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Ayodhya: In the wake of the recent fire incident in Lucknow, the Ayodhya district administration has stepped up safety inspections across educational institutions, with a special focus on coaching centres to ensure the safety of students and staff. District officials, accompanied by police personnel, conducted surprise inspections at several coaching institutes in the Civil Lines area and other parts of the city. The drive aimed to assess preparedness for emergencies and verify compliance with fire and safety regulations. During the inspections, authorities examined fire-fighting equipment, emergency exit routes, electrical installations…

CDRI Alumni Association with its alma mater CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow inspired Young Minds through Science Outreach Programme Lucknow: CDRI Alumni Association, with its alma mater CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, organized a Science Outreach Programme today to provide students with an opportunity to interact with scientists and gain exposure to research and innovation. The program was organized under the mentorship of CSIR-CDRI Director and Patron, CDRI Alumni Association, Dr Radha Rangarajan. CDRI Alumni Association President, Dr Madhu Dikshit and Secretary Dr Sanjay Batra informed that the CDRI Alumni association is…

Lucknow: In a significant step towards fostering women-led businesses and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, the Lucknow Chapter of FICCI FLO has launched the fourth edition of its flagship entrepreneurship initiative, FLO SheRises 2026. The three-day entrepreneurship boot camp, being held from June 25 to June 27 at Hotel Clarks Avadh, aims to equip aspiring and emerging women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to scale their ventures. The programme was inaugurated by FICCI FLO National President Pooja Garg and National Startup Head Priya Gautam. Addressing the…

Lucknow: The Hindi Rajbhasa Patrika “ Aus Vigyan Issue-9” published by CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, was awarded the First Prize for Outstanding Hindi Publication at the meeting of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (NARAKAS), Office–3, organized by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The award recognizes the Institute’s significant contribution to promoting Hindi and to the effective implementation of the Official Language Policy. The Department of Official Language periodically confers awards and honors to encourage the…

Lucknow: Marking its 119th Foundation Day, Punjab & Sind Bank reinforced its commitment to social responsibility by donating two wheelchairs to the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Lucknow, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and public welfare initiatives. The wheelchairs were formally handed over by Avdhesh Narayan Singh, Deputy General Manager and Regional Head of Punjab & Sind Bank. The event was attended by Dr. Najmus Seher, Deputy Director of the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, along with senior officials from both the bank and…

By Special Correspondent New Delhi: Political defections have long been a recurring feature of Indian politics. Leaders and Members of Parliament frequently switch allegiances due to changing political equations, personal ambitions, or ideological differences. As defections continue to shape the political landscape across states and at the national level, a key question emerges: will rebel MPs who join the ruling party be rewarded with election tickets in the next polls? Political observers note that ticket distribution is rarely based on loyalty alone. Electoral viability, public support, caste and regional equations,…

Lucknow: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the alleged donation-related matter in the Ayodhya Teerth Kshetra, has submitted its preliminary report to the Home Department. On Tuesday, Vijay Vishwas Pant, Commissioner of the Lucknow Division and a key member of the SIT, along with the other two members of the team, submitted the preliminary report to Sanjay Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home). Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant stated that the report submitted is a preliminary report. It may be noted that the Yogi Government had constituted the SIT at…

Lucknow: Celebrating the universal language of music on World Music Day, Sur Sandhya Music Club commemorated one successful year as an open platform for music enthusiasts with its seventh musical presentation held at the Urdu Academy, Lucknow. Founded by Sanjay Deshmankar and co-founded by Ravindra Joshi, the club has steadily evolved into a vibrant cultural forum. Its growth received further momentum with the association of Prajyot Dewaskar, a graded artist of All India Radio, Mumbai, who helped strengthen the club’s artistic vision and structure. Although Sur Sandhya was initially established…