New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in five states and union territories—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Voting will be held between April 9 and April 29, while counting of votes will take place on May 4. Announcing the poll schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that around 17.4 crore voters are expected to participate in the elections. He also noted that representatives from more than 20 countries’ electoral commissions will visit India to observe the electoral process.…
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Open State Senior Women’s Football Championship Kicks Off in Gonda
Gonda: The Open State Senior Women’s Football Championship began on Saturday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, organised under the aegis of the Sports Directorate Uttar Pradesh and the district administration. The tournament is scheduled to be held from March 14 to March 18, 2026 at the Regional Sports Office premises. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Revenue Officer Rinki Jaiswal, who interacted with the participating players and encouraged them to perform with dedication and sportsmanship. On the opening day, several exciting matches were played. The first match between Sant Kabir Nagar…
Read MoreIG Amit Pathak Inspects Examination Centres for Police Direct Recruitment Exam in Gonda
Gonda: To ensure a fair and transparent conduct of the written examination for Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) and equivalent posts Direct Recruitment–2025, Inspector General of Police Amit Pathak carried out inspections at several examination centres in the district on Sunday. The recruitment examination is being conducted under the supervision of the Uttar Pradesh Police, and the inspection was aimed at ensuring that the exam is held in a cheating-free, transparent and peaceful manner. During the first shift of the examination on March 15, the IG visited multiple centres including Maa Pateshwari…
Read MoreIndian Bank Organises National Lok Adalat with ‘Green Theme’ in Gonda
Gonda: Leading nationalised lender Indian Bank successfully organised a National Lok Adalat under a unique ‘Green Theme’ at its regional office in Gonda, combining financial settlement efforts with a message of environmental conservation. The initiative was undertaken on the guidance of Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Manager of the bank’s regional office in Lucknow, and was led locally by Gonda Regional Head Rajesh Badoria. To highlight the theme of environmental protection, all participating bank officials wore green T-shirts during the proceedings. Addressing the gathering, Rajesh Badoria said that while the bank…
Read MoreTwo Members of Overseas Job Fraud Gang Arrested in Gonda; 194 Passports and ₹6.22 Lakh Recovered
Gonda: Police from Kotwali Nagar Police Station arrested two wanted members of a gang accused of cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad for jobs. During the operation, police recovered 194 passports, ₹6.22 lakh in cash and a Scorpio vehicle from the accused. The action was taken as part of a special drive against crime launched under the direction of Vineet Jaiswal. The operation was supervised by Manoj Kumar Rawat and carried out under the leadership of Circle Officer Anand Kumar Rai. According to police, the arrested accused…
Read MoreNSS Special Camp Concludes at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College, Gonda
Gonda: The seven-day Special Camp organised by the National Service Scheme concluded on Sunday at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College with a vibrant closing ceremony held at Maharshi Aurobindo Bal Shiksha Mandir. The camp, conducted by the first and second units of NSS, was organised in the areas of Uparhitan Purwa and Janki Nagar. The programme began in the presence of Chief Guest Vineet Jaiswal, along with Manoj Kumar Rawat. Other distinguished guests included Janki Nagar Gram Pradhan Shiv Bahadur Pandey, Principal Shiv Shankar Shukla, yoga trainer Anjani Kumar…
Read MoreLucknow Book Fair: ‘Vande Mataram’ Spirit Reflected Through Colours and Lines
Lucknow: A unique artistic tribute to the national song Vande Mataram was showcased at the Lucknow Book Fair, where a special painting workshop celebrated the 150th anniversary of the iconic composition. The event was held at Ravindralaya on Sunday. Organised as part of the book fair activities, the workshop witnessed a team of 11 young artists collaboratively creating a grand painting on a 3×15-foot canvas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The initiative was coordinated by noted artist and art critic Bhupendra Kumar Asthana, who led the artists in expressing…
Read MoreLucknow to Host ‘UP International Film Conclave 2026’ on March 30–31
Lucknow: The city of Lucknow will host the UP International Film Conclave 2026 on March 30 and 31, bringing together prominent personalities from the film, television, and creative industries. The two-day conclave will be organized under the aegis of Film Society of India at the Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium. Announcing the event, Ramesh Mishra said the conclave will celebrate cinema, creativity, and cultural dialogue. Filmmakers, directors, actors, producers, and cultural personalities from across India and abroad are expected to participate in the event. According to the organizers, the conclave…
Read MoreJournalists Honoured During Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Rohilkhand University
Bareilly: Journalists from print and electronic media were felicitated at a special ceremony held at the Sports Complex of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University as part of the university’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event recognized the valuable role played by media professionals in widely covering the institution’s activities during its 50th anniversary year. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh presented mementos to journalists in appreciation of their contribution. Expressing gratitude to the media, he said their positive and consistent coverage had significantly helped highlight the university’s achievements and progress. Prof. Singh…
Read MoreCaptain Surender Mehra’s Wanderlust Around the World Takes Readers on an Inspiring Global Journey
Lucknow: Wanderlust Around the World (published January 2026 by OrangeBooks Publication / WissenPress) is a compact yet evocative travel-aviation memoir by Indian airline pilot Captain Surender Mehra. Spanning roughly 128 pages, this debut blends the precision of cockpit life with the spontaneity of global exploration. Available in Kindle, print-replica eBook, and paperback formats—priced around ₹800–₹1,000 in India or about $28 internationally—the book caters to readers drawn to aviation insights, cultural snapshots, and motivational stories of discovery. With an early 5-star reader rating on Amazon and growing social-media buzz, it remains…
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