Category: Featured News

Livelihood Development Workshop Proves Inspirational for Women; 35 Achievers Honoured with Saksham Bharat Award 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A livelihood development workshop organised by Let’s Give Hope Foundation proved highly inspiring for women, as skilled and motivational professionals from diverse fields shared insights on entrepreneurship and self-reliance. The event was held at Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium, Gomti Nagar, where 35 distinguished personalities, including talented young women, were honoured with the Saksham Bharat Award–2026. The workshop focused on livelihood development opportunities for women, encouraging them to identify their skills and transform them into sustainable professions. Experts shared practical knowledge and real-life experiences to motivate women towards financial…

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Principals’ Conclave–2026 on “Mental Health and Well-being of Students and Educators: Creating a Supportive Ecosystem” organized at SMS, Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow organized Principals’ Conclave–2026 on the theme “Mental Health and Well-being of Students and Educators: Creating a Supportive Ecosystem.” More than 200 Principals from Lucknow and neighboring districts participated in the programme. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Thereafter, the Session Chair and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, MLA, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, addressed the gathering and stated that mental health has emerged as one of the most significant challenges of our times. Just as physical health is essential for life,…

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KGMU to Terminate Absconding Doctor; Campus Notices Invite Complaints Over Conversion Allegations

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has initiated disciplinary action to terminate a junior resident doctor accused in a high-profile case involving alleged forced religious conversion and harassment, while simultaneously inviting anonymous complaints from staff and students against any individual on campus linked to similar allegations. Notices have been displayed across hostels, academic blocks and common areas of the university, urging those with information or grievances related to alleged conversion activities to come forward without disclosing their identity. The move follows growing concerns that the case may involve…

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Now Get an ATM-Like Strong Aadhaar Card for Just ₹75, Won’t Tear or Get Damaged – Order Easily from Home

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Aadhaar card has become one of the most essential identity documents for citizens across India. However, the paper-based Aadhaar often gets torn, damaged by water, or worn out with regular use. To address this issue, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Aadhaar PVC Card, a durable and convenient alternative. The Aadhaar PVC Card is a plastic card, similar in size and strength to an ATM or PAN card. It is lightweight, waterproof, and long-lasting, making it suitable for daily use. Equipped with a…

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Gig workers face challenges on a daily basis

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In an era dominated by online marketplaces and instant services, gig workers have emerged as the invisible backbone of urban life. Without them, concepts like “10-minute delivery” or “one-click convenience” would be unimaginable. These young workers deliver essentials door-to-door in every season, at all hours, and often at great personal risk. Yet, the irony is stark: those whose labor sustains the towering edifice of the digital economy are also the ones facing the greatest insecurity, exploitation, and neglect. The recent nationwide strike by gig workers on the eve…

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KGMU Performs Total Hip Replacement Surgery Using ‘Bikini Incision’ Technique for the First Time

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The Orthopedic Surgery Department at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing a total hip replacement surgery using the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA), commonly known as the ‘bikini incision’ technique, for the first time. The patient has recovered well and is now able to walk normally. Dr. Ravindra Mohan from the Orthopedic Surgery Department explained that 45-year-old Rajendra, a resident of Pratapgarh, had been suffering from severe hip pain for the past two years, which severely affected his daily activities. Despite trying…

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Railway Employees and Theatre Artists Pay Tribute to Safdar Hashmi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Railway employees and theatre artists paid heartfelt tribute to renowned cultural activist, writer and playwright Safdar Hashmi and Ram Bahadur Nepali on their death anniversary by organizing a cultural programme at the Passenger and Freight Coach Factory in Alambagh, Lucknow. The programme was jointly organised by Amuk Artist Group and the Northern Railway Mazdoor Union. The event began with floral tributes being offered to the portraits of Safdar Hashmi and Ram Bahadur Nepali. Northern Railway Mazdoor Union branch secretary Arvind Singh, branch president Dinesh Yadav, branch vice-president Abhineet…

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Hazratganj Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Autos and E-Rickshaws, 51 Vehicles Seized

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Acting on the directions of the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Hazratganj police carried out a special enforcement drive against unauthorized auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws operating without valid documents, without verification, and in prohibited zones. The operation was conducted under the leadership of ACP Vikas Jaiswal. During the drive, all outpost in-charges of the Hazratganj police station jointly participated and checked vehicles across the area. As part of the action, a total of 51 e-rickshaws were seized for violations, while 98 vehicles were issued challans for flouting traffic…

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AHPI West UP Calls for adoption of ‘CIBIL-like’ framework for Insurers

Arijit Bose

Healthcare Reform Takes Center Stage at AHPI’s Landmark West UP Summit Mumbai: The West UP Chapter of the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) called for the establishment of a ‘CIBIL-like’ rating framework for insurers and TPAs so as to bring transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector. Dr. Anurag Mehrotra, President of the AHPI West UP Chapter, said, “In bank and non-banking financial space, tools like CIBIL scores provide a clear benchmark for transparency and accountability. Healthcare deserves an equivalent framework. The current behavior of Insurance companies and TPA…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Grants Essentiality Certificate for New Super-Specialty Course at KGMU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark development for medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has granted an Essentiality Certificate (EC) to King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow for starting a new super-specialty programme—FNB (Trauma Anaesthesiology and Critical Care)—making KGMU the first institution in the state to introduce this course. The Essentiality Certificate has been issued by the Medical Education Section-2, Government of Uttar Pradesh, under order number I/1195044/2026, dated January 5, 2026. The approval allows KGMU to launch the two-year super-specialty postgraduate course with two seats per year, marking a…

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