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Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh: Sanjay Prasad to Head CM’s Office After SP Goyal Becomes Chief Secretary

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh’s bureaucracy, senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad has been appointed to lead the Chief Minister’s Office on the prestigious Fifth Floor (Pancham Tal), following the elevation of Shashi Prakash Goyal (SP Goyal) as the new Chief Secretary of the state. A 1995-batch IAS officer, Sanjay Prasad is originally from Sitamarhi, Bihar, and was born on May 23, 1971. He joined the Indian Administrative Service after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1995, following his post-graduation. His first posting came on June 13,…

Lucknow CBSE Sahodaya Organizes Workshop on “Designing Futuristic 21st Century Schools with Technology & Skilling”

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow, 30th July 2025: The Lcknow CBSE Sahodaya School Complex successfully organized an insightful workshop on “Designing Futuristic 21st Century Schools with Technology & Skilling” on Wednesday, 30th July 2025, at Hotel Mercure, Lucknow. The event saw active involvement of distinguished Sahodaya core-committee members, including Dr. Jawaid Alam Khan (Chairman, Lucknow Sahodaya), Mrs. B. Singh, Dr. Prerna Mitra, Ms. Richa Khanna, Ms. Hema Kalakoti, Dr. Rupali Patel, Dr. Reena Pathak, Ms. Poonam Gautam, Ms. Sharmila Singh, Ms.Shifalika Misra, and Mr. Avani Kamal. The workshop featured expert insights from Mr.…

ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP UP GIRLS BATTALION NCC, LUCKNOW

July 30, 2025 Anil Jaiswal

LUCKNOW, 30 JULY 2025 The ten-day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) of 19 UP Girls Battalion NCC of NCC Group Lucknow began at the No. 2 Military Training Battalion of Army Medical Corps Centre & College in Lucknow Cantonment on 29 July 2025. Biometric registration and documentation of the cadets took place on the first day of the camp. The camp was formally inaugurated by the Commanding Officer of 19 UP Girls Battalion NCC and Commandant of the camp, Colonel (Dr) Dinesh Kumar Pathak, with his inaugural address. In…

SURYA COMMAND CONCLUDES VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAMME WITH GRAND FLAG-IN CEREMONY HONOURING KARGIL HEROES

July 29, 2025 Anil Jaiswal

LUCKNOW, 28 JULY 2025 As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas2025 celebrations, the Veteran Outreach Bike Rally, organised by Headquarters Central Command of Indian Army, commenced from Smritika War Memorial, Lucknow and concluded on 26 July 2025 in a vibrant Flag-In Ceremony presided over by Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command. Traversing through the districts of Barabanki, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Raebareli, the rally engaged with over 1,700 Veterans, Veer Naris and Dependents, honouring their service and sacrifices while proactively addressing their welfare concerns. Majority of the issues…

City gets State-of-the-Art Golf Driving Range & Practice Area

July 29, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark moment for sports infrastructure in Lucknow, La Martiniere College officially inaugurated its Golf Driving Range and Practice Area . The grand inauguration ceremony was graced by Justice A.R. Masoodi of the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) as the Chief Guest, and presided over by Dr. Subhash Chandra, IPS (Retd), President of the Lucknow Golf Club. The event was further dignified by the presence and active participation of Rajneesh Sethi (Secretary, Lucknow Golf Club), Captain R.S. Nanda, and Sanjiv Agarwal (Joint Secretary & Treasurer), who extended a…

Uttar Pradesh Youth Delegation Receives Warm Welcome After Stellar Performance at Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme in Kurukshetra

July 28, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow— A 21-member youth delegation from Uttar Pradesh, which returned after an impressive showing at the Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme 2025 held in Kurukshetra from July 22 to 26, was warmly felicitated upon arrival. The delegation captivated audiences at the national-level cultural exchange with vibrant performances rooted in Uttar Pradesh’s rich folk traditions. Artists from Mahoba, led by Sumendra Soni, left a lasting impression with their powerful rendition of Alha folk singing, earning a standing ovation from the audience. Meanwhile, performers from Gorakhpur, under the direction of Pawan Pankshi, mesmerized…

Uttar Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission Holds Key Meeting to Address Reservation and Welfare Issues

July 28, 2025 Arijit Bose

Decision to Enforce 27% Reservation for Backward Classes in Cooperative Societies; Committee Formed to Probe Attack on Manoj Kashyap in Meerut Lucknow — The Uttar Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission, under the chairmanship of Rajesh Verma, held an important meeting on Monday at the Commission’s headquarters in Lucknow. The meeting was attended by Vice-Chairman Sohan Lal Shrimali, Member Surya Prakash Pal, other commission members, and Secretary Manoj Kumar Sagar. The agenda of the meeting revolved around critical issues concerning the reservation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), caste inclusions and exclusions,…

SKD Academy Celebrates Student Excellence with Grand Award Ceremony in Lucknow

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a spirited tribute to academic brilliance and unwavering ambition, SKD Academy hosted a spectacular award ceremony to honour its outstanding students who excelled in board examinations and national-level entrance tests. The event took place at the Vrindavan branch auditorium in Lucknow, transforming the venue into a vibrant arena of applause, achievement, and aspiration. Students from CBSE, ICSE, ISC, and UP Board, along with those who qualified for NEET 2025 and JEE 2025, were felicitated in the presence of proud parents and an esteemed panel of dignitaries. The celebration…

Patriotic Fervour Marks Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrations by Lucknow Communication Society

July 28, 2025 Arijit Bose

Uplifting cultural event held at Pioneer Convent School, Indira Nagar, in collaboration with UP’s Department of Culture Lucknow — The Lucknow Communication Society, in association with the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, organized a stirring patriotic programme on Kargil Vijay Diwas and the martyrdom day of Sardar Udham Singh at Pioneer Convent School, located in Mayur Residency, Chandan Road, Indira Nagar. The event, held on Sunday, July 27, featured a vibrant line-up of cultural performances under the coordination of Vijay Laxmi Gupta. The school auditorium echoed with patriotic melodies…

Uttar Pradesh Police Felicitates Meritorious Children of Personnel in Grand Ceremony

July 27, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the Uttar Pradesh Police Family Welfare Association (VAMA Sarthi) honoured the meritorious children of serving police personnel at a special function held at the Amar Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad Auditorium, Signature Building, Police Headquarters, Lucknow. The event was graced by Meenakshi Singh, IRS, President of VAMA Sarthi and spouse of DGP Rajeev Krishna. She, along with Vice President Renu Singh and other VAMA Sarthi members, felicitated the students with certificates of excellence and gift hampers, recognising their outstanding academic achievements. Inspiring Future Leaders In…