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Danish Azad Ansari to Attend Inauguration as Special Guest Lucknow: Acer Electric Vehicles is set to strengthen its presence in Uttar Pradesh with the opening of a new retail outlet in Lucknow. The store will be the brand’s fourth retail outlet in the state, following its existing outlets in Varanasi, Mathura and Gorakhpur. Danish Azad Ansari, Minister of State in the Uttar Pradesh government, will attend the inauguration ceremony as the special guest. Operating under the Acer trademark licensed by Acer Incorporated to Think eBikeGo Private Limited, the Lucknow outlet…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi organised its annual musical programme ‘Yaadein’ on October 30 to commemorate the legacy of legendary ghazal singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Begum Akhtar. The event, held at the Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium of the Akademi, featured performances by established artistes and emerging singers. The programme was organised in keeping with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of promoting and preserving art and culture, under the inspiration and guidance of Culture and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh. Akademi chairman Prof. Jayant Khot, vice-chairperson Vibha Singh…

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Lucknow: Continuing its tradition of spreading joy during Diwali, Kiran Foundation organised a series of activities under its initiative ‘Diwali Khushiyon Wali’, distributing Happiness Kits among children from different backgrounds. The foundation began its celebrations at Vidya Mandir Girls School, where around 135 children received Happiness Kits. The distribution took place in the presence of the school’s principal, Rashmi Yadav, school coordinator Khushboo and other staff members. Representing the foundation were Manas Mitra, IT Coordinator, BJP, and Upanshu. The team later visited Nirvan Rehabilitation Centre along with Shivpal Sawaria, patron…

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Additional Commissioner’s Court passes final order in 1996 land exchange case involving property along Gonda-Lucknow National Highway; alleged forged signatures of then SDM emerge Gonda: In a significant move to protect public land and ensure the integrity of revenue records, the Additional Commissioner (Administration-II) Court has passed a final order in a long-pending dispute over the exchange of valuable Gram Sabha land in Narayanpur Majha village of Karnailganj tehsil in Gonda district. The decision, dated October 28, 2026, was taken in the case of Gram Sabha Narayanpur Majha versus Jagdamba…

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NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore. The new stretch will be an 8.449-km, fully elevated corridor with five new stations. Once it opens, the combined operational metro network across Noida and Greater Noida will grow to 71.878 km. Announcing the decision, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the corridor will significantly improve public transport in…

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New Delhi: The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, PJ.2.1, has drawn the attention of scientists, who are investigating its transmissibility, genetic characteristics and ability to enter human cells. First identified in Ontario, Canada, in May 2026, the variant has subsequently been detected in parts of North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Researchers are examining whether genetic changes in PJ.2.1 could make it more efficient at entering human cells and whether these mutations could affect immunity developed through existing COVID-19 vaccines. However, early research has not established that the variant…

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Gonda: Hundreds of teachers staged a protest at the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) office in Gonda, demanding timely promotions. The demonstration was organised at the call of the Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh under the leadership of district president Virendra Mishra. The protesting teachers demanded that the promotion process be completed by November 7, 2026. They also submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate, seeking necessary intervention to ensure that the process is completed within the stipulated deadline. Teachers and office-bearers from several blocks across the district participated in the demonstration, expressing…

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Gonda: Bringing relief and festive cheer to families affected by floods and river erosion, three Lions Clubs in Gonda jointly organised a Diwali assistance programme in Paras Patti Purwar, distributing ration kits and blankets to 310 families. The initiative was organised by Lions Club Gonda Awadh, Lions Club Gonda Seva and Lions Club Gonda Prerna under the humanitarian outreach of Lions Clubs International and its foundation, LCIF. The programme aimed to support families struggling with the aftermath of natural disasters and help them celebrate Diwali with a sense of togetherness.…

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