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Balrampur: The divisional meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Junior High School (Upper Primary) Teachers’ Association, Devi Patan Division, was held at PM Shri School in Dhusah, Balrampur. The meeting was chaired by Veer Vikram Singh, National Vice-President and Divisional President of the Devi Patan unit. The main agenda was the upcoming divisional convention and election. Members decided to entrust Shravasti district with the responsibility of conducting this year’s election process. Several senior office-bearers and representatives from the four districts of the division—Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti and Bahraich—attended the meeting. Among those…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) launched a week-long cleanliness campaign across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra, with a series of sanitation and public-awareness activities scheduled from September 29 to October 5. The initiative began with housekeeping games organised for “Safai Mitras” working at metro stations. As part of the annual activity, separate musical chair competitions were held for male and female housekeeping staff. The participants took part enthusiastically, providing them an opportunity to take a break from their routine responsibilities and engage in recreational activities. UPMRCL highlighted…

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Gonda: A joint enforcement drive by the district administration and Transport Department was conducted at Karnailganj crossing in Gonda to strengthen road safety and ensure better facilities for passengers travelling in buses operating under All-India Tourist Permits. During the campaign, officials thoroughly checked bus permits, mandatory documents, safety equipment and compliance with traffic regulations. Three buses were challaned for various violations detected during the inspection. Bus operators and drivers were instructed to strictly comply with transport regulations and prescribed safety standards. Officials said enforcement action against vehicles violating the rules…

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Gonda: A special lecture on the significance of ancient Indian medical science and Ayurveda was organised at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College in Gonda under the Indian Knowledge Tradition initiative. The programme was jointly organised by the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Department of Science and held at the Lalita Shastri Auditorium. Dr Vaibhav Srivastava, MD, from SCPM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, was the keynote speaker. He spoke about the scientific perspective underlying ancient Indian medical practices and Ayurveda, while also highlighting their potential relevance to…

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Lucknow: Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s instructions to officials to keep drainage systems working during continuous rain, Mandi Director Jitendra Pratap Singh made a surprise inspection of Dubagga Mandi on Saturday. After two days of steady rain, he found waterlogging at some places in the mandi premises and arranged drainage on the spot. Reprimand for lax cleaning The director personally checked the condition of the drains. Finding that some had not been cleaned properly, he reprimanded the Mandi Secretary and ordered immediate cleaning. Drains were then cleared in his presence,…

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Lucknow: A studio interview and recording session on the theme ‘Theatre and Social Change’ was held at the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) studio in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Sunday for the Akademi’s archival collection. The programme was organised as part of the state’s efforts to promote and preserve art and culture. Senior theatre personality and former Director of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, Puneet Asthana, who has also been honoured by the Akademi, participated as the subject expert. The interaction was conducted by Bharatendu Natya Akademi spokesperson Manoj Mishra.…

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Gonda: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Tarabganj tehsil following directions from District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Additional District Magistrate Pramod Jha, Tarabganj Tehsildar Ashutosh Pandey, Disaster Management Expert Rajesh Srivastava and teams from the Revenue Department conducted on-site inspections of flood-hit villages including Ailipersauli, Garhi and Amdahi and adjoining areas. The officials assessed the flood situation, waterlogging, problems faced by residents and the relief arrangements in place. During the visit, officials interacted directly with affected villagers and assured them that the administration was…

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Bareilly: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, organised a series of programmes to mark World Rabies Day 2026, focusing on rabies prevention, responsible animal care and timely medical intervention following animal bites. The programme began at the institute’s Referral Polyclinic in the presence of Joint Director (Academics) Dr S.K. Mendiratta. Around 40 dogs were administered free anti-rabies vaccinations. Dr Abhijit Pawade, Dr U.K. Dey, Dr A.C. Saxena and Dr J.K. Prasad were among those present. As part of the outreach activities, the Department of Veterinary Public Health organised…

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Lucknow: Lucknow District Magistrate Vishakh G. inspected rain-affected areas in Lasa and Akadiya Kala villages on Monday and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue arrangements following heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the district. During the field inspection, the District Magistrate assessed the water level and the status of relief and rescue operations in the affected villages. He also interacted with local residents to understand their problems and immediate requirements. Vishakh directed the concerned officials to provide prompt assistance to affected residents based on their needs. He instructed authorities…

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