Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University celebrated Gujarat Foundation Day with a series of cultural, social, and public awareness programmes on campus, in line with directions from state authorities. The initiative aimed to promote India’s rich cultural diversity and strengthen awareness on key social issues. Garba Performance Showcases Gujarat’s Cultural Heritage A major highlight of the celebrations was a traditional Garba dance performance, conducted under the guidance of Dr. Garima Tandon and Alka Mishra. The performance offered students and participants an immersive glimpse into Gujarat’s vibrant folk traditions. Health Awareness Campaign in…

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Lucknow: The Department of Languages at Integral University successfully organised a two-day national conference titled “Reimagining India and Beyond: Narratives of Belonging, Diversity and Coexistence in Literature and Cinema” from April 29 to 30. The conference brought together eminent scholars, academicians, researchers, and creative professionals from across the country in a hybrid format. It facilitated in-depth discussions on emerging narratives of identity, plurality, and cultural coexistence through interdisciplinary perspectives spanning literature, cinema, cultural studies, and translation studies. Focus on Dialogue and Inclusivity The event was graced by the Chancellor Prof.…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shikshak Sangh has announced a statewide protest on May 2 as part of its ongoing agitation over pending demands of aided secondary school teachers. According to teacher leaders, demonstrations will be held at all District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) offices across Uttar Pradesh. At the conclusion of the protest, memorandums highlighting key issues faced by teachers will be submitted to the Chief Minister through the DIOS. Senior office-bearers, including State Vice President and spokesperson Dr. R. P. Mishra, General Secretary Narendra Kumar Verma, District President…

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Lucknow: Raising serious concerns over the condition of sanitation workers, social activist Chandan Lal Valmiki on International Workers’ Day called for the abolition of the contract employment system, terming it exploitative and detrimental to workers’ dignity and welfare. Addressing the issue on Labour Day, Valmiki said that while India aspires to become a “Digital India” and a global leader, a significant section of society—particularly sanitation workers from marginalised communities—continues to struggle for basic survival under the burden of outsourcing and contract-based employment. Plight of Sanitation Workers Highlighted He pointed out…

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Lucknow: On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, a significant meeting was organised at the state office of the Rashtriya Lok Dal in Lucknow to deliberate on pressing issues concerning workers. The meeting was attended by the party’s National General Secretary (Organisation) Trilok Tyagi as the chief guest, while State President of the Labour Cell Mahesh Pal Dhangar presided over the session. A large number of party office-bearers, workers, and labour representatives from across the state participated in the discussion. Focus on Child Labour, Wages, and Workers’ Rights The meeting…

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Lucknow: On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, power sector employees across Uttar Pradesh announced a united and firm resolve to oppose the proposed privatisation of key electricity distribution companies in the state. Responding to a call by the Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti, engineers, officials, and power workers from across the state pledged to resist the proposed privatisation of Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, asserting that they are prepared for any level of struggle to protect public interest. Concerns Over Consumer Impact and…

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Lucknow/Jaunpur: Marking International Workers’ Day, the Samajwadi Mazdoor Sabha organised a grand ceremony to honour workers employed at a brick kiln unit, Prince Eat Industry, located in Lala Bazar, Jaunpur. The programme was presided over by District President Manoj Kumar Sharma, while National General Secretary Amit Yadav attended as the chief guest. National Secretary Dr Ajay Yadav was present as the guest of honour. The event was conducted by District General Secretary Vishal Kanojia. Several prominent individuals, including Sadik Ali, Ramashankar Chauhan, Dheeraj Singh, Dhirendra Singh, Rajbahadur Yadav, and Achhelal…

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Lucknow: An emotionally charged theatrical presentation titled ‘Woh Afsana’ brought alive the poignant, unspoken love story of legendary literary figures Sahir Ludhianvi and Amrita Pritam, leaving the audience deeply moved at an event organized at the MB Club in the Cantonment area on Friday. Staged by Hunar Creation and Craft Association in collaboration with Delhi-based Rabta group, the play was directed by Shamir and offered a lyrical tribute to what is widely regarded as one of the most compelling real-life love stories of the 20th century. The programme was attended…

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Lucknow: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region, in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence India, successfully organised the CII Indian Defence Manufacturing Conclave 2026 in Lucknow. The two-day event, held from April 30 to May 1, focused on the theme “Empowering Indigenisation: Vendor Development, Exhibition and B2B Meetings.” The conclave served as a key platform to promote indigenous manufacturing, strengthen the vendor ecosystem, and enhance industry participation in the defence sector. It brought together policymakers, defence experts, industry leaders, and startups…

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Lucknow: Students of Goel Institute of Technology and Management (GITM) have achieved a major milestone by securing first position in the Council of Science and Technology Uttar Pradesh (CST UP) Project Grant Scheme 2026, winning a cash prize of ₹1 lakh. The winning project, developed by the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department, stood out among top entries from across the state, reflecting the institute’s strong focus on innovation, research, and practical problem-solving. A total of four projects from GITM reached the final stage of the competition, representing diverse engineering…

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