Administration Steps Up Relief Operations in Flood-Affected Gonda Villages

Gonda: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Tarabganj tehsil following directions from District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Additional District Magistrate Pramod Jha, Tarabganj Tehsildar Ashutosh Pandey, Disaster Management Expert Rajesh Srivastava and teams from the Revenue Department conducted on-site inspections of flood-hit villages including Ailipersauli, Garhi and Amdahi and adjoining areas. The officials assessed the flood situation, waterlogging, problems faced by residents and the relief arrangements in place. During the visit, officials interacted directly with affected villagers and assured them that the administration was…

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Rabies Awareness Programme Held at IVRI on World Rabies Day 2026

Bareilly: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, organised a series of programmes to mark World Rabies Day 2026, focusing on rabies prevention, responsible animal care and timely medical intervention following animal bites. The programme began at the institute’s Referral Polyclinic in the presence of Joint Director (Academics) Dr S.K. Mendiratta. Around 40 dogs were administered free anti-rabies vaccinations. Dr Abhijit Pawade, Dr U.K. Dey, Dr A.C. Saxena and Dr J.K. Prasad were among those present. As part of the outreach activities, the Department of Veterinary Public Health organised…

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Lucknow DM Inspects Rain-Affected Villages, Reviews Relief and Rescue Operations

Lucknow: Lucknow District Magistrate Vishakh G. inspected rain-affected areas in Lasa and Akadiya Kala villages on Monday and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue arrangements following heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the district. During the field inspection, the District Magistrate assessed the water level and the status of relief and rescue operations in the affected villages. He also interacted with local residents to understand their problems and immediate requirements. Vishakh directed the concerned officials to provide prompt assistance to affected residents based on their needs. He instructed authorities…

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Amity Innovation Week 2026 Concludes with a Vibrant Celebration of Creativity and New Ideas

Lucknow: The week-long ‘Innovation Week-2026’, organised at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus since September 21, concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony on Monday. Organised to mark the birthday of Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chairman, Amity University Lucknow Campus, the week celebrated creativity, innovation and new ideas under the theme ‘Innovate. Integrate. Impact.’ The week featured a series of academic and creative activities, including seminars, conferences, competitions and other events aimed at encouraging innovation, creative thinking and entrepreneurship among students. The closing ceremony was attended by Professor (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro…

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Observe Bhadra Purnima and Sacred Chaturmas for Spiritual Growth: ISKCON Lucknow

Lucknow: Devotees at ISKCON Lucknow observed Bhadra Purnima with spiritual discussions and guidance on the significance of Chaturmas, as Param Pujya Bhaktivedanta Rukmini Krishna Goswami Maharaj, President of ISKCON Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, visited the temple. Speaking on the significance of Bhadra Purnima, Goswami Maharaj described it as a spiritually auspicious day and encouraged devotees to bring the Srimad Bhagavatam into their homes with proper rituals and worship. He also urged devotees to donate and distribute the scripture and study and hear it under the guidance of a qualified spiritual teacher.…

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13 Achievers Honoured with Durga Swaroopa Samman in Lucknow

Lucknow: The Durga Swaroopa Foundation organised the ‘Durga Swaroopa Samman Samaroh 2026’ at the Urdu Academy in Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, honouring 13 distinguished personalities for their contributions to sports, literature, art, culture and social service. The ceremony was inaugurated by chief guest social worker Namrata Pathak, special guest social worker Bindu Bora, Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Yadav and BJP leader Santosh Srivastava, among other dignitaries, by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Foundation Secretary Ragini Srivastava and President Prashant Singh welcomed and honoured the guests. Speaking on the…

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Study Tables Change How Children Learn in Devipatan Division, with Thank-You Letters and Drawings for the CM

Lucknow: Under the “Shiksha Ki Udaan” campaign, one lakh students across Bahraich, Gonda, Balrampur and Shravasti districts of Devipatan division have received study tables. The tables have given children a proper, dedicated space to study at home. In return, many of them have sent handwritten letters of thanks to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Some decorated their letters with flowers, while others drew their new study table or a portrait of the Chief Minister. The division has met its target of distributing one lakh tables. The letters go beyond government figures.…

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Four Join Congress at Congress Bhawan; Protest March Against ‘Vote Chori’ Planned for September 28

Gonda — At Congress Bhawan, Gonda, four individuals — Jan Savio Valley, Shaukat Ali alias Mali Baba, Michael Stephen Dias, and Shahid Ali — were formally inducted into the Congress party, under the leadership of City President Shahid Ali Qureshi, who draped them with the party sash. Speaking on the occasion, all those who joined the party said they had faith in Congress’s policies and in the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, and pledged to work with dedication to strengthen his hands. District Media In-charge Shiv Kumar Dubey, Anees Nana, Mohammad…

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District Magistrate Reviews Preparations for Gandhi Jayanti Programs, Issues Necessary Directions to Officials

Bareilly — A review meeting on the scheduling of programs to mark the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2026, was held yesterday at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the meeting, the District Magistrate reviewed preparations for the Gandhi Jayanti programs and issued necessary directions to the concerned officials. He directed the District Basic Education Officer and District School Inspector that, in view of the possibility of rain, young children should not be included in the Gandhi Jayanti…

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Review Meeting on Basic Education Schemes Held Under Chairmanship of District Magistrate

Bareilly — A review meeting on schemes run by the Basic Education Department was held yesterday at the auditorium in the Collectorate, chaired by District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the meeting, the District Magistrate directed that since the Nipun Bharat Mission affects the CM Dashboard ranking, a separate meeting be held on the subject, with the Principal of DIET also included in it. All Block Education Officers were instructed to continue inspecting schools in view of the ongoing rains. Regarding the Electricity Department, he directed that high-tension lines passing near schools…

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