Kanpur: The Smart Materials, Structures, and Systems (SMSS) Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, has completed 25 years in 2025. The 8th of June 2025 marks the 26th Foundation Day of this renowned laboratory.The laboratory has been developed through generous Grant-in-Aid support from the AR&DB, ACECOST project as a Centre of Excellence in Smart Materials, along with the supports from the Institute and the Ministry of Education (then MHRD, through the MODROB Grant). Subsequently, ISRO, HAL and GAIL have funded the laboratory significantly in various phases of development. We…
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Flood Preparedness in Lucknow: Steering Committee Initiates Relief and Rescue Planning
Lucknow — In anticipation of possible floods during the monsoon season, the Lucknow District Flood Steering Committee has begun its comprehensive preparedness and coordination efforts. Key departments and agencies including NDRF, SDRF, police, irrigation, municipal corporation, medical, food and civil supplies, PAC 32nd Battalion, PWD, animal husbandry, housing and urban development, agriculture, Jal Kal, disaster management authority, IMD, traders’ associations, and the revenue department are all collaborating on a detailed action plan. A coordination meeting was recently held on April 28 at 1:00 PM, chaired by District Magistrate Vishakh G,…
Read MoreRampur’s Aril River Set for Revival: District Administration Begins Restoration Efforts
Rampur— In a significant step toward environmental and agricultural rejuvenation, the revival of the Aril River in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district is underway. The river, which was nearing extinction due to neglect and encroachments, is now part of a focused rejuvenation campaign led by District Magistrate Joginder Singh. Accompanied by Shahabad SDM and other officials, the DM visited the river site to inspect the progress of restoration work carried out over the last two months by the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Shahabad. During the visit, officials were…
Read MoreOperation Sindhu: 110 Indian Students Evacuated from Iran, Flight Lands Safely in Delhi
New Delhi : As tensions continue to escalate between Iran and Israel, the Government of India has launched “Operation Sindhu” to evacuate Indian nationals stranded in the conflict zones. In the first successful phase of the mission, 110 Indians, including 90 students, were brought back to India via Armenia. The IndiGo charter flight 6E 9487 landed safely in New Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing immense relief to families back home. Smiles Return with Safe Homecoming Of the 110 evacuees, 94 are from Jammu and Kashmir, and 54 among them are…
Read MoreYogi Government Promotes Drone Technology to Boost Farmers’ Income
Lucknow : The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is taking concrete steps to double farmers’ income by integrating agriculture with modern technology. A major initiative under this vision is the use of drones for spraying nano urea and pesticides, which has already begun as a pilot project in six districts, including Lucknow. This innovative approach is significantly improving efficiency—covering 3 to 12 acres of farmland in just one hour. The precision offered by drones ensures better crop coverage, increased yields, and substantial time and labor savings for farmers. Empowering Agriculture…
Read MoreIndia’s Economic Outlook Brightens with RBI’s Bold Monetary Policy and Rising Consumer Demand
New Delhi : India’s post-COVID economy is showing signs of steady recovery, with recent policy moves from the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) offering a much-needed boost. With the Union Budget offering significant income tax relief, inflation cooling down, and interest rates at historic lows, a resurgence in both rural and urban consumer demand is now expected—paving the way for accelerated economic growth in the coming quarters. A Catalyst for Growth: RBI’s Bold Monetary Policy The RBI’s latest monetary policy is being seen as a strong catalyst…
Read MoreThyrocare Opens Diagnostic Lab in Roorkee, Uttarakhand In Association with Dr. Gupta’s Pathology
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 18 June 2025: Thyrocare, a leading healthcare diagnostic company and the first national diagnostic chain in India to have achieved 100% NABL accreditation across all its laboratories, has entered the state of Uttarakhand with the inauguration of its first diagnostic lab in Roorkee, in collaboration with Dr. Gupta’s Pathology. This milestone supports Thyrocare’s North India expansion plan and brings advanced, affordable diagnostics to the region. With this addition, the company now operates 34 laboratories across the country. The Roorkee laboratory features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment supported by a…
Read MoreChandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh unveils 50 Industry-Collaborated Education Programs
₹2,500 Cr AI-Augmented Campus to Offer Industry-Collaborated Education Across Disciplines—From Engineering to Humanities With ₹40 Crore Scholarships and 5 Centers of Excellence, CU UP Aims To Nurture Future Global Leaders “Our goal is not just to provide degrees, but to equip students with practical knowledge and new skills to make them industry-ready” – Prof. Dr. Thipendra P. Singh, Pro Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University UP. Hardoi: Students in Uttar Pradesh will now have access to more than just degrees—they will gain AI-powered education, mentorship from industry experts, and globally-aligned industry-oriented skills.…
Read MoreCyber Crimes, Mechanisms, and Prevention: Bharat Jyoti Consumer Protection Council Raises Awareness in Lucknow
Lucknow: In a significant step towards raising public awareness on the growing menace of cybercrime, the Bharat Jyoti Consumer Protection Council, located at 217, Empire Estate Residency, Mall Avenue, Lucknow, organised a detailed educational session titled “Cyber Crimes, Mechanisms and Prevention.” The initiative aimed to sensitize citizens about the different types of cybercrimes, highlight preventive measures, and empower victims with reporting mechanisms. As cybercrime continues to evolve with technological advancement, the initiative comes at a crucial juncture when online threats are increasingly targeting individuals, businesses, and governments—often resulting in heavy…
Read MorePaediatric Surgery Week Celebrated at AIIMS Raebareli
Raebareli: The paediatric surgery week is celebrated all over the India by various government and private organisation. The Paediatric Surgery Week was celebrated from June 2nd to June 8th by the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli. Paediatric Surgery Week is celebrated every year in the second week of June in India, to popularise the speciality among the general public about a field that truly touches lives at their most delicate stage—paediatric surgery. The program was run under the guidance of Dr Sunita…
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