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BLOs found present at all inspected polling stations; special camps to be held again on October 24 Lucknow: District Magistrate and District Election Officer Vishakh G inspected special voter registration camps organised across Lucknow on Saturday under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 programme, aimed at ensuring that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral rolls. The camps were organised at polling stations across the district in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s directions. The initiative focused on registering first-time voters, particularly young people, and other eligible citizens whose…

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Medha Pushkarna Writes a New Chapter in the World of Justice  Mumbai/New Delhi (Anil Bedag): From practising law at the Supreme Court to earning an MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, and now taking on the responsibility of teaching law students, Medha Pushkarna continues to add new dimensions to her professional journey. She returns with the third book in her acclaimed courtroom series, The Great Trial, titled It Is Not Over Yet… Animal World Versus Mankind. Published by Law and Justice Publishing Company, the book offers an intriguing…

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Gonda: Senior advocate and former president of the Civil Bar Association, Indra Bhushan Srivastava, passed away unexpectedly on Friday night, leaving the legal fraternity and the wider community in mourning. News of his demise spread rapidly across the district court premises, triggering an outpouring of grief among lawyers. According to his only son, Hitesh Sahay, Srivastava had been taken to Lucknow following minor health complaints. However, his condition suddenly deteriorated, leading to his untimely death. Coming from a family with a longstanding legal tradition, Srivastava was widely respected for his…

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Lucknow: Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary  assumed charge as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona formally entrusted him with the responsibility. Chaudhary represents the Pharenda Assembly constituency in Maharajganj district. After taking charge, he thanked the party’s national leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for placing their trust in him. He said he would discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and commitment, ensuring that the Congress raised the concerns of people across Uttar Pradesh in the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona has accused the BJP government of presiding over widespread corruption, alleging irregularities in digital attendance records under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Addressing a press conference at the state Congress headquarters, Mishra alleged that after controversies over electoral rolls and donations collected in the name of the Ram temple, questions had now arisen over the alleged diversion of funds meant for rural workers. She said the reported irregularities raised serious…

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Lucknow: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) celebrated World Food Day 2026 at the S.H. Zaidi Auditorium under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” The programme brought together scientists, students and food professionals to discuss the importance of innovation in building safe, sustainable and nutritious food systems. Rajendra Mohan Dobriyal, Senior Director at Coca-Cola, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he highlighted the role of innovation and collaboration between industry and research institutions in developing resilient food systems. The programme began with a welcome address,…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, concluded a two-day debate competition organised by its Department of Regional Economics on October 16. The event, held on October 15 and 16 as part of internal assessment, witnessed enthusiastic participation by students from different branches of economics. On the first day, students of Regional Economics debated the topic “Impact of Globalisation: Positive or Negative”. Participants presented arguments on both sides, discussing the effects of globalisation on regional inequalities, employment and local industries. Prince Kumar Gupta secured first place, while Aman Bauddh finished…

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DM Indrajeet Singh and SP Vineet Jaiswal direct organisers to ensure safety and maintain law and order Sultanpur: The district administration has stepped up preparations to ensure the peaceful and safe conduct of Durga Puja celebrations and idol immersion. A meeting was held at Pandit Ram Naresh Tripathi Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh and Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal. The meeting was attended by office-bearers of Durga Puja committees and event organisers, with discussions focusing on security arrangements and crowd management. Officials directed organisers to ensure…

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s security should be reviewed impartially and strengthened if required, said socialist leader Anil Yadav, urging the government and security agencies to treat the matter with seriousness and sensitivity. Anil Yadav said Akhilesh Yadav is not only the national president of the Samajwadi Party but also a former chief minister and a prominent opposition leader. His security, he said, should not be viewed through a political lens but assessed on the basis of a professional threat analysis and established…

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