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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on Gandhi Jayanti and highlighted the importance of cleanliness and environmental conservation as collective responsibilities. Sharma attended a programme at Raghuvar Marriage Hall in the Indira Priyadarshini Ward, where he garlanded portraits of Gandhi and Shastri. He said Gandhi was a strong advocate of cleanliness and regarded it as a foundation for a healthy and empowered society. According to Sharma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi subsequently transformed Gandhi’s vision…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with reverence and enthusiasm on Friday at the Akademi premises under the Culture Department. The programme was held on the occasion of the International Day of Non-Violence, observed by the United Nations on October 2. Akademi Vice-President Vibha Singh and Director Raj Kumar paid floral tributes to the two national leaders. Speaking on the occasion, Vibha Singh highlighted the importance of social harmony and responsible citizenship. She also rendered…

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Gonda: The Institute of Computer and Information Technology Education Society (ICIT), Gonda, organised a one-minute Micro Talk Competition on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Friday. Around 45 students participated enthusiastically in the event. The competition was aimed at developing students’ confidence, communication skills, public-speaking abilities and capacity to present ideas effectively within a limited time. Participants presented their views on assigned topics in one-minute speeches. Ashutosh Mishra secured the first position, followed by Sadhana Singh in second place and Anubhav Mishra in third. Raman Kasodhan and Radhe Yadav secured…

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Gonda: BJP Mahila Morcha regional vice-president Ratna Verma has been appointed as the state minister of the BJP Mahila Morcha by the party’s Uttar Pradesh leadership. The announcement triggered congratulatory messages from BJP workers and members of affiliated organisations across Gonda. Verma began her organisational journey with the women’s wing of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Durga Vahini, serving as divisional convener from 2002 to 2004. She joined the BJP as an active member in 2006 and subsequently worked with the district Mahila Morcha team. In 2018, she was appointed regional…

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Gonda: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, members and office-bearers of Lions Club Gonda Awadh and Lions Club Gonda Prerna jointly visited women inmates at the Mandaliya Karagar, Gonda, and encouraged them to pursue a peaceful, crime-free life focused on family, society and personal well-being. As part of the initiative, two sewing machines were donated to support skill development and help the inmates acquire livelihood-oriented skills. Women members of Lions Club Gonda Prerna also distributed sanitary napkins and fruits among the inmates. Programme coordinator and Club Director Dilip Singh said…

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Lucknow: The Jain community and Indira Nagar Jain Temple celebrated Kshamavani Parv and World Non-Violence Day with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Friday, with devotees participating in special prayers, cultural performances and a grand procession of Lord Mahavir. The celebrations were held under the leadership of temple president P.K. Jain and general secretary Abhishek Jain. Devotees gathered at the temple early in the morning to perform the abhishek and worship of Lord Mahavir, praying for global peace and harmony. In the afternoon, a grand procession of Lord Shri Ji was…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak’s remarks encouraging people to consider driving taxis or e-rickshaws instead of pursuing conventional jobs have triggered a debate over employment, self-employment and opportunities for young people. Speaking at the launch of Bharat Taxi in Lucknow on September 23, Pathak advised people not to remain focused solely on conventional employment and suggested that driving a taxi or e-rickshaw could provide financial independence and greater flexibility to spend time with family. He also referred to the saying “Paradhin sapnehu sukh nahin,” while highlighting the…

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Gonda (Awadh region): A meeting of Durga Puja committees was held at Shri Jhulelal Dharamshala in Gonda to discuss preparations for the upcoming Sharadiya Navratri and ensure that the Durga Puja festival is conducted in a peaceful, devotional and festive atmosphere. Representatives of various committees put forward suggestions and raised issues related to basic civic and safety arrangements. They called for regular cleanliness around puja pandals, repair of overhead electricity wires, pruning of tree branches and uninterrupted power supply throughout Navratri. They also urged that roads along the immersion route…

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Gonda: A felicitation ceremony was organised at the Collectorate auditorium in Gonda on Thursday to mark the International Day of Older Persons. The programme was organised by the Social Welfare Department on the instructions of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad presided over the event and honoured senior citizens from the district by presenting them certificates of appreciation and angvastram. The ceremony aimed to recognise the dignity, contribution and valuable experience of senior citizens and promote greater sensitivity towards their needs. Addressing the gathering, Prasad described senior…

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