Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ visited Lucknow over the weekend for a series of private engagements, including attendance at a wedding ceremony and personal meetings with close acquaintances. According to information received, Dr. Pokhriyal arrived in the Uttar Pradesh capital from Uttarakhand as part of his personal schedule. On Sunday, he attended the wedding ceremony of the daughter of Dr. Mahendra Singh, where he extended his blessings to the newlyweds. On Monday morning, the former Union Minister made a…

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Lucknow: A key meeting between leading trade representatives and city officials was held at the Municipal Corporation office in Lucknow, where issues related to alleged irregular water billing and departmental corruption were strongly raised. The meeting was led by Sandeep Bansal, National President of the Akhil Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal and former minister in the Uttar Pradesh government. He was joined by prominent trade leaders, who interacted with Mayor Sushma Kharkwal and Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar. Bansal highlighted the issue of exorbitant water bills being issued even to establishments without…

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Lucknow: The Geological Survey of India organised a one-day workshop in Lucknow on the theme “Mineral Potential of the Bundelkhand Craton: Focus on Critical Minerals”, bringing together leading geoscientists, policymakers, academicians, and industry stakeholders from across the country. The workshop commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting, with GSI Director General Asit Saha joining virtually as the chief guest. Senior officials including Joyesh Bagchi and Rajindra Kumar, along with representatives from IITs, universities, and research institutions, also participated through virtual and in-person modes. The event served as a crucial platform for…

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Lucknow: National PG College, Lucknow, in collaboration with Board of Apprenticeship Training Northern Region, Kanpur, successfully organized an Industry–Institute Meet on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) at its auditorium. The event aimed to strengthen industry–academia collaboration, promote apprenticeship opportunities, and highlight the importance of integrating apprenticeship into degree programs. The program was graced by Mr. Vivek Kumar, Director, BOAT (NR), as the Chief Guest. Around 90 industry professionals participated, representing leading organizations such as Indorama, Lulu Mall, IFFCO, Finkart, Piccadilly Holiday Resorts, Radico…

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Lucknow: The third day of an ongoing four-day vocal music workshop, being conducted under the guidance of Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Sajan Mishra, concluded in an inspiring and enriching atmosphere at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University. Organised by the university’s vocal department under a chair established in memory of Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, the workshop is being held from April 15 to 18, 2026, at the university’s Sujan Auditorium. The initiative aims to provide students with advanced training in Hindustani classical music under the mentorship of an eminent maestro. The third day commenced…

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Lucknow: A four-day intensive vocal music workshop conducted under the guidance of Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Sajan Mishra concluded on a high note at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University. The workshop, organised by the university’s vocal department from April 15 to 18, was held under the chair established in the memory of Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande. The valedictory session began with programme coordinator and Head of Department Prof Srishti Mathur felicitating Pt. Sajan Mishra. The closing ceremony was graced by Vice Chancellor Prof Mandvi Singh and renowned folk singer Malini Awasthi, along with…

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Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University successfully organised speech and story writing competitions aimed at promoting women empowerment, social awareness, and patriotism among students, in compliance with directives from Raj Bhavan Uttar Pradesh. The speech competition was held at 12 noon, witnessing participation from seven students who presented compelling views on topics such as “Women Empowerment,” “Vision of a Developed India,” and “My Favourite Artist.” Demonstrating strong articulation and thoughtful perspectives, Anchal Verma secured the first position, followed by Trisha Mishra in second place, and Naitik Singh Rajput in third. Participants effectively…

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Lucknow: The Department of Zoology at University of Lucknow successfully concluded a three-day workshop on “Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences,” held from April 16 to 18, 2026, at the IWS facility in the ONGC campus. The programme was organised in collaboration with MakeIntern and the E-Cell of Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. The workshop was conducted under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jai Prakash Saini, with guidance from Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Sheila Mishra, and Head of the Zoology Department, Prof. Amita Kanojia. Prof. Monisha Banerjee served…

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Lucknow: The Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology at University of Lucknow celebrated World Heritage Day with a vibrant and engaging cultural programme that highlighted the importance of preserving India’s rich historical legacy. The event, hosted by the student-led “Sangram Society,” witnessed enthusiastic participation from both students and faculty members. A series of speeches and presentations were delivered by participants, reflecting on the significance of cultural heritage, conservation efforts, and the role of youth in safeguarding historical monuments and traditions. The programme created an intellectually stimulating atmosphere, encouraging students…

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