Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A comprehensive divisional review meeting on the progress of development works across all districts was held today under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Commissioner’s Office. The meeting focused on departmental performance, execution of flagship schemes, infrastructure monitoring, and preparations for the upcoming cold wave. Additional Commissioner (Administration) Radheshyam, Additional Commissioner (Judicial) Rakesh Patel, Joint Development Commissioner K.K. Singh, all District Magistrates, Chief Development Officers, and senior officials from various departments were present. Shelter Facilities to Be Strengthened Immediately Commissioner Pant directed all District Magistrates…

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Lucknow: A crucial review meeting on the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) was convened today under the chairmanship of Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Commissioner’s Office. The meeting focused on clearing pending cases, improving the quality of grievance disposal, and ensuring timely action across all districts of the division. Additional Commissioner (Administration) Radheshyam, Additional Commissioner (Judicial) Rakesh Patel, and officials from all concerned departments of the division were present. Commissioner Pant emphasised several key points during the review: 1. Fast Disposal of Pending CasesHe directed all districts to immediately…

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Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh  said that India must reclaim the forgotten chapters of its freedom struggle, as he unveiled the statue of 1857 freedom warrior Veerangana Uda Devi Pasi at Pasi Chauraha in Vrindavan Sector-19 along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The ceremony was held on the occasion of Uda Devi’s martyrdom day. Speaking at the event, Singh asserted that several women warriors were deliberately sidelined in historical narratives, despite playing a decisive role in India’s fight for independence. “Uda Devi was not just a participant in 1857; she…

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Lucknow: With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lucknow deteriorating at an alarming pace, Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar  chaired a crucial high-level meeting of the City-Level Implementation Committee. The meeting, held at the SBM Hall in Eldeco Green, brought together senior officials from nearly all departments connected with pollution control and urban management. Present during the discussion were Additional Municipal Commissioners Lalit Kumar and Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, Municipal Health Officer, municipal engineers, Jal Kal Department officials, zonal sanitary officers, the Regional Officer and Assistant Engineer from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution…

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Multiple illegal structures removed following directives of  Mayor and Municipal Commissioner Lucknow: In a decisive move to curb illegal encroachments and ease traffic congestion, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Monday conducted a large-scale, multi-layered anti-encroachment operation across two major zones of the city. The action was carried out under the directives of  Mayor Sushma Kharkwal and Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, with the objective of clearing key roads, public spaces and footpaths to ensure smooth, safe and obstruction-free movement for residents. Action in Zone-05 In Zone-05, the teams launched a coordinated…

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Lucknow: Acting on the directives of Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Sunday and Monday carried out a strict two-day crackdown in Zone-7 against the use of banned polythene, littering, and unauthorized encroachments. The drive, led by Zonal Officer Rameshwar Prasad, aimed to reinforce sanitation standards and raise public awareness about cleanliness rules. Several municipal teams were deployed across the zone, taking swift action against violators. November 16 Action: Drive from Deva Road (Kamta Crossing) to Indira Canal On Sunday, the campaign covered the stretch from Deva…

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Lucknow: Prof. Naveen Kumar Arora, Department of Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow was conferred with the prestigious Fellow of Academy of Microbiological Sciences by the Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) at the 66th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India and International Conference on Next-Gen Microbiology Education, Innovation and Research for Economy, Energy and Environment held at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Association of Microbiologists of India. AMI is the oldest and most prestigious association of microbiologists. It was established in the year 1938. The AMI has contributed immensely…

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Lucknow: A special programme was organized at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University on 15 November to mark Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The event was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. On this occasion, the NCC cadets and the Sports Section extended their special support. During the programme, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal paid a humble tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda by offering floral garlands on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary. The event was attended by the Director of the…

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Lucknow: A special lecture was organized by the Department of Management Studies at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. The program featured Prof. Vijita Singh Agrawal, Director of International Affairs, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, as the Chief Guest and Speaker. Prof. Amit Kumar Singh, Dean of the School of Management and Commerce, and Dr. Taruna, the Program Coordinator were present on this occasion. The event commenced with a floral tribute to the statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, lighting of the lamp, and the university anthem. Dr. Taruna welcomed all…

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Lucknow: Last evening, the stage was set ablowing once again with the magic of Sahir Ludhianvi’s poetry as Rajiv Pradhan presented another captivating performance of ‘Sahīr: Har Ik Pal Kā Shayār’ at the Sant Gadge Auditorium, Lucknow. This powerful play, already a hit on September 21, 2025, left the audience spellbound with its poignant portrayal of the legendary poet’s life and works. The evening began with the iconic lines: “Main pal do pal kā shā’ir hūm… ” (I am a poet of just a few moments…), setting the tone for…

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