23rd National Book Fair Draws Young Readers on Gandhi Jayanti

Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden on Ashok Marg witnessed a strong turnout of young readers on the second day, coinciding with the Gandhi Jayanti holiday. Dedicated to the theme of Vande Mataram, the fair is showcasing a wide range of new and popular titles. At the Prabhat Prakashan stall, books attracting readers include former police officer Prakash Singh’s Sangharsh, Hemant Sharma-edited Assi Ke Das Saheb on Ram Bahadur Rai, Rajiv Ranjan and Rachna Naidu’s Tera Raaj Nahin Aayega Re on lesser-known aspects of Maoism, Dr Sarvan…

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Matsyara Dance Rehearsals Underway for Mahanagar Ramlila

Lucknow: Preparations for the annual Ramlila organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee, Mahanagar, are progressing rapidly, with rehearsals for the traditional boatman and fisherman sequences being conducted with young performers. The Ramlila will be staged from October 14 to 21. Under the direction of Bharti Pandey, children are rehearsing key episodes, including the Kevat episode and the birth of Sita. The fisherman dance, featuring the song “Wo Machhua Aao Chale Nadiya Kinare”, is expected to be one of the highlights this year. Children are also rehearsing “Prakati Siya Sukhdai” for…

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Balika Vidyalaya Celebrates Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti with Patriotic Fervour

Lucknow: Balika Vidyalaya Intermediate College, Moti Nagar, Lucknow, celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The celebrations began with a Prabhat Pheri, in which students and teachers participated enthusiastically. This was followed by floral tributes and garlanding of portraits of the two national leaders on the school premises. Addressing the students, Principal Dr Leena Mishra said the occasion was more than a formal celebration, as it offered an opportunity to reflect on the ideals and principles of the…

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“Stay Away from Drugs and Build a Bright Future”

Lucknow: Under the Drug-Free India Campaign, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Lucknow, organized an anti-narcotics awareness program at A.P. Sen Girls’ Inter College, Charbagh, Lucknow last week. The program aimed to make students aware of the physical, mental, social, and economic harms caused by drug abuse. Vasundhara and Sathi Human Welfare Society played an important role in making the event successful. The chief guest, Rohit Raj, Acting Superintendent of CBN Lucknow, administered an oath to the students to stay away from all kinds of narcotics. He emphasized that addiction…

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UPMRC organises Mega Shramdaan Drive ‘Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath’

UPMRC officials and employees take Swachhata Pledge and participate in cleanliness drive around Metro stations across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Hindi Pakhwada concludes with felicitation ceremony by MD UPMRC Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation organised a Mega ‘Shramdaan’ Drive with active participation of its officers, employees and staff across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Metro Stations. As part of the Swachhta Saptah being observed, UPMRC organised Swachhata Pledge and Swachhta Shramdaan activities promoting cleanliness, hygiene and collective responsibility. The drive were organised in line with the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag;…

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PINKWAVE 2026: SGPGI to Lead Breast Cancer Awareness Movement in Lucknow

Walkathon, vintage car rally, biker ride and felicitation of breast cancer survivors to highlight early detection, timely treatment and community participation Lucknow | Under the guidance of Senior Professor and Head of Endocrine and Breast Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, the SGPGI Breast Health Program will organise PINKWAVE 2026, a breast cancer awareness initiative, on October 4 in Lucknow, in collaboration with the Association of 41 Clubs, Area-9, Lucknow Golf Club and several social, philanthropic and educational organisations. Being organised during October,…

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Suresh Kumar Khanna Plants Sapling at Veer Bahadur Singh Park

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Lucknow district in-charge minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Tuesday planted a sapling at Veer Bahadur Singh Park opposite Indira Bhawan, calling for sustained plantation efforts to make Lucknow cleaner, greener and more environmentally sustainable. During his visit, Khanna inspected the park and directed officials to improve its lighting facilities. He instructed the concerned authorities to ensure proper illumination across the park by October 10 so that visitors and residents do not face inconvenience. Khanna said Lucknow had earlier faced challenges related…

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Students Sensitised on Good Touch, Bad Touch and POCSO Law

Lucknow: A special awareness camp on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was organised at Government Girls Inter College, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, to educate students about their legal rights, safety and mechanisms for seeking help. The programme was organised under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA) under the chairpersonship of Member Secretary Dr Manju Kalia. Secretary Santosh Kumar, Special Officer Vinay Singh, Deputy Secretary Shalin Mishra, Principal Poonam Nautiyal, Nitasha Sinha, Neelima Singh, Dr Jyotsna Singh, teachers and para-legal volunteers attended the…

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Amity School of Hospitality Signs MoU with Crowne Plaza, Hosts National Baking Workshop

Lucknow: The Amity School of Hospitality (ASH), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, organised a National Workshop on “Art of Assorted Breads – From Loaves to Artisan Creations” on September 30, along with an MoU signing ceremony with Hotel Crowne Plaza by IHG, Lucknow, as part of the university’s Innovation Week celebrations. The workshop was conducted by Chef Ajeet Savita, Pastry Sous Chef at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Lucknow, who provided participants with hands-on training in a wide range of baking and pastry-making techniques. The workshop covered artisan cookies, including Anzac,…

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LCWW Foundation Organises Dental Care Camp for Elderly Residents

Lucknow: Continuing its social service initiatives, the Lucknow Connection Worldwide Foundation (LCWWF), in collaboration with Mangalam, Lucknow and Asha Dental Clinic, organised a dental examination, treatment and oral hygiene camp at Snehdhara Old Age Home, Jankipuram Extension. Dental surgeon Dr. Abhishek Khare & Dr Anupama Khare examined selected residents and provided guidance on oral hygiene and the proper use of oral care kits distributed during the camp. Arrangements for necessary dental treatment were also made, with the treatment costs supported by Mangalam, Lucknow. The programme was attended by Major (Retd.)…

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