Category: Lucknow

  Lucknow: In a fitting tribute to renowned Kathak guru Kapila Raj, celebrated Kathak dancer Devika Devendra S. Mangalamukhi presented an insightful lecture-cum-demonstration at the premises of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) on Wednesday. The event was organized as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote traditional arts under the cultural vision of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the guidance of Culture and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh. A distinguished Third gender Kathak artist belonging to the Lucknow Gharana and a recipient of the…

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Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s scientific quality infrastructure and advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has expanded its indigenous Certified Reference Materials (CRM) ecosystem through the development and release of 22 phytochemical reference standards under the Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BND®) initiative. Certified Reference Materials play a critical role in ensuring measurement accuracy, traceability, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental monitoring, biotechnology, agriculture and industrial testing. With increasing regulatory requirements and a growing number…

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Illuminated Display Showcases Lord Krishna’s Message from the Bhagavad Gita Lucknow: In a unique initiative aimed at promoting India’s spiritual and cultural heritage, the Northeast Railway has installed a striking ‘Gita Samvad’ (Dialogue of the Gita) sculpture at Lucknow Junction Railway Station. The newly installed artwork depicts the iconic moment from the Bhagavad Gita in which Lord Krishna imparts divine wisdom to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Housed within a glass enclosure, the sculpture features a chariot scene symbolizing the timeless dialogue that forms the essence of the sacred…

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24 Delayed Payment Cases Reviewed; Emphasis Placed on Amicable Settlement Four New References Approved for Registration Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Facilitation Council, Lucknow, was held at the Export Bhawan under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant to address delayed payment disputes involving Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and ensure their timely and effective resolution. The meeting focused on protecting the interests of micro and small enterprises by facilitating the settlement of outstanding payment-related disputes. Officials from various departments, along with representatives and parties associated with the…

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Major Gathering of Transport Industry Leaders Highlights Growth, Digital Transformation, and Future Opportunities Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Transport, Dayashankar Singh, inaugurated the “Pravas 5 Curtain Raiser” programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp at Hotel Ornate in Lucknow. The event brought together prominent stakeholders from the transport industry, including bus and car operators, business leaders, and policymakers from across the country. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Satish Gautam and Rajeev Gumber, among other distinguished guests. Addressing the gathering, Minister Dayashankar Singh praised the organizers for…

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Directs Immediate Action on Pending Complaints, Office Discipline, Sewer Maintenance, and Public Safety Lucknow: Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant conducted a surprise inspection of the Jal Kal Department’s General Manager’s office at Aishbagh on Tuesday, uncovering serious shortcomings in office discipline, complaint redressal mechanisms, and sewer maintenance. The inspection was aimed at assessing administrative efficiency and ensuring better public service delivery. During the inspection, the Commissioner first reviewed attendance and leave registers. He observed that employees absent from duty were routinely being granted casual leave (CL), even in cases involving…

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Lucknow: Vice Chairman of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, Government of India, Hardeep Singh Gill, has called for ensuring dignity, rights, and timely welfare benefits for sanitation workers, stressing that their grievances must be addressed on a priority basis by all concerned departments. Chairing an important review meeting at the VVIP Guest House auditorium in Naimisharanya during his visit to Lucknow district, Gill reviewed various issues related to the welfare, safety, social dignity, economic empowerment, and compensation of sanitation workers. The meeting focused on key concerns including the non-availability…

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Lucknow: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, today marked a significant milestone with the successful operation of the first direct flight between Lucknow and Noida. The launch of this new service strengthens air connectivity between two of Uttar Pradesh’s most important economic and administrative centres. To celebrate the occasion, a ceremonial lamp-lighting and cake-cutting event was held at the airport in the presence of senior representatives from the airline and airport management. The inaugural flight was flagged off amid a festive atmosphere, with the Lucknow Airport team extending a warm…

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Lucknow: A large-scale community feast (bhandara) was organized in Lucknow to pay tribute to late photojournalists, news cameramen, and photographers who dedicated their lives to the field of media and visual journalism. The event, held under the supervision of Media Photographers Club convener Manju Srivastava, was conducted with great devotion and participation. The bhandara, dedicated to veteran photographer SM. Pari and other departed media professionals, was observed in a spirit of remembrance and service. The tradition of the Hanuman Bhandara, initiated by S.M. Pari in memory of deceased photographers and…

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