Orientation Day Held for New Students at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College

Gonda: Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College, Gonda, organised a grand Orientation Day for newly admitted students of B.A., B.Com. and M.A. first year, aiming to familiarise them with the institution’s mission, objectives, work culture and academic environment. The programme began with Principal Dr Aarti Srivastava garlanding the idol of Goddess Saraswati and lighting the ceremonial lamp. Floral tributes were also paid to the statue of the college’s founder. Students from the Music Department presented a welcome song under the guidance of Dr Manisha Saxena and Jaya Tripathi. Welcoming the…

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Competitions Organised at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College to Mark Founder’s Birth Anniversary

Gonda: Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali PG College, Gonda, organised a series of competitions to mark the birth anniversary of its founder, the late Dr Krishna Sinha, who made a significant contribution to the promotion of girls’ education. The programme formally began with Principal Dr Aarti Srivastava, Manager Dr Anandita Rajat and members of the college staff paying floral tribute to Dr Krishna Sinha. A mehendi competition, rakhi-making competition, solo singing competition and Hindi and English poetry recitation competitions were organised during the event, providing students an opportunity to showcase their…

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Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College Holds Induction Programme for New B.Ed. Students

Gonda: An induction and introductory programme for newly admitted B.Ed. students of the 2026–28 session was organised by the Department of Education at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, Gonda, on Friday. The programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest and Acting Principal Professor Jitendra Singh by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering flowers to Goddess Saraswati. The newly admitted student-teachers were introduced during the event, while B.Ed. second-year, third-semester students organised a welcome programme for the new batch. Addressing the students, Professor Jitendra Singh extended his best wishes and emphasised…

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52 Lakh Children in Devipatan Division to Get Deworming Doses as National Deworming Day Begins August 10

Albendazole tablets to be administered at 23,522 schools and anganwadi centres Children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 years to benefit Gonda: Come August 10, mornings will look a little different across schools in the Devipatan division. After the morning prayer, children will settle into their classrooms, and teachers will write two words on the blackboard: “National Deworming Day.” Health workers and ASHA workers will step in from there, explaining to students that this one small albendazole tablet does far more than just guard against worm infections — it helps…

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New Academic Session Begins with Havan at Rohilkhand University Girls’ Hostel

Bareilly: The new academic session at the Government Girls’ Hostel on the campus of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly began with a traditional Havan and puja ceremony on Saturday. The religious ceremony was first organised at the hostel and was subsequently held at the hostel dining hall. Prayers were offered for the smooth functioning of the new academic session and the well-being of the students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh and Registrar Mahendra Kumar Singh extended their best wishes to the students and hostel staff on the beginning of…

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Three-Day Ala Hazrat Urs Concludes Peacefully in Bareilly

Bareilly: The three-day Ala Hazrat Urs concluded peacefully in Bareilly on Saturday, with the district administration and police maintaining tight security and making arrangements to ensure the safe return of pilgrims. After the conclusion of the Urs, District Magistrate Avinash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya conducted a joint foot patrol with police and administrative officials to review arrangements in and around the Urs area. The officers interacted with pilgrims and assured people from across the country and abroad of continued security and a peaceful environment. The officials…

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Anti-Drug Awareness Cycle Rally Flagged Off from Jan Bhawan in Lucknow Under Governor Anandiben Patel’s Inspiration

Lucknow: Inspired by Uttar Pradesh Governor ] Anandiben Patel, an Anti-Drug Awareness Cycle Rally was organized  from Jan Bhawan, Uttar Pradesh, to spread public awareness about de-addiction. The rally was flagged off by Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Special Officer to the Governor (Additional Chief Secretary level). Officials, employees, and security personnel of Jan Bhawan participated enthusiastically. Students of Jan Bhawan Adarsh Secondary School welcomed the participants and saw the rally off from Jan Bhawan. Through the rally, citizens were made aware of the harmful effects of substance abuse and urged…

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Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools Hosts Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for a Two-Part “In Conversation: Main Vaapas Aaunga” in Lucknow

Lucknow — Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools hosted acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for “In Conversation: Main Vaapas Aaunga,” a two-part engagement bringing students of Classes 11 and 12 face to face with the maker of a film reimagining the story of the Partition. Held at Jaipuria Campus, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, the event unfolded across two sessions, drawing students, faculty and families from across the network’s campuses in and around Lucknow. The engagement formed part of the school’s continuing effort to connect students with distinguished voices from literature and cinema, in…

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CSIR-CDRI Organizes Scientific Rajbhasha Symposium-2026 on Global Perspectives in Drug Research and Development

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Lucknow: To promote science communication in Rajbhasha Hindi, CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow organized Scientific Rajbhasha Symposium-2026 on the theme “Drug Research and Development in the Global Perspective”. The symposium highlighted the growing importance of promoting scientific communication in Hindi while discussing contemporary developments in drug discovery, biomedical research, and public health. The programme was inaugurated under the chairpersonship of Dr. Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-CDRI, who emphasized the significance of disseminating scientific knowledge in Indian languages to make science more accessible and inclusive. She encouraged scientists and researchers to…

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AK Sharma Defends Government’s Record on Development and Power Supply in UP Legislative Council

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma strongly presented the state government’s position in the Legislative Council on the opening day of its third session, highlighting its focus on development, transparency, clean cities and reliable electricity supply. Responding to questions from members, Sharma said the government was working to clean up the legacy left by previous administrations while improving urban infrastructure and public services. On solid waste management in Mainpuri, Sharma said a municipal solid waste treatment plant has been operational since 2012. An order was issued…

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