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Gonda: The Lucknow Division of Northeast Railway has installed a modern multi-play station at the Gonda Recreation Institute to provide children from railway families with opportunities for recreation, physical exercise and overall development. The facility offers a range of safe and attractive play equipment for children aged three to 15 years, including swings, slides, tunnel slides and spiral slides. Around 50 children can use the facilities at a time, allowing them to combine physical activity with recreation. Divisional Railway Manager Gaurav Agrawal said the initiative is aimed at providing better…

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Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan said literature written in simple, everyday language plays an important role in the development and wider acceptance of a language. She was speaking at a national seminar and book launch programme held at the District Panchayat auditorium in Gonda on Sunday. The occasion marked the launch of Shri Durga Saptashati, authored by Ram Bujharath Dwivedi. Niranjan said the use of overly difficult words can make literature inaccessible to ordinary readers, while familiar language creates a sense of connection and encourages people to engage with literary…

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Bareilly: The Department of Regional Economics at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, organised a creative article and chart exhibition under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai. Students from Regional Economics, Financial Economics and Health Economics participated enthusiastically in the exhibition. They presented informative and visually engaging charts on pressing issues concerning the Indian economy, including rising inflation, unemployment, challenges in healthcare services, regional disparities, the banking system and fiscal policy. The competition formed an important part of the students’ internal assessment. It provided them an opportunity to…

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Lucknow: Secretary of Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences Swami Muktinathananda and renowned thoracic surgeon Dr Bhawatosh Biswas visited the office of Navbharat Times in Lucknow following an invitation from its local editor Sudhir Mishra. During the meeting, Mishra appreciated the service-oriented initiatives being undertaken by Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences and acknowledged the institution’s efforts in providing healthcare services to the community. Swami Muktinathananda emphasised the importance of communicating and disseminating information about meaningful public-service initiatives on a wider platform. He said that greater awareness about…

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Bareilly: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, is organising Hindi Fortnight 2026 in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on the occasion of Hindi Day observed on September 14. The fortnight-long programme aims to encourage greater use of Hindi in official work and promote interest and creative expression in the language among the institute’s scientists, officers, technical and administrative employees and other personnel. Dr. K.N. Kandpal, in-charge of the Official…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, organised the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, with the university campus illuminated through a collective lamp-lighting ceremony conveying the message of ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Seva Ka Sankalp’. The programme was organised in accordance with directions issued by the Higher Education Section of the Uttar Pradesh government. The campaign includes a series of activities aimed at highlighting public welfare initiatives and achievements associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public life and public service, while connecting citizens with…

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Bareilly: A meeting of the Research Committee of the Department of Business Administration at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, was held to guide students in selecting innovative, contemporary and practically relevant topics for their research projects. The meeting was conducted for the selection of research topics for third-semester students. The committee emphasised the need for research that addresses emerging developments in the business and industrial sectors while maintaining academic relevance and practical utility. Students were encouraged to explore emerging areas in finance, human resources, information technology and international business.…

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Gonda: A district-level Census Coordination Committee meeting was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan to review preparations for the population enumeration phase of Census 2027. The meeting focused on ensuring that the census exercise is completed within the prescribed timeline and in an accurate, transparent and coordinated manner. Niranjan directed all officials associated with the exercise to perform their responsibilities with seriousness and cautioned against any negligence, stressing that Census 2027 is an important national exercise. She said reliable and accurate population data…

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By Khyati Agrawal Gupta (Author, Columnist & Behaviour Writer)  I remember recently reading that Lucknow had been ranked No. 1 by the Swachh Vayu Survekshan. I immediately looked up at the sky through my window, with one thought nagging at me: ‘Is this truly the cleanest air in India?’  Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the Swachh Vayu Survekshan annually assesses cities on pollution-control measures & city-specific Clean Air Action Plans, rather than simply ranking them by daily AQI. This 200-mark framework covers 130 cities, divided into three categories…

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Gonda: The 37th sports competition of Vidya Bharati and Saraswati Vidya Mandir was organised at the stadium premises under the aegis of Bharatiya Shiksha Samiti Uttar Pradesh. Students from various schools participated enthusiastically in the sporting events and showcased their talent, discipline and sportsmanship. Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal encouraged the participating athletes and said sports play an important role in the overall development of students. She said sporting activities help develop discipline, confidence, leadership skills, patience and team spirit among students. Nagpal emphasised that promoting sports alongside education was…

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