Category: Featured News

National PG College Organizes Much-Awaited TechFest 4.0

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Computer Science Department of National PG College successfully organized its much-anticipated “TechFest 4.0,” an event that brought together students, faculty, and industry professionals in a celebration of innovation, creativity, and education. The event commenced  with a Saraswati Vandana, setting a traditional and auspicious tone for the day. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of National PG College Principal, Professor Devendra Kumar Singh, Head of the Computer Science Department, Dr. Shalini Lamba, and Head of the Physical Education Department, Professor Rakesh Pathak. The esteemed guests included  Tarun…

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Celebrations Across Borders: Maha Shivratri Unites Devotees

Nistha Agrawal

Maha Shivratri, one of the most revered festivals in Hindu culture, honors Lord Shiva and holds immense spiritual significance. Celebrated on the 13th or 14th night of the lunar month before spring, it marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The night symbolizes the elimination of ignorance, negativity, and destructive tendencies while promoting virtues like honesty, forgiveness, and self-discipline. Maha Shivratri in Nepal: A Spiritual Extravaganza In Nepal, Maha Shivratri is celebrated with grandeur, particularly in Kathmandu. Devotees gather at the revered Pashupatinath Temple for prayers, offerings,…

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Grand Splendor of Maha Kumbh Showcased at ‘Culture Kumbh’

Arijit Bose

Two-Day Culture Kumbh Organized by Parmarth Niketan at Parmarth Arail Ghat Maha Kumbh’s Divinity and Grandeur Praised, Cleanliness and Facilities Commended Maha Kumbh Nagar: The divine aura and grand spectacle of Maha Kumbh 2025 were on full display at the two-day “Culture Kumbh” organized by Parmarth Niketan at Parmarth Camp, Sector 23, Arail Ghat in Prayagraj. The event commenced on Wednesday with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Dignitaries present at the event lauded the sanctity and grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, appreciating the meticulous cleanliness and extensive facilities provided for pilgrims…

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Prajakta Koli’s Book Signing Event at Universal Booksellers Draws Enthusiastic Crowds

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Universal Booksellers witnessed an electrifying atmosphere as bestselling author, digital creator, and youth icon Prajakta Koli visited for an exclusive book signing session as part of the Beyond the Pages campaign. Fans and book lovers gathered in large numbers to meet Prajakta and get their copies of Too Good to Be True personally signed. Speaking at the event, Prajakta expressed her excitement about meeting her readers in Lucknow. “Books hold a special place in my heart, and interacting with such passionate readers makes this journey even more rewarding,” she…

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Noida to Supply Ganga Water to Housing Societies by February 15

Nistha Agrawal

(Noida): The Noida Authority is set to begin supplying Ganga water to housing societies in sectors 128-135 by February 15, 2025, replacing the use of groundwater. A 5.5 km pipeline has already been installed, and the testing is complete. The project has been allocated a budget of Rs 4.95 crore, with future plans to extend the supply to sectors 150 and 151 along the Noida Expressway. Housing societies in sectors 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, and 135 have long been relying on groundwater, but the water quality has been…

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UP Government to Ensure Sangam Snan for 2,000 Senior Citizens at MahaKumbh

Nistha Agrawal

(Prayagraj): The Uttar Pradesh government has announced arrangements to facilitate the participation of 2,000 senior citizens in the Sangam Snan (holy dip) at the Maha Kumbh, set to take place by the end of the event. To ensure the welfare of elderly citizens, particularly those from state-run old-age homes, the state’s Social Welfare Department has collaborated with the National Medicos Organization and the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to set up a special pandal along the banks of the Sangam. This initiative is aimed at providing essential support…

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Government-Industry Interactive Session Highlights Collaborative Growth in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — A Government-Industry Interactive Session was organized under the aegis of Invest UP in collaboration with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) at Hotel Clarks, Lucknow. The session was an integral part of the Uttar Pradesh State visit by officers from the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, as part of their Understanding India Study Tour, focusing on socio-political-economic perspectives. The session was chaired by Awanish Awasthi (Retd IAS), Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Invest UP was represented by Abhishek Prakash, CEO, while Aparna Yadav, Vice-Chairman of the…

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Good talent deserves its due in literary space – Akshay Sharma

Arijit Bose
Akshay Sharma

Arijit Bose / Nishtha Agrawal Akshay Sharma, an international best-selling author, entrepreneur, and Tamil cinema actor, embodies storytelling across mediums. His debut book, The Flying Dreams, was a national bestseller, while A Writer on a Mission: The Rise of Astraavan achieved global acclaim, selling in 15+ countries. As an actor, Akshay starred in Pathu Thala and contributed to Bhai: Sleeper Cell. A skilled music composer, his works, including The Pain of Ronny, are globally available. He also directed the Coimbatore Literary Awards and heads Mark-Fly Publishers, empowering global artists. How…

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Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan Organizes ‘Abhinandan Parv Samaroh’ in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan hosted the ‘Abhinandan Parv Samaroh’  at the Nirala Auditorium, Hindi Bhawan, Lucknow. The event commenced  with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, garlanding of the idol of Goddess Saraswati, and floral tributes, followed by a melodious invocation presented by  Sarabjit Marwah. Felicitation of Eminent Children’s Literature Authors Distinguished literary figures honored with the Children’s Literature Award included Dr. Karuna Pandey, Dr. R.P. Saraswat, Dr. Mohammad Arshad Khan,  Dilip Sharma,  Narendra Nirmal,  Balram Agrawal,  Devi Prasad Gaur, Dr. Deepak Kohli, and  Anil Kumar ‘Nilay’.…

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Regional Workshop on Skill Development for Rural Youth Concludes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A two-day regional workshop organized under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission concluded today in Agra. The workshop focused on discussing the challenges and strategic interventions in implementing the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0 (DDU-GKY 2.0) and the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes 2.0 (RSETI 2.0). The final day featured presentations of annual action plans from various states. During the first session on the second day, the Ministry of Rural Development provided a detailed chapter-wise presentation on the Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) for DDU-GKY…

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