Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: As part of its disaster management and safety preparedness measures, the State Bank of India (SBI) successfully conducted a fire drill at its Local Head Office on Monday in collaboration with the State Fire Services Department, Hazratganj. The drill commenced at 3:00 pm and witnessed active participation from all employees of the Local Head Office, along with firefighting personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services Department, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). During the exercise, a mock fire scenario was created on the seventh floor of the building, with artificial smoke released…

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Lucknow: If Day 1 announced Boho Fest’s arrival, Day 2 confirmed its belonging. As the city leaned into the final chapter of its first-ever music and cultural festival, Lucknow didn’t just attend—it participated, fully and wholeheartedly. The afternoon opened gently on the Indie Stage with Ansh Thakur, whose set felt like a quiet conversation between artist and audience. It was intimate, rooted, and unmistakably local—exactly the kind of beginning Day 2 needed. As the sun began to soften, Piyush Kapoor took over with a Sundowner performance that shifted the mood…

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🎉 Bal Mela | 25 December 2025 🎉 It was an immense honour for me to inaugurate the Bal Mela at Chandra Bhanu Gupta Shiksha Evam Manav Vikas Kendra on 25th December 2025, in my capacity as Vice President, Motilal Memorial Society. The Bal Mela was a vibrant celebration of childhood—filled with joy, creativity, learning, and enthusiasm. Witnessing the smiles, talents, and confidence of the children truly made the occasion memorable. My heartfelt appreciation to the organisers, teachers, parents, and everyone who contributed to making this event a grand success,…

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Lucknow, 26 December 2025 A new India–Russia initiative anchored in energy, technology and trust, World’s first bilateral energy hackathon   A trust-led experiment begins with the energy sector laying the foundation for future startups under BRICS The recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India has added fresh depth and momentum to India Russia relations. Building on this diplomatic moment, the two countries have moved from conversation to action in the fields of energy and technology. At the centre of this shift is academic collaboration, with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of…

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Lucknow: Employees of urban local bodies submitted a memorandum highlighting their long-pending service-related issues, drawing the attention of the state government towards the grievances faced by lakhs of municipal employees across Uttar Pradesh. On behalf of the federation representing lakhs of local body employees and their family members in the state, the employees welcomed the concerned authority on their arrival in the state capital, Lucknow, and simultaneously urged the government to take note of their unresolved problems. The federation stated that for the past seven to eight years, no positive…

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Lucknow: The efficient Lost and Found Cell acts promptly to ensure lost belongings are returned safely to passengers Lucknow Metro continues to strengthen passenger confidence through the effective functioning of its Lost and Found Cell, ensuring the safe return of lost belongings. In a recent incident at CCS Airport Metro Station, a blue- coloured’ purse was found by metro staff at AFC entry gate. The purse contained ₹15,255 in cash, two credit cards, one debit card, a PAN card, an Aadhaar card, and other personal belongings. The station staff ensured…

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Lucknow: Fun Republic Mall, Lucknow’s most popular shopping and lifestyle destination, has added a spectacular highlight to the city’s Christmas celebrations by unveiling the tallest Santa Claus ever installed inside a mall in India. Standing approximately 30 feet tall and 24 feet wide, the gigantic Santa Claus installation has emerged as the centerpiece of the mall’s Christmas décor. Designed in a signature red-and-white dual-tone palette, the artistic structure features a seamless, polished finish that vividly captures the joy, warmth, and festive spirit of Christmas. The grand unveiling of this iconic…

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Synapse International Art Gallery, in collaboration with The Centrum Hotel, organized a group painting exhibition featuring eminent contemporary artists from across India: Arunanshu Choudhury and Amarnath Sharma from Vadodara, Gujarat; Sambit Panda from Odisha; Uma Shankar Pathak from Delhi; Rahul Rai and Umendra Pratap Singh from Lucknow. The exhibition was inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp-lighting and the unveiling of the E-catalogue by Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as Chief Guest, and Prof. P. Rajivanayan, Dean, Faculty of Fine Art & Performing…

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Lucknow: The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), Lucknow Chapter, organised a seminar on “Energy Conservation and Decarbonisation” on Saturday at Hotel Clarks Avadh, presenting a clear roadmap towards sustainable and balanced development. The seminar witnessed active participation from ISHRAE office-bearers, leading architects, engineers, and technical professionals from across the city. The discussions focused on the adverse impact of environmental degradation and the need to align development with public welfare. Speakers emphasised that energy conservation does not imply slowing down economic growth, but rather adopting a…

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