Category: Lucknow

  Lucknow, April 2nd, 2026: Bharti Airtel, the world’s second largest telecom operator by customer base and one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has achieved another milestone – crossing 650 million customers. According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa. Commenting on this milestone, Gopal Vittal, Executive Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel, said: “Achieving the milestone of 650 million customers to be the second largest operator globally is a great responsibility for us to serve our customers…

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Lucknow: The first day of the Ph.D. entrance examination at University of Lucknow concluded successfully on  with the test conducted in two shifts—morning and evening—across multiple centres. A large number of candidates appeared for the examination, which was carried out in an organised and transparent manner. In the morning session, Hindi recorded the highest attendance with 630 candidates appearing for the exam. English followed with 327 candidates, while Mathematics saw 92 candidates. Management Studies had 90 present candidates, Home Science 99, Biochemistry 56, Anthropology 16, Urdu 23, and Western History…

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Lucknow: City Montessori School (CMS), Ayodhya Road Campus, organised a grand ‘Divine Education Conference’ at the CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Auditorium, celebrating holistic education and student excellence. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, parents, and educators. The programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest Baby Rani Maurya, Cabinet Minister for Women Welfare, Child Development & Nutrition, Uttar Pradesh, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Babloo Kumar, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Addressing the gathering,  Maurya praised CMS for its distinct position…

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Lucknow: Two outstanding students of City Montessori School, Kanpur Road Campus, Katyayan Rajmeet Upadhyay (Rank 73) and Shivali Singh (Rank 103), have brought laurels to the school by securing selection in the prestigious PCS examination. Katyayan Rajmeet has been appointed as Assistant Commissioner (GST), while Shivali Singh has been selected for the position of Naib Tehsildar. Both students credited their success to the blessings of their parents, the motivational guidance of their school, and a supportive academic environment. Expressing her delight, CMS Founder-Director Bharti Gandhi congratulated the students and wished…

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Lucknow: The National Service Scheme (NSS) units of the Faculty of Law at University of Lucknow organised a one-day awareness and social outreach programme in Rasoolpur Kayasth village as part of their ongoing seven-day special camp. The initiative marked the observance of International Unborn Child Day and aimed at promoting social awareness on critical issues related to maternal and child health. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Programme Officers Dr. Shashi Prabha Joshi and Dr. Chandra Shekhar Rai. Dr. S.K. Verma, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law,…

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Lucknow: City Montessori School (CMS), Rajajipuram Campus I, organised a vibrant ‘Divine Education Conference’ at its campus, highlighting the importance of value-based, holistic education. The event brought together students, educators, and parents in a celebration of learning that goes beyond textbooks. Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, Sushma Kharkwal, Mayor of Lucknow, lauded CMS students for bringing global recognition to the city. She elaborated achievements of students, including astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, as shining examples of excellence. Emphasizing the broader purpose of education, she stated that learning is not confined to…

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Lucknow: The ongoing “National Printmaking Camp” at the Regional Centre of Lalit Kala Akademi in Aliganj is emerging as a vibrant hub of artistic experimentation, bringing together some of India’s finest printmakers under one roof. Organized in collaboration with the State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh, the six-day camp is part of the collateral programme of the 3rd Print Biennale India and is providing a dynamic platform to explore both traditional nuances and contemporary trends in printmaking. On the third day of the camp, March 27, the workshop witnessed an…

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Lucknow: The spiritually vibrant atmosphere of Sarojininagar came alive on Wednesday as the 56th edition of the ‘Ram Rath Shravan Ayodhya Yatra’ commenced, drawing devotees from across the region. Initiated by MLA Dr Rajeshwar Singh, the yatra has emerged as a powerful symbol of faith, culture, and social harmony. The journey began from Gram Sabha Kurauni, with devotees setting out towards Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram. The departure turned into a grand celebration, marked by drumbeats and chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” filling the air with devotion. For nearly…

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Lucknow: The State Bank Pensioners Association organized a vibrant Holi Milan and cultural evening at the State Bank main branch premises, bringing together pensioners and their families for a joyful celebration. The event was graced by senior officials of the State Bank of India, including General Managers Anil Kumar and Rajeev Kumar, along with CDO Dhirendra Mahe. Deputy General Managers Dheeraj Kumar and Raghvendra Kumar, and Assistant General Manager (HR) Deependra Yadav were also present. The association was represented by its President Dinesh Chandra and General Secretary Atul Swarup. Focus…

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Lucknow: The Annual Awards Ceremony ‘Alankaran’ 2025–26 was organized under the aegis of the Rajya Karmachari Sahitya Sansthan at the auditorium of City Montessori School, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar. The event was chaired by Dr. Hari Om, while Dr. Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Secondary and Primary Education Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, attended as the Chief Guest. Ram Krishna Swarnkar graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event was smoothly conducted by P.C. Srivastava (Retd. IAS) and Vice President of the institution, Dr. Umesh ‘Aditya’.…

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