Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Kiran Foundation marked the festival of lights with a heartwarming outreach programme titled “Diwali Khushiyon Wali” at Vidya Mandir Girls School in Narhi. Nearly 135 students received Diwali Happiness Kits, and the day turned into a small celebration of its own. The idea behind the programme was simple: every child should feel the warmth and togetherness that Diwali brings. Each kit was handed over with love and encouragement, so the students would remember the occasion for a long time. Representing the foundation, Manas Mitra, BJP IT Department Convenor for…

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Secures 801–850 band in Asia, ranks 124th nationally and 247th in South Asia; overall score rises to 22.6 Lucknow: Lucknow University has strengthened its position on the international academic landscape with an improved performance in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, released by global ranking agency Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The university has been placed in the 801–850 band in Asia, securing 124th position nationally and 247th in South Asia. A significant achievement is that it has outperformed 50.8 per cent of the ranked institutions across Asia, compared to 48.6 per…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will organise the Divya Deepawali Mela-2026 on November 5 and 6 at the Jawahar Bhawan-Indira Bhawan premises in Lucknow, aiming to promote the skills and entrepreneurship of persons with disabilities and connect their products with wider markets. Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the two-day fair will showcase a range of products made by artisans and entrepreneurs with disabilities. These will include handicrafts, decorative items, Diwali products, household essentials and other handmade goods, offering participants an opportunity to reach consumers directly.…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Farmers Market (LFM) organised its ‘Take a Green Vow Festive and Children’s Day Edition 2026’ at the historic Habibullah Estate in Hazratganj on Sunday, November 1, bringing together families, children, students, entrepreneurs and environmental enthusiasts for a day dedicated to health, sustainability, creativity and community engagement. Held under the theme ‘Celebrate, Gift Mindfully and Embrace Sustainable Living’, the event featured discussions on cancer awareness, children’s health, nutrition, music, entrepreneurship and environmental conservation. One of the key highlights was a special discussion titled ‘Cancer: Stories of Life, Love…

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Lucknow: The Christian community in Lucknow observed All Souls’ Day  with deep faith, devotion and prayers, remembering departed family members and ancestors at Nishatganj Christian Cemetery and Gora Cemetery in Mall Avenue. A large number of Christian families visited the two cemeteries throughout the day, paying tribute to their departed loved ones by cleaning graves, offering flowers and wreaths, lighting candles and holding special prayers for the eternal peace of their souls. The Lucknow Christian Burial Board (LCBB) made special arrangements for the occasion, including cleanliness, maintenance and other facilities…

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Course to Cover Solar System, Stars, Telescopes and Night Sky Observation; Registration Fee Fixed at ₹1,000 Lucknow: The Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow, operating under the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh, is set to organise a 15-day certificate course in astronomy and astrophysics from November 15 to December 25, 2026. Titled Certificate Course in Astronomy – Astronomy at a Stellar Level, the programme is designed for students, research scholars, teachers and members of the general public interested in exploring astronomy and space science. The course aims to familiarise participants…

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DGCA-approved Medium Drone Pilot Training for 150-kg Category Launched; Women Trainees Receive Certificates Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Minister J.P.S. Rathore on Monday inaugurated a digital library, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and a digital conference hall at the Institute of Cooperative and Corporate Management Research and Training (ICCMRT), Lucknow. The facilities are aimed at strengthening students’ academic development, technical skills and overall growth. During a special event at the institute, the minister also formally launched DGCA-approved medium-category drone pilot training for drones weighing up to 150 kg. He distributed training certificates to…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Directorate of Archaeology, Lucknow, concluded its three-day workshop on ‘Indian Numismatics: Tradition, Development and Diverse Dimensions’ , with academic discussions on the history, evolution and significance of Indian coins. The final day featured two sessions and began with a floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of National Unity Day. Directorate Director Renu Dwivedi, invited guests, speakers and participants paid homage to the Iron Man of India and took a pledge to uphold national unity, integrity and security. In the first session, Dr…

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Lucknow: The 10-day NCC Annual Training Camp 222, organised at the 2 UP Battalion, AMC Centre, Lucknow Cantonment, concluded on a celebratory note with an impressive cultural programme showcasing the talents and creativity of cadets. The concluding ceremony was organised under the leadership and guidance of Colonel (Dr) Dinesh Kumar Pathak. During the cultural evening, cadets presented a series of colourful performances, including captivating dance performances, melodious songs and other cultural acts. Their performances reflected creativity, confidence and artistic talent, earning appreciation from the audience. Following the cultural programme, cadets…

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