Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: On 3rd July, 2026 La Martiniere Girls’ College unveiled the Eleventh Edition of the La Martiniere Girls’ Model United Nations (LMGMUN). The event garnered over 340 participants from 35 schools. With 10+ outstation schools like Oasis Dehradun, Bishop Cotton Bangalore, Tagore International and 15+ local schools such as CMS Cambridge, La Martiniere College and Loreto Convent, the day began with immense enthusiasm. The opening ceremony commenced with Principal Ashrita Dass,  Ambali, the MUN Coordinator and the heads of departments taking to the stage as they lit the lamp to…

Lucknow: Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, organised a grand Van Mahotsav (Tree Plantation Festival) in collaboration with the Gomti Task Force, 137 CETF Battalion (TA), 39 Gorkha Rifles, and Namami Gange with the objective of promoting environmental conservation, river rejuvenation, biodiversity, and sustainable development. The programme was graced by Dr. Major Neerja Masih, Officiating Principal, Degree College, and Karuna Masih, Officiating Principal, Intermediate College. Faculty members, non-teaching staff, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and students from both the Degree and Intermediate Colleges participated enthusiastically in the celebration. The programme commenced with an…

Lucknow: State Bank of India always strives to connect the weaker and helpless people of the society with emphasis on their welfare and wellbeing. In this connection, on 03.07.2026, SBI, Ladies Club, Lucknow Circle donated water coolers, washing machines, coolers, fans, planks, geysers to the welfare and well-being of weaker and helpless senior citizen living in the old age home, Sarojini Nagar, run by the Sarvajanik Shikshonnayan Sansthan under the Bank’s CSR initiative and wished them better physical and mental health. Speaking on the occasion, Deepa Raj, President, SBI Ladies…

Lucknow: Demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, Lulu Group International organized a special felicitation ceremony in collaboration with the Lucknow Traffic Police to recognize the dedicated service of traffic personnel. During the event, umbrellas and helmets were distributed to traffic police officers and staff in appreciation of their contribution to public safety and traffic management. The ceremony was attended by Raghvendra Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Lucknow; Jayakumar Gangadharan; and Noman Aziz Khan, along with senior officials from the Traffic Police and Lulu Group. Addressing…

Lucknow: In a major relief for millions of electricity consumers across Uttar Pradesh, the state government has decided not to increase power tariffs for the financial year 2026-27, marking the seventh consecutive year of stable electricity rates. Announcing the development, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma described the decision as a reflection of the government’s consumer-friendly policies and commitment to affordable power. Reacting to the tariff order issued by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sharma said the achievement was made possible through efficient financial management, regulatory…

Lucknow: Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lucknow-based Kiran Foundation to strengthen community development, social entrepreneurship, student engagement, and social outreach initiatives. The MoU was formally signed by Prof. (Dr.) Harshal Shah, Registrar, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, and Vishal Srivastava, Director, along with  Amrisha Srivastava of Kiran Foundation. The signing ceremony was attended by several senior university officials, including Dr. Gurminder Kaur, Associate Dean, Department of Student Welfare; Dr. Brijendra Singh Yadav, Director, University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS); Dr. Abhishek Kumar…

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a major enforcement drive against unauthorized commercial activities being run from building basements across the city. The decision was taken during a review meeting of enforcement operations chaired by LDA Chairman and Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Parijat Auditorium of the Authority headquarters. The meeting was attended by LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, Secretary Vivek Srivastava, Chief Town Planner K. K. Gautam, Additional Secretary C. P. Tripathi, Joint Secretary Atul Kumar, Chief Engineer Manvendra Singh, along with zonal officers and engineers. During…

Lucknow: In a citizen-friendly initiative aimed at promoting health and fitness, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced free entry for morning walkers at the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal located in Basant Kunj Yojana. The decision has been taken following an initiative by Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh. According to an official statement issued by the LDA, Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar has approved the proposal, allowing citizens to enter the sprawling memorial complex free of charge every day from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The order has been issued…

Lucknow: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, requesting the construction of an elevated corridor over Shaheed Path in the state capital to address mounting traffic congestion and improve road safety. In his letter, Rajnath Singh highlighted the strategic importance of Shaheed Path, which was conceived during the late 1990s and early 2000s as a key highway link connecting four major national highways—Lucknow-Kanpur, Kanpur-Rae Bareli, Lucknow-Sultanpur, and Lucknow-Ayodhya. The project was approved during the…