Lucknow: University of Lucknow will host a two-day national conference titled GeoCon-2026 on March 13–14, 2026, focusing on the theme “Geoscience and Climate Change for a Sustainable Environment.” The conference is being organised by the university’s Department of Geology. The inaugural session will be held on March 13 at the Malviya Hall, bringing together leading scientists and academicians from across the country. Prominent participants will include T. N. Singh, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Patna; V. M. Tiwari, Director of CSIR–North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat; and…
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120 Young Athletes Participate in District-Level Boxing and Judo Competitions in Lucknow
Lucknow: District-level junior boys’ and girls’ sports competitions were organised in Lucknow on March 12, 2026, under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Sports and the Regional Sports Office. The events included boxing and judo competitions, held at the K. D. Singh Babu Stadium and the Halwasiya Judo Academy. The boxing competition was inaugurated by Rajesh Kumar Gaur, Deputy Sports Officer. Around 120 boys and girls from different academies and institutions participated enthusiastically in the event. The winners and runners-up were felicitated by Dr. Atul Sinha, Regional Sports…
Read MoreLucknow University Team Wins Web3 Track at National Hackathon RIFT-2026
Lucknow: A team of B.Tech Computer Science students from the University of Lucknow has brought national recognition to the institution by securing first place in the Web3 track (Lucknow) at the prestigious RIFT-2026 Hackathon, a 48-hour coding competition organised by PW IOI. The hackathon was conducted simultaneously in Bengaluru, Noida, Lucknow, and Mumbai, attracting more than 8,000 participants through both offline and virtual modes. Representing Lucknow University’s Faculty of Engineering, the student team “Star Busters” was led by Harsh Prajapati, a B.Tech CSE (AI) student, while Jatin Pandey played a…
Read MoreMeerut Division Emerges Overall Champion in State Sub-Junior Judo Championship
Lucknow: A three-day State Level Sub-Junior Boys and Girls Judo Championship concluded in Lucknow under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Sports and the Regional Sports Office. On the final day, Advocate Vinod Kumar Sahi, representing the Uttar Pradesh Government, attended as the chief guest and presented medals to the winning athletes. At the end of the competition, Meerut Division secured the overall championship title, while Moradabad Division finished as the runner-up. Among the distinguished guests present on the occasion were Mahesh Gupta, retired Additional Chief Secretary; Mudrika…
Read MoreLucknow University Marks National Science Day with Grand Finale of Week-long Science Festival
Lucknow: University of Lucknow celebrated National Science Day with the grand conclusion of its week-long Science Festival on Saturday at the A. P. Sen Auditorium. The event was organised around the theme “Women in Science: Catalysts of a Developed India,” highlighting scientific temper, innovation and the transformative role of women in nation-building. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and invocation of Goddess Saraswati, followed by the rendition of Vande Mataram and the university song. The event was attended by the Director of Birbal Sahni Institute of…
Read MoreCMS Students Become Champions in Computer Competition
Lucknow : Three talented students of City Montessori School secured Gold Medals and won the title of Northern Region Champion in the Compudon Junior Championship. The CMS students who achieved this distinction include Anant Sakhuja of CMS Rajajipuram Campus II, Shriti Gupta of CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus I and Avika Singh of CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus. These students won Gold Medals in this prestigious all-India computer competition, showcasing their academic brilliance and strong knowledge of computers. CMS Founder-Director Dr Bharti Gandhi and Manager, Prof Geeta Gandhi Kingdon expressed their…
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Gradual Decline in South Asia’s Gender Gap; LU Researchers Develop Innovative Index
LUCKNOW | A groundbreaking study titled “South Asia’s Gender Divide: Structural and Social Barriers” has been published in the prestigious journal Millennial Asia (Volume 17, 2026). Authored by Prof. Roli Misra and Vishnu Kumar from the Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, the research offers a comprehensive analysis of gender disparities across eight South Asian nations over a 20-year period (2003–2022). Millennial Asia is a Scopus-indexed, Q1 category journal published by SAGE Publications, underscoring the high academic impact and global relevance of this research from Lucknow University. The Gender Disparity Index…
Read MoreVidyagyan School Clinches Victory in District Junior Girls’ Football Tournament
LUCKNOW | The District Level Junior Boys/Girls sports competitions, organized under the leadership of the Directorate of Sports, U.P. and the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, officially commenced and are scheduled to run through March 16, 2026. The opening day featured a high-stakes girls’ football tournament held at Chowk Stadium in Lucknow. The event was inaugurated by Shri Atul Sinha, Regional Sports Officer of Lucknow, in the presence of Deputy Sports Officers Shri Rajesh Kumar Gaur and Shri Ariband Sik Kushwah, District Football Association Secretary Shri Kanhaiyalal, and Football Coach Shri…
Read MoreCMS Cambridge Organises Students–Parents Premier League
Lucknow : The Cambridge Section of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Extension Campus organised a one-day Students–Parents Premier League at the school playground in a highly joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere. In this grand sporting event, along with students, their parents and guardians also showcased their sporting talent in cricket, kho-kho and race competitions, captivating everyone present. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guests, Sheetal Verma, Director, Census Operations and Civil Registration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and Adarsh Singh, Excise Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh, by cutting…
Read MoreCMS Cambridge Students Showcase Unique Blend of Scientific Talent, Artistic Skill and Creative Thinking
Lucknow: A grand programme titled “Beyond the Classroom: Learning, Innovation and Excellence” was organized in the auditorium of the Cambridge Section of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Extension Campus, amidst an atmosphere of enthusiasm and celebration. During the event, students brilliantly presented their academic experiences, research projects and scientific achievements before the audience. At the same time, the audience was enthralled by the musical performances of CMS’s young musicians who secured top positions in the music examinations conducted by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London. Students…
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