Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: The final day of the Jain community’s Daslakshan Parv was observed with devotion at the Jain Temple in Indira Nagar, where Uttam Brahmacharya Dharma and the Moksha Kalyanak of the 12th Jain Tirthankara, Lord Vasupujya, were celebrated. Temple minister Abhishek Jain said devotees placed Lord Vasupujya on the Pandu Shila and performed an abhishek with 108 golden kalash while reciting Riddhi-Siddhi mantras. A Shantidhara ceremony was subsequently performed with prayers for world peace. The honour of conducting the Shantidhara was given to the families of Abhay, Dheeraj, Anurodh, Abhishek,…

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Lucknow: The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Uttar Pradesh, organised a Principals’ Workshop and Felicitation Ceremony at the S.P. Lyceum Auditorium in Rajajipuram on September 25. The event was hosted by Lucknow Public College, A-Block, Rajajipuram, and brought together senior representatives from the education sector and the scouting movement. The programme began with the Scouts and Guides prayer, followed by the presentation of Shishu-Taru and scarves to distinguished guests. The ceremony was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana. A self-introduction session for participating principals was also…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, organised a grand celebration of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti at the Prof. S.B. Singh Auditorium of the Department of Business Administration. The programme was organised by the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Research Chair, with this year’s central theme being “The Highway to Developed India 2047: Antyodaya.” The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp before portraits of Goddess Saraswati and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar was the chief guest, while Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai presided over the programme…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant has directed officials to establish a dedicated mango export cluster in the division to increase exports of the region’s famous mango varieties. Chairing a meeting of the Divisional Agricultural Export Monitoring Committee constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Export Policy, Pant called for coordinated efforts by the Agriculture Marketing, Agricultural Foreign Trade and Horticulture departments to strengthen mango exports. He directed officials to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at increasing the share of export-quality mangoes and ensure that growers are trained…

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Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Facilitation Council, Lucknow, was held at the Niryaat Bhawan Auditorium under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant to address cases related to delayed payments to micro and small enterprises. During the meeting, 30 references were presented for conciliation. The Council issued necessary directions to the concerned parties to resolve the matters through mutual settlement and facilitate timely resolution of the payment-related disputes. A further 22 references were placed for disposal through arbitration. In one of these cases, payment had already been received,…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant chaired a review meeting on development works, welfare schemes and the progress of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the Commissioner’s Auditorium. District Magistrates, Chief Development Officers and senior officials from Lucknow, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Raebareli, Sitapur and Unnao participated virtually. Reviewing the campaign, being conducted from September 17 to October 17, officials reported activities including blood donation and health camps, tree plantation, fruit distribution, tool-kit distribution, street plays and distribution of assistive devices. So far, 34 blood donation camps have recorded 533…

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Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, marked National Service Scheme (NSS) Foundation Day with the launch of its NSS unit for the first time, accompanied by tree plantation, a cleanliness drive, public awareness activities and an orientation programme. The programme began with a tree plantation drive on the university campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mandvi Singh planted a neem sapling, followed by participation from NSS volunteers and university officials. The initiative highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and developing a clean and green campus. Addressing the volunteers, Prof. Singh said the launch of…

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Lucknow: Goel Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, organised a bike rally to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day and promote awareness about Ayurveda and healthy living. The rally, led by Dr Naushan Raza, began at Samta Mulak Chauraha, where a large number of college students participated with enthusiasm. Through the awareness drive, students highlighted the importance of Ayurveda as an Indian system of medicine and its role in preventive healthcare and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The participants urged people to learn more about Ayurveda and adopt healthy habits. Organisers said…

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Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Lucknow, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised a special poetry session titled “Aamantrit Kavya Swar” as part of Rajbhasha Hindi Week being observed from September 17 to 23, 2026. The programme aimed to promote the use of Hindi as the official language while encouraging literary and cultural awareness and creating a platform for the interaction of art and literature. Regional Secretary Dr Devendra Kumar Tripathi inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp along with the invited poets. Speakers at…

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Lucknow: The Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Lucknow, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised a seven-day “Kabad Se Kaushal” (Scrap Sculpture) workshop under the “Seva Hi Sanskriti” campaign. The workshop was held from September 17 to 23, 2026. The concluding ceremony featured the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing sculptures created during the workshop. K. Swarup Mandal, Director-in-Charge, Regional Science Centre, Lucknow; Girish Pandey, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow; and Dr Devendra Tripathi, Regional Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi,…

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