Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The 7th International Conference on Plant & Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7) was inaugurated today at the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow. Jointly organised by the International Society of Environmental Botanists (ISEB) and CSIR–NBRI, the global scientific event brings together leading researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry representatives to deliberate on plant science, environmental resilience, climate stability, and ecological restoration. The central theme of this edition of the conference is:“Plants and Ecosystems for Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE), Green Growth and a Sustainable Future.” Dignitaries Grace the Inaugural Ceremony The inaugural session…

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Lucknow:  The 7th International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-7), jointly organized by the International Society of Environmental Botanists (ISEB) and CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), will be held from 30 November to 2 December 2025 at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow. The central theme of the conference is “Plants & Ecosystems for Advancing LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), Green Growth, and Sustainable Future” Dr. AK Shasany, Director, CSIR-NBRI informed that ICPEP-7 has attracted an overwhelming response from researchers across India and abroad. A large number of scientific abstracts have been received, reflecting…

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Lucknow: In a breakthrough that could reshape sustainable agriculture, a research team from the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, led by Prof. Mohammad Israil Ansari, has developed an eco-friendly nanotechnology that significantly enhances the growth, yield, and nutritional quality of lettuce plants. Prof. Ansari and his team have synthesized gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)-stabilized gold nanoparticles, a novel combination that merges nanoscience with plant physiology. GABA, known for its key role in plant signaling and stress tolerance, acts as a natural stabilizer and bioactive enhancer in this innovation—making it both…

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Lucknow: The Faculty of Law at Lucknow University’s Second Campus successfully organised a one-day ‘Clothing Donation Camp’ through its two NSS units, with the aim of providing essential clothing to the needy and fostering a spirit of service and social responsibility among students. The camp was conducted under the leadership of NSS Programme Officers Dr. Shashi Prabha Joshi and Dr. Chandrashekhar Rai. The event drew special encouragement from the esteemed presence of Prof. Ramesh Kumar Verma, Head and Dean, Faculty of Law, and Prof. R.K. Singh, Director of the Second…

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Lucknow: Marking the 105th Foundation Day of Lucknow University, the Institute of New and Renewable Energy, under the dynamic leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna, launched a four-day mega awareness campaign aimed at educating school and college students about the growing importance of sustainable energy solutions. At the inauguration, Dr. Jyotsna Singh, Director of the Institute, highlighted the rapidly transforming global energy landscape. “Energy transition is happening at a remarkable pace. This campaign will help young learners understand how clean and green energy is produced and why it is vital…

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Lucknow: Lucknow University marked Constitution Day with a special programme that brought 70 students from Rajkiya High School Lakhia–Beniganj, Shravasti, to the campus. Accompanied by their teachers, the students visited the Constitution Site, where Prof. Yogendra Pratap Singh from the Hindi Department explained key constitutional concepts and important dates associated with India’s democratic framework. Lucknow University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna interacted with the young visitors and, in her address, highlighted the significance of November 26, January 26, and the celebration of Republic Day. The students impressed everyone with their recitation…

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Dharma as the Key to Success and Sustainability: Prof. Avinash Pathardikar Lucknow: The Faculty of Management Studies, University of Lucknow, organized a pre-conference panel discussion on “Indian Knowledge Tradition: Pathways to the Future” as part of its two-day international symposium. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. H.C. Purohit, Dean, School of Management, Doon University, Dehradun, and Coordinator, Centre for Hindu Studies, said that the Indian knowledge tradition is vast, profound and timeless. Despite attempts during the colonial period to diminish it, the tradition continues to flourish. He noted that the National…

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