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Dr. Shakti Kumar Pandey Pratapgarh: A farmers’ workshop was organised by the Horticulture Department under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission and the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ Micro-Irrigation Scheme for 2026-27, providing farmers with technical information on modern farming and horticulture practices. The programme was held at Sai Palace, where Deputy Director Agriculture Ashwini Kumar Singh, Soil Conservation Officer Chaman Singh, District Horticulture Officer Sunil Kumar Sharma and Senior Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Aithu Kalakankar, Mahendra Singh jointly inaugurated the session by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering floral tribute…

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Gonda: A meeting was held at the Congress Bhawan in Gonda on Wednesday to finalise preparations for October 2 programmes, following a call from the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. The meeting was led by City Congress Committee president Shahid Ali Qureshi. The party said programmes would be organised across the city to mark the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi, former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and freedom fighter Masuria Din Pasi. The planned activities include a prabhat pheri, a discussion session and a community meal in Dalit settlements, along with…

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Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission member Ram Chandra Kunde directed officials to ensure that eligible beneficiaries from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes receive the benefits of government welfare schemes on priority and without unnecessary difficulties. Kunde chaired a review meeting at the Circuit House auditorium on September 30 to assess the progress of welfare schemes implemented by various departments and matters concerning SC/ST communities. Officials briefed him on the department-wise progress of schemes, the status of benefits reaching eligible beneficiaries and the disposal of public…

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Lucknow: Lucknow International Airport Limited has introduced an RO drinking water facility at its cab staging area near Laxman Chauraha, aimed at improving basic amenities for cab drivers and strengthening the airport’s ground transportation ecosystem. The facility was inaugurated by Chief Airport Security Officer Vikas Pandey in the presence of Chief Airport Officer Darshan Singh. The cab staging area has a capacity of around 230 cabs and handles nearly 1,600 cab turnarounds every day. The new facility will benefit drivers operating prepaid cabs as well as services such as Ola,…

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Balrampur: The divisional meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Junior High School (Upper Primary) Teachers’ Association, Devi Patan Division, was held at PM Shri School in Dhusah, Balrampur. The meeting was chaired by Veer Vikram Singh, National Vice-President and Divisional President of the Devi Patan unit. The main agenda was the upcoming divisional convention and election. Members decided to entrust Shravasti district with the responsibility of conducting this year’s election process. Several senior office-bearers and representatives from the four districts of the division—Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti and Bahraich—attended the meeting. Among those…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) launched a week-long cleanliness campaign across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra, with a series of sanitation and public-awareness activities scheduled from September 29 to October 5. The initiative began with housekeeping games organised for “Safai Mitras” working at metro stations. As part of the annual activity, separate musical chair competitions were held for male and female housekeeping staff. The participants took part enthusiastically, providing them an opportunity to take a break from their routine responsibilities and engage in recreational activities. UPMRCL highlighted…

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Gonda: A joint enforcement drive by the district administration and Transport Department was conducted at Karnailganj crossing in Gonda to strengthen road safety and ensure better facilities for passengers travelling in buses operating under All-India Tourist Permits. During the campaign, officials thoroughly checked bus permits, mandatory documents, safety equipment and compliance with traffic regulations. Three buses were challaned for various violations detected during the inspection. Bus operators and drivers were instructed to strictly comply with transport regulations and prescribed safety standards. Officials said enforcement action against vehicles violating the rules…

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Gonda: A special lecture on the significance of ancient Indian medical science and Ayurveda was organised at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College in Gonda under the Indian Knowledge Tradition initiative. The programme was jointly organised by the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Department of Science and held at the Lalita Shastri Auditorium. Dr Vaibhav Srivastava, MD, from SCPM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, was the keynote speaker. He spoke about the scientific perspective underlying ancient Indian medical practices and Ayurveda, while also highlighting their potential relevance to…

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Lucknow: Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s instructions to officials to keep drainage systems working during continuous rain, Mandi Director Jitendra Pratap Singh made a surprise inspection of Dubagga Mandi on Saturday. After two days of steady rain, he found waterlogging at some places in the mandi premises and arranged drainage on the spot. Reprimand for lax cleaning The director personally checked the condition of the drains. Finding that some had not been cleaned properly, he reprimanded the Mandi Secretary and ordered immediate cleaning. Drains were then cleared in his presence,…

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Lucknow: A studio interview and recording session on the theme ‘Theatre and Social Change’ was held at the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) studio in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Sunday for the Akademi’s archival collection. The programme was organised as part of the state’s efforts to promote and preserve art and culture. Senior theatre personality and former Director of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, Puneet Asthana, who has also been honoured by the Akademi, participated as the subject expert. The interaction was conducted by Bharatendu Natya Akademi spokesperson Manoj Mishra.…

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