Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: What began as a traditional religious observance has evolved into one of the largest community-driven social initiatives in the country. This year’s Jyeshtha Mangal celebrations in Lucknow witnessed more than 15,000 community feasts (bhandaras) across the city, serving prasad to an estimated 30 million devotees while promoting environmental sustainability, cleanliness, and social inclusion. Addressing a press conference organized by Mangalman Sanstha at Vishva Samvad Kendra, organizers described “Mangal Mahotsav 2026” as a model of collective participation that combined faith with social responsibility. Prashant Bhatia said the celebrations demonstrated how…

Lucknow: The social and cultural organisation Udaan will host its upcoming programme “Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge-5” on June 29, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Buddha Research Institute, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, where seven distinguished personalities will be conferred with the prestigious Udaan Lata Mangeshkar Samman. According to Udaan President Sarita Singh, the annual event is dedicated to the memory of legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar and late singer Asha Bhosle. The ceremony aims to celebrate excellence in the fields of art, culture, and performance. This year, the award…

Lucknow: Demonstrating its continued commitment to community welfare and social responsibility, Lucknow Airport, in collaboration with the Adani Foundation, organized a blood donation camp today. The initiative witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 150 participants contributing voluntarily. The donors included airport officials, CISF personnel, airline staff, business partners, and members of allied service teams. The camp aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and raise awareness about its critical importance in saving lives and supporting healthcare systems. The enthusiastic participation reflected the strong sense of service, sensitivity, and social responsibility…

Lucknow: The month-long Summer Workshop at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University concluded with a spectacular showcase of music, dance, and artistic talent, as participants delivered captivating performances that reflected the skills and creativity they had developed during the training programme. The closing-day presentations enthralled the audience and highlighted the transformative role of arts education in nurturing young talent. The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by chief guest Yugantar Sindoor, noted classical and light music vocalist, along with former University Registrar Dr. Srishti Dhawan, senior IPS officer Kirit Rathod,…

Lucknow: The first day of the two-day concluding showcase of the Summer Monthly Workshop at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University witnessed a vibrant display of artistic excellence, discipline, and creativity, with participants captivating audiences through a series of impressive performances. The event also highlighted the transformative power of the arts, as special performances by autistic children emerged as one of the most moving moments of the evening. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mandavi Singh and chief guest Prof. Purnima Pandey, former Vice-Chancellor of the…

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University successfully conducted the final rehearsal for the closing performances of its month-long Summer Workshop, paving the way for a series of grand cultural presentations scheduled for June 24 and 25. The workshop, which began on May 26, brought together aspiring artists across a wide range of disciplines. During the rehearsal, students and instructors from all university departments participated enthusiastically, fine-tuning their performances with dedication, discipline, and teamwork. The session focused on ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality stage presentations ahead of the concluding events. Participants rehearsed a…

Lucknow: In an effort to help tax professionals navigate the newly launched e-filing system for appeals, the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Lucknow Bench, in collaboration with the U.P. GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association (UPGBA), organized an online workshop on the electronic filing of appeals before the Tribunal. The webinar brought together judicial and technical members of the GSTAT Lucknow Bench, including Judicial Members Santosh Kumar Srivastava and Narendra Kumar, Technical Member (Centre) Alok Chopra, and Technical Member (State) Arvind Kumar. Senior tribunal officials and representatives from the National Informatics Centre…