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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹56.36 crore under the Samagra Shiksha programme for 2026-27 to help teachers develop teaching-learning materials (TLM) for Classes 1 to 5 in all government-run basic education schools across the state. The initiative, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, aims to make classrooms more interactive and activity-based, enabling children to learn through practical engagement alongside textbooks. The government intends to strengthen foundational learning and advance the objectives of the NIPUN Bharat Mission. Schools have been directed to complete the procurement of required materials by…

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Lucknow: The School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow (Accredited with NAAC ‘A+’ Grade) successfully organized the 3rd edition of its flagship annual mock parliamentary event, “SMS Sansad 2026,” at its campus on Sultanpur Road. Held under the agenda “Bridging the Gap: Degrees, Skills, and Future of India’s Workforce,” the event provided a dynamic platform for young minds to debate constructively on the issue. The event was graced by Prof. Abhishek Mishra, Former Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. The session commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony…

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Varanasi: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has achieved a significant manufacturing milestone by producing its 50th Amrit Bharat push-pull locomotive in the financial year 2026–27. The achievement highlights the Varanasi-based facility’s contribution to indigenous railway technology and the modernisation of Indian Railways. Designed for Amrit Bharat train operations, these locomotives incorporate advanced technology and enhanced safety features. The push-pull system uses locomotives at both ends of a train, enabling smoother operations and reducing the need to reposition the locomotive when changing direction. Key features include modern locomotive cabs, semi-automatic couplers, crashworthy…

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Lucknow: Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh visited flood-affected areas of Faizullaganj on Thursday and distributed relief materials to affected families. He assured residents of continued assistance and announced that construction of an embankment from IIM Road to Faizullaganj, estimated to cost ₹182 crore, would begin soon. Addressing residents at a programme held at Allunagar Diguria Chowk on IIM Road, Singh said he had been in regular contact with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the district administration since flooding affected the area. He said he had been…

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5,525 Solar Panels Installed in the District So Far; District Magistrate Anupam Shukla Emphasizes Better Coordination Among Departments, Banks, and Solar Vendors UP Energy Expo to be Held in Varanasi from December 4–6 Ghazipur. The district administration has intensified efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s Solar Home: Free Electricity Scheme) and to expand the reach of rooftop solar installations. In this regard, a district-level awareness and dialogue program was held on Thursday at the Collectorate auditorium. Organized by the…

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Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan inspected a pond constructed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) during the 2020-21 financial year in Hadiya Gada village of Haldharmau development block. During the site visit, the DM reviewed the pond’s current condition and sought details from Deputy Commissioner MGNREGA Janardan Prasad and Haldharmau Block Development Officer Dev Nayak Singh regarding its construction, approved cost, employment generated and benefits to villagers. She directed the block development officer and village head to undertake plantation around the pond and improve its…

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Varanasi: The Varuna Branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad’s Kashi Prant secured first place in the provincial round of the National Group Singing Competition 2026, held at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Babatpur Campus, Varanasi. The winning team, representing Sant Atulanand Residential Academy, Holapur, impressed the audience with its musical coordination, harmonious performance and patriotic spirit. A total of 19 branch teams participated in the competition, celebrating Indian culture, national consciousness and the spirit of collective effort through music. With this achievement, the Varuna Branch team will now represent Kashi Prant at…

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Bareilly: The Savitri Government Girls’ Hostel at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, celebrated Navratri with a vibrant Garba festival organised by the hostel’s cultural committee. The event brought together students in an atmosphere of devotion, enthusiasm and cultural celebration. The students independently planned the programme and collectively managed the arrangements, transforming the hostel premises into a festive space. The celebrations began with the aarti of Goddess Durga and devotional songs, followed by soulful bhajans dedicated to the deity. Dressed in traditional attire, the students performed colourful Garba dances to…

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Gonda: Women and girls who have made outstanding contributions in sports, education, healthcare, arts, social service and women’s empowerment were felicitated under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 at the Police Lines auditorium in Gonda. District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan and Superintendent of Police Abhishek presented certificates of appreciation to the achievers, recognising their contributions to women’s safety, dignity and self-reliance. Among those honoured was Anamika Mishra, who completed a nearly 30-km run from her school to Gandhi Park in the district headquarters in three hours and 40 minutes. Kiran Pandey, a music…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to resolve long-pending land consolidation cases and provide relief to farmers, with consolidation completed in 11 villages across eight districts. A special drive to dispose of undisputed inheritance and land mutation cases will run from October 15 to November 15, 2026. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Consolidation Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod has initiated measures to accelerate the disposal of pending cases and reduce delays in land-related disputes. Officials have also been directed to prioritise cases pending…

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