Deliberations on the Role of Financial Leadership in Uttar Pradesh’s Journey to a Trillion-Dollar Economy at ‘CFO Forum Elevate 2.0’

Lucknow: The “CFO Forum Elevate 2.0” was successfully organized at Hotel Taj Mahal, Lucknow, by the Lucknow Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), in collaboration with ICAI’s Members in Industry and Business Committee (MIBC) and Zee Business. This prestigious event saw the participation of Chartered Accountants, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and senior professionals from the financial sector. Vijay Kiran Anand (IAS), Secretary of the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department and CEO of Invest UP, attended the event as the keynote speaker. In…

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RPF Service’s 54th Batch Passes Out in Grand Ceremony at Lucknow Academy After 78 Weeks of Training

Lucknow: The Passing Out Parade of the 54th batch of probationary officers of the Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) Service was held with great ceremony at the Jagjivan Ram Railway Protection Force Academy in Lucknow. The event marked the successful completion of an intensive 78-week training programme designed to prepare officers for leadership and security responsibilities across the Indian Railways. The ceremony was attended by Pradeep Kumar Gupta, Inspector General, Railway Protection Force, North Central Railway, Prayagraj, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event also saw the…

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LDA Reopens Registration for 394 Premium Flats in Ashbagh Square and Park View Apartments

Lucknow: Homebuyers seeking premium residential properties in Lucknow have another opportunity as the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has reopened registrations for flats in its prestigious Ashbagh Square and Park View Apartment projects. The decision was announced by LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar. The registration window will remain open from June 1 to June 30, 2026, and applications can be submitted exclusively through the official LDA portal. Flats will be allotted through a transparent lottery system. Under the scheme, registrations have been invited for 276 flats at Ashbagh Square and 118…

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Ayodhya’s ₹93.75-Crore VVIP Guest House Taking Shape, Set for Completion by November 2027

  Ayodhya: In a major boost to the hospitality infrastructure of Ayodhya, construction of a state-of-the-art Very Very Important Person (VVIP) Guest House is progressing rapidly near Ram Katha Park under an initiative of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The ambitious project, being developed by the State Property Department at a cost of ₹93.75 crore, is expected to be completed by November 2027. Spread across a sprawling campus of 14,510 square metres, the modern guest house complex is being designed to cater to the growing influx of dignitaries and high-profile visitors…

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Adani Foundation and Anushka Foundation Join Hands to Transform the Lives of 10,000 Children with Clubfoot

Kanpur: Marking World Clubfoot Day, the Adani Foundation, the social development arm of the Adani Group, has announced a three-year partnership with the Anushka Foundation, a specialist non-profit organization dedicated to the eradication of clubfoot. The collaboration aims to provide treatment and long-term care to more than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across 61 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh. The partnership was formally launched at Manyavar Kanshiram Joint Hospital and Trauma Centre in Kanpur, one of Uttar Pradesh’s key public healthcare institutions. Uttar Pradesh…

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World Environment Day Marked with Plantation Drive and Departmental Review Meeting in Gonda

Gonda: A series of environmental and administrative initiatives were undertaken in Gonda district on the occasion of World Environment Day. District In-charge Minister Ashish Patel led a tree plantation drive and chaired a comprehensive departmental review meeting aimed at strengthening governance and public welfare initiatives. The plantation programme was organized at Padri Parasarai Tirremanorama village, where the Minister planted saplings along with District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad, MP representative Ramashankar Mishra, Ittiyathok Block Pramukh Poonam Dwivedi, and BJP District President Akbal Bahadur Tiwari. As part of…

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Tree Plantation Drive Held at Rohilkhand University’s Department of Ancient History and Culture on World Environment Day

Bareilly: To mark World Environment Day 2026, the Department of Ancient History and Culture at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, organized a tree plantation programme dedicated to environmental conservation, green awareness and sustainable development. The initiative was conducted under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, with faculty members, staff and students actively participating in the event. As part of the programme, a variety of fruit-bearing, shade-giving and medicinal saplings were planted across the department premises. Participants also pledged to ensure the protection and nurturing of the newly planted…

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Four Delhi-Bound Flights Diverted to Lucknow Airport Due to Adverse Weather

Lucknow: Adverse weather conditions in Delhi led to the diversion of four incoming flights to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA), Lucknow, on Friday. Airport authorities ensured smooth handling of passengers and coordinated closely with airlines and Air Traffic Control to minimize inconvenience. According to airport officials, the first diverted flight, Akasa Air flight QP 1814 operating from Goa to Delhi, landed in Lucknow at 3:09 pm with 160 passengers on board. One passenger opted to deboard at Lucknow, and the flight later departed for Delhi at 4:37 pm. An…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Launches Month-Long Summer Music and Arts Workshop

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, has commenced its much-awaited Summer Music and Arts Workshop, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore and learn various forms of Indian classical music, dance and fine arts. The month-long workshop is being conducted from May 26 to June 25, 2026, and has attracted enthusiastic participation from learners across different age groups. The workshop has witnessed an overwhelming response, reflecting a growing interest in India’s rich artistic traditions. This year, Kathak has emerged as the most sought-after discipline, receiving the highest number of registrations and…

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IAS Officer Deepak Kumar Appointed Chairman of Uttar Pradesh IAS Association

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh IAS Association has got a new leadership with the appointment of senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), as its new Chairman. Deepak Kumar succeeds the Association’s previous chairman, who recently retired from service. With his appointment, the responsibility of steering the affairs of the prestigious body representing IAS officers in the state now rests with one of Uttar Pradesh’s most experienced bureaucrats. Known for his extensive administrative experience and key role in the state’s financial management, Deepak Kumar is expected to provide strategic…

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