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Gonda: Children with disabilities studying in council-run schools across Gonda district will receive assistive devices according to their individual needs under the Inclusive Education component of the Samagra Shiksha programme. The initiative aims to ensure equal opportunities for elementary education for every child in the 6–14 age group and remove barriers that prevent children with special needs from accessing education independently. As part of the initiative, an assessment camp was organised at the Block Resource Centre (BRC), Pandri Kripal, to identify the assistive equipment required by children with disabilities. The…

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Lucknow: A five-day capacity building programme aimed at strengthening the implementation of vocational education at the middle stage of school education has commenced at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. Organised jointly by BBAU, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), NCERT and the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under PAC 21.14, the programme is being held from September 7 to 11, 2026. The initiative focuses on enhancing teachers’ capacity to implement vocational and skill education in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE)…

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Gonda: Banking operations came to a complete standstill across Gonda district on Friday as officers and employees of nationalised banks, regional rural banks and other banking institutions participated in the one-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The strike, organised under the banner of the All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), saw enthusiastic participation from members of the All India Indian Bank Officers’ Association (AIIBOA) and other constituent organisations. Bank employees raised concerns over the delay in implementing five-day banking and alleged discriminatory practices in…

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Lucknow: Lok Dal national president Chaudhary Sunil Singh met Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav at the Lohia Trust in Lucknow. The leaders held discussions on the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. After the meeting, Singh described the discussions as positive, saying the interaction was held in a cordial and familial atmosphere rather than being merely a political meeting. Singh said issues concerning farmers, youth, workers and the general public would remain central to the political discourse ahead of the 2027 polls. He…

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Gonda: A screening camp was organised at BRC Pandri Kripal in Gonda under the Inclusive Education Programme of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to assess children with disabilities studying in government schools and identify assistive devices required to support their education and mobility. The camp was organised under the leadership of District Basic Education Officer Amit Kumar Singh, with the support of Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), Kanpur. It was organised by Block Education Officer Anjani Kumar Singh to help children aged 6 to 14 overcome difficulties related to…

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Belwa Nohar: Vikas Paswan emerged as the winner of the “Kaun Banega Champion of the History” competition organised at Upper Primary School Belwa Nohar, scoring 88 out of 100 marks and securing the championship trophy. Science teacher Manoj Kumar Chaturvedi, while felicitating the winners, said competitive examinations not only assess students’ knowledge but also encourage them to develop a spirit of healthy competition and strive for excellence. Such activities, he said, help boost confidence and generate greater interest in studies. Headmaster Shravan Kumar Singh said 72 students from Classes 6…

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Gonda: Students led by student leader Ankit Shukla submitted a memorandum to North Eastern Railway Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) member Pankaj Kumar Srivastava at Gonda Junction, raising public concerns related to Bangai railway station. The students demanded that an Intercity train be given a scheduled halt at Bangai station and that the timings of passenger trains be revised to better suit the needs of commuters. According to the students, thousands of daily passengers, including farmers, traders, lawyers, students and people from other sections of society, travel through Bangai…

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Gonda: A mental health awareness seminar was organised by the Department of Psychology at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College, Gonda, on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day. Dr Seema, Dr Sadhana, Dr Vimla, Kanchan and Dr Ashu Tripathi from the Education Department attended the programme. The speakers sensitised students to mental stress, depression and warning signs associated with suicidal thoughts. They urged students not to face emotional or psychological difficulties alone and encouraged them to openly discuss their concerns with family members, teachers or counsellors. During the seminar,…

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Varanasi: The 9th National Nutrition Month 2026 was inaugurated in Varanasi with a focus on child nutrition, maternal health, early childhood development and community participation. Uttar Pradesh Women Welfare, Child Development and Nutrition Minister Baby Rani Maurya said this year’s theme, “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Zimmedari,” reflects the important responsibility of Anganwadi workers in ensuring children receive proper nutrition and care. By supporting children’s nutrition and early development, she said, Anganwadi workers are helping build a strong foundation for a developed India. Baby Rani Maurya said initiatives being implemented through Anganwadi…

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