Category: Lucknow

-Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Too- Lucknow: The Christian Community in the city of Lucknow is preparing to celebrate the most important feast of their faith EASTER , Feast of the Resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ! The HOLY WEEK culminating in EASTER began on Palm Sunday, on 29th March 2026, when Christians took out a procession carrying Palms or Olive Branches in memory of the final entry of Lord Jesus into Jerusalem before his Crucifixion. The traditional Easter Triduum (three days) before the feast begins on Holy Thursday, also…

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Lucknow: Several distinguished personalities from diverse fields were honoured with the prestigious Tiranga Award 2026 at a grand event held  at Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium. The event was organized under the aegis of Alliance Social and Cultural Society. The event was graced by Chief Guest Sudhir S. Halwasiya, along with Special Guests Muralidhar Ahuja and Dilawar Hussain. They jointly felicitated awardees for their outstanding contributions in various sectors including administration, healthcare, arts, sports, literature, and social service. Among those honoured were Ratan Kumar Srivastava, Dr. Salamat Khan, Dr. Sanjeev Mohan,…

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Lucknow: The two-day Uttar Pradesh International Film Conclave 2026 commenced on a grand note in Lucknow with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, marking the beginning of a major cultural and cinematic gathering. The event is being jointly organized by the Film Society of India and Uttar Pradesh Tourism. The conclave has brought together prominent artists, filmmakers, and industry experts from across the country to deliberate on the future of cinema and its growing potential in Uttar Pradesh. Around 150 films from 11 states, spanning diverse genres, are being showcased during the event.…

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Lucknow: A vibrant Kathak evening was organised at the Kalamandapam auditorium of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya under its centenary year celebrations. The event was jointly hosted by the university and the Bhatkhande Alumni Association. The cultural programme was directed by noted alumna Dr. Meera Dixit and showcased a series of classical dance performances reflecting the richness of the Kathak tradition. The evening commenced with a solo Kathak recital by Dr. Raghavendra Pratap Singh. His performance featured a Ram Stuti set in Teentaal, incorporating intricate elements such as upaj, thaat, aamad, tihai,…

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Lucknow: A National Printmaking Camp is being organized in Lucknow as part of the Third Print Biennale India, jointly organised by Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Aliganj, and State Lalit Kala Akademi Uttar Pradesh. The six-day camp, running from March 25 to 30, 2026, is being held at the Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre in Aliganj. The programme was inaugurated by renowned artist Shyam Sharma, along with Sanjeev Kishore Gautam of the National Gallery of Modern Art and Dr. Sunil Kumar Vishwakarma, Chairman of the State Lalit Kala Akademi, in…

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Lucknow: A large number of people from the Shia community gathered at Dargah Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow to express solidarity and extend financial assistance to Iran amid ongoing tensions. Devotees were seen contributing donations through QR codes, with funds being transferred directly to the Iranian Embassy. The initiative witnessed overwhelming participation, with people from all age groups stepping forward to offer support. Emotional scenes unfolded at the site as women reportedly sold their jewellery to contribute, while many individuals brought their personal savings. Even young children participated by breaking their…

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Lucknow: The sixth day of the ongoing Chaiti Mahotsav 2026, organised by the Aishbagh Ramlila Samiti, witnessed a captivating staging of episodes from the life of Lord Krishna, portraying his journey from a humble cowherd of Gokul to the revered king of Dwarka. The performance began with repeated invasions by Jarasandh on Mathura, compelling Lord Krishna to take the strategic decision of relocating his people. To ensure the safety of Mathura’s residents, he led the Yadu clan westward and established the grand city of Dwarka on the coast. Following Krishna’s…

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Lucknow: Emphasising balanced and planned development, Lucknow North MLA Neeraj Bora on Thursday inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects across several wards in his constituency area. The initiatives include road construction, drainage systems, and other essential civic amenities aimed at improving urban living conditions. Local residents welcomed the projects and expressed appreciation for the continuous development work being undertaken in the area. Addressing gatherings at multiple sites, Dr. Bora stated that all wards in Lucknow North are witnessing equitable and systematic growth. He added that while several projects have already…

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Lucknow: Anger is mounting among traders in Telibagh market after the Lucknow Development Authority issued notices to hundreds of shopkeepers under provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. The move has triggered strong opposition, with traders calling it unjust and impractical. Under the banner of Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal, a large meeting was held in Telibagh market, where hundreds of traders gathered to voice their concerns. The meeting was led by the organizations state president Sanjay Gupta. Traders alleged that the notices demand building maps…

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Lucknow: A thought-provoking literary seminar and poetry gathering was organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, Lucknow Mahanagar unit, on the occasion of the Hindu New Year, or Nav Samvatsar. The event was held at the residence of national president Sushil Kumar in Srijan Vihar and witnessed participation from prominent literary figures and cultural enthusiasts. The programme began with a traditional (lamp lighting) ceremony and Saraswati Vandana, with Nirbhay Narayan rendering devotional verses. The Parishad song, emphasizing cultural harmony and literary upliftment, marked the formal inauguration of the event. Addressing…

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