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Lucknow: After successfully hosting a series of high-profile T20 matches, Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium has now been selected to host international-level four-day matches as part of a multi-format series between India A and Australia A, scheduled for September–October 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has, for the first time, entrusted the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) with hosting responsibilities for a complete bilateral A-team series involving two major cricketing nations. This series is seen as a significant prelude to India’s…

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Lucknow: In a bid to empower adolescent girls and women with employable skills, the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), Lucknow, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, has launched a 240-hour Assistant Dressmaker Training Program at Prerna Girls School. The initiative was formally inaugurated in the presence of Manoj Chaurasia, Deputy Commissioner of the District Industries and Enterprise Promotion Centre, who served as the chief guest. He urged the young women to take full advantage of the CM Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana, a government scheme offering collateral-free…

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Lucknow:  Brigadier Puneet Srivastava, Group Commander of NCC Lucknow, conducted an inspection of the 64 and 63 UP NCC Battalions at Lucknow University. The inspection was a part of the university’s ongoing efforts to strengthen discipline, leadership, and training among its NCC cadets. The event was attended by Commanding Officer Colonel P.P.S. Chauhan, ANO Lieutenant (Dr.) Rajnish Kumar Yadav, Subedar Major Ashish Singh, and other PI staff. ANOs from various institutes affiliated with the 64 and 63 UP Battalions were also present. The proceedings began with a Guard of Honour…

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Lucknow: An inter-university debate competition organized by the cultural club Aaina of Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU) in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, saw enthusiastic participation from students across various universities. The theme, in line with the ministry’s directive—“One Earth, One Health”—focused on the topic: “From Knowledge to Awareness: A Debate on Yoga.” Participants delivered thought-provoking and well-reasoned arguments on the philosophical, scientific, and contemporary relevance of yoga, highlighting its role in promoting holistic well-being. Soumya clinched the first prize, followed by Kshitij in second place…

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Lucknow: With changing lifestyles and diets increasingly impacting heart health, the need for modern and effective treatment of heart diseases has become more urgent. Addressing this, the Indo-Japanese CTO Club—a unique platform where top cardiologists from India and Japan annually share their experiences and expertise—will hold its yearly meeting in Lucknow from May 30 to June 1, 2025. The focus of this year’s meeting is on Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)—a complex heart condition involving complete blockage of coronary arteries—and how to successfully reopen these arteries. Doctors from India, Japan, Nepal,…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, has taken a historic step in the academic field by establishing a Faculty of Agriculture within its main campus. For the first time, the university is launching B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture programs from the academic session 2025-26 at its main campus. The postgraduate M.Sc. program is available in five major agriculture disciplines: Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Horticulture. This initiative is a significant effort towards promoting agricultural education and research in the Rohilkhand region. The university’s objective…

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – In a unique initiative to spread awareness about the ecological, historical, and cultural significance of the Ganga River, the Uttar Pradesh government has established the “Ganga Darpan” Interpretation Centre in Sarnath. Developed in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Namami Gange programme and in partnership with the State Forest Department, the centre is emerging as a landmark for ecological education and heritage conservation. Since its inception in 2019, “Ganga Darpan” has drawn over 20,000 domestic and international visitors, offering them a deeper…

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Lucknow — Under the visionary guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department is making concerted efforts to develop the state as a leading hub for eco-tourism. As part of this initiative, the department is rolling out the new “Buffer Mein Safar” (Journey in the Buffer) scheme aimed at promoting eco-tourism by opening new safari routes in the buffer zones of the state’s tiger reserves. New Safari Routes in Sohagibarwa, North Kheri, and Pilibhit Following the CM’s vision, the Forest Department is introducing fresh safari trails…

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Lucknow — In a significant boost to environmental efforts under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has reported a 68.8% improvement in water quality across the state’s rivers and water bodies compared to 2023. The improvement is attributed to intensified pollution control measures, effective monitoring, and the efficient functioning of sewage treatment infrastructure. Clean Rivers, Stronger Policies According to the latest report by UPPCB, the efforts to rejuvenate key rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, and Gomti, along with several smaller water bodies,…

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