Category: Lucknow

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

Arijit Bose

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

Anil Jaiswal

  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

Arijit Bose
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

Arijit Bose

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

Arijit Bose

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

Arijit Bose

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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Large Turnout of Young People Pledges to Stay Away from Drugs at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow

Arijit Bose
Ramakrishna Math

Large Turnout of Young People Pledges to Stay Away from Drugs at Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow Math president Swami Muktinathananda administers the oath to youth, in response to PM Narendra Modi’s call LUCKNOW: Ramakrishna Math in Niralanagar, Lucknow, is taking part as a partner institution in the nationwide youth drug-de-addiction campaign being run by the Government of India. As part of the drive, young people gathered at the Math today connected virtually with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and took the pledge to participate in the Nasha Mukt Yuva Viksit Bharat Sankalp…

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Brain tumours don’t always announce themselves with headaches, warns Medanta expert – Modern medicine has made surgery safer and more precise

Anil Jaiswal

Dr. Kamlesh Singh Bhaisora, Director, Neurosurgery at Medanta Lucknow Lucknow, 3 August, 2026: Brain tumours are abnormal growths that develop in the brain and may be either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). In India, an estimated 40,000 new cases of brain tumours are diagnosed every year. While they can occur at any age, they are most commonly seen in adults between 20 and 60 years of age. Many people believe that persistent headaches are the hallmark of a brain tumour. While headaches can certainly occur, they are not always the…

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La Martinière Alumni Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee for the Term 2026–2028

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, 2 August 2026: The La Martinière Alumni (LMA) has announced its newly elected Executive Committee for the term 2026–2028, following the successful completion of the Association’s elections. The newly elected Executive Committee comprises: Patron: Mr. Gary Dominic Everett President: Dr. Apurva K. Srivastava Vice President: Mr. Ratnesh Gupta Secretary: Mr. Alok Nigam Treasurer: Mr. Suyash Kapur Members (Alumni): Mr. Abhay Pratap Singh Mr. Akshay Jethanandani Members (Staff): Mr. Priyank Simon Mr. Edwin Mulcahy Co-opted Member (Past President): Mr. Mohit Bhargava The newly constituted Executive Committee expressed its gratitude…

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‘Food Farmer’ Revant Himatsingka Advises: Read the Food Label, Not Just the Packaging

Arijit Bose

Practical tips for healthy eating shared at a nutrition awareness session by FICCI FLO Lucknow Lucknow: In today’s fast-paced life, amidst the rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases, one habit stands out as crucial: reading the label before purchasing packaged food products. Carrying this very message, Revant Himatsingka—a nutrition awareness activist who has gained nationwide recognition as ‘Food Farmer’—visited the city on Saturday at the special invitation of FICCI FLO Lucknow. At a nutrition awareness session held at Hotel Taj, he taught members the essentials of becoming healthy and informed consumers.…

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