted strictly on…
Read MoreMJPRU to Hold M.Ed Admission Counselling on July 24
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, will conduct the first phase of counselling for admission to its M.Ed. programme (2026–28 session) on July 24, 2026. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit have been invited to complete the admission process at the university’s B.Ed./M.Ed. Department (IASE). Prof. (Dr.) Santosh Arora, Head of the B.Ed./M.Ed. Department and Dean of the Faculty of Education and Allied Sciences, said selected candidates must report to the department at 10:00 am with all original documents along with self-attested photocopies. The final admission list…
Read MoreSanitation Workers Protest in Gonda, Demand FIR Over Alleged Assault
Gonda: Rural sanitation workers staged a protest at the Rupaidih Block headquarters in Gonda on Wednesday, demanding the registration of an FIR against a villager accused of assaulting and abusing sanitation staff during official duty. Led by district union president Raghavendra Tiwari, the protesting employees alleged that the incident occurred two days ago in Pure Pathak Gram Panchayat while a justice panchayat roster-related sanitation drive was underway. According to the workers, a local resident, Tarkeshwar Tiwari, allegedly used abusive language against sanitation worker Dinesh Chaturvedi and other staff members before…
Read MoreUP Polytechnics to Offer Paid Internships Under Adani Skills Partnership
Lucknow: In a major push to bridge the gap between technical education and industry, the Uttar Pradesh Department of Technical Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Skill and Education to equip polytechnic students with industry-relevant skills and improve their employability. The agreement was signed in the presence of Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel at the Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday. The partnership’s flagship Work-Study-Industrial Programme will enable students to gain practical experience in industrial units while pursuing their studies. They will receive a monthly stipend during the…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh State Advisory Board Reviews Measures for Inclusive Development of Persons with Disabilities
Reservation in Shop Allotments Raised to 5%; Pension, Assistive Device Support and Accessibility Measures Reviewed Lucknow: The eighth meeting of the Uttar Pradesh State Advisory Board on Disability was held on Tuesday at the Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Narendra Kashyap. The meeting focused on strengthening the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, promoting inclusive development, and reviewing the implementation of welfare schemes across departments. The meeting began with Principal Secretary, Department of Empowerment…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Reviews Fodder Availability for Livestock, Explores Integrated Agriculture Development Model
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government held a high-level meeting to review fodder availability for livestock and explore innovative approaches to integrated rural development, with Agriculture, Agricultural Education and Research Minister Surya Pratap Shahi chairing the discussions. The meeting, held at Committee Room No. 44-Kha in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, focused on ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fodder for cattle and other livestock across the state while formulating long-term strategies to strengthen fodder security. During the session, scientists and experts from Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, Unnao, presented an integrated development…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Launches Centralised Placement Portal to Boost Employment for Technical Students
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Centralised Placement Portal to connect students, educational institutions, and industries on a single digital platform, marking a significant step towards improving employment opportunities for technical graduates and strengthening industry-academia collaboration. The portal was inaugurated on Tuesday by Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel at his office in the Vidhan Sabha complex. The initiative is part of the Yogi Adityanath government’s ongoing efforts to align technical education with industry requirements and streamline the placement process across the state. The new portal will enable industries…
Read MoreUP Cabinet Approves Three Major Higher Education Proposals, Including Scooter Scheme for 50,000 Meritorious Girls
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday approved three key proposals of the Higher Education Department aimed at promoting women’s education, preserving India’s knowledge heritage, and strengthening educational infrastructure. Announcing the decisions at a press briefing at the Lok Bhavan Media Centre, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay said the Cabinet had approved the Rani Laxmibai Scooty Scheme, the establishment of Indian Knowledge Tradition Research Chairs, and the construction of a new women’s hostel at Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Rajghat, Varanasi. Scooter Scheme for 50,000 Meritorious…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Launches Online Module to Promote Self-Employment for Technical Graduates
New Policy Offers Up to ₹50,000 Reimbursement for Setting Up Weights and Measures Repair Workshops Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new online module aimed at creating self-employment opportunities for technically qualified youth by facilitating licences for the repair of weights and measures equipment. The online module, introduced under the Policy-2026 for Encouraging Technical Diploma and Degree Holders to Obtain Repairer Licences for Weights and Measures Instruments, was launched on Tuesday by Technical Education and Consumer Affairs Minister Ashish Patel. The initiative is part of the Yogi Adityanath…
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