Author: Arijit Bose

Uttarakhand Mahotsav Celebrates Devbhoomi’s Cultural Heritage with Colourful Folk Dance and Musical Performances

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Traditional folk dances, music and cultural performances marked the fourth day of the 14-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026 at Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan along the Gomti river on Thursday. Organised by the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad, the festival witnessed enthusiastic participation by folk artists, cultural groups and young performers. Traditional Chholiya dance performances, colourful stalls and a specially decorated stage remained major attractions throughout the day. Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and Uttar Pradesh Mandi Parishad Director Jitendra Pratap Singh inaugurated the day’s programme by lighting the ceremonial…

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Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026: Army Recruitment Office Sets Up Guidance Stall to Educate Youth on Career Opportunities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Army Recruiting Office (Headquarters), Lucknow, covering Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, has set up a special Army guidance and information stall at the annual Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026 to encourage young people to join the armed forces and familiarise them with career opportunities in the Indian Army. Celebrating Uttarakhand’s rich legacy as both Devbhoomi and Veerbhoomi, the initiative provides an interactive platform for young aspirants interested in serving the nation. Visitors are being provided detailed information about the Agniveer recruitment scheme, physical and medical fitness standards, eligibility criteria, required documents…

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Indian Cricketer Pratika Rawal Interacts with Young Players at Amravati Sports City, Shares International Cricket Experiences

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Indian women’s cricket team player Pratika Rawal visited Amravati Sports City and interacted with young cricketers at its cricket academy, sharing her experiences of international cricket and offering guidance on the path to sporting success. During the interaction, Rawal discussed various aspects of the game, including technique, discipline, regular practice and the importance of consistent performance. Her conversation gave young players an opportunity to understand the challenges of international cricket and the preparation required to compete at the highest level. Rawal also appreciated the sports facilities, training infrastructure and…

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India’s First AI-Powered Police Station Takes Shape in Hyderabad, Technology to Assist from Complaint Filing to Chargesheets

Arijit Bose

Hyderabad: India is preparing to introduce artificial intelligence into everyday police operations, with Panjagutta Police Station near Hyderabad in Telangana being developed as the country’s first AI-powered police station. The initiative aims to use AI across several stages of police work, including complaint registration, preparation of case diaries, investigation reports and chargesheets. A pilot project is expected to begin in December 2026. According to reports, Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar recently inspected the Panjagutta police station to review preparations for the initiative. Telangana Director General of Police CV Anand is expected…

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Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Azad Launch Social Transformation Front, Name Azad as CM Face for 2027 UP Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh politics witnessed a new political development ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) president Chandrashekhar Azad announcing an alliance called the Social Transformation Front (SPM) on Thursday. At a joint press conference in Lucknow, Owaisi declared Chandrashekhar Azad as the alliance’s chief ministerial candidate. The two leaders said the front would seek to bring Dalits, Muslims, backward communities and other disadvantaged sections onto a common political platform. The alliance could introduce new electoral…

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CNH Industrial to Set Up ₹1,200-Crore Manufacturing Plant in UP, Bulldozers and Tractors to Be Made Locally

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is set to become a manufacturing base for bulldozers and tractors, with global industrial equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial establishing a new manufacturing plant in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. The ground-breaking ceremony for the proposed facility, spread across 100 acres and involving an investment of more than ₹1,200 crore, was held on Thursday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the event through video conferencing and said the project would strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s position in the manufacturing sector. Referring to bulldozers as a brand associated with…

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58-Foot Ram Darbar Sand Sculpture in Ayodhya Enters Book of World Records

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: The tenth Deepotsav in Ayodhya witnessed a remarkable blend of devotion and artistic excellence, with a gigantic sand sculpture depicting Ram Darbar and the Ram Temple earning recognition in the Book of World Records. Created at Ram Katha Park using 220 tonnes of sand collected from the Saryu river, the installation measures 58 feet in length and 20 feet in height. The Book of World Records has recognised the artwork and issued a digital certificate, making it another notable achievement associated with Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations. Renowned sand artist Madhurendra…

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Huzaifa Ibrahim and Abhigyan Katriar Win First White Stallion Children’s Chess Tournament

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Huzaifa Ibrahim and Abhigyan Katriar, both from Modern School, Aliganj, emerged champions in their respective age categories at the first White Stallion Children’s Chess Tournament held in Lucknow. Organised by Chess Club Black and White (CCBW) at a city hotel, the tournament saw Huzaifa win the Under-10 category and Abhigyan top the Under-13 section, with both players scoring 6.5 points. In the Under-7 category, CMS Mahanagar’s Vian Kartik and CMS Gomtinagar First’s Avyaan Srivastava shared the top position with 4.5 points each. Aarush Katriar of CMS Aliganj First finished…

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ISKCON Lucknow Celebrates Diwali with 1.25 Lakh Diyas, Grand Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Festival

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: ISKCON Lucknow celebrated Diwali with a grand Deepotsav featuring the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas, followed by Govardhan Puja and the Annakoot Mahotsav, drawing thousands of devotees to its sprawling five-acre temple परिसर. The Deepotsav was organised with devotion and enthusiasm under the blessings of Srila Prabhupada, Guru Maharaj and Sri Sri Radha Raman Bihari Ji. Temple devotees, youth volunteers and women devotees joined hands to illuminate the premises with thousands of traditional lamps. Special tableaux depicting several episodes from Hindu mythology, including the Yashoda-Damodar Leela, Sri Sita-Ram, Lord…

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AI-Enabled Portable X-Ray Machine Installed in the Department of Respiratory Medicine, KGMU

Arijit Bose

This X-Ray Machine Will Provide Information About TB Within One Minute: Dr. Surya Kant AI-Enabled X-Ray Is a Major Step Towards TB Elimination: Dr. Sonia Nityanand, Vice-Chancellor, KGMU Lucknow: Taking an important step towards strengthening diagnostic facilities for TB (Tuberculosis), a handheld portable X-ray machine equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been installed in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, by the Uttar Pradesh State TB Cell. With the help of portable X-ray technology, patients can undergo X-ray examinations at the point of…

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