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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up preparedness for possible adverse weather conditions associated with Cyclone ‘Arnab’, with unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across parts of the state from October 28 to 31. The Relief Commissioner’s Office has issued an advisory urging residents, farmers and local administrations to take precautionary measures. According to the forecast cited in the advisory, wind speeds could reach 50 kmph in some areas, while daytime temperatures may drop by 5–8 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been issued for October 28 in…

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lucknow Metropolitan unit staged a protest on Monday against an allegedly objectionable remark made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a public apology. Led by BJP Lucknow Metropolitan president Anand Dwivedi, thousands of party workers and supporters participated in the demonstration. The protest began at the statue site of former Uttar Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon, popularly known as Babujee, and proceeded towards Hazratganj crossing. Protesters raised slogans against the Congress and condemned the reported remark. Addressing the gathering, Dwivedi…

Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate and District Election Officer Priyanka Niranjan inspected 10 polling stations in Sadar tehsil on Saturday as part of the Special Campaign under the Continuous Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026. The inspection aimed to review election-related activities and ensure that all eligible citizens, particularly first-time young voters, get an opportunity to register their names on the electoral rolls. During the visit, Niranjan inspected 10 polling stations established at PM Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Government Inter College (GIC) and Government Girls Inter College (GGIC) in Gonda. She reviewed…

Gonda: Motiganj police have claimed to solve three theft cases involving liquor shops and residential houses, arresting one accused and taking a juvenile into protective custody. The police recovered ₹30,600 in cash, jewellery, 23 tetra packs of country-made liquor and tools allegedly used in the thefts. According to police, the incidents occurred on the night of October 12–13 at a composite English liquor shop on the Kahoba-Dumariyadih Road, followed by thefts at a country liquor shop and two houses in Kundurkhi village on October 22–23. Acting on a tip-off, a…

Gonda: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated with enthusiasm and reverence at Congress Bhawan in Gonda on Monday under the leadership of city president and councillor Shahid Ali Qureshi. The programme began with floral tributes to Maharishi Valmiki, followed by a discussion on his life, teachings and contribution to Indian literature and society. Addressing the gathering, Qureshi said Maharishi Valmiki taught the world that a person’s greatness is determined by deeds rather than birth. Through the Ramayana, he conveyed the universal messages of truth, love and sacrifice. He added that the…

Ram Path to be adorned with flowers and decorative lights; new visitor gallery, selfie points and mural walls planned at Ram Ki Paidi AYODHYA: Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand celebration of Deepotsav 2026 on November 7, with approximately 33 lakh earthen lamps expected to illuminate the temple town. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the municipal corporation and the tourism department are undertaking extensive preparations to enhance the festival’s grandeur and improve facilities for devotees and tourists. Major roads, intersections, ghats and religious sites will be…

Former Supreme Court judge, Union Government, AIIMS, WHO India and global trauma experts chart the path to implement the Supreme Court’s landmark May 2026 order New Delhi: SaveLIFE Foundation convened the First National Dialogue on the Right to Trauma Care at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on 21st October 2026. The dialogue, themed “From Recognition to Implementation”, brought together distinguished members from the judiciary, government, medical experts, trauma care specialists and civil society. The event follows the Supreme Court of India’s order of 26 May 2026 in SaveLIFE Foundation…

Lucknow: Mother Seva Sansthan, known for its work in social service and public welfare, is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at identifying and promoting talented artists from rural areas. The initiative seeks to provide a wider platform to folk artists and traditional performers who often struggle to gain recognition due to a lack of resources, guidance and opportunities. The proposed unit will focus on discovering, nurturing and promoting rural talent across various art forms, including folk dance, traditional singing, handicrafts and painting. Through this effort, the organisation aims…