Lucknow – Maulana Masood Azhar, the globally recognized leader of the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), a group responsible for numerous deadly attacks in India, has claimed a significant personal loss. In a statement reported by BBC Urdu on Tuesday, Azhar asserted that India’s recent military actions, codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” resulted in the deaths of ten of his family members and four close associates. This revelation comes in the wake of the Pahalgam bombing, an attack that tragically claimed the lives of 26 civilians. According to Azhar’s statement, “Operation Sindoor”…
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LMA Organizes Panel Discussion on “Mitigating the Burden of Road Accidents & Implementing Smart Traffic Policies”
Lucknow: On May 6, 2025, the Lucknow Management Association (LMA) organized a panel discussion on “Mitigating the Burden of Road Accidents & Implementing Smart Traffic Policies” in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), KPM, and IIT Roorkee. India ranks among the highest globally in road traffic accidents, with Uttar Pradesh consistently reporting alarming fatality rates. Despite ongoing infrastructure improvements, the state recorded over 21,000 road accident deaths in 2022—nearly 14% of the national total. The estimated annual cost of road crashes in India stands at ₹5.96 lakh crore, approximately 3.14% of the…
Read MoreTerrorism is Against Humanity; India Has Responded with Wisdom and Precision: Sri Sri
New Delhi: “Terrorism is a direct threat to humanity. It must be uprooted completely,” said Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the patron of the Art of Living in a statement reflecting the current national sentiment. “Even our deities carry both weapons and flowers—symbolizing the balance between peace and necessary action. When dialogue and diplomacy fail, strong measures become essential.” Speaking in support of India’s recent actions, the statement emphasized that the country has responded to the menace of terrorism with wisdom, restraint, and clarity of purpose. “Only the terrorist camps were…
Read MoreISC Felicitation ceremony 2024-25 @ Seth M R Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar celebrates merit
Lucknow: On 7 May 2025, the Jaipuria Auditorium rang with applause and pride as Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, celebrated the outstanding achievements of its ISC Batch 2024–25. Against a backdrop of gleaming smiles and proud families, the school’s integral-education philosophy shone through every moment of the felicitation ceremony. In ISC, this year, 103 students scored above 90%, with 46 achieving a remarkable 95% and above. The school’s average stands at an impressive 86.75%. Our alumnus, Bharat Dutt Tiwari, 2015 batch—who secured 98th rank in the UPSC examination—inspired the…
Read MoreEncroachment Removal Drive by Lucknow Municipal Corporation: Illegal Stalls, Carts, and Counters Cleared from Roads
Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation conducted a major anti-encroachment drive in Zone-5. The drive covered the area from Alambagh Police Chowki to the old jail road, extending up to the Home Guard Headquarters crossing. During this campaign, illegally placed carts, stalls, counters, kiosks, and other unauthorized setups were removed from public spaces. As part of the operation, a total of 10 carts, 4 counters, and 3 wooden stalls were cleared from the roads. The municipal team also issued strict warnings to vendors and encroachers, advising them not to re-occupy public…
Read MoreArchitecture Students Create Mural to Honour Legendary Architect B.V. Doshi
Lucknow: A group of 80 second-year students from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, paid a heartfelt tribute to India’s legendary architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi by creating a massive mural at the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Block on Tagore Marg. Spanning 16 feet in length and 5 feet in height, the mural was painted using acrylic on canvas and symbolically captures Doshi’s most iconic works. However, instead of realistic depictions, the students chose an abstract style, highlighting elements such as forms, patterns,…
Read MoreShould the Definition of Diabetes Be Rewritten?
Lucknow: In a groundbreaking press conference held at the Lucknow Press Club, medical experts challenged conventional beliefs about diabetes and unveiled a bold new perspective on the condition. Organized under the banner of the Appropriate Diet Therapy Center, the event focused on the “Diabetes-Free India Mission” launched by Bharat Gaurav Award-winning scientist Dr. S. Kumar. The keynote speaker, Dr. Varun, made a compelling statement: “Diabetes is not a disease but a sugar utilization disorder caused by lifestyle choices. It can be reversed without medicines or insulin through precise diagnostics and…
Read MoreArt Enthusiasts Flock to ‘Arghan’ Painting Exhibition in Kanpur
Lucknow/Kanpur: The second day of the solo painting exhibition ‘Arghan’, organized jointly by Kala Dīrgha, the international visual art journal (Lucknow), and Gurukul Kala Veethika (Kanpur), witnessed a steady stream of art lovers at the Gurukul Gallery, Azad Nagar, Kanpur. The exhibition showcases a selection of works by senior artist, art educator, and editor of Kala Dīrgha, Awadhesh Mishra. Mishra, who also serves as a faculty member in the Fine Arts Department at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, has exhibited paintings from his prominent series including Grameen Jeevan…
Read MoreUP Sangeet Natak Akademi Announces Ambitious Cultural Calendar for 2025–26
Lucknow: A press conference was convened in the auditorium of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow, under the chairmanship of the President Prof. Jayant Khot. Present alongside him were the Vice-President Vibha Singh and Director Dr. Shobhit Kumar Nahar. Prof. Khot outlined the Academy’s ongoing and upcoming activities for the cultural year 2025–26, including an expansive program of music, dance, theatre, and folk art workshops, competitions, and festivals. The Akademi, in collaboration with schools, colleges, and cultural institutions working in music and theatre across all 75 districts of Uttar…
Read MoreCultural Bloom of Awadhi Folk Songs and Dance in Awadh Region
Lucknow: A vibrant celebration of Awadhi folk heritage unfolded at the auditorium of the International Buddhist Research Institute on Sunday, as Deepanjali Sanstha organized a memorable evening of Awadhi folk songs and dances. The event saw the presence of several distinguished guests, including Ram Lal Verma, District General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Among the special guests were Om Prakash Shukla, Block Pramukh of Mohanlalganj, as well as Vinita Tiwari and Chakraveer Singh. The program commenced with a spiritually uplifting performance…
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