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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Centralised Placement Portal to connect students, educational institutions, and industries on a single digital platform, marking a significant step towards improving employment opportunities for technical graduates and strengthening industry-academia collaboration. The portal was inaugurated on Tuesday by Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel at his office in the Vidhan Sabha complex. The initiative is part of the Yogi Adityanath government’s ongoing efforts to align technical education with industry requirements and streamline the placement process across the state. The new portal will enable industries…

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Lucknow: In a major push to strengthen technical education and improve employment opportunities for young people, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Technical Education and Adani Skills and Education. The partnership aims to align technical education with industry requirements and transform polytechnic institutions into industry-ready talent hubs. The agreement was signed in the presence of Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel at his office in the Vidhan Sabha complex. The initiative is designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills and connect…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Yadav attended the inauguration ceremony of 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country, including Aishbagh Junction in Lucknow, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Addressing the gathering, Yadav said the Indian Railways is undergoing a major transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a strong emphasis on modern infrastructure, passenger convenience and safety. She said the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is not merely an infrastructure development initiative but also reflects an integrated approach that combines cultural heritage, cleanliness, accessibility…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a series of competitions on the theme “My Mother” as part of the celebrations for its 24th Convocation Ceremony, encouraging students to express their love, respect and gratitude towards their mothers through creative and literary activities. The competitions were held under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel and Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, following directives issued by Raj Bhavan, Lucknow. Students participated in painting, essay writing, speech and poetry competitions, presenting heartfelt tributes that reflected the values of…

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Gonda: The district administration launched Groundwater Week with a district-wide water conservation campaign. District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan inaugurated the Groundwater Week awareness campaign at the District Panchayat Auditorium with a pledge to promote water conservation and sustainable groundwater management. The week-long programme, running from July 16 to July 22, aims to increase public awareness about groundwater conservation and encourage coordinated efforts by government departments. Addressing officials, the District Magistrate stressed that water conservation is not merely a government initiative but a collective social and moral responsibility. She administered the pledge…

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Gonda: Thousands of advocates under the banners of the Bar Association, Gonda, and the Civil Bar Association, Gonda, organised a large protest march from the Collectorate premises to the Civil Court Complex, Tehsil premises and the District Magistrate’s office. The lawyers alleged persistent misconduct by officials of Gonda Sadar Tehsil, including delays in the disposal of cases, unnecessary adjournments, alleged bribery and discourteous behaviour towards advocates. Protesters raised slogans against corruption and demanded immediate administrative intervention. Addressing the gathering, former Bar Association President Vindeshwari Prasad Dubey, along with Madhav Raj…

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Gonda: A two-day religious and cultural congregation, Jashn-e-Faizan-e-Murshid, concluded at the renowned Darbar Aaliya Minaiya and Jamia Amirul Uloom Minaiya in Gonda, drawing Islamic scholars, Quran reciters, students and devotees from across the country. The event, held on July 16 and 17, was organised under the patronage of Hazrat Shah Jamal Meena, successor to Hazrat Jamal Meena Shah, and celebrated the spiritual legacy of Mahboobul Ulema wal Mashaikh. The opening day began after the Zuhr prayers with the Ziyarat (holy viewing) of sacred relics associated with Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Ali,…

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Bareilly: The Admission Committee of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, approved the admission policy for the 2026–27 academic session and introduced a series of significant reforms aimed at making higher education more inclusive, flexible and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The meeting, held at the Committee Hall in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, resulted in several key decisions that will impact admissions across the university campus and its affiliated colleges. The newly approved Admission Policy 2026–27 has been structured into three…

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Lucknow: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), one of India’s leading test preparation institutes, has announced that Srinarayan Hari Mishra, a Classroom Programme student from its Lucknow centre, has emerged as the Lucknow City Topper in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 105. The achievement reflects Srinarayan’s consistent dedication, disciplined preparation, and academic excellence, supported by the structured learning environment and expert mentorship provided at Aakash. Congratulating the student, Dhananjai Kumar Mishra, Regional Director, AESL, said the success is a proud…

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Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has launched sweeping governance reforms following allegations of large-scale embezzlement involving devotees’ donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The alleged theft of cash, jewellery, gold and silver offerings has sparked nationwide concern, political debate and renewed calls for professional management of India’s major religious institutions. The controversy surfaced in June 2026, prompting the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged diversion of crores of rupees from donation boxes. According to the Trust, the SIT’s preliminary report identified…

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