Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Anger is mounting among residents of the Cantonment Assembly constituency as persistent drinking water issues triggered a protest in Geetapalli ward, with locals and public representatives demanding urgent intervention from authorities. Residents complained that several localities in the ward have been facing acute water shortages for days. Even where supply is available, it lasts barely 30 minutes and is reportedly contaminated, raising serious health concerns. Despite repeated complaints to officials of the Jal Kal department, including the Executive Engineer and General Manager, no concrete solution had been implemented. Frustrated…

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Lucknow: Strong protests erupted across Uttar Pradesh as electricity employees intensified their agitation against privatization, holding large demonstrations in Aligarh and Harduaganj under the banner of Vidyut Karamchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti Uttar Pradesh. Hundreds of power workers, engineers, and staff gathered at thermal power stations in Aligarh and Harduaganj as part of a statewide public awareness campaign. Similar protest meetings continued in other districts, reflecting widespread anger among employees over privatization plans and alleged harassment. Leaders of the Sangharsh Samiti issued a stern warning, stating that if the process of…

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Lucknow: Highlighting the global cultural identity of Lucknow’s iconic ‘Bade Mangal’ celebrations, Sandeep Bansal, National President of Akhil Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal and former Uttar Pradesh minister, called for eco-friendly and plastic-free community feasts (bhandaras) during the upcoming Jyeshtha month. Addressing a press conference, Bansal said that the tradition of organizing large-scale bhandaras during ‘Bade Mangal’—which begins from May 5 this year—has given Lucknow a unique recognition across the world. He noted that it is a rare cultural phenomenon where, on these auspicious Tuesdays, most households in the city refrain…

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GD Goenka Public School Lucknow Celebrates its Annual Inter-School Cultural Fest Lucknow: Symphony 2026, the prestigious Interschool Competition hosted by GD Goenka Public School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow, was successfully conducted over two vibrant days on 24th and 25th April. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 15 reputed schools, with more than 800 students coming together to showcase their talent, creativity, and competitive spirit. Spread across a wide spectrum of categories, the competition featured around 30 diverse and engaging activities, encompassing performing arts, academics, art, and technology. Students participated…

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Lucknow (BKT): In the rural heartland of Kotwa on the outskirts of Lucknow, a quiet yet powerful social transformation is taking root. An innovative initiative titled ‘Chabutra Theatre Pathshala’, led by Mother Seva Sansthan, is empowering village youth to rethink their future through open dialogue and community engagement. At a recently organized ‘Yuva Samvaad’ (Youth Dialogue), adolescents and young adults from the village gathered in an informal setting to openly discuss their challenges, aspirations, and responsibilities. What emerged was not just conversation—but a collective resolve to bring meaningful change to…

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Lucknow: In a bid to ensure the smooth, transparent, and error-free implementation of the upcoming Census 2027, Lucknow District Magistrate Vishakh G conducted a comprehensive inspection of multiple training centres across the city. The inspection began at GD Goenka Public School, where training sessions for enumerators and supervisors from Nagar Nigam Zone 8 are currently underway. During the visit, Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Rakesh Singh informed that six batches are being trained at the centre, each recording an attendance of over 90 percent. Taking note of absenteeism, the…

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Lucknow: Reinforcing its commitment to health awareness and social responsibility, SBI Life Insurance marked its 25th year by advancing its flagship breast cancer awareness initiative, ‘Thanks A Dot’, through an interactive campus outreach programme in Lucknow. The initiative aims to normalize conversations around breast health and encourage early detection through informed, stigma-free dialogue. As part of the programme, an engaging awareness session was organized at Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology, where over 165 graduate and postgraduate management students participated. The session featured Ravindra Sharma, Chief – Brand, Corporate Communications…

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Lucknow: In a humanitarian initiative, the Lucknow Academy of Pediatrics organized a free medical camp on Thursday for residents affected by a recent fire incident in the slums of Vikas Nagar. The camp was conducted in collaboration with several social organizations, including Robin Hood Army, Inner Wheel Prerna, Humraahi Foundation, MET, and Diya Baati Foundation. The joint effort aimed to provide immediate medical relief and support to families impacted by the fire that broke out in the area last week. A team of dedicated doctors from the academy actively participated…

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