Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: A five-day training programme for farmers kicked off on Monday at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow. The programme has been organized to raise awareness among farmers selected by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Siwan, Bihar, about cultivation, processing, and marketing technologies related to medicinal and aromatic plants. Thirty participants, including two women farmers from Siwan district, are attending the training. The initiative aims to equip farmers with knowledge about cultivation as well as product development techniques from medicinal and aromatic plants to ensure…

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Lucknow: A Cervical Cancer Awareness Program was successfully organized at Lulu Mall, Lucknow, in collaboration with Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI). The event aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers affecting women. Every eight minutes, India loses one woman to cervical cancer, yet the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a preventable and eliminable cancer. WHO has set a global goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, which can be achieved through: Vaccination of girls between 9 to 26…

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Lucknow: The spirit of fitness and community came alive on Sunday morning as over 500 runners participated in the 2nd Run for Ark Half Marathon and Cross Country, held at the Seva Gram Railway Colony Ground, Lucknow. The event was organized by Advocate Amit Yadav, aiming to promote health awareness and a sense of sportsmanship among citizens of all ages. The event began at 7:00 a.m., with participants enthusiastically taking part in multiple categories covering 15 km and 10 km distances. Men, women, and youth runners competed with great zeal…

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Lucknow: Delhi Public School, Shaheed Path hosted its much-awaited two-day inter-school fest, Inquizest 2.0, on 7th and 8th November 2025. The event brought together a celebration of intellect, creativity, and innovation, drawing enthusiastic participation from 40+ reputed schools across the city. The Opening Ceremony set a vibrant tone for the fest with the lighting of the lamp, a soulful invocation, and a warm welcome address by our Principal Dr. Manju Lakhanpal. The day featured a wide array of competitions in the fields of music, dance, literature, technology, art, and design,…

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Lucknow: In a landmark study, scientists from the University of Lucknow have scientifically validated the age-old wisdom that food can indeed be medicine. The research, led by Vikas Gautam under the mentorship of Prof. A. M. Saxena, explored five edible plants of the Cucurbitaceae family-Momordica charantia var. muricata (wild bitter gourd), Trichosanthes cucumerina (snake gourd), Luffa acutangula (ridge gourd), Cucumis sativus (cucumber), and Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin). This comprehensive screening of antidiabetic activity, published in Cureus Journal (Springer Nature, 2025), was conducted through a novel four-In-vivo model covering fasted, fed, glucose-loaded,…

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Theme: “Step Forward to Learn, Lead and Inspire – Raise Your Voice for the Environment” Lucknow: The Department of Education, University of Lucknow, organized a Social Internship Program focused on environmental conservation, highlighting the need for active youth participation in sustainable development. The program commenced with a warm welcome of Chief Guest Shri Durgesh Kumar by Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Education, who presented him with a bouquet of flowers. The inauguration was marked by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and garlanding of Goddess Saraswati’s idol, invoking blessings…

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Lucknow: The University of Lucknow successfully organized a grand felicitation ceremony for the participants and winners of various competitions held during its 68th Convocation Week, which took place from September 1 to 10, 2025. The event was held at the Malviya Hall on November 3 under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Professor Manuka Khanna and the able guidance of Professor Anchal Srivastava, Director, Cultural Affairs. The ceremony celebrated the creativity and enthusiasm of students who took part in multiple events across inter-collegiate and on-campus competitions. A total of 717 participants received…

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Lucknow: Under the guidance and inspiration of Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, a series of theatrical presentations by the PSO (Personal Staff Officer) team of Raj Bhavan were organized at the University of Lucknow. The event took place at the A.P. Sen Auditorium at 11 a.m. under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Manuka Khanna. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from both students and faculty members, reflecting the growing interest in theatre and performing arts within the university. In her address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna expressed heartfelt gratitude…

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Lucknow: The Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Lucknow, organized a seminar titled “Building Smart, Leading Strong: BIM-Driven Leadership in the CRIP Sector for Future Engineers,” in collaboration with NICMAR, India’s leading institute in construction management. The event focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its integration with CRIP—Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project Management. Dr. Shiv Sai Trivedi, Assistant Professor and Programme Head at NICMAR, Delhi NCR, addressed students on BIM applications, CRIP’s strategic role in infrastructure, and career opportunities at NICMAR. The event…

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