Category: Featured News

‘Pragati 2026’ Bal Utsav Celebrates Girls’ Empowerment on International Women’s Day in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Marking International Women’s Day, the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department organized a large-scale children’s festival titled “Pragati: From Self-Respect to Equality – Bal Utsav” at Dayal Gateway in Lucknow. The event highlighted girls’ empowerment, dignity, and equal opportunities, bringing together students, teachers, and parents from across the state. The programme was inaugurated by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Basic Education Sandeep Singh, who lit the ceremonial lamp and released comic books prepared by students, inspiring success stories of former members of the Meena Manch initiative, and case study…

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“The Proposal” Entertains and Educates Audience on Managing Anger in Relationships

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Akanksha Theater Arts, Lucknow staged the renowned Russian play “The Proposal” by Anton Chekhov as its second presentation under the Repertory Grant 2025-26 from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The performance, directed by Tushar Bajpai, took place at the Local International Buddhist Research Institute and captivated the audience with a blend of humor and life lessons. The event began with Colonel Sanjay Shrivastava lighting the ceremonial lamp and blessing the performers. The institute’s president, B.N. Ojha, along with Alok Kumar Pandey and secretary Achala Bose, honored the…

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Hormuz Disruption Threatens Global Oil Supplies Amid West Asia Tensions

Arijit Bose

Tehran: Rising tensions in West Asia have triggered severe disruption in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, raising concerns over global oil supply and market stability. The strategic waterway, located between Iran to the north and the Musandam Peninsula to the south—shared by Oman and the United Arab Emirates—is a crucial maritime route for global energy trade. Stretching roughly 178 kilometres in length and narrowing to about 39 kilometres at its tightest point, the strait typically carries around 20 million barrels of…

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No Shortage of LPG, Petrol or Diesel in Bareilly: District Magistrate

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A review meeting chaired by District Magistrate Avinash Singh confirmed that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders, petrol, or diesel in Bareilly. The meeting was held at the District Magistrate’s office with officials from major oil companies and the district supply department. Representatives of Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum informed the District Magistrate that sufficient stock of LPG cylinders as well as petrol and diesel is available across the district. They assured that the supply and distribution system is functioning normally. Officials also stated that…

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‘When the CM said, “Imarti ke saath ab khaunga Jaunpur ki namkeen…”

Arijit Bose

As soon as the CM took the girl child in his arms, the hall echoed with: ‘Betiyan ab surakshit hatho mein hain’. On International Women’s Day, CM Yogi honoured women power and listened to their success stories CM Yogi interacted warmly with the girls, telling one, “I brought this white teddy bear for you,” and asking another, “What will you do with this money? Will you buy clothes?” Daughters from every corner of the state attended; CM Yogi invited meritorious girls on stage and encouraged them Under the Yogi government,…

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The Empire in Blue: India’s Historic T20 World Cup Victory

Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad: Cricket history witnessed a defining moment on March 8, 2026, when the India national cricket team successfully defended their title in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding 96-run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The emphatic triumph secured India their third T20 World Cup crown and made them the first team in the tournament’s history to retain the title successfully. Even more significantly, it marked the first time a host nation lifted the T20 World…

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370 Complaints Received at Samadhan Diwas in Lucknow; 67 Resolved on the Spot

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A district-level Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was organized across all five tehsils of Lucknow on Saturday to address public grievances, with the main session held at Malihabad Tehsil under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate. During the grievance redressal programme, a total of 370 complaints were received across the district, out of which 67 cases were resolved on the spot by the concerned officials. At the Malihabad Tehsil session, the District Magistrate personally reviewed public complaints and ensured the disposal of 28 cases immediately through coordinated efforts of various departmental…

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DM Reviews Jal Jeevan Mission Progress, Seeks Detailed Report on Rural Drinking Water Supply

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A review meeting of ongoing works under the Jal Jeevan Mission was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of projects aimed at ensuring safe and clean drinking water in rural areas of the district. During the review, the District Magistrate directed officials to provide updated information on the status of works being carried out in various gram panchayats and majras. She specifically asked the department to clarify how many gram panchayats and hamlets in the…

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Indian Knowledge System : Ayurveda and Healthy Lifestyle

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Ayurveda is our ancient science of medicine and well-being. It is a result of great experience of many physicians over a long period and combines the sciences of botany, physiology and medicine. In a country endowed with a wide range of geographical landscapes and rich natural vegetation, the knowledge of herbs, minerals and extraction of medicines have been perfected over centuries since ancient times. A keen observation of animal species, both domesticated and wild ones in their natural habitat, has led to further developments in applied medicine.  India was…

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Scream 7: A Loving Return to Woodsboro and Sidney Prescott

Arijit Bose

Washington: The Scream franchise, created by Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson, redefined the slasher genre with its meta commentary, witty dialogue, and self-aware twists on horror tropes. Spanning six films before the 2026 release of Scream 7, the series has chronicled recurring Ghostface killers terrorizing survivors motivated by revenge, fame, or deep-seated family secrets. With Craven’s passing in 2015 and Williamson stepping into the director’s chair for the first time, Scream 7 (released February 27, 2026) marks a significant milestone—returning Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) to the narrative forefront while honoring…

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