Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The foundation day of the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) was celebrated in Lucknow, with journalists raising concerns over proposed government regulation of digital media and calling for the protection of press freedom. The programme was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Working Journalists Union (UPWJU), an affiliated organisation of the IFWJ. Addressing the gathering, IFWJ National Vice-President Hemant Tiwari highlighted the organisation’s history and its struggles for journalists’ rights. He said the federation had consistently worked to secure dignified salaries and better facilities for journalists and would continue…

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Lucknow: A 24-foot-tall idol of Lord Hanuman, weighing approximately 600 kg and crafted using more than 50,000 stones inscribed with ‘Ram-Ram’, was unveiled at Fun Republic Mall in Lucknow on Tuesday. The idol was inaugurated by MLA Dr Neeraj Bora and is expected to become a new spiritual attraction in the city. According to the mall management, the installation is claimed to be Asia’s largest Hanuman idol situated within an institutional or commercial premises. The management also stated that the creation has received recognition from the Asia Book of Records…

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Lucknow: The State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh, organised a two-day live painting camp at its premises in Lal Baradari Bhawan, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, to mark Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. The initiative aimed to celebrate India’s cultural heritage, social harmony and human values through paintings inspired by the Ramayana and the life of Maharishi Valmiki. The event was organised under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the support of Jaiveer Singh, Minister of Culture and Tourism, and the state government’s Department of Culture. Amrit Puraskar, Additional Chief Secretary for Culture…

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Lucknow: Women and young girls brought the festive spirit alive with vibrant dandiya and garba performances at Udaan Dandiya Utsav 2026, organised by the social and cultural organisation Udaan on the occasion of Dussehra at Raghuvar Marriage Lawn on Chandan Road, Indira Nagar, Lucknow. The programme, featuring devotional music, began with the worship of Gauri and Lord Ganesha. The event was inaugurated by chief guest Babita Singh Chauhan, chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women, along with special guests and councillors Kalpana Verma and Pooja Jaswani, Rahul Gupta,…

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Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) launched a five-day workshop on the Koha Integrated Library Management System on Monday, October 26, to equip participants with digital library management skills and practical knowledge of modern library technologies. Organised by the Department of Library and Information Science, the workshop was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. Prof. P.P. Rawat, Consultant Professor at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, attended as the chief guest. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tributes to Dr. B.R.…

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Lucknow: The 36th convention of the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department Stenographers Association was held at the auditorium of the Irrigation Department headquarters in Lucknow, where all office-bearers were elected unopposed by unanimous consent. The convention was conducted in two sessions. The first featured the convention proceedings, including the welcome and felicitation of guests and addresses by speakers. The second session was devoted to the election process. The election officer announced the names of the newly elected office-bearers after all candidates were declared elected unopposed. Naveen Bhatnagar was elected president, while…

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Lucknow: The Avadh Province unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, in collaboration with the Hindi Department of KKC College, organised a programme to mark the Parishad’s Foundation Day, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and a provincial working committee meeting on Saturday. The event highlighted the role of literature in shaping India’s cultural consciousness, moral values and national identity, while emphasising the need to preserve and promote Indian thought and traditions among younger generations. The programme was presided over by Parishad national president Dr Sushil Chandra Trivedi. National general secretary Dr Pawanputra…

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Lucknow: Eminent personalities from literature, theatre, classical dance, music, mathematics education, science and medicine were honoured with the Prerna Samman 2026 at the 12th Sahityakar Prerna Diwas, organised jointly by the Bisaria Shiksha Evam Seva Samiti and Concerned Theatre, Lucknow, on Saturday. The award ceremony was held at the Saraswati Palace premises in Rajajipuram. Veteran theatre personality and former director of the Bhartendu Natya Akademi, Puneet Asthana, attended as the chief guest. Acharya Vishvavrat Shastri was the distinguished invitee, while Sahitya Bhushan awardee and former Director General of Police Mahesh…

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Lucknow: Residents and commuters in the Malviya Nagar ward are facing problems due to heaps of garbage, foul smells and traffic congestion near Bulaki Adda, raising questions about sanitation and civic management in the city. According to local complaints, large quantities of wet and rotting waste have accumulated along a major road near Bulaki Adda. Vehicles parked on the road have further obstructed traffic, making it difficult for commuters to pass through the area. The stench from the garbage has reportedly made the stretch particularly unpleasant for pedestrians and residents.…

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Lucknow, October 7: Classical music, captivating Kathak performances and breathtaking Mallakhamb feats marked Awadh Sandhya, a cultural evening organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi at Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium. The event, held after a gap of six years, celebrated the preservation and promotion of the region’s rich artistic heritage. Padma Shri Malini Awasthi attended the programme as the chief guest. The event was organised under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s cultural preservation policy and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh. It was supported by various institutions under the…

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