Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A massive National Lok Adalat was organised across Lucknow  with the objective of providing speedy, affordable, and accessible justice to the public. The initiative resulted in the disposal of nearly 2.95 lakh cases and recovery of more than ₹29 crore. The National Lok Adalat was inaugurated at the Mediation Centre located in the old High Court premises in the presence of Malkhan Singh. The programme began with lamp-lighting and floral tribute to Goddess Saraswati. Cases were resolved across district courts, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Family Court, Commercial Court, Consumer…

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Demonstrators Block Railway Track; Vande Bharat Train Delayed by Nearly an Hour Lucknow: Tension gripped the Charbagh railway station area in Lucknow  after Pallavi Patel led a massive protest demanding the immediate implementation of the UGC Equity Regulations 2026. The protest, organised by Apna Dal Kamerawadi along with several social, student, and youth organisations, turned intense when demonstrators allegedly broke through barricades near the reservation centre and moved onto the railway tracks, resulting in a major disruption to rail traffic. According to reports, thousands of supporters gathered at Charbagh railway…

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Lucknow: A spectacular celebration of Indian dance and culture unfolded in Lucknow as Nritya Frolic Dance Academy organised its annual cultural programme “Kalayatra 3.0” at the Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium in Kaiserbagh on Saturday. The grand event was conducted under the guidance and direction of renowned Kathak guru and academy founder Pallavi Prajapati. The evening featured a vibrant blend of Indian classical, folk, and fusion dance performances that captivated the audience throughout the programme. The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of chief guest Dr Akanksha…

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Lucknow: An inspiring and thought-provoking session titled “Life as an Officer in the Indian Army” was organized at Spence Hall in La Martiniere College on May 7, 2026, where students and NCC cadets received a first-hand understanding of the life, discipline, and responsibilities associated with serving in the armed forces. The session was delivered by distinguished alumnus Lt. Col. Shahmir Abidi, who returned to his alma mater to interact with and inspire the next generation of students. The event was specially designed for senior school students and NCC cadets from…

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Lucknow: On 8th May, 2026 the atmosphere at La Martiniere Girls’ College sparkled with pride as it held the Felicitation Ceremony for the outstanding performance of the ICSE and ISC batch of 2025- 2026. The ceremony commenced with Lady Principal  A Dass welcoming everyone and commending the students for their hard work and success. She expressed pride in the school’s 100% success rate in the ICSE and ISC exams and acknowledged the teachers’ dedicated efforts. The diligence awards were given by Kashish Gupta, a Senior Associate at the Startup Policy…

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Instilling Values, Inspiring Leadership Lucknow: Sanskriti Pandey and Aarav Goel Conferred with the Prestigious Badges of Head Girl and Head Boy GD Goenka Public School successfully organized its prestigious Investiture Ceremony for the 2026–27 academic year on 9 May 2026 at the Open Air Plaza.The event brimmed with enthusiasm and dignity as it formally inducted the newly elected Student Council, celebrating the essence of leadership, discipline, responsibility, and service. The ceremony honoured Chief Guest Babloo Kumar, IPS (2009 batch) and Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) renowned for his…

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Lucknow: Asha Mishra, a respected educator, veteran Left leader, and lifelong advocate for women’s rights and social justice, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Lucknow after a prolonged illness. She was 78. According to family sources, she breathed her last around 10:55 AM following health complications that reportedly included a brain stroke. Her passing marks the end of an era for Uttar Pradesh’s progressive and women’s movements, particularly in Kanpur and Lucknow, where she remained an influential voice for decades. Asha Mishra was widely known for her unwavering…

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Lucknow: A two-day photography exhibition titled “Drishya Se Samvedana Tak” (From Vision to Sensitivity) opened on Thursday at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Organised by fourth-year students of the Photography elective course, the exhibition will continue till May 8. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dean Vandana Sehgal and Head of Department Ritu Gulati. Architectural photographer and faculty coordinator Vaibhav Kulshreshtha guided the exhibition. The showcased works creatively depict architecture, interiors, urban spaces, culture, nature and human emotions through compelling visual…

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Lucknow: Malkhan Singh, District Judge of Lucknow and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority Lucknow, flagged off a PRV awareness vehicle from the court premises on Wednesday to promote the upcoming National Lok Adalat scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026. The National Lok Adalat is being organised in accordance with the directions of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, and the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Lucknow. The event will be conducted at the district court, collectorate and all tehsils across Lucknow district. To ensure…

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Lucknow: Rajiv Memani, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), paid a courtesy visit to Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. During the meeting, Rajiv Memani congratulated the Chief Minister for the significant developmental initiatives being undertaken under his leadership for the overall progress of Uttar Pradesh. He particularly appreciated the state government’s efforts in industrial development, infrastructure expansion, investment promotion, ease of doing business and socio-economic advancement. The interaction also focused on Uttar Pradesh’s growing role as an emerging economic powerhouse and the opportunities being created for industries and investors…

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