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Guwahati Terminal Expansion Boosts Assam’s Connectivity; Annual Capacity Rises to 13 Million

Arijit Bose

Guwahati: The new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) commenced commercial operations this evening, raising the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity to 13 million. The expansion significantly strengthens Guwahati’s position as the strategic aviation gateway to India’s Northeast and a key link to South and Southeast Asia. The terminal was inaugurated on December 20, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The operational launch ceremony was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator.…

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RMLIMS Director Honoured with Prestigious National Award at NCICON-2026, Dehradun

Arijit Bose

Dehradun: It is a matter of immense pride for Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow, that its Director, Prof. (Dr.) C. M. Singh, has been honoured with the prestigious Prof. Kamlakar Tripathi Excellence Award in Public Health and Community Medicine at the 2nd National Congress on Nutrition and Public Health (NCICON-2026) held at Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun. The award was formally conferred during the national congress in recognition of his outstanding contributions, visionary leadership, and sustained work in the field of public health and community…

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Public Awareness Crucial to Combat Impending Water Crisis: Rajiv Kumar

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – In a move to address the escalating concerns over global water scarcity, Rajiv Kumar, Chief Engineer of the Central Water Commission (CWC), emphasized that turning water conservation into a mass movement is the need of the hour. His remarks came during an exclusive conversation with RJ Abhishek Sharma, broadcast via Radio KGMU Goonj, the community radio station of King George’s Medical University. A Call for Individual Responsibility Speaking on the potential for a severe future water crisis, Mr. Kumar appealed to the public to practice “water wisdom” in…

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KGMU’s HRF Expansion: 3 New Outlets Launched Under Vice Chancellor’s Visionary Leadership

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – In a significant move toward making healthcare more affordable and accessible, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has launched three new Hospital Revolving Fund (HRF) medicine outlets. Spearheaded by the visionary leadership of the Honorable Vice Chancellor, this expansion brings the total number of operational centers to 25, reinforcing KGMU’s commitment to providing high-quality medicines at minimal rates. The successful rollout of these facilities was executed under the guidance of Chairman Prof. Kumar Shantanu, coordinated by Faculty In-charge Prof. Balendra, and supported by the administrative and financial strategies of…

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Beyond the Blueprint: When Data Meets the Human Heart in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In an age where progress is often measured by cold spreadsheets and shifting decimal points, a recent gathering at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) offered something far more profound: a soul. Hosted in collaboration with Lucknow Bioscope, the evening marked the launch of Every Last Girl: A Journey to Educate India’s Forgotten Daughters, a book that serves as both a roadmap of past victories and a manifesto for the work yet to be done. The air in the room was thick with the weight of “forgotten stories” as…

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Goel Institute of Technology and Management Secures Two Design Registrations from Patent Office

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Goel Institute of Technology and Management (GITM), Lucknow, has achieved a significant milestone in research and innovation with the successful registration of two innovative designs by the Patent Office, Government of India under the provisions of the Designs Act, 2000 and the Designs Rules, 2001. The first design, Design No. 485287-001, dated December 27, 2025, has been registered under Class 14-02 for the “Thermodynamics and Energy Transfer Analysis Device.” The registration has been granted in the names of Goel Institute of Technology and Management; Prof. (Dr.) Shailendra Kumar Shukla;…

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ICDS Department and Adani Foundation Sign MoU for ‘Suposhan Project’ in Sonbhadra

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Sonbhadra: In a significant step toward strengthening nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adani Foundation for the implementation of the “Suposhan Project” in Sonbhadra district. The MoU was signed in the gracious presence of Cabinet Minister Baby Rani Maurya. Senior officials attending the event included Additional Chief Secretary (Child Development & Nutrition) Leena Johri, ICDS Director Sarnit Kaur Broca, and Deputy Director Dr. Anupama Shandilya. Representing the Adani Group were North India Head and Senior Vice…

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HackWithSmile.In: UP’s Premier Cybersecurity Movement Set to Energize Lucknow on March 14

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Cybersecurity is no longer a niche specialization — it has become the backbone of every digital ecosystem being built today. As Uttar Pradesh accelerates its digital transformation across governance, startups, fintech, education, and enterprise sectors, the need for skilled cyber defenders has never been greater. Rising to meet this demand is HackWithSmile.In, a premier Cybersecurity Conference & Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge that aims to unite students, professionals, industry leaders, and innovators under one powerful mission: Hack • Learn • Win • Smile. Positioned as more than just a…

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Digital Generation Embraces Tradition: Indo-Nepal Maitri Mahotsav 2026 Becomes a Landmark of Cultural Unity

Arijit Bose

Heritage Echoes Across Purvanchal and Terai as Folk Dances Strengthen Ties; Festival to Continue Until February 28 LUCKNOW |  The ongoing Indo-Nepal Maitri Mahotsav 2026 has emerged as a vibrant bridge connecting the youth of the digital era with their ancestral roots. Since its commencement on February 16, the festival has transformed into a massive “People’s Celebration” (Jan Utsav), weaving together the ancient cultural, spiritual, and social threads that bind the two neighboring nations. A Confluence of Rhythms: Jhagar, Kumari, and Faruwahi The festival has reached its midway point with…

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Revitalizing the Lifeline: State-Level Workshop “Clean Gomti 2026” Held in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Comprehensive brainstorming on Policy, Technology, Finance, and Public Participation for the rejuvenation of the Gomti River. LUCKNOW |  Under the visionary guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the leadership of the State Transformation Commission (STC) CEO  Manoj Kumar Singh, a state-level workshop titled “Revitalizing the Lifeline: Clean Gomti 2026” was organized today. This landmark initiative aims to establish a scientific and sustainable roadmap to restore the Gomti River—a major tributary of the Ganga—to its pristine and perennial glory. A Scientific and Strategic Deep-Dive The workshop brought together senior government officials,…

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