Author: Arijit Bose

Gonda Celebrates Culture and Togetherness at Melting Moment’s Dandiya-Sindoor Khela

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A grand Dandiya and Sindoor Khela celebration was organised at Gonard Lawn, Melting Moment, Gonda, bringing together women, prominent citizens and distinguished guests for an evening of cultural festivities. The event was inaugurated by chief guest Dr Anita Mishra, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Women enthusiastically participated in Sindoor Khela, applying vermilion to one another as a symbol of affection, mutual respect and solidarity. The vibrant combination of traditional Dandiya and Sindoor Khela created an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Ashwani Raj’s engaging anchoring further enlivened the programme. The…

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Shastri Degree College Dominates Inter-College Basketball Championship

Arijit Bose

Balrampur: Players from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College delivered an outstanding performance, winning all four events at the Inter-College Basketball Championship 2026-27 for women and men affiliated with Maa Pateshwari University. The championship was organised at the basketball court of the college’s Faculty of Science. The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, Saraswati Vandana and a welcome song. College students Khushi Dubey, Shubhi Pandey and Preeti Verma captivated the audience with their singing. Chief guest Varsha Singh, vice-president of the college management committee, interacted with the…

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SRMS Medical College to Hold 13th Convocation on October 24; 388 Students to Receive Degrees

Arijit Bose

Air Marshal (Retd) Dr Pawan Kapoor to deliver convocation address; medical, allied healthcare and nursing students to receive medals and awards Bareilly: The 13th convocation ceremony of SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences (SRMS IMS), SRMS Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences (IAHS) and SRMS College of Nursing will be held on October 24, 2026, at 10:30 am. Aditya Murti, secretary of the Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust and director of SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences, announced that 388 students who demonstrated outstanding academic performance during the 2025–26 academic session would…

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Polling Teams Dispatched for 2026 UP Legislative Council Elections in Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: District Magistrate and District Election Officer Avinash Singh dispatched polling teams from the Sanjay Community Hall premises for the 2026 biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council’s Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituencies. Issuing instructions to polling personnel, Singh directed them to conduct the election strictly in accordance with Election Commission guidelines and prescribed rules. He stressed the importance of vigilance, impartiality and accountability, instructing officials to ensure that all polling arrangements were completed on time and that no negligence occurred during the electoral process. He asked polling teams to…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Vote Manipulation in UP MLC Polls, Targets BJP and Election Commission

Arijit Bose

Samajwadi Party chief claims party voters were obstructed; says INDIA bloc is preparing to challenge BJP in 2027 Assembly elections Saifai: Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav cast his vote in the Agra-Aligarh Graduates’ constituency election for the Legislative Council in Saifai on Saturday. After voting, he accused the BJP of attempting electoral malpractice and alleged that party workers and officials were obstructing Samajwadi Party voters. Yadav claimed the BJP was apprehensive about losing even in the limited-electorate teachers’ and graduates’ elections. He alleged that…

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Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Opens Third Showroom in Lucknow, Targets 30 Stores by March 2028

Arijit Bose

Mouni Roy inaugurates Vrindavan Yojana outlet as the jewellery brand expands its retail network to 20 operational stores Lucknow: Aisshpra Gems & Jewels has opened its third showroom in Lucknow at Vrindavan Yojana, strengthening its presence in the Uttar Pradesh capital. Actress Mouni Roy inaugurated the new outlet as part of the brand’s expansion drive, which also saw new showrooms launched in Bahraich, Mirzapur and Bettiah in Bihar on the same day. With these four openings, the brand’s operational store count has increased from 16 to 20. Construction is underway…

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DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation Announce Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) and Essar Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Essar Group, have announced the launch of the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, a new annual tournament dedicated to the legacy of the late industrialist Shashi Ruia. Under a five-year partnership between the two organisations, the championship will be held annually through 2031. The inaugural edition is scheduled for January 12–15, 2027, at the historic Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai, with a total prize purse of ₹2…

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International Tech Sangam 2026 Opens at UPSIFS in Lucknow, Focusing on AI and Digital Forensics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow, inaugurated the three-day international conference Tech Sangam 2026 on Friday, bringing together experts from technology, law, cybersecurity, forensic science and academia to explore emerging challenges and opportunities. The conference focuses on the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), cyber forensics, quantum data protection and legal compliance. The inaugural ceremony was held at the institute’s Manthan Auditorium, with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Dr G.K. Goswami, Professor Tanuja Singh, Professor A.M. Sherry, Dr Pawan Sharma and Sanjeev Suman, among other…

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UP Congress Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Ashfaqulla Khan on Birth Anniversary

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) observed the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and revolutionary Ashfaqulla Khan at its headquarters, paying tribute to his courage, sacrifice and contribution to India’s independence movement. UPCC president Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, along with party office-bearers and workers, offered floral tributes to his portrait during the programme. Addressing the gathering, Mishra said Ashfaqulla Khan’s courage and sacrifice in the struggle against British rule would continue to inspire generations. She described his life as an enduring example of patriotism, national unity and communal harmony. She…

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India-China Border Situation Disrupted by Deviations from Established Patrolling Patterns: MEA

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that peace along the India-China border is periodically affected when Chinese forces deviate from established patrolling patterns. The ministry stressed that both countries continue to rely on existing diplomatic and military channels to address unresolved issues and prevent misunderstandings along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a regular media briefing in New Delhi, reiterating that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border is essential for the broader development of bilateral relations. Jaiswal…

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