Category: Lucknow

MoU signed between Lucknow Metro and Uber for passenger convenience

Arijit Bose

50% discount on booking Uber rides from Lucknow Metro stations Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber at Hazratganj Metro Station to provide better facilities to Lucknow Metro passengers. Under this agreement, passengers booking an Uber ride from any of the 21 Metro stations on the North-South corridor will get up to 50% discount (maximum ₹20). On this occasion,  Sushil Kumar, Managing Director, UPMRC, and Madhulika Singh Gaur, Operations Manager of New Launch Expansion of North India and Uttar Pradesh expansion,…

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“The Rural Rhythm”: A Celebration of Village Life at Synapse International Art Gallery

Arijit Bose

Lucknow– The Synapse International Art Gallery, in collaboration with The Centrum Hotel, unveiled a refreshing group exhibition titled “The Rural Rhythm”, offering a vibrant exploration of India’s villages and towns through the brushes of seven contemporary artists. The showcase, curated by Rakesh Kumar Maurya, Founder and Director of the Gallery, opened on Tuesday evening with much fanfare, bringing together artists, art lovers, and cultural connoisseurs under one roof. The evening commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and the unveiling of the exhibition catalog. The inauguration was led by Chief Guest …

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Four Youths, Including Two Brothers, Killed in Greater Noida Car-Bike Collision

Arijit Bose

Manoj Srivastava Lucknow/Greater Noida – In a tragic road accident, four friends riding on a single motorcycle lost their lives after a head-on collision with a car in Greater Noida. The incident took place on Kulesara Pushta Road under the Ecotech-3 police station area. The victims were identified as Sumit, Lavkush, Rihan, and Monu Thakur, all aged between 16 and 18. According to eyewitnesses, none of them were wearing helmets, and all four were riding on a TVS Raider bike when it collided with a speeding WagonR (UP 16 CR…

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Nxtra by Airtel releases Sustainability Report for FY 2024-25

Anil Jaiswal

LUCKNOW 25-08-2025 Achieves 15% higher emission reductions YoY with 188,507 tCO2e reductions in the year – 49% of energy consumed across core data center facilities was sourced from renewable energy alternatives – Women workforce grows 130% under NxtWave initiative Lucknow, 25 August, 2025: Nxtra Data Limited (“Nxtra by Airtel”), a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel (Airtel), today, unveiled its Sustainability Report for FY 2024-25. The Report details the company’s progress in building digital infrastructure that is intelligent, scalable and sustainable. The report highlights Nxtra’s commitment and progress across the three pillars…

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Metaphor Reading Circle Hosts Second Edition on “What Freedom Means to You”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The second edition of the Metaphor Reading Circle was hosted on Saturday, drawing an engaging panel of speakers who explored the thought-provoking theme “What Freedom Means.” The session brought together diverse voices including Yashasvi Saraff, Head Girl of La Martiniere Girls’ College and a young researcher-musician; Dr. Himanshu Bajpai, renowned dastango and author; Prem Mishra, senior journalist with Navbharat Times; Carlyle McFarland, former Principal of La Martiniere College; Iffat Khan, founder of Aadaab Arz Lucknow; and Amar Nath Mishra, educator and co-founder of Karmasu.in. Each speaker interpreted freedom through…

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Paramparik Paridhan Sakhis,a social awareness group has celebrated “Sawan Bhadon” event at DD Antas Mall Gomtinagar Extension.

Anil Jaiswal

The group promotes handloom weaves sarees and Indian dress to support our handloom weavers. Founder of the PPS group,Rekha kumar, an educationist and social worker stressed on wearing Indian cotton dresses like sarees instead of western synthetic attire. She said ladies look more graceful and elegant in our silk and cotton traditional dresses which are world famous. Among the special guests, Dr Manjulika Asthana a social worker stressed on helping the home chefs by giving them chance to serve, Meenakshi Srivastava, an welness expert given tips how to avoid obesity,…

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Ganesh Utsav 2025 by Akshay Samiti, Nishatganj Paper Mill Colony

Anil Jaiswal

  The much-awaited Ganesh Utsav 2025, organized by Akshay Samiti, Nishatganj Paper Mill Colony, fondly known as “Lucknow ka Raja”, is set to begin from 27th August to 5th September 2025. This year, the celebrations promise to be grander than ever before as the Samiti aims to create history by building the tallest Shivling pandal of 51 ft, crafted by skilled artisans from Kolkata. Alongside, the city will witness its biggest Ganesh murti, which is currently under creation and will be the centerpiece of the event. Recognized as one of…

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Harishchandra Vanshiya Scholarships Programme Launched to Support Meritorious Students

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Harishchandra Vanshiya Scholarships Programme was launched in Lucknow under the Skill Development & Startup Committee, coinciding with the 17th annual celebration of Rastogi Hospital. The initiative aims to support meritorious students and ease their pursuit of higher education. The launch was graced by Guest of Honour, Vice President of Vishva Hindu Parishad, and current General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai from Ayodhya, Padma Shri Navjivan Rastogi, Rakesh Rastogi, New Delhi, Dr Anshu Rohatgi HOD Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, Prof ( Dr. ) Suryakant, Professor…

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UP Transport Commissioner Presents Vision for Safer, Smarter Mobility at LMA Seminar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The Lucknow Management Association (LMA) hosted a high-impact seminar titled “Towards Zero Fatalities: Transforming Road Safety and Urban Traffic Management”, bringing together key stakeholders from government, civil society, and the medical and legal sectors to review reforms and chart future directions in transport and traffic management. The seminar followed LMA’s earlier panel discussion and civil society interaction held on 6 May 2025, which had generated actionable recommendations for improving road safety and urban mobility in Uttar Pradesh. A Distinguished Panel The seminar featured Transport Commissioner Brijesh Narain Singh, Rajesh…

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President of Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Gautamanand Ji Maharaj, Visits Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The city of Nawabs witnessed a spiritual moment as Swami Gautamanand Ji Maharaj, the President of the Ramakrishna Mission, arrived in Lucknow. His visit drew large numbers of devotees and spiritual seekers, who gathered at the Ramakrishna Math to receive his blessings. On this occasion, Swami Gautamanand Ji Maharaj offered pranami darshan to devotees at the Math premises, creating an atmosphere of deep devotion and reverence. The gathering resonated with chants and prayers as followers bowed before the revered monk, seeking spiritual guidance and peace. During his brief…

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