Category: India

Bareilly: The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised ‘Shubh Aarambh 2K26’, a programme celebrating new beginnings, at the department grounds. The event was held under the chief patronage of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai and organised under the leadership of CSIT Head Prof. Akhtar Hussain and event coordinator Dr Preeti Yadav. Faculty members, staff and students participated enthusiastically, making the occasion a lively gathering of the department community. The programme provided an opportunity for students and faculty to come together and…

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Gonda: The Gonda Congress celebrated the martyrdom day of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the birth anniversaries of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and socialist leader Acharya Narendra Dev at the Congress Bhawan on Saturday. The programme was organised under the leadership of City Congress President Shahid Ali Qureshi. Party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to the three leaders by garlanding their portraits, followed by a discussion on their contributions to the country. Addressing the gathering, Qureshi said the three leaders represented important values in India’s political and social history.…

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Bareilly: The Executive Council of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) approved a series of significant academic, administrative and financial proposals at a meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai at the university’s committee room. Registrar Mahendra Kumar presented the agenda, and most proposals were approved unanimously after detailed deliberations. Academic Reforms and New Courses The Council placed special emphasis on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It approved the curricula for the fourth year of the four-year undergraduate programme, covering Honours and Honours with Research.…

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Bareilly: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bareilly, organised a PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas programme to mark the release of the 24th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi. The event featured a live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programme from Banaskantha, Gujarat. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr Rupsi Tiwari, Joint Director of Extension Education. Farmers attending the event were given information on soil health, soil conservation, water conservation and agricultural diversification under the “Khet Bachao Abhiyan”. Welcoming the participants, KVK head Dr Arvind Singh Tetarwal explained fertiliser…

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Raebareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, organised a ‘Run for Unity’ to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, and National Unity Day. The unity run was flagged off by Prof. Archana Verma, Dean (Research). Officials, faculty members, doctors and employees of the institute participated enthusiastically in the event. In her address, Prof. Verma highlighted the importance of national unity, integrity and mutual harmony, emphasising that India’s diversity is its greatest strength. She urged participants to rise…

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Amethi: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais campus, Amethi, organised a two-day socio-technical festival, SOUHARDYA 2026, on October 30 and 31 under the aegis of its Social Service Council, ARPAN. The event brought together researchers, academicians, industry experts, social innovators and students from educational and research institutions across the country to promote social responsibility, sustainable development, innovation and nation-building. The inaugural ceremony on October 30 was held under the guidance of RGIPT Director Prof. Harish Hirani. Prof. Mahesh G. Thakkar, Director of the Birbal Sahni Institute of…

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Lucknow: Ayodhya’s Deepotsav is set to reach devotees across the world, with a digital initiative enabling people to offer lamps in the holy city without being physically present. For the 10th edition of Deepotsav in 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has set a target of lighting 30 lakh diyas across 56 ghats along the sacred Saryu river. Adding an international dimension to the celebrations, digital religious platform ‘Sri Mandir’ has announced an initiative to facilitate the lighting of one lakh diyas at Ayodhya’s historic Rajdwar.…

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Around 200 stalls showcase traditional crafts from across India; eight outstanding artisans honoured Lucknow: A 10-day National Gandhi Shilp Bazaar is being organised at the Central Sanskrit University campus in Lucknow to promote traditional handicrafts, provide national recognition to local artisans and strengthen their livelihoods. The exhibition, being held from October 26 to November 4, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation, JPS Rathore. Sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Northern Region, under the Union Ministry of Textiles, and organised by the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary at his official residence, 7 Kalidas Marg, in Lucknow, marking National Unity Day. Maurya also extended greetings to the people of the country and Uttar Pradesh on the occasion, calling upon citizens to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening national unity, integrity and social harmony. Describing Patel as an unparalleled symbol of national unity, the Deputy Chief Minister said his determination, courage and diplomatic foresight had brought hundreds of princely…

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Balrampur: A comprehensive development initiative is being implemented in 25 gram panchayats located along the Saryu River in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, with the aim of strengthening basic infrastructure, improving public services and raising the standard of living in rural areas that have long faced developmental challenges. In line with the state government’s priorities, the district administration has drawn up an integrated development plan for these riverine villages, which have historically faced floods, riverbank erosion and seasonal waterlogging. Development priorities have been identified according to the geographical and social needs…

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