Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The All India Bhojpuri Society observed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday as a day of service and cleanliness by organising a cleanliness and environmental conservation drive at the Chhath Ghat on the Gomti riverbank at Laxman Mela Maidan on Thursday. Led by society national president Prabhunath Rai, members and office-bearers participated in a voluntary cleanliness drive, cleaning the Chhath Ghat and portions of the Gomti riverbank. As part of the initiative, participants also planted trees under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign and pledged to contribute towards environmental…

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Lucknow: The Hindustan Handicrafts Festival, one of Uttar Pradesh’s major platforms for artisans and small entrepreneurs, will be held from November 25 to December 30, 2026, at Manyavar Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Sanskritik Sthal Smriti Upvan, Bangla Bazar, Ashiyana, Lucknow. At a press conference at the UP Press Club, organising committee president Arun Pratap Singh and Gunjan Verma said artisans and small entrepreneurs from around 25 states would participate, displaying and selling traditional handmade products. Around 50 artisans from economically weaker sections of Lucknow will be provided free stalls. Singh…

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Lucknow: As part of the Gomti Book Festival 2026, a special session titled ‘From Diplomacy to Leadership- Nation First’ was organised on Thursday at the University of Lucknow campus. Delhi Lieutenant Governor and distinguished diplomat Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacted with students and said that reading habits, skill development, discipline and a sense of responsibility towards the nation can help young people make a meaningful contribution to the country’s development. He urged students to learn from failures and keep moving forward. The programme began with the singing of Vande Mataram,…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has planned an extensive month-long ‘Swachhata Hi Seva and Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026’ from September 17 to October 17, with a focus on sanitation, environmental protection, public participation and welfare initiatives across the city. A meeting to finalise preparations was held at the Mahanagar Kalyan Mandap under the chairpersonship of Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, following directions from Lucknow district in-charge minister Suresh Khanna. Executive Committee Vice-Chairperson Sushil Tiwari ‘Pummy’, councillors, Additional Municipal Commissioner Arun Kumar Gupta, Deputy Municipal Commissioner Rashmi Bharti and other officials attended the…

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Two CSIR-CDRI Scientists Elected NASI Fellows, One Selected as NASI Member Lucknow: Scientists from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, have been recognised by the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) for their contributions to scientific research. Dr. Dipak Datta, Chief Scientist and Head, Cancer Biology Division, and Dr. Manoj K. Barthwal, Scientist G, Division of Pharmacology, have been elected as Fellows of NASI for 2026, while Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist E, Division of Medicinal & Process Chemistry, has been selected as a Member of the Academy. Dr. Dipak…

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Lucknow High Court Judge Subhash Vidyarthi Calls for Lifelong Learning, Focus and Transparency Lucknow: National PG College, Lucknow, organised the ‘Medha Samman Samaroh 2026’ on Tuesday to honour meritorious students who excelled in the June 2025 and December 2025 examination sessions. A total of 90 students securing top positions in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were presented medals, certificates of merit and a cash award of ₹5,000 each. The programme was inaugurated by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow Bench of the High Court. College Manager and Member of Parliament…

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Launches ‘The Second Orbit’, Shares Experiences of His Journey from Lucknow to Space Lucknow: Stories of ambition, perseverance and space exploration took centre stage at the Gomti Book Festival on Tuesday, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students and shared experiences from his remarkable journey from Lucknow to space. The special dialogue session, titled “Dreams Taking Flight from Earth to Space”, was organised by the National Book Trust, India. During the event, Shukla jointly launched his English book The Second Orbit with his family members.…

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