Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Facilitation Council, Lucknow, was held at the Niryaat Bhawan Auditorium under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant to address cases related to delayed payments to micro and small enterprises. During the meeting, 30 references were presented for conciliation. The Council issued necessary directions to the concerned parties to resolve the matters through mutual settlement and facilitate timely resolution of the payment-related disputes. A further 22 references were placed for disposal through arbitration. In one of these cases, payment had already been received,…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant chaired a review meeting on development works, welfare schemes and the progress of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the Commissioner’s Auditorium. District Magistrates, Chief Development Officers and senior officials from Lucknow, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Raebareli, Sitapur and Unnao participated virtually. Reviewing the campaign, being conducted from September 17 to October 17, officials reported activities including blood donation and health camps, tree plantation, fruit distribution, tool-kit distribution, street plays and distribution of assistive devices. So far, 34 blood donation camps have recorded 533…

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Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, marked National Service Scheme (NSS) Foundation Day with the launch of its NSS unit for the first time, accompanied by tree plantation, a cleanliness drive, public awareness activities and an orientation programme. The programme began with a tree plantation drive on the university campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mandvi Singh planted a neem sapling, followed by participation from NSS volunteers and university officials. The initiative highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and developing a clean and green campus. Addressing the volunteers, Prof. Singh said the launch of…

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Lucknow: Goel Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, organised a bike rally to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day and promote awareness about Ayurveda and healthy living. The rally, led by Dr Naushan Raza, began at Samta Mulak Chauraha, where a large number of college students participated with enthusiasm. Through the awareness drive, students highlighted the importance of Ayurveda as an Indian system of medicine and its role in preventive healthcare and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The participants urged people to learn more about Ayurveda and adopt healthy habits. Organisers said…

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Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Lucknow, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised a special poetry session titled “Aamantrit Kavya Swar” as part of Rajbhasha Hindi Week being observed from September 17 to 23, 2026. The programme aimed to promote the use of Hindi as the official language while encouraging literary and cultural awareness and creating a platform for the interaction of art and literature. Regional Secretary Dr Devendra Kumar Tripathi inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp along with the invited poets. Speakers at…

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Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Lucknow, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised a seven-day “Kabad Se Kaushal” (Scrap Sculpture) workshop under the “Seva Hi Sanskriti” campaign. The workshop was held from September 17 to 23, 2026. The concluding ceremony featured the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing sculptures created during the workshop. K. Swarup Mandal, Director-in-Charge, Regional Science Centre, Lucknow; Girish Pandey, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow; and Dr Devendra Tripathi, Regional Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi,…

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Lucknow: Bank employees staged a demonstration and took out a rally at the State Bank main branch in Lucknow on Friday ahead of a three-day nationwide strike scheduled from September 28 to 30. The employees said they would not be deterred by what they described as pressure tactics by the Central Government and remained committed to pursuing their long-pending demands, including a five-day banking week. Bank leaders S.K. Sangtani and Laxman Singh said the unity of employees had strengthened the movement. Sandeep Singh and V.K. Mathur alleged that bank managements…

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Lucknow: A special screening of the upcoming film Love Lottery was held at Cinepolis, One Awadh Centre Mall, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, a day ahead of its theatrical release. The event was attended by director Arvind Pandey, producer Kuldeep Bhargava ‘Tushar’, co-producer Paridhi Bhargava and actors Akshay Oberoi and Agni Agyari, along with other members of the film’s team. The screening generated considerable enthusiasm among audiences and local film enthusiasts. Director Arvind Pandey said Lucknow was their home town and hosting the film’s special screening there was a proud and emotional…

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Lucknow: The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, opened its laboratories, research facilities and campus to students and the public as part of celebrations marking the 85th Foundation Day of its parent organisation, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. The initiative aimed to familiarise visitors with scientific research, plant science, biodiversity conservation and various applications of science and technology. More than 800 students, researchers and members of the public from 20 schools and colleges in Lucknow and neighbouring districts visited the institute. Visitors toured advanced laboratories,…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi organised a special interview and studio recording with renowned classical vocalist Anjali Malkar of Pune for its archives on the theme “Compositions of the Gwalior and Jaipur Gharanas in the Context of Khayal Singing.” The initiative is part of the Akademi’s ongoing efforts to preserve and document India’s rich classical music traditions. The programme was organised under the guidance of Akademi Chairman Prof. Jayant Khot, Vice-Chairperson Vibha Singh and Director Raj Kumar. Malkar, who has studied classical vocal music under Kumudini Katdare, Pandit…

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