Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign Held at Isabella Thoburn College

Lucknow — Under the initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government, an awareness seminar and pledge-taking ceremony was organized at Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, as part of a drug de-addiction campaign. The event was jointly conducted by NSS Units 1, 2, and 3 along with the Department of Commerce. Students pledged to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse, to stay away from substance abuse themselves, and to contribute to nation-building by becoming responsible citizens. Principal Dr. Major Neerja Masih encouraged the youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle…

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 ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign Held in Kunwar Jyoti Prasad Ward

Lucknow — The Vedanta Computer Academy organized a tree plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A Tree in Mother’s Name) campaign in the Kunwar Jyoti Prasad Ward of Lucknow today. The initiative draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide call for the campaign and was carried out in response to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s appeal to citizens across Uttar Pradesh to participate in the environmental drive. The event was organized by Manas Mitra, founder of the Vedanta Computer Academy and IT Head for the Awadh Region,…

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SPARKOFEST 2.0 to Spark Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit Across UP

Two-Day National Conclave “Idea 2 Impact” Set for November 28–29 at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow — Saraswati Dental College & Hospital, Lucknow, in partnership with ZoopUp Technologies, is gearing up for the second edition of its National Conclave on Innovation and Entrepreneurship — SPARKOFEST 2.0: Idea 2 Impact — built around the theme “Innovate, Invest, Inspire.” It’s a fresh step by the institution to push the innovation and entrepreneurship agenda forward in Uttar Pradesh. The two-day event will be held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, on…

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The Department of Home Science, Shri Guru Nanak Girls’ P.G. College, University of Lucknow, organized a Quiz

and Awareness Talk on the occasion of Breastfeeding Awareness Week on 7th August 2026 (Friday). The programme aimed to spread awareness about the importance of breastfeeding, maternal nutrition, and infant health among students. The event commenced with a Quiz Competition from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, where students enthusiastically participated and demonstrated their knowledge of maternal and child health, nutrition, and breastfeeding practices.The programme was followed by an Awareness Talk from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The keynote speaker, Ms. Ranu Singh, Community Nutritionist and Chief Program Officer, IAPEN India,…

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Digital Green’s AI Farming Assistant FarmerChat Crosses 1 Million Users in India, Launches FarmerChat 2.0

Lucknow: Digital Green’s AI-powered farming advisory assistant, FarmerChat, has crossed the milestone of one million users in India, marking a significant step in the use of artificial intelligence to deliver timely and personalised agricultural information to farmers. Launched in October 2024, the platform has now been upgraded with the launch of FarmerChat 2.0, designed to make location-specific and reliable farming advice more accessible to a larger number of farmers. Available in five languages, FarmerChat provides information on crop management, pest and disease control, livestock care and weather conditions. The platform…

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COMMISSIONING CEREMONY-2026 OF COLLEGE OF NURSING, COMMAND HOSPITAL, CENTRAL COMMAND HELD IN LUCKNOW CANTONMENT

  LUCKNOW, 06 AUG 2026 The College of Nursing, Command Hospital, Central Command (CC), Lucknow, under the visionary leadership of Maj Gen Alok Bhalla, VSM, Commandant, Command Hospital (CC), Lucknow, and the guidance of Brig Prameela KP, Principal Matron, Command Hospital (CC), Lucknow, proudly organized the Commissioning Ceremony-2026, marking the successful commissioning of graduating cadets as officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) in Lucknow Cantonment on 06 Aug 2026. The ceremony celebrated the culmination of rigorous academic education, professional nursing training, and military discipline, signifying the graduates’ formal induction…

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“Every meaningful transformation in this country has been driven not by a few powerful people, but by ordinary people coming together,”: Umashankar Pandey

Umashankar Pandey

Umashankar Pandey The Padma Shri Awardee was speaking at The Sixth Edition of the India Rural Colloquy 2026  Lucknow : Umashankar Pandey, Padma Shri Awardee and Jal Yoddha addressed the Sixth Edition of the India Rural Colloquy (IRC) 2026 at Lucknow today. Organised by Transform Rural India (TRI) at the Department of Social Work, University of Lucknow, the chapter was focused on the theme, ‘Women as Architects of Rural Well-Being (Leading Resilient Communities to Shared Prosperity). Addressing policymakers, thought leaders, and grassroots representatives,  Pandey emphasized on the power of collective…

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Students Connect with India’s Artistic Heritage

Six-Day Painting Workshop Inspired by Manjit Bawa Kicks Off at Lucknow Public School Lucknow — Students at Lucknow Public School’s Anand Nagar branch got a colorful start to their week as a six-day painting workshop centered on the life and work of celebrated Indian contemporary artist Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) opened on campus. The workshop is part of the school’s Aesthetic and Cultural Development Programme for 2026–27, and has been organized jointly by Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges and Florescence Art Gallery, Lucknow. The idea behind the initiative is simple but ambitious:…

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Dr. Akanksha Singh to be Honored with Prestigious NASI Young Scientist Award (NYS) 2026 for Outstanding Research Contributions

Lucknow: CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is proud to announce that Dr. Akanksha Singh, Scientist-D in the Division of Crop Protection and Production, has been selected for the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026. Dr. Singh is also an Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Scientist, an INSA Young Associate, and an active member of the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS). The NASI Young Scientist Award will be formally conferred during the Felicitation Ceremony at the 96th Annual Session and…

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Amity University Lucknow Welcomes Freshers with Vedic Rituals, Orientation Programme

Lucknow: The new academic session at Amity University Lucknow Campus commenced on Monday with a traditional Vedic Havan-Poojan and an Student Induction programme “Deeksharambha-2026” for students admitted to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The event marked the beginning of the students’ academic journey and introduced them to the University’s academic environment, culture and support systems. The “Deeksharambha-2026” programme was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Lucknow Campus; Wing Commander (Retd.) Dr. Anil Tiwari, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Rajeev Verma, Dean – Student Welfare; and Prof. Rajesh…

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