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Kolkata: Political turbulence appears to be mounting within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with growing reports of internal dissatisfaction, leadership disputes and organizational challenges following the party’s recent electoral setback in West Bengal. While the party leadership has sought to project unity, a series of developments has sparked speculation about possible divisions within the ruling outfit. Since the election defeat, the TMC has reportedly held multiple review meetings to assess the outcome and chart a future course. However, the attendance at these meetings has drawn attention. Political observers note that the…

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New Delhi: Few relationships in South Asia are as unique, complex and emotionally rooted as that between India and Nepal. Bound by centuries of shared culture, religion, language, trade and people-to-people ties, the two neighbours enjoy a relationship that transcends diplomacy. Yet, despite their deep historical connections, the partnership has periodically been tested by border disputes, rising nationalism and shifting geopolitical realities. Recent remarks by Balen Shah have once again brought the state of India-Nepal relations into focus. Speaking in Nepal’s Parliament, Shah suggested that territorial disputes between the two…

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Lucknow: Eminent artists, art critics, students and cultural enthusiasts gathered at a special exhibition and discussion programme organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Lalit Kala Akademi to celebrate the life, work and artistic legacy of renowned wash painting artist Rajeev Mishra. The event featured an exhibition of Rajeev Mishra’s artworks along with a panel discussion highlighting various aspects of his personality, artistic vision and contributions to the field of visual arts. The programme was inaugurated by Umesh Saxena, Kaushal Kishore, Sitaram Kashyap, and Bhupendra Kumar Asthana through the ceremonial lighting…

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Lucknow: In a major push towards accelerating clean energy adoption in Uttar Pradesh, Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) on Friday launched its flagship ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ campaign in Lucknow along with the unveiling of Tata Power Battery Storage, an integrated Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS). The initiative was launched in the presence of Praveer Sinha and Sanjay Banga. The campaign aims to accelerate rooftop solar adoption across urban, semi-urban and rural areas of Uttar Pradesh while enabling households and communities to access reliable, affordable and clean…

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Lucknow: In a significant step towards enhancing medical education, professional training, and research collaboration, the Army Medical Corps Centre and College (AMC C&C), Lucknow, under the aegis of the Army Training Command, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King George’s Medical University. The agreement aims to strengthen the “Whole-of-Nation” approach to healthcare capacity building by promoting professional training, knowledge sharing, and institutional cooperation between military and civilian medical establishments. The MoU was formally signed on Friday, marking a new chapter in the longstanding association between the two premier…

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₹225 crore to be released as the first installment Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting, approval was granted for the release of funds and expenditure proposals for the comprehensive and planned development of new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Vistarikaran/ Naye Shehar Protsahan Yojana. This decision is expected to give fresh momentum to modern, well-planned, and future-ready urban development across the state. To provide better housing facilities to the rapidly growing urban population and to ensure the planned expansion of cities, the state government has implemented…

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SOP to be formulated for map approvals in areas without a Master Plan Lucknow: The Yogi Cabinet has approved a proposal for the regularization of building maps previously sanctioned by District Panchayats within Development Authority areas. The Cabinet has also approved the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for granting map approvals in development areas, extended development areas, and regulated areas where a master plan has not yet been prepared. This decision will resolve a significant administrative and developmental issue that has remained pending for a long time. Questions…

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Lucknow: The Government of Uttar Pradesh is set to launch a large-scale tree plantation campaign under Vriksharopan Abhiyan-2026, targeting the plantation of over 1.85 crore saplings across four districts of the Varanasi division—Varanasi, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, and Chandauli. The campaign, scheduled to begin in the first week of July 2026, will involve participation from 28 government departments along with active public involvement, marking one of the state’s largest-ever coordinated environmental initiatives. District-wise Plantation Targets Among the four districts, Chandauli has been assigned the highest target with 70.11 lakh saplings, followed by…

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Sultanpur: District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh chaired a meeting of the District Sports and Promotion Committee at Pant Sports Stadium on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Development Officer Vinay Kumar Singh. The meeting focused on strengthening sports activities in the district, enhancing facilities for athletes, and promoting a vibrant sporting culture through coordinated efforts of sports associations and government departments. During the meeting, office-bearers of various sports associations and officials from different departments presented their suggestions for the development of sports infrastructure and athlete welfare. Emphasizing the importance of regular…

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Sultanpur: A meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh in the presence of Chief Development Officer Vinay Kumar Singh to review animal welfare initiatives and strengthen measures against cruelty to animals in the district. At the outset, Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma briefed members on the compliance report of decisions taken during the previous meeting. The committee then reviewed various agenda items related to animal welfare and protection. Regarding the renewal of the SPCA, the Chief Veterinary…

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