Lucknow: A high-level review meeting was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Mayor Sushma Kharkwal to address pending objections related to water and sewer tax being levied on schools and colleges across the city. The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, Additional Municipal Commissioner Arun Kumar Gupta, GM Jal Kal Kuldeep Singh, Chief Tax Assessment Officer Ashok Singh, and all zonal officers. During the meeting, the Mayor and Municipal Commissioner directed officials to ensure that all objections filed by educational institutions are reviewed and resolved within one…
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SBI Employees Take Protest to Political Level, Submit Demands to MPs
Lucknow: As part of their ongoing protest programme ahead of the proposed nationwide strike on May 25–26, representatives of the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation met senior political leaders in Lucknow on Monday and submitted memorandums highlighting their long-pending demands. The delegation met Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma, who is also a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, as well as Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia at their residences in the city. During the meetings, union representatives including Ashutosh…
Read MoreSBI Employees Submit Memorandum to MP Representative Ahead of Nationwide Strike
Lucknow: As part of their ongoing agitation ahead of the proposed nationwide strike on May 25–26, representatives of the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation submitted a detailed memorandum to Shri Diwakar Tripathi, representative of Defence Minister and Member of Parliament Rajnath Singh, in Lucknow on Monday. The memorandum was presented by union leaders including Ashutosh Verma, Brijesh Tiwari, Shiv Kumar Singh, Tarakeshwar Chauhan and other office-bearers of the organisation. The employees raised several long-pending demands, including recruitment of messengers and armed guards, adequate staffing in branches, and…
Read MoreSBI employees give clarion call for nationwide agitation
Lucknow: Employees of the State Bank of India (SBI) across Lucknow staged a strong protest outside the main branch on Monday, intensifying their agitation over long-pending demands under the banner of the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation. The demonstration was led by Circle President Ajay Pandey and General Secretary Dr. D.K. Singh, with a large number of employees from different branches participating in the protest. Addressing the gathering, General Secretary Dr. D.K. Singh said that talks held on May 12 between the Deputy CLC, senior management, and…
Read MoreSBI Employees Stage Protest in Lucknow, Announce Nationwide Strike on May 25–26
Lucknow: Employees of the State Bank of India (SBI) staged a strong protest outside the main branch in Lucknow on Monday, pressing for long-pending demands under the banner of the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation. The demonstration was held under the leadership of Circle President Ajay Pandey and General Secretary Dr. D.K. Singh. A large number of employees from various branches participated in the sit-in and raised slogans demanding immediate resolution of service-related issues. Speaking during the protest, General Secretary Dr. D.K. Singh said the employees are…
Read MoreBhatkhande University Hosts Awareness Programme on Census and Self-Enumeration
Lucknow: An awareness and interaction programme on the upcoming Census process and the “Self Enumeration” facility was organised at the Jai Shankar Prasad Auditorium of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya on Monday. The programme aimed to educate citizens, students and university staff about the Census process and encourage participation through digital self-enumeration. Assistant Director of Census, Upasana Giri, addressed the gathering and explained the procedure for self-enumeration introduced by the Government of India for the convenience of citizens. She informed participants that people can submit their Census details online through the official…
Read MoreIntellectual Brilliance Takes Centre Stage at FAMDQ 2026
Lucknow: The ninth edition of the Farida Abraham Memorial Debate & Quiz concluded on May 18, 2026 with a grand finale marked by sharp intellect, spirited arguments, and outstanding performances from participating schools across the country. The evening’s Chief Guest was Bhupendra Chaubey, a distinguished journalist known for his extensive work in anchoring, editing, prime-time debates, interviews, and election coverage with NDTV and CNN-News18. The final round of the quiz competition witnessed an intense battle among eight finalist teams representing La Martiniere Girls’ College, Sunbeam Varuna, La Martiniere College, The…
Read MoreDr Alka Jain, MD Gynaecology at her clinic, Vipul Khand Gomtinagar Lucknow.
Prevention is better than cure! Yashoda Vipin Foundation organised a PAP Smear test Camp on 18 May’ 26 under the able guidance of The foundation is working day and night to spread awareness of Cervical Cancer among ladies through webinars, Zoom meetings to save their lives through PAP Smear test to avoid cervical cancer. Dr Alka Jain said 1/3 such cases of cervical cancer in the world are found in India which is very alarming situation. This fatal disease, the cervical cancer which is second most common after breast cancer.…
Read MoreRotaract Club Holds 42nd District Conference and Awards Ceremony in Lucknow
Lucknow: The 42nd Rotaract District Conference and Awards Ceremony, titled “Echo of Shakti,” concluded in Lucknow with enthusiastic participation from youth representatives and Rotaract clubs from across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The two-day event, held at a city hotel, focused on leadership, social service, and recognition of outstanding contributions in various community development sectors. Organised under the leadership of District Rotaract Representative Mahi Bhan, the conference featured discussions and presentations on projects related to education, healthcare, sanitation, environment, literacy, culture, sports, and social welfare. During the award ceremony, District…
Read MoreFamily Is the Real Strength, Says Dr. Dinesh Sharma at Ashiyana Cultural Felicitation Event
Lucknow: Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma emphasized the importance of family as the strongest pillar of society while addressing a felicitation ceremony organized at Sector-K Park in Ashiyana, Lucknow. Speaking at the event, Dr. Sharma said that amid growing social disparities and changing lifestyles, the family remains the most significant and powerful institution. Referring to examples from India and abroad, he observed that values such as compassion, sensitivity, and empathy are gradually declining in modern society. In such circumstances, he said, nurturing a balanced and value-based family environment has become…
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