Category: Featured News

Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Celebrates Independence Day with Zeal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm at its campus on August 15, 2025. The celebrations commenced at 8:00 a.m. with the ceremonial flag hoisting by Akademi Chairman Prof. Jayant Khot, Vice-Chairperson Smt. Vibha Singh, and Director Dr. Shobhit Kumar Nahar. As part of the ceremony, floral tributes were offered to Mahatma Gandhi, with a garlanding of his portrait, honouring his enduring contribution to India’s freedom struggle. Following the formal proceedings, a spirited Tiranga Yatra (Tricolour March) was taken out from…

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Congress’s Policy of Appeasement Since Partition Has Ruined the Nation: CM Yogi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, holding it responsible for the tragedies of 1947 and for adopting a policy of appeasement that, he claimed, has damaged the nation ever since. Before addressing a symposium at Baghidari Bhawan, CM Yogi led a silent march in memory of the victims of Partition. He described August 14, 1947, as a “national tragedy that can never be forgotten,” recalling that nearly 15–20 lakh people were massacred, 1.5–2…

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SBI presented cheques to beneficiaries of Jan Suraksha Bima Yojana and CM Yuva at the Gram Panchayat saturation camp

Arijit Bose

Lucknow:  Gram Panchayat saturation camp was organized by SBI, Bhaptamau Branch at Khushalganj Gram Panchayat, Lucknow. The event was graced by CGM, SBI, Lucknow Circle and other officials along with the esteemed customers of the Bank. In his address, Chief General Manager, SBI, Lucknow Circle,  Dipak Kumar De briefed the attendees about various public welfare and security schemes offered by the Bank and encouraged the villagers to open Jan Dhan accounts, reactivate dormant accounts, complete KYC formalities and avail benefits of security insurance schemes. De distributed cheques to 8 beneficiaries…

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New ‘Shishu Grih’ Inaugurated in Shahjahanpur to Provide Child-Friendly Police Environment

Arijit Bose

SHAHJAHANPUR – In a move aimed at making police stations more accessible and less intimidating for children, a new “Shishu Grih” (Child Home) was officially inaugurated at the Banda police station in Shahjahanpur. The inauguration was performed by the Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), who also distributed candies, chocolates, and biscuits to children present at the ceremony. A Step Towards Child-Friendly Policing The new facility is a significant initiative in line with the spirit of the Juvenile Justice Act and the Protection of Human Rights Act. The primary objective of…

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Lucknow Academy of Pediatrics and Mankind Pharma Host Successful CME on Deworming

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Lucknow Academy of Pediatrics, in association with Mankind Pharma, organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on deworming at Clark Savant. The event brought together over 150 pediatricians and was streamed online, reaching more than 6,000 doctors across the country. The CME focused on the multifaceted impact of worm infestations on children’s development, highlighting the effects on physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental aspects. Dr Shally Awasthi, Ex HOD Department of Pediatrics, KGMU, highlited the Hidden Nutritional Toll due to Pediatric Helminthic Infections. Dr Shalini Bhasin, President…

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Promoting Digital Wellness: Lucknow Academy of Pediatrics Holds Session at CMS Aliganj

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Academy of Pediatrics, in partnership with the Young Indians (Yi) wing of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized a “Wellness Youth Initiative” session on digital wellness for adolescents at City Montessori School, Aliganj 1 Branch. The session, led by Dr. Shalini Bhasin, President of the Lucknow Academy of Pediatrics, was attended by over 500 students from Class 6 and 15 teachers. The program focused on raising awareness about the importance of digital wellness in today’s interconnected world. Students were educated on a range of crucial topics,…

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Yogi Government Transfers Land for Permanent Campus of English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW: The Yogi government has transferred land for the establishment of a permanent campus for the Lucknow branch of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad. The move aims to promote quality education in English and other foreign languages. The campus, which will be built on a 2.3239-hectare plot, has been leased to the university for Rs. 1 per year. The land transfer ceremony was held at the residence of Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay. He was joined by Minister of State for Higher Education Rajni Tiwari, Sarojini Nagar…

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Seth Anandram Jaipuria School: Recognized as a Leading Educational Institution

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, located on Shaheed Path, has established itself as a benchmark for academic excellence, responsible leadership, technological innovation, and sustainability. In a press conference, Shishir Jaipuria, Chairman of the Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions, shared the school’s recent achievements. He was accompanied by Harish Sanduja, Director of Schools and IT, Principal Poonam Kochitty, and Vice-Principal Pankaj Rathore. The leadership team highlighted that within just nine years, the school has earned recognition as one of the city’s foremost educational institutions and has recently received several…

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Ayodhya to Feature Statues of Three Great South Indian Musicians as Vrihaspati

Arijit Bose

AYODHYA — In a move set to boost spiritual tourism and honor India’s rich musical heritage, the Yogi government is undertaking the restoration of historical ponds, or kunds, in Ayodhya. A major project is the beautification of the Vrihaspati Kund near Tedhi Bazar, which will feature a unique tribute to three legendary South Indian composers. The renovation work, being carried out by the Uttar Pradesh State Construction Corporation at a cost of ₹4.49 crore, is nearing completion. The project is expected to be opened to the public in the next…

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Union Cabinet Clears ₹5,801-Crore Phase-1B of Lucknow Metro Rail Project, to Boost Connectivity and Urban Growth

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Delhi: In a landmark decision poised to transform urban mobility in the Uttar Pradesh capital, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. With a sanctioned outlay of ₹5,801 crore, the new corridor will span 11.165 kilometres, comprising 12 strategically located stations — seven underground and five elevated. Upon completion, Lucknow’s active metro rail network will expand to 34 kilometres, providing a robust backbone for the city’s public transport system. Key Features of Phase-1BThe newly approved corridor will focus on…

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