Category: India

Lucknow: The much-publicised Lucknow leg of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) nationwide agitation against alleged examination irregularities failed to generate the momentum its organisers had anticipated, with a modest turnout at ManyawarKanshiram Ji Green Eco Garden exposing the gap between the movement’s online popularity and its on-ground mobilization. The youth-led satirical movement, which has gained significant visibility on social media through memes, videos and anti-paper leak campaigns, had announced a major protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations such as NEET-UG, CBSE…

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Bareilly: In a significant achievement for the medical fraternity of Rohilkhand and Kumaon, senior pulmonologist Dr. Lalit Singh has been elected as the National General Secretary of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM). Dr. Singh, who serves as the Head of the Department of Critical Care and Respiratory Medicine at Shri Ram Murti Smarak Medical College, secured victory in the prestigious national election, earning widespread recognition from medical professionals across India and abroad. Sharing the information, Dr. R.P. Singh, Medical Superintendent of SRMS Medical College, described the achievement…

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Gonda: In a significant step towards modernizing administrative infrastructure, Durga Shakti Nagpal, Commissioner of Devi Patan Division, inaugurated the newly renovated and modernized auditorium at the Commissioner’s Office complex on Thursday. The facility has been officially named “Maharaja Suheldev Auditorium” in honor of the legendary warrior king and national icon. The inauguration was ceremonially conducted by the office’s senior-most Personal Assistant Raksha Ram Verma and Peshkar Mohammad Haseeb in the presence of senior officials and staff members. Following the inauguration, Commissioner Nagpal inspected the development and beautification works carried out…

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Gonda: Demonstrating its commitment to customer welfare and financial security, the State Bank of India (SBI) Agriculture Commercial Branch in Gonda has successfully settled a personal accident insurance claim of ₹40 lakh under an SBI General Insurance policy and handed over the claim amount to the nominee of the deceased policyholder. The claim pertained to Mohammad Faiz, who had enrolled in the personal accident insurance scheme by paying an annual premium of just ₹2,000. Following his unfortunate death in a road accident, the insurance claim was processed and settled in…

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Vindhya Nagar: Divakar Kaushik, Regional Executive Director (North) and Chief Executive Officer of NSPCL, visited NTPC Vindhyachal to review the station’s operational performance, ongoing projects, and key developmental initiatives. The visit underscored NTPC’s continued focus on operational excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainable growth. Kaushik was welcomed by Kishore Kumar Hota, Executive Director (Vindhyachal). Senior officials present during the visit included A.J. Rajkumar, General Manager (Operations & Maintenance); M. Suresh, General Manager (Maintenance & ADM); S.K. Sinha, General Manager (Operations & FM); Debabrata Tripathi, General Manager (Projects & TS); and Ruma…

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Singrauli: In a major initiative aimed at promoting safe, efficient, and scientific mining practices, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) organized a one-day special training programme on “Dragline Mining and Operations” at CETI, Singrauli. The programme was designed to strengthen technical expertise among personnel associated with dragline operations and allied activities while enhancing their capabilities to meet evolving mining challenges. NCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director B. Sairam addressed participants through video conferencing and highlighted the strategic importance of draglines in the company’s mining operations. He said the training programme served not only as a…

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Bareilly: As part of the statewide public outreach campaign being conducted from June 5 to June 21 to mark the completion of 12 years of the Central Government, ‘Ratri Chaupal’ (Night Chaupal) programmes were organized across various development blocks of Bareilly district to promote development, public service, good governance, and welfare initiatives. The programmes were held at Gram Panchayat Gaini in Majhgawan Block in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Dharampal Singh, at Gram Panchayat Bohit in Bhojipura Block under the leadership of Bareilly…

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Gonda: In a ceremony held at the Collectorate Auditorium, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan felicitated enumerators, supervisors, Block Education Officers, Charge Officers, and Sub-Divisional Magistrates who achieved 100 percent targets and demonstrated exceptional performance in census-related activities. During the programme, the District Magistrate presented certificates of appreciation and symbolic cheques to officials and employees in recognition of their significant contribution to the successful completion of census work. She praised the dedication and commitment of the personnel, emphasizing the vital role census data plays in shaping development policies and welfare programmes. Addressing…

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Singrauli: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, organized a one-day workshop on “Fight Clean: Strengthening the Bonds That Free Us” at the CETI campus in Singrauli. The programme was aimed at promoting emotional well-being, healthy interpersonal relationships, and mental wellness among employees. The workshop featured renowned spiritual trainer Devamira Das as the keynote speaker. Addressing participants, he shared valuable insights into the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships in both personal and professional life and explained how interpersonal dynamics can significantly influence mental and emotional well-being. Devamira…

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Sonbhadra:Divakar Kaushik, Regional Executive Director (North) of NTPC and Chief Executive Officer of NSPCL, concluded a two-day visit to NTPC Singrauli on June 11 and 12, during which he reviewed key operational activities, infrastructure development projects, employee welfare initiatives, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. During the visit, Kaushik inspected several critical facilities, including the Stage-III project area, Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) installation site, Unit-1 Control Room, and the Stage-I Coal Stack Yard. He received detailed briefings on plant operations, maintenance practices, environmental compliance measures, and capacity enhancement initiatives. Emphasizing…

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