Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Summer celebrations got a vibrant new twist at Phoenix Palassio as the mall unveiled its immersive seasonal décor experience, Candy City, under the “Holidayland” campaign in the presence of Bollywood actor Adah Sharma. The launch transformed the mall into a colourful candy-inspired wonderland filled with interactive attractions, playful installations and family-friendly activities. Visitors, especially children and families, gathered in large numbers to explore the lively setup featuring music, games and immersive photo zones designed to capture the joy of the summer season. The décor includes oversized candy-themed installations, vibrant…

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Lucknow: The South Unit of Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, Lucknow, organised a seminar on the theme “Sangh Sahitya: Samagra Chintan Pravah” in the city, bringing together scholars, students and literary enthusiasts for discussions on the role of literature in nation-building and social awareness. The programme was conducted by Jahnavi Awasthi, while speakers shared their perspectives on how Sangh literature contributes to national development, cultural consciousness and social awakening by reflecting themes of patriotism and collective responsibility. The event began with an invocation to Goddess Saraswati by Dr Medha Agrawal. A…

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Lucknow: A one-day workshop on the theme “Importance of Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle in Daily Life” was organised at the AYUSH Department of Balrampur Hospital as part of the 100-day countdown to International Day of Yoga. The programme focused on promoting holistic health practices through yoga, Ayurveda and natural healing methods. Speaking at the event, chief guest Dr Himanshu Chaturvedi said that regular practice of yoga, naturopathy and Ayurvedic lifestyle habits can help prevent common lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver, hypertension and heart ailments. Psychiatrist and Medical Superintendent…

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Lucknow: A comprehensive awareness and training workshop on the proposed self-enumeration initiative under Census-2027 was organised at the Commissionerate auditorium under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant. The workshop was conducted for officers and employees of the Commissionerate with the objective of making the self-enumeration process more effective, transparent, and people-centric. Participants were given detailed training on the procedure, technical aspects, and importance of citizen participation in the upcoming census exercise. Census is a Foundation of Development: Commissioner Addressing the session, Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant said that…

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Lucknow: In a symbolic move to promote energy conservation and environmental awareness, Vice Chancellor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Prof. J.P. Pandey, walked to his office on Friday morning instead of using an official vehicle. The initiative comes as part of the university’s implementation of a five-day working week system, introduced in line with the energy conservation appeals made by the Prime Minister and Chief Minister. Under this new arrangement, every Friday has also been declared a “no-vehicle zone” within the university campus. Prof. Pandey reached his office…

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Lucknow: In line with the call for energy conservation given by Prime Minister  Narendra Modi, MLA UP East  O.P. Srivastava travelled by Lucknow Metro from Indira Nagar Metro Station to Hazratganj Metro Station and encouraged citizens to adopt public transport for sustainable and energy-efficient mobility. During his metro journey, O.P. Srivastava highly appreciated the operational efficiency, comfort, punctuality, cleanliness, safety, and ease of travel offered by Lucknow Metro. He especially praised the metro system for its contribution towards energy conservation and reduction in fuel consumption. When people use metro services,…

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Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of the third Tuesday of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, popularly known as ‘Bada Mangal’, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal actively participated in a series of religious and community events held across the city, offering prayers, distributing prasad, and extending greetings to devotees. The day-long engagements included participation in Sundarkand recitations, large community bhandaras, and religious gatherings organised at multiple locations, where the Mayor prayed for the prosperity, good health and well-being of the citizens of Uttar Pradesh. Participation at Hazratganj Bhandara The Mayor visited the grand…

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