Category: India

Kolkata: At the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Gardens in Kolkata can be seen one of the largest specimens of Banyan. It appears like a whole forest in itself and it is hard to believe that it is one single tree that has expanded to several acres, with over 3,600 aerial roots! It is said to be over 250 years old. This is the Ficus benghalsensis, first spotted by British Botanists in Bengal. The English name ‘banyan’ is also said to derive from the British observing that Baniya traders usually…

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Lucknow: A delegation of the Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal, led by its State President Sanjay Gupta, met Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak at his residence on Wednesday to discuss concerns arising from notices issued to traders following the recent fire incident in Aliganj. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting the large-scale notices reportedly being issued and pasted on commercial establishments by the Fire Department, Housing Development Council, and the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). The traders expressed apprehension that strict enforcement actions could adversely affect thousands of…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate and District Election Officer Avinash Singh chaired a meeting with representatives of recognized political parties at the Collectorate auditorium to discuss the rationalisation and reorganisation of polling stations ahead of the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls. During the meeting, Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) and Deputy District Election Officer Santosh Kumar Singh informed participants that the exercise is being undertaken in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer Uttar Pradesh. Suggestions and objections from political parties have…

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Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off a fleet of 60 state-of-the-art sanitation vehicles procured by the Bareilly Municipal Corporation, marking a significant step toward strengthening the city’s cleanliness and waste management infrastructure. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Circuit House in Bareilly, where the Chief Minister launched six robotic manhole sewer cleaning machines, two skid loaders, 50 CNG auto tippers, and two backhoe loaders. The advanced equipment is expected to improve the efficiency of sanitation operations, reduce dependence on manual labor, and enhance the safety and…

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Jaipur: Tension and confusion gripped the Prabha Devi Memorial examination centre in Jaipur during the RPMC examination after candidates alleged that question papers were distributed late to several students, triggering protests and unrest on the campus. According to accounts circulating on social media, candidates seated on the ground floor reportedly received their question papers on time and began writing the examination as scheduled. However, students on the second and third floors claimed they were left waiting for an extended period despite repeatedly approaching examination staff for the papers. The alleged…

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Lucknow: In a significant move aimed at ensuring dignity, rehabilitation, and long-term support for acid attack survivors, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the “Comprehensive Assistance and Rehabilitation Policy for Acid Attack Survivors–2026.” The decision was cleared through a cabinet circulation process and seeks to strengthen financial, medical, social, and economic support mechanisms for survivors across the state. The new policy, approved under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, recognizes acid attacks as one of the most heinous crimes against humanity, causing severe physical injuries, psychological trauma, social isolation, and economic…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A. K. Sharma held a public grievance hearing at his official residence in Lucknow, where he listened to concerns raised by citizens from various districts across the state and directed officials to ensure timely, high-quality, and satisfactory resolution of all complaints. During the interaction, the minister reviewed a wide range of issues related to the Energy and Urban Development departments and emphasized that public grievances must be addressed with urgency, accountability, and sensitivity. A large number of citizens attended the hearing to…

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Gonda: In a decisive move to curb rising road accidents and chronic traffic congestion, the Gonda district administration, in coordination with the National Highways Division of Lucknow, has launched a comprehensive safety campaign. Directives have been officially issued to permanently seal 17 hazardous illegal median cuts spanning key stretches of the Gonda-Lucknow and Gonda-Balrampur highways. An intensive joint inspection conducted by the Transport Department and the Traffic Police meticulously identified these unauthorized openings along the high-traffic corridor from Choupal Sagar to the Badgaon intersection. Authorities noted that these unauthorized cuts…

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Akhilesh Chandra Saxena Bareilly: When it comes to accessing world-class medical treatment at a minimal cost, Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Institute of Medical Sciences in Bareilly has become the definitive household name. The steadily multiplying patient footfall year after year speaks volumes about the deep-rooted public trust it has earned. For emergencies and critical illnesses, residents across Bareilly, its neighboring regions, and even Uttarakhand now routinely choose SRMS over making arduous journeys to Delhi or Lucknow. This immense faith is the institution’s proudest achievement as it prepares to celebrate…

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