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Lucknow: In a significant step towards celebrating International Yoga Day 2025 with renewed zeal and innovation, Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor of State Universities,  Anandiben Patel, chaired a high-level virtual meeting today with the vice-chancellors and senior officials of all state universities to review preparations. The Governor emphasized this year’s Yoga Day theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, highlighting its relevance to the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and its call to make yoga an integral part of human lifestyle. Smt. Patel instructed that yoga…

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Eco-Tourism Development Board’s Initiative Brings Lucknow Girls Closer to Nature, Says Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh Lucknow : In a novel initiative aimed at promoting eco-tourism and environmental awareness among the youth, the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board organized a special one-day educational tour for girl students from Lucknow. The tour took the students to the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary aboard a state-of-the-art Vistadome train, offering a panoramic and immersive travel experience. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh shared details of the tour, stating that the participating students…

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Lucknow: In a landmark digital initiative aimed at streamlining electoral services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch a unified, one-stop application — ECI-Net — for all election stakeholders, including voters, election officials, political parties, and civil society. The upcoming platform will integrate over 40 existing web and mobile applications, including popular ones such as Voter Helpline, cVIGIL, Suvidha 2.0, ESMSS, Saksham, and Know Your Candidate (KYC). These apps have collectively garnered over 55 million downloads, highlighting their wide usage and public utility. ECI-Net is designed with…

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Moradabad : Uttar Pradesh Minister for Women Welfare, Child Development and Nutrition,  Baby Rani Maurya, presided over a grand event at the Panchayat Bhavan in Moradabad where she distributed key welfare materials and led important ceremonial traditions as part of various state government schemes. As part of the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana, laptops were distributed to identified beneficiaries under the Probation Department to aid their education and skill development. Additionally, the Minister handed over Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) kits to Anganwadi workers from 15 Anganwadi centres in the…

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Moradabad : A special fee distribution program for underprivileged girls was organized at the Panchayat Bhavan auditorium in Moradabad by the social organization Nanhi Si Chidiya Trust. The event was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Minister for Women Welfare, Child Development, and Nutrition, Baby Rani Maurya, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Maurya emphasized that there is no fixed time or age for serving society—what truly matters is the passion to bring change. She lauded the efforts of Nanhi Si Chidiya Trust for empowering girls through education…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture has sanctioned ₹1,23,42,000 for the installation of statues of prominent historical figures, saints, and deities across several districts including Prayagraj, Etah, Banda, Sitapur, Jhansi, and Ayodhya for the financial year 2024–25. According to State Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, the funds have been allocated based on proposals received for the installation of statues of late leaders such as former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh and Kamala Bahuguna, as well as revered figures like Bhakt Prahlad, Lord Narsingh, Lord Surya Narayan, Lord Ganesha, and…

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Lucknow — Come Saturday evening, theatre lovers in Lucknow are in for an emotional rollercoaster wrapped in wit, warmth, and a generous helping of late-life romance. Repertwahr Weekends Season 8 is back, and its opening act is the much-loved ‘Salaam, Noni Appa’, set to take centre stage at the Sangeet Natak Akademi from 6:30 PM. Backed by the Uttar Pradesh Cultural Department, the Repertwahr Foundation’s monthly theatre initiative has, over the years, become a staple in Lucknow’s evolving cultural landscape. Scheduled on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, these…

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Lucknow: A short session on healthy and nutritious food was organised by Kiran Foundation at Composite School – Mohan, Hasanganj, conducted by Dr. Gunjan Katiyar. The session aimed to raise awareness about the importance of balanced nutrition among children from underserved communities. As part of the initiative, around 100 children from slum areas were provided with nutritious food boxes containing almonds, peanuts, and roasted grams. The organizers extended their heartfelt thanks to Charul and Nalinee Bajpai for their generous support in making this activity a success. This nutrition camp was…

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Retired Warships, Submarines, Missiles and Naval Aircraft to Be Showcased Aimed at Inspiring the Youth with Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and National Pride Lucknow: A grand ‘Shaurya Museum’ dedicated to the bravery and legacy of the Indian Navy is currently under construction near Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The museum aims to showcase the valour, historical milestones and technological strength of the Navy, serving as an inspiration especially for the younger generation. Sharing the update, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that this museum will be a significant…

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Lucknow : A special training and discussion session aimed at promoting Geographical Indication (GI) tagging for local products across Uttar Pradesh was held on Thursday at the auditorium of Krishi Bhawan, Lucknow. The initiative seeks to recognize and protect unique regional products by enabling them to receive GI tags through scientific evidence and geo-tagging. Principal Secretary, Agriculture,  Ravindra addressed scientists from various agricultural universities and senior officials, urging them to identify region-specific products in their vicinity that possess unique characteristics. He instructed them to gather supporting evidence and initiate efforts…

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