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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Vindhynager: Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program aimed at promoting health and hygiene NTPC Vindhyachal organized a menstrual hygiene awareness program for rural women and adolescent girls at the Gahilgarh West Anganwadi Centre on June 3, 2026. During the program, Dr. Mayurakshi Bharali, Manager (Medical), provided the participants with detailed information regarding health precautions to be observed during menstruation, the importance of hygiene, and measures to prevent infections and other health complications. On this occasion, free sanitary pads were distributed to approximately 200 women and adolescent girls, and guidance…

Vindhyanagar: As part of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2026 being conducted by NTPC Limited, a special interactive awareness session was organized to educate and empower young participants on issues related to personal safety, self-confidence and social responsibility. The session was led by Neeraj Sharma from the Women and Child Protection Department, who emphasized the importance of personal safety, awareness of individual rights and the confidence to raise one’s voice against any form of injustice or wrongdoing. Conducted in an engaging and interactive format, the programme encouraged open dialogue and provided…

Lucknow: Demonstrating its commitment towards community welfare and social responsibility, Union Bank of India, Zonal Office Lucknow, donated a water cooler for the devotees visiting Hanumant Dham, Lucknow, on the auspicious occasion of Bada Mangal. The water cooler has been installed in the temple courtyard to provide clean and chilled drinking water to the large number of devotees who visit the temple, especially during the Bada Mangal celebrations. The initiative was undertaken as part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities aimed at serving the community and supporting public…

Amethi: Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University celebrated World Environment Day with a series of awareness and tree plantation programmes, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation, sustainable development and the creation of a greener campus. The event commenced with a plantation drive led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bhrigu Nath Singh, who planted a sapling on the university campus. Faculty members, officers, staff and students joined the initiative, underscoring the institution’s collective commitment to protecting the environment. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Singh emphasized that the university is dedicated to nurturing responsible and environmentally…