Category: Lucknow

District Magistrate Chairs Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas at Mohanlalganj Tehsil

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Vishakh G., Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was organised across all five tehsils of the district, with a strong focus on time-bound and quality disposal of public grievances. The District Magistrate informed that a total of 540 cases were received across the five tehsils during the grievance redressal programme, out of which 125 cases were resolved on the spot. At Mohanlalganj Tehsil, the District Magistrate personally ensured the on-the-spot disposal of 75 cases. Emphasising the government’s priority of resolving public grievances at the local…

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Water Metro to Run on Gomti River: UP Government Gears Up for Ambitious Urban Transport Project

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has proposed the launch of a Water Metro service on the Gomti River, marking a significant step towards strengthening inland water transport and boosting tourism in the state. A technical feasibility report for the project has been presented to Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh by Sanjay Kumar, Director of Kochi Metro, whose expertise has played a key role in India’s first successful water metro system. The feasibility study has been prepared for operating water metro services at three major locations in Uttar Pradesh. As…

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Lucknow Darshan Electric Double-Decker Bus to Showcase Heritage, Women Safety and Good Governance

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Tourism in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has evolved beyond visits to historical and religious sites, emerging as a powerful medium to highlight good governance, women safety and social responsibility. Taking this vision forward, the ‘Lucknow Darshan’ electric double-decker bus service will be launched in the state capital from January 7, offering tourists a unique blend of heritage exploration and a glimpse of the state’s robust law-and-order framework. Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh will flag off the eco-friendly bus service on January 6. Operated by…

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IIM Lucknow Study Examines the Financial Impact of CSR Expenditure on Indian Companies

Arijit Bose

 In Indian context, the study found that mandatory CSR may increase Cost of Equity  LUCKNOW: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow faculty has conducted a study examining the cost of equity with respect to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure, with a specific focus on poverty alleviation activities. Centric to the Indian market, the study investigates how mandatory CSR spending can impact investors’ perspectives, financial risk assessments, and the cost at which firms can raise equity capital. The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies,…

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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow inaugurates Winter School 2026 on ‘Advanced Research Methods’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: January 5th – 10th 2026, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, formally inaugurated Winter School 2026 – Expanding Research Capabilities: A Deep Dive into Research Methods with a ceremonial inaugural session and the auspicious Lighting of the Lamp, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge, inquiry, and academic excellence. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. M. P. Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow, as the Chief Guest, along with the presence of Deans, faculty members, doctoral scholars, researchers, academicians, and participants attending in both offline and online modes. In his inaugural address, Prof.…

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Fire Drill Conducted at SBI Local Head Office to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: As part of its disaster management and safety preparedness measures, the State Bank of India (SBI) successfully conducted a fire drill at its Local Head Office on Monday in collaboration with the State Fire Services Department, Hazratganj. The drill commenced at 3:00 pm and witnessed active participation from all employees of the Local Head Office, along with firefighting personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services Department, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). During the exercise, a mock fire scenario was created on the seventh floor of the building, with artificial smoke released…

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Boho Fest Day 2 Closes with Soul, Sound, and a City Fully Present

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: If Day 1 announced Boho Fest’s arrival, Day 2 confirmed its belonging. As the city leaned into the final chapter of its first-ever music and cultural festival, Lucknow didn’t just attend—it participated, fully and wholeheartedly. The afternoon opened gently on the Indie Stage with Ansh Thakur, whose set felt like a quiet conversation between artist and audience. It was intimate, rooted, and unmistakably local—exactly the kind of beginning Day 2 needed. As the sun began to soften, Piyush Kapoor took over with a Sundowner performance that shifted the mood…

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A Park, A Pulse, A Festival: Boho Fest Day 1 Redefines Celebration

Arijit Bose

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow woke up to a beat it had never felt before. Boho Fest, the city’s first-ever music and cultural festival, exploded onto the scene, turning Janeshwar Mishra Park into a sprawling playground of sound, colour, and chaos-in-the-best-way. From the first chord to the fading sunset, Day 1 was an unapologetic celebration of music, art, movement, and sheer human energy—a festival that refused to sit still. The day opened on the Indie Stage, where The Last Cigarette Theory and Nacheez set a mellow, hypnotic tone. The air…

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Bal Mela at Chandra Bhanu Gupta Shiksha Evam Manav Vikas Kendra on 25th December 2025,

Anil Jaiswal

🎉 Bal Mela | 25 December 2025 🎉 It was an immense honour for me to inaugurate the Bal Mela at Chandra Bhanu Gupta Shiksha Evam Manav Vikas Kendra on 25th December 2025, in my capacity as Vice President, Motilal Memorial Society. The Bal Mela was a vibrant celebration of childhood—filled with joy, creativity, learning, and enthusiasm. Witnessing the smiles, talents, and confidence of the children truly made the occasion memorable. My heartfelt appreciation to the organisers, teachers, parents, and everyone who contributed to making this event a grand success,…

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India and Russia open a new chapter in energy cooperation with launch of world’s first bilateral Energy-O-Thon under BRICS

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow, 26 December 2025 A new India–Russia initiative anchored in energy, technology and trust, World’s first bilateral energy hackathon   A trust-led experiment begins with the energy sector laying the foundation for future startups under BRICS The recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India has added fresh depth and momentum to India Russia relations. Building on this diplomatic moment, the two countries have moved from conversation to action in the fields of energy and technology. At the centre of this shift is academic collaboration, with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of…

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