Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Lucknow district in-charge minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Tuesday planted a sapling at Veer Bahadur Singh Park opposite Indira Bhawan, calling for sustained plantation efforts to make Lucknow cleaner, greener and more environmentally sustainable. During his visit, Khanna inspected the park and directed officials to improve its lighting facilities. He instructed the concerned authorities to ensure proper illumination across the park by October 10 so that visitors and residents do not face inconvenience. Khanna said Lucknow had earlier faced challenges related…

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Lucknow: A special awareness camp on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was organised at Government Girls Inter College, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, to educate students about their legal rights, safety and mechanisms for seeking help. The programme was organised under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA) under the chairpersonship of Member Secretary Dr Manju Kalia. Secretary Santosh Kumar, Special Officer Vinay Singh, Deputy Secretary Shalin Mishra, Principal Poonam Nautiyal, Nitasha Sinha, Neelima Singh, Dr Jyotsna Singh, teachers and para-legal volunteers attended the…

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Lucknow: The Amity School of Hospitality (ASH), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, organised a National Workshop on “Art of Assorted Breads – From Loaves to Artisan Creations” on September 30, along with an MoU signing ceremony with Hotel Crowne Plaza by IHG, Lucknow, as part of the university’s Innovation Week celebrations. The workshop was conducted by Chef Ajeet Savita, Pastry Sous Chef at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Lucknow, who provided participants with hands-on training in a wide range of baking and pastry-making techniques. The workshop covered artisan cookies, including Anzac,…

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Lucknow: Continuing its social service initiatives, the Lucknow Connection Worldwide Foundation (LCWWF), in collaboration with Mangalam, Lucknow and Asha Dental Clinic, organised a dental examination, treatment and oral hygiene camp at Snehdhara Old Age Home, Jankipuram Extension. Dental surgeon Dr. Abhishek Khare & Dr Anupama Khare examined selected residents and provided guidance on oral hygiene and the proper use of oral care kits distributed during the camp. Arrangements for necessary dental treatment were also made, with the treatment costs supported by Mangalam, Lucknow. The programme was attended by Major (Retd.)…

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  Lucknow: Suez organized a special workshop on ergonomics to educate employees about correct posture and safe working practices at the workplace. Employees working in network, sewer cleaning, pumping stations, and sewage treatment plants (STPs) were educated on proper body posture during work. Addressing the workshop, Suez’s Health and Safety Manager, Pankaj Singh, explained that incorrect posture during work can put unnecessary strain on the body and lead to long-term back, neck, shoulder, and muscle problems. Therefore, safe work isn’t limited to the use of safety equipment; proper work methods…

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MD, UPMRC felicitates ‘Employees of the Month’ for August 2026 Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) MD  Sushil Kumar  felicitated employees for their outstanding performance during August 2026 with the ‘Employee of the Month’ award at the UPMRC Administrative Building in Gomti Nagar. For the month of August, woman security staff  Mamta Tiwari was honoured for her honesty and prompt action in safely returning a passenger’s lost valuables. On August 26, 2026, while on duty at CCS Airport Metro Station, Ms. Mamta found a black bag containing a Realme…

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Lucknow: The concluding ceremony of Hindi Fortnight-2026 at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, featured a lively humour poetry session that drew around 450 people and filled the institute’s main auditorium with laughter and applause. The programme was organised by the Official Language Department of CSIR-CDRI in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Language Institute, Lucknow, with the support of its Director Sarvesh Kumar Singh. Poet Pankaj Prasoon conducted the event. Poet Ashok Jhanjhati presented humorous verses exploring relationships and changing human behaviour, while Kamal Agneya focused on science, self-confidence…

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Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair will begin on October 1 at Balrampur Garden on Ashok Marg, Lucknow, bringing together books, literature, cultural programmes and competitions over 11 days. This year’s fair will be dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has agreed to inaugurate the book fair at 5 pm on October 1. The inaugural day will also feature a dance performance by the Ratan Sisters troupe. Speaking at a press conference at the venue, fair convenor Manoj Singh Chandel said the initiative,…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow CBSE Sahodaya Schools Complex organised a workshop on Monday at Hotel JBR Grand, Lucknow, focusing on the theme, “Reimagining the Blueprint for Future-Ready Schools: Infrastructure, Pedagogy and the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking.” The programme began with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by cultural performances by students. Students of Pioneer Montessori School presented a devotional dance, while students of Navayug Radiance SS School captivated the audience with a Sufi dance performance. The event witnessed active participation from members of the Sahodaya Core…

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Lucknow: Students got a close look at life inside a leading scientific research institute during a one-day educational visit to CSIR-IITR, organised under the CSIR-Jigyasa Programme. Meeting the scientists During the visit, students interacted directly with scientists and researchers, who spoke to them about ongoing research and recent scientific innovations at the institute. Hands-on exposure Through demonstrations and discussions, the students were introduced to advanced laboratory facilities and research techniques, seeing first-hand how scientific work is carried out. Sparking curiosity The visit aimed to foster scientific curiosity, encourage learning by…

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