Gonda: Chief Medical Officer Dr Santlal Patel conducted surprise inspections of health facilities in the Aryanagar and Rupaideeh areas on Tuesday to assess the quality and availability of healthcare services. During an inspection of a maternity and childcare centre and a newly opened medical store in Aryanagar, the CMO found that the maternity centre was allegedly operating without the required registration. Several registers were also found at the premises. Dr Patel directed officials to issue notices to the concerned operators and initiate action as per applicable regulations. The CMO subsequently…
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AAP Membership Drive Held at Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Gonda
Gonda: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a membership drive at the main gate of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Gonda on Monday, with a large number of students and young people joining the party. The campaign was led by AAP Gonda district president Ajay Kumar Mishra, popularly known as Ajju Pandit. According to the party, the drive witnessed strong participation from college students and youth interested in its organisational activities and political ideas. Among those who enrolled were Shivani, Ketki, Komal Tiwari, Khushboo Gautam, Purnima, Ranjan Verma, Pankaj…
Read MoreIdentity Cards Distributed to Students at Basic School in Gonda
Gonda: An identity card distribution programme was organised at Upper Primary School Basehupur in Gonda, where students received their identity cards in the presence of senior education officials and community representatives. The programme was attended by Ram Sagar Pati Tripathi, Deputy Director of Education and Principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Darjikuan, Gonda, as the chief guest. He distributed identity cards to the students and inspected the school’s LBD Lab to review the facilities and learning activities being undertaken for children. During the visit, Tripathi also…
Read MoreDiscussion on Srimad Bhagavad Gita Held at Central Sanskrit University, Lucknow
Lucknow: A special discussion on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita was organised at the Lucknow campus of Central Sanskrit University, with Aparimeya Shyam Prabhu, Temple President of ISKCON Lucknow, attending as the chief guest. Addressing faculty members, students and other guests, Aparimeya Shyam Prabhu spoke on various aspects of the Bhagavad Gita and emphasised the spiritual understanding of the self. He said that human beings should recognise themselves as souls rather than merely the physical body and described the individual soul as a part of the Supreme. He encouraged everyone to…
Read MoreUP RERA Begins 50th Real Estate Agent Training Session in Lucknow
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has launched its 50th training programme for real estate agents in Lucknow, aimed at strengthening legal awareness, professional skills and ethical practices in the state’s real estate sector. The four-day programme began on Wednesday at the Indian Literacy Board (ILB) on Kanpur Road, with 50 participants from across Uttar Pradesh attending the session. The trainees are preparing to become certified and registered real estate agents. The programme was inaugurated by ILB Director Sandhya Tiwari in the presence of UP RERA…
Read MorePrimetime (2026): Robert Pattinson Turns Media Frenzy into a Disturbing Psychological Nightmare
Los Angeles: Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime is a dark, claustrophobic psychological thriller that turns the making of To Catch a Predator into a feverish examination of ambition, celebrity and media voyeurism. Robert Pattinson, who also serves as a producer, delivers a ferocious, career-highlight performance as a fictionalised version of Chris Hansen. Importantly, Pattinson does not direct the film; Oppenheim makes his narrative feature debut behind the camera. Set in 2006, as the Dateline NBC sting operation is pushed into a primetime slot, the story follows Hansen and his team as ratings…
Read MoreUS Intervention in Venezuela Sparks Debate Over Oil, Power and Regime Change
Washington: The US military operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026 has renewed debate over Washington’s strategic interests in oil-rich countries and the role of energy resources in its foreign policy. The United States announced on January 3 that Maduro had been captured following a large-scale military operation. Washington had accused his government of involvement in drug trafficking and organised crime. Maduro denied the allegations. The subsequent US approach to Venezuela has also had a significant energy dimension. President Donald Trump said Washington intended to control Venezuela’s…
Read MoreIndia Edge Japan by Two Runs in Rain-Shortened T20I Thriller
Mumbai: India survived a tense finish to beat Japan by two runs in their first and only T20 International against the hosts at Sano International Cricket Ground. Persistent rain reduced the match to five overs per side, turning the contest into a dramatic low-scoring affair. After winning the toss, India opted to bat but struggled on the rain-affected surface, managing just 32 for four in five overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 16 off 13 balls, while Sanju Samson contributed nine from seven deliveries. Japan’s 17-year-old left-arm spinner Charlie Hara…
Read MoreKomal Thakkar Brings Cannes Glamour to ALF NOVA Inauguration in Mumbai
Mumbai: Actress Komal Thakkar added a touch of Cannes glamour to the inauguration of ALF NOVA Aesthetic Skin Clinic at Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. Thakkar, who has made three appearances at the Cannes Film Festival, joined the launch event celebrating the new aesthetic and wellness destination. ALF NOVA has been founded by Dr. Alifia Rizvi, a consulting aesthetic physician, cosmetologist, trichologist and aesthetic gynaecologist. Speaking at the event, Dr. Rizvi highlighted the growing demand for specialised aesthetic and wellness services and the importance of making expert care accessible under one roof.…
Read MoreWoman Detained After Ex-Husband Dies Following Tawa Attack in Lucknow
Lucknow: A 30-year-old woman was detained after her former husband died following an alleged assault with a tawa during an argument at her residence in Lucknow’s Jankipuram area, police said. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday when the man, identified as Soni and a resident of Ashiyana, visited the house of his former wife, Tapasya Singh, in Kaushalya Garden. According to police, an argument broke out between the two over an issue, following which Singh allegedly struck Soni on the head with a griddle. Soni sustained serious injuries and…
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