Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A religious programme dedicated to the martyrdom of Sahib Guru Arjan Dev Ji has commenced at Gurudwara Alambagh, Lucknow, with devotional participation from the sangat. Around 100 women devotees actively took part in the opening of the Sukhmani Sahib recitation series, reflecting deep faith and spiritual enthusiasm. The ongoing programme will continue from May 6 to June 14, 2026, with daily recitations of Sri Sukhmani Sahib scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In addition, special weekly recitations will be held every Sunday from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM.…

Lucknow: A remarkable evening of theatre unfolded at the Bharatendu Natya Academy in Gomtinagar, Lucknow, where William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy King Lear was staged. The performance left the audience deeply moved, as it vividly portrayed themes of power, pride, betrayal, and the emotional collapse of familial bonds. As the story progressed on stage, the actors brought each scene to life with compelling intensity and emotional depth. Kartum Teriya, in the role of King Lear, delivered a gripping performance that captured the character’s journey from absolute authority and arrogance to vulnerability…

Lucknow: A weekly outreach camp under the initiative “Aapka Vidhayak Aapke Dwar” was successfully organised in Majra Gangabaks Khera of Barkatabad Gram Panchayat in the Sarojininagar Assembly Constituency. The camp, held under the guidance of MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, served as a comprehensive platform for addressing public grievances, improving healthcare access, and promoting youth empowerment. Direct Public Interaction and Grievance Redressal During the camp, officials engaged directly with local residents, listening to their concerns, suggestions, and requirements. The initiative focused not just on collecting complaints but ensuring their prompt, transparent,…

Lucknow: A grand centenary celebration marking 100 years of the Local Fund Audit Department was held in Lucknow, underscoring its pivotal role in ensuring financial accountability and transparency in public administration. The ceremony took place at the Malviya Auditorium, located within Lucknow University, and was attended by several dignitaries. Uttar Pradesh’s Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna graced the occasion as the chief guest. Celebrating a Century of Public Service The event brought together serving and retired officials of the department, along with prominent guests including Pankaj Gupta…

Lucknow | The much-awaited “Mangal Mahotsav-2026” will commence from tomorrow, marking the beginning of the first Tuesday of the Jyeshtha month. The annual tradition, initiated in 2019 under the Mangalmaan Abhiyan by former Mayor Sanjukta Bhatia, continues this year with a renewed focus on the theme “Bhakti se Sanskar aur Swachhta se Suvyavastha” (Values through devotion and order through cleanliness). The festival is deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Lucknow, where the famous Bada Mangal celebrations witness large-scale community feasts (bhandaras), devotion, and public participation. This year’s edition…

Lucknow | As poor weather and low visibility disrupted flight operations in Delhi on Monday, a total of 15 flights were diverted to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, where they were handled efficiently without affecting scheduled services. Mix of Domestic and International Flights The diverted flights included both international and domestic routes. International arrivals were from Kathmandu, Muscat, and Phuket, while domestic flights originated from cities such as Mumbai, Guwahati, Hyderabad (two flights), Coimbatore, Aurangabad, Jaipur (four flights), Bengaluru, and Lucknow. In addition, at least three flights—6E6476 (Delhi–Lucknow), 6E179 (Hyderabad–Lucknow), and…

Lucknow: A Mega Event marking the launch of awareness campaigns on the new Income Tax Act, 2025 in Uttar Pradesh (East) was successfully organised today in Lucknow, following the culmination of PRARAMBH 2026 (Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat), a flagship initiative of the Income Tax Department aimed at nationwide outreach. The event was inaugurated by  Prasenjit Singh,  Member (Legislation), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in the presence of Aparna M. Agarwal, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, UP (East), along with senior officers of the…

Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted a unique cultural event as part of its latest Filmistaan edition on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at JC Bose Road in Qaiser Bagh. The evening centered on the cinematic works of Amber Gupta, an international performance artist and filmmaker whose work bridges the gap between live artistic mediums and digital storytelling. The screening featured two distinct projects titled Pax Ankoku and YOU, both of which delve into the complexities of human psychology and the collective social fabric. Exploring Inner Landscapes through Pax Ankoku The primary screening…