Category: India

Rohilkhand University Organises Painting Competition Ahead of Convocation, Students Showcase Creativity Through Environmental Themes Bareilly: As part of the pre-convocation celebrations for its 24th Convocation, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a painting competition for school students, providing a platform for young artists to express their creativity while promoting the message of nature and environmental conservation. The competition was organised by the University’s Cultural Centre under the patronage of Chancellor Anandiben Patel and the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. It forms part of a series of…

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Gonda: In a major road safety enforcement drive, the Transport Department and Traffic Police conducted a joint operation across Gonda district, taking strict action against traffic rule violators. The campaign, led by the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (Administration), aimed to improve road safety, enhance public awareness of traffic regulations, and reduce road accidents through stringent enforcement. During the drive, intensive vehicle checks were carried out at key intersections, busy roads, and other sensitive locations across the district. Officials inspected vehicles for compliance with traffic regulations and verified essential documents. The…

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Bareilly: The Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a viral social media video allegedly showing a man brutally assaulting his stepchild in Bareilly. State Women’s Commission member Pushpa Pandey treated the matter with urgency and immediately contacted the Station House Officer (SHO) of Prem Nagar Police Station over the phone to obtain details of the incident. She directed the police to ensure prompt legal action against the accused in accordance with the law. The Commission also instructed the Child Helpline authorities to intervene without delay…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya chaired a high-level coordination meeting to review law and order, traffic management, and civic preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shravan and the annual Urs-e-Ala Hazrat celebrations. The meeting, held at Pandit Radheshyam Kathavachak Smriti Bhavan, brought together senior administrative and police officials, public representatives, and local residents to discuss security measures and address civic concerns before the two major religious events. During the interaction, residents highlighted several infrastructure issues requiring immediate…

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Gonda: The Uttar Pradesh government’s Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme was formally launched at a grand function held in the auditorium of the Autonomous State Medical College in Gonda, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare security for teachers and their families. The programme was attended by Rajesh Verma, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Backward Classes Commission, as the chief guest. District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad, Ramashankar Mishra, representative of Gonda MP and Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Sanjeev Singh, representative of the…

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New Delhi: In a bid to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, the Ministry of Textiles has launched Handloom Hackathon 2026 – “Weaving Innovation,” a nationwide challenge designed to encourage innovative solutions for India’s handloom industry. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) as part of the National Handloom Day 2026 celebrations, the initiative aims to bring together students, weavers, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers to address key challenges facing the sector through creative and technology-driven ideas. The Grand Finale will be held on August 1 at…

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Hyderabad: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday reviewed the progress of AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana, highlighting the Centre’s continued focus on expanding quality healthcare, medical education, and research across the country. Established under Phase VII of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), AIIMS Bibinagar was sanctioned in 2019, with construction beginning in 2022 at an estimated cost of ₹1,110.55 crore. The institute is steadily evolving into a major healthcare and medical education hub for the region. During the review meeting, Nadda said India’s healthcare…

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New Delhi: A team of senior officers from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, led by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce,  Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, reviewed the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025–26 in Hyderabad. The team held discussions with tobacco growers, manufacturers, exporters, dealers, trade associations and the Tobacco Board. The meeting reviewed the prevailing market situation and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of tobacco growers. Discussions focused on measures to accelerate procurement, facilitate exports and strengthen the…

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New Delhi: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi  visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground accompanied by the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and the Premier of Victoria,  Jacinta Allan, for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. Several Australian sporting legends, including  Steve Waugh and  Lisa Sthalekar, were present at the event. The visit underscored the growing importance of sports, cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties as pillars of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. At the event, the two Prime Ministers jointly released the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap which would promote cooperation in the…

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Infrastructure Augmentation to Optimise Existing Assets, Support Fleet Expansion and Enhance Maintenance Capacity New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening locomotive maintenance infrastructure, Indian Railways has approved a project worth ₹175 crore for creation of additional homing facilities for 250 three phase electric locomotives at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed, Raipur, under South East Central Railway (SECR). Homing refers to the assignment of a locomotive to a designated locomotive shed, which serves as its primary maintenance base. The homing shed is responsible for the locomotive’s scheduled maintenance,…

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