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AKTU Celebrates 25th Foundation Day with Grandeur and Gratitude

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and a host of activities that reflected its journey, achievements, and vision for the future. The event, commemorating the university’s Silver Jubilee, took place on Saturday and saw participation from students, faculty, dignitaries, and alumni. The day-long celebration began with the plantation of 25 saplings, symbolizing 25 years of growth, commitment, and sustainability. A ceremonial water-filling of a “Kalash” followed, underlining the university’s pledge towards water conservation. The…

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Max Hospital Lucknow Launches Monthly Kidney Transplant OPD in Gorakhpur, Brings Advanced Nephrology Care Closer to Patients

Arijit Bose

Gorakhpur: In a major step toward strengthening specialized healthcare access in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow has launched a dedicated kidney transplant OPD service in Gorakhpur. This initiative, launched in collaboration with Orchid Hospital, Taramandal, is aimed at reducing the travel burden for patients and bringing expert nephrology care to their doorstep. The new OPD services were inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Venkatesh Thammishetti, Associate Director and Senior Nephrologist at Max Hospital, Lucknow. As part of this collaboration, Dr. Venkatesh will conduct consultations on the fourth…

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Akhilesh Yadav Slams UP Government Over Power Crisis, Alleges Widespread Corruption and Mismanagement

Arijit Bose

“No electricity, only soaring bills; BJP has darkened Uttar Pradesh’s future,” says SP chief Lucknow — Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of complete mismanagement and corruption in the state’s power sector. Speaking at a press briefing, Yadav claimed that the state’s electricity system is in shambles, and public frustration is rising amid frequent outages and skyrocketing electricity bills. “The transformer of the Uttar Pradesh power department has exploded. The connection between…

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“PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a game-changer for India’s job market”- Ashwini Kumar Gupta, Regional PF Commissioner, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Speaking to The Lucknow Tribune, Ashwini Kumar Gupta, Regional PF Commissioner, Lucknow emphasized the transformative potential of the newly approved PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, calling it a “game-changer for India’s job ecosystem.” With a massive outlay of Rs 99,446 crore, the scheme aims to generate over 3.5 crore jobs in just two years, particularly boosting the manufacturing sector. “This initiative not only incentivizes first-time employees but also encourages employers to expand their workforce, while formalizing the economy and ensuring social security,” Gupta said. He underscored that the ELI…

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UP RERA Recovers ₹251 Crore in Just 7 Months, Intensifies Action on Recovery Certificates

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Gautam Buddh Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has significantly stepped up its enforcement actions to secure payments owed to homebuyers. In a remarkable development, ₹251 crore has been recovered in the first seven months of 2025 alone through recovery certificates (RCs) issued against erring builders, showing a clear acceleration in recovery efforts. Since August 2023, the pace of recovery has gained substantial momentum. Of the ₹1410 crore recovered in total across 5700 cases, a staggering ₹861 crore was collected in 3053 cases between August 2023…

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Comprehensive Rural Development Key to Building a Developed India: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya emphasized that the goal of a developed India can only be realized through the inclusive and balanced development of villages. Addressing a state-level review meeting with Chief Development Officers (CDOs) at the Yojna Bhawan in Lucknow, he underlined the importance of empowering villages to be self-reliant and self-sufficient, advocating the concept of “Smart Villages” akin to Smart Cities. Maurya pointed out that Uttar Pradesh’s Rural Development Department is leading the country in several schemes, including the highest female participation in the…

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Pragya Jaiswal: ‘I Just Want to Keep Evolving’

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Pragya Jaiswal

The Bollywood star opens up about her journey, balancing different film industries, prepping for challenging roles, and how she stays grounded in the chaos of cinema. Mumbai: In an industry known for its glitter and grind, Pragya Jaiswal has carved a niche with grace, grit, and an ever-evolving sense of self. From a law student in Pune to becoming one of the most recognized faces in Telugu and Hindi cinema, her journey reflects passion, perseverance, and purposeful choices. With a striking presence on screen and a grounded persona off it,…

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The Quest for a Theory of Everything: Why Physicists Believe in 11 Dimensions

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Manoj Singh, Retired IAS, Ex ACS, UP Govt How cutting-edge physics is revealing hidden dimensions that could explain the deepest mysteries of our universe Lucknow: Imagine a world where the fabric of reality stretches far beyond the three spatial dimensions we perceive—height, width, and depth—and the fourth, time. What if reality is actually shaped by eleven dimensions, hidden from view yet essential for the existence of everything around us? This notion, which may sound like the stuff of science fiction, is at the heart of M-theory, a revolutionary framework in…

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FSDA Cracks Down on Illegal Narcotics Trade in Lucknow; ₹3 Lakh Worth of Drugs Seized in Raid

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of narcotic drugs, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) raided several wholesale medicine shops in Lucknow’s bustling Aminabad Medicine Market on Tuesday. The department sealed off drugs worth ₹3 lakh, most of which were found to be narcotics-based medicines. Acting on specific instructions from FSDA Assistant Commissioner (Drugs) Brijesh Kumar, a team of officers launched the surprise raid to curb the unauthorised sale and distribution of controlled substances. During the operation, the FSDA team collected 11 drug samples, including…

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State Bank of India, “Ladies’ Club”, Lucknow Circle organized a community service program

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Lucknow: State Bank of India, “Ladies’ Club”, Lucknow Circle organized a community service program  at Chetna Sansthan, Lucknow. Chetna Sansthan has around 120 children with special needs. The organization provides accommodation and training in various skills to children with physical and multiple disabilities. In the august presence of President, Pan India SBI “Ladies’ Club”,  Sreedevi Surya, President, SBI “Ladies’ Club”, Lucknow Circle, Rituparna De, presented CP Chairs, Yoga mats, Plastic chairs, PT drum, Racing cycles, Foam mattress, Music instruments and Projector to Chetna Sansthan, Lucknow for the use of the…

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