Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The College of Nursing, Command Hospital, Central Command, celebrated its annual day ‘Spandan’ with great enthusiasm at the Major Laishram Jyotin Singh Auditorium in Lucknow Cantonment. The cultural showcase highlighted the vibrant extracurricular spirit and artistic talent of young military nursing cadets. The event was graced by Lieutenant General Shivendra Singh, Commandant of the Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre and College, Officer-in-Charge Records, and Colonel Commandant AMC, who attended as the Chief Guest. The celebration commenced with an exhibition of creative and artistic works prepared by the nursing cadets,…

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Lucknow: The two-day national conference ‘Savishkar Startup Sangam 2026,’ organized under the ‘Savishkar’ initiative of the Awadh province unit of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, concluded today at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The event brought together young innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and academic leaders, encouraging youth to translate ideas into action and contribute to the vision of a self-reliant India. On the second and final day of the innovation summit, participants were motivated to harness entrepreneurship as a tool for national reconstruction. The chief speaker of the day,…

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Lucknow: The 84th edition of the vibrant Lok Chaupal was organized on Monday at Kudiya Ghat along the banks of the Gomti River by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan. The Phag festival celebration brought together lovers of folk culture who immersed themselves in traditional Holi songs and exchanged greetings by applying gulal to one another. A unique highlight of the event was the collective singing of Phag while seated in boats on the river, creating a picturesque and melodious atmosphere along the Gomti. The festive spirit resonated with the lyrics…

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Lucknow: In a compassionate outreach initiative, the Utsaah Foundation distributed free meal packets to admitted patients and their attendants at the Gosainganj Community Health Center on Monday. The humanitarian effort brought a sense of care and solidarity to the hospital premises, with beneficiaries expressing heartfelt gratitude for the timely support. Speaking on the occasion, Foundation Director Richa Mathur highlighted that many patients and their caregivers travel from distant areas for treatment and often struggle to arrange basic necessities such as meals. “Understanding these challenges, we organized this service program to…

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Lucknow: In a mesmerizing confluence of literature and classical dance, Kathak exponent Surbhi Singh presented a dance drama titled “Azaad Rooh”, inspired by the life and writings of renowned Punjabi poet and novelist Amrita Pritam, at Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium. Organized by the Cultural Quest organization, the production beautifully encapsulated the struggles, love, pain, and poetic spirit of Amrita Pritam through an evocative Kathak-based dance narrative. Surbhi Singh not only conceptualized and directed the production but also handled writing, music, voice-over, and portrayed the character of Amrita Pritam herself,…

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Lucknow: A Cultural Awareness Deep Yagya organized at the premises of Hanumant Dham Temple (located behind Clarks Avadh) inspired citizens to celebrate Holi in a drug-free, peaceful, and culturally rooted manner. The event was jointly organized by Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar and the Bhartiya Navvarsh Mahotsav Samiti Nyas as part of the upcoming Indian New Year celebrations. The initiative aimed to promote moral, intellectual, and social reform while encouraging the community to observe festivals in alignment with Indian cultural values. The programme commenced with Vedic chanting and rituals, setting a…

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Lucknow: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) celebrated National Science Day with great enthusiasm at its campus, highlighting the “Spirit of Discovery and Innovation.” The event brought together scientists, research scholars, students, and innovators to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Nobel Laureate C. V. Raman. Organized under the theme “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat,” the daylong programme reflected the institute’s commitment to nurturing scientific temper and promoting innovation aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat-2047. The celebrations were conducted under the guidance and…

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Lucknow: The ‘Kala Abhiruchi Pathyakram’ (Art Appreciation Course) organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Museum concluded on February 27, 2026, with a grand closing ceremony and certificate distribution at the museum auditorium. The ten-day course offered participants a comprehensive understanding of art, culture, and heritage, fostering appreciation and responsibility toward India’s rich artistic legacy. The program drew over 100 participants from across the country, who displayed remarkable skill and creativity throughout the course. Participants were recognized for their outstanding performances: Atika Verma secured first place, Kashish Chaudhary was awarded second,…

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