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Gonda: Promoting research and innovation and taking academic quality to new heights are among the top priorities of the institution, said Prof. Jitendra Singh, officiating Principal of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College. As part of the college’s efforts to strengthen research-oriented academic activities, a team associated with a major project sanctioned and funded by the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh, was sent for specialised scientific training at the National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM), Mau, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The…

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Bareilly: Outstanding and meritorious teachers from across Bareilly district were honoured on the occasion of Teachers’ Day during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas programmes organised at various tehsil headquarters. At each tehsil, senior administrative officials, including the Divisional Commissioner, District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrates and Sub-Divisional Magistrates, presented certificates of appreciation and mementos to teachers for their exemplary contribution to education and their commitment to the overall development of students. At the Meerganj tehsil auditorium, Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar and Chief Development Officer Devyani honoured Prashant Gupta of Primary School Diosas,…

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Bareilly Teachers’ Day was celebrated at Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Gopalpur, Bhojipura, Bareilly, with students and teachers paying tribute to former President and eminent educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. During the programme, teacher Tej Pratap Singh, Principal Man Singh and students highlighted Dr Radhakrishnan’s life, personality and significant contribution to the field of education. Speakers described his ideas as an enduring source of inspiration for students and emphasised the importance of education in shaping individuals and society. Students expressed their respect and gratitude towards their teachers on the occasion. The…

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Bareilly: The Faculty of Education at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, celebrated Teachers’ Day with a colourful cultural programme organised by students of the B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes. The programme was presided over by Faculty of Education Dean Professor Dr Santosh Arora. Faculty members including Professor Anju Agrawal, Professor S.K. Verma, Dr Tarun Rashtriya, Dr Prempal Singh, Dr Pratibha Sagar, Dr Meenakshi Dwivedi, Dr Suresh Kumar, Dr Rambabu Singh and Dr Rashmi Ranjan were present on the occasion. The celebrations began with students welcoming the faculty members by applying…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is accelerating efforts to transform gram panchayats into modern centres for education, digital access and community activities. The state’s 2026-27 Budget places a strong emphasis on digital libraries, multipurpose panchayat buildings and community facilities in rural areas. A provision of ₹454 crore has been made for establishing digital libraries at the gram panchayat and ward levels. The initiative is aimed at bringing digital educational resources closer to rural students and young people, including e-books, online study material and content for…

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From Chitrangada to Alokdhara, Shahana’s Golden Jubilee Finale Leaves Mumbai Spellbound A Grand Cultural Finale: Shahana Reaffirms Tagore’s Timeless Vision of Equality Mumbai (anil bedag): Shahana (Tagore Centre for Indian Music and Culture) concluded its 51st-anniversary Golden Jubilee celebrations with a spectacular cultural evening at a packed Veer Savarkar Auditorium, Dadar. The finale brought together classical dance, theatre, Rabindra Sangeet and poetry in a memorable celebration of India’s artistic heritage. The highlight was Rajendranandini – The Warrior Princess, an innovative adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s Chitrangada, directed and choreographed by Shahana’s…

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New Delhi: Temples across India witnessed large gatherings of devotees as people celebrated Janmashtami, the festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. From Delhi and Mathura to Vrindavan and Mumbai, devotees assembled at prominent religious centres for early-morning prayers, special rituals and Mangla Aarti. The festival brought a strong devotional atmosphere to several major temples, with authorities and temple administrations making arrangements to manage the movement of large crowds. Devotees Gather at Delhi Temples In Delhi, devotees turned up in large numbers at ISKCON temples in East of Kailash and…

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Lucknow: Travel fintech company Scapia and private sector lender Axis Bank have launched the Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card, aimed at India’s growing community of digital-first travellers seeking to combine payments, travel bookings and rewards on a single platform. The co-branded card has been designed around the idea of turning everyday spending into travel benefits. Through the Scapia app, cardholders will be able to track and manage their expenses, discover and book travel, and redeem rewards for flights, hotels, visas, experiences, shopping and other travel-related services. The card will be…

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