Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: As cities across the world grapple with rising pollution, traffic congestion, and the impacts of climate change, Lucknow Metro has emerged as a shining example of how public transportation can contribute meaningfully to environmental conservation. Lucknow Metro has integrated sustainability into every aspect of its planning, construction, and operations, making it one of the greenest mass transit systems in the country. On the occasion of World Environment Day, we are highlighting a series of innovative initiatives that have significantly reduced energy consumption and conserved natural resources. Driving Green Mobility…

Other World Environment Day Celebrations Include Symposium on Sustainable Mobility and Plantation Drive Lucknow: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation launched “MyDidi”, the city’s first women only EV shuttle service operated exclusively by women riders for women passengers. The initiative marks a significant step towards promoting sustainable urban mobility, women’s empowerment, and safe last mile connectivity for metro commuters. The service was inaugurated by Managing Director, UPMRC, Sushil Kumar, at Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station. Designed on the principle of “By Women, For Women”, MyDidi offers…

Lucknow: The first meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) constituted under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) for the financial year 2026–27 was held at Lucknow University. The meeting brought together senior university administrators and academic leaders to review the progress of ongoing projects and chart the roadmap for future implementation under the centrally sponsored higher education scheme. During the meeting, the Board approved the restructuring of the Project Monitoring Committee to enhance oversight and improve the execution of PM-USHA projects. The Board also authorized Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P.…

Lucknow: In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Centre of the Institute of Wildlife Sciences (IWS), Lucknow University, in collaboration with the Neewa Foundation and the Department of Zoology, organized a week-long tree plantation campaign across the university campus from June 1 to June 5. The initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness, biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and sustainable development through a series of plantation and awareness activities at multiple locations within the university. Campaign Begins at Zoology Department The plantation…

Lucknow: Students of the M.Sc. Environmental Science programme at Lucknow University celebrated World Environment Day with a series of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. The event featured a large-scale tree plantation drive, poster exhibition, cleanliness campaign, and discussions on environmental conservation. The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Botany, Lucknow University, and the Clean and Green Environmental Society (CGES). As part of the celebrations, students actively participated in plantation activities across the Botany Department campus and showcased their ideas and concerns related to environmental protection…

Cleanliness Campaign, Tree Plantation Drive, and New River-Cleaning Boats Flagged Off at Kudia Ghat Lucknow: Marking the birthday of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and World Environment Day, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation launched a comprehensive Gomti Conservation and Cleanliness Campaign along with a tree plantation drive at Kudia Ghat on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Lucknow In-charge Minister Suresh Khanna, while Mayor Sushma Kharkwal presided over the programme. The event witnessed the presence of several prominent public representatives, including Rajya…

Lucknow: A grand celebration of talent, culture, and cinema marked the fourth season of the India Excellence Awards 2026, organized jointly by Pallav Charitable Welfare Society and Bhavya Films Production at Hotel The Lily Vilas, Krishna Nagar, Lucknow. The event witnessed the felicitation of 151 distinguished personalities from diverse fields, including education, healthcare, journalism, cinema, music, business, social service, and public welfare. A major highlight of the evening was the official poster launch of the upcoming films “Mr. Rangbaaz” and “Ganga Gomti”, being produced under the Bhavya Films Production banner.…

Additional District Judge Yogendra Chauhan Mentors Aspirants at Toprankers’ Toppers Talk Geetali Cracked One of India’s Toughest Exams While Managing Her Class 12 Studies Lucknow: Law education and CLAT preparation took center stage in Lucknow as Geetali Gupta, the All India Rank 1 holder in CLAT 2026, interacted with aspiring law students during a special edition of Toppers Talk, organized by Toprankers Lucknow. Her presence was particularly significant as she herself was mentored at Toprankers, where she prepared for CLAT and eventually secured the top rank in the country. The…