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Lucknow: As part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Mumtaz PG College, a special honor ceremony will be held on February 23 to recognize distinguished alumni for their remarkable achievements. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak will felicitate the awardees at the event. The college, managed by Anjuman Islamul Muslim, has announced that the celebration will take place at the Mohan Meakin Road, Daliganj campus from 6 PM onwards. The alumni to be honored include renowned journalist, poet, and lyricist Hasan Kamal, noted writer and journalist Ahmed Ibrahim Alvi, and internationally…

Kanpur: In a ground-breaking initiative to bridge the educational gap for rural students, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, has launched a high-quality Mathematics-Science lecture series on YouTube. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur. He stated that, “this free of cost knowledge resource is designed to support Class X students by providing conceptually clear and engaging lessons in simple spoken Hindi. With time the lectures of Classes IX, XI and XII will also get…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to introduce e-bike and bicycle services in the state, marking another step towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation. E-bikes are set to hit the roads in 15 cities, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. This initiative aims to provide a cost-effective and environment-friendly commuting option to residents while reducing vehicular pollution. As part of the plan, the government has sought details regarding proposed routes and charging stations to ensure the seamless implementation of the project. The initiative is expected to enhance last-mile connectivity…

Ranchi – The Smart Freight Centre India (SFC) organized a workshop in Ranchi focusing on Zero Emission Trucks (ZET), as part of a national initiative to promote ZET adoption in medium and heavy-duty trucks (MHDT) across India. The workshop, held in collaboration with the Jharkhand Government’s Industry Department, brought together key transportation experts to discuss challenges, opportunities, and necessary steps for the widespread adoption of ZET. This event was conducted under NITI Aayog’s e-FAST initiative, aimed at raising awareness and fostering discussions on the technical and operational aspects of ZET implementation…

Lucknow: The Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow, has given a new lease on life to 56-year-old Balamukund, a resident of Basti, Uttar Pradesh. The doctors successfully treated his periampullary cancer located in the pancreas through robotic Whipple surgery. This complex seven-hour surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Ajay Yadav, Associate Director, Gastrointestinal Surgery, GI Onco, and Robotic Surgery at Max Hospital, Lucknow. Balamukund initially experienced symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and jaundice. He sought treatment at a local clinic in Basti but found no…

Prayagraj: In a groundbreaking achievement, 300 sanitation workers have set a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning operation during the Maha Kumbh 2025. The historic feat took place at Ram Ghat and various other segments of the Ganga, marking a significant milestone in environmental conservation efforts. Akanksha Rana, CEO of the Maha Kumbh Mela, hailed the event as the first Guinness record ever set for a large-scale river cleanup initiative. She also hinted at the possibility of more such records in the coming days, as 15,000 sanitation…