Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity University Lucknow Campus, organised a three-day National Art Exhibition titled “Kala Darpan 2026”, bringing together emerging and established artists from across India to present a diverse showcase of contemporary art practices. The exhibition features a wide range of creative expressions reflecting innovation, experimentation and a multidisciplinary approach across various visual art forms. The initiative aims to highlight current artistic trends while encouraging young artists to critically engage with evolving practices and contribute to the continuing legacy of Indian art. The exhibition was inaugurated…

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Lucknow: A two-day Kisan Mela was organised at the campus of CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR–CIMAP), Lucknow, on January 30 and 31, 2026, drawing enthusiastic participation from farmers, scientists, industry representatives, and policymakers. On the second day alone, nearly 4,000 farmers from various states of the country attended the event, making it one of the largest farmer-centric gatherings hosted by the institute in recent years. On the occasion, the dignitaries performed tree plantation within the campus, symbolising the institute’s commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. The Chief…

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Lucknow: With the objective of ensuring a transparent, inclusive, and error-free Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls, Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant carried out an extensive field inspection of Voter Registration Centres (VRCs) and polling booths across Lucknow on Friday. During the inspection, the Divisional Commissioner closely reviewed the progress of revision work, updating of records, voter registration procedures, and facilities available on-site. He emphasized that the revision process must ensure 100 percent inclusion of all eligible citizens in the electoral rolls. The inspection began at the help desk set…

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Lucknow: A review meeting on the site selection for proposed helipad construction at district, tehsil, and block headquarters across the Lucknow Division was held under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner  Vijay Vishwas Pant. The review was conducted through virtual mode and attended by Chief Development Officers of all districts in the division along with concerned officials of the Public Works Department (PWD). During the meeting, the PWD informed that six helipad sites have been proposed in Lucknow district, and site selection for all locations has been completed. The Divisional Commissioner…

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Lucknow: The 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” was celebrated with grandeur at the Vande Mataram ceremony organized by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) at Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium. The event showcased a vibrant blend of dance, vocal, and instrumental performances, highlighting the rich heritage of Indian music and culture. Padum Narayan Dwivedi, State Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, was the Chief Guest, while Dr. Devendra Tripathi, Regional Secretary of the UPSNA Lucknow Centre, graced the event as a Special Guest. In his address, Dwivedi…

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Lucknow: The 19th Sharngdev Mahotsav, jointly organized by Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow and Mahagami Gurukul Kala Evam Shodh Sansthan, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Maharashtra), concluded at Kalka-Bindadin Ki Dyodhi, Kathak Museum, Kesarbagh, Lucknow. The closing ceremony featured a rendition of the recorded Aarti Madhavi Joshi, composed by Pandit Bindadin Maharaj and sung by Pandit Mohan Rao Kalyanpurkar, marking a graceful end to the festival. During the event, Guru Parvati Dutta guided students through meditative exercises, followed by a formal Kathak dance training on Dhrupad by Bansidhar Pinak Dhar. Musical accompaniment was…

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