Category: Lucknow

Literary sessions explore the journey from ‘Monkey Mind’ to ‘Monk Mind’ and the economic dimension of women’s identity Lucknow: The third day of the fifth edition of the Gomti Book Festival (12–20 September 2026), organised by the National Book Trust, India, at the Sports Ground, University of Lucknow, featured a diverse range of programmes at the Children’s Corner centred on storytelling, mindfulness, art, creativity and digital reading. More than 1,300 students from various schools across Lucknow participated enthusiastically in the activities. The day began with a ‘Kamishibai Storytelling Session’, where…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has intensified its crackdown on illegally operated milk dairies and the unauthorised keeping of cattle in public areas. A special enforcement drive was conducted on Monday in the Para police station area with the joint support of the police, enforcement squad and cattle-catching team. During the operation in Kumarapuram, located in the Alamnagar Ward, the teams seized a total of 22 animals, including 19 buffaloes, two young male buffaloes and one young female buffalo. All the animals were taken to the Aishbagh Kanji House for…

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Lucknow: Two books by author and scholar Dr Vidyasagar Upadhyay, who has written 24 works, were released at the Uttar Pradesh Press Club in Lucknow on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. The programme was organised by the Lucknow unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad and was followed by a literary discussion on the two works. The books released were Sankranti Ka Sanhar and Kaal Yatra: Ved Se Berlin Tak. Published by Advik Prakashan, Sankranti Ka Sanhar is a historical novel based on the Third Battle of Panipat, fought on…

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Lucknow: State Bank of India (SBI) Managing Director Ravi Ranjan handed over a cheque of ₹25 lakh to Help U Educational and Charitable Trust, Lucknow, during his visit to the SBI Lucknow Circle on Monday. The contribution has been made under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The financial assistance will be used for the upgradation of 10 primary government schools in Lucknow. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the local education infrastructure and creating improved learning environments for schoolchildren. Speaking on the occasion, Ravi Ranjan said the contribution…

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Lucknow: The Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, religious fervour and enthusiasm at Gurdwara Sadar in Lucknow. The gurdwara premises resonated with the sacred Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan as a large number of members of the sangat gathered to pay obeisance and seek the blessings of Guru Sahib. The diwan commenced with a soulful rendition of Asa Di Vaar by Bhai Gurwinder Singh. Through his kirtan, the congregation was connected with the teachings of Gurbani and encouraged to engage in Naam Simran and…

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Lucknow: The Pratham Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was observed with deep devotion and religious fervour at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Naka Hindola in Lucknow. A special religious programme was organised as part of the celebrations, with Bhai Simranjit Singh Ji from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, spiritually engaging the sangat through Gurbani. A special Shabad Chowki was organised under the guidance of the Panj Pyare, with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji placed in a beautifully decorated Palki Sahib. Sikh devotees and various jatha groups participated in…

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Lucknow: The Pratham Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, enthusiasm and religious fervour at Gurdwara Alambagh in Lucknow. A special religious programme was organised at the gurdwara, drawing a large number of members of the sangat who participated in the celebrations and received the blessings of the Guru. Hazoori Ragi of Gurdwara Alambagh, Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji, presented the shabad “Bani Guru, Guru Hai Bani”, immersing the congregation in a deeply spiritual atmosphere. His devotional kirtan filled the gurdwara premises with religious fervour…

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Lucknow: Preparations are complete for Lucknow’s popular ‘Manautiyon Ke Raja’ Ganesh Utsav, with the 12-day celebration set to begin on Monday at Jhandewala Vatika. The 21st Ganesh Prakatya Mahotsav will be held from September 14 to 25, bringing together religious ceremonies, devotional music, cultural programmes and a festive fair for devotees. The idol of ‘Manautiyon Ke Raja’ will be installed at 9 am on September 14, followed by elaborate decoration and special prayers. The festival committee announced the programme details at a press conference held at the venue on Sunday.…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal has opened a new office at Vajpayee Building in Narhi Market to provide assistance and services to traders and strengthen their organisational support system. The office was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal state president Sanjay Gupta, who formally opened the premises by cutting the ribbon. A large number of traders from Narhi Market, along with office-bearers of the organisation’s state and city units, attended the inauguration. Narhi Market unit president Ajay Pratap Singh, senior general secretary Anil Agrawal, general secretary Sanjay…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Bioscope hosted Filmistaan, a special screening of Awadh Ke Qasbati Rang, a collection of films documenting the people, histories, traditions and cultural expressions of Awadh’s historic qasbas. Held on Sunday at Lucknow Bioscope, 130, J.C. Bose Marg, Qaiserbagh, the programme featured eight films directed by Aisha Khatoon. The films travelled across several qasbas of Awadh, including Balrampur, Dariyabad, Rudauli, Chandapur and Kakori, offering an intimate portrayal of everyday life and the cultural traditions that continue to shape these settlements. Through stories centred on people, architecture, music, food and…

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