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Gonda: Gonda Police maintained strict security and law-and-order arrangements across the district during Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) celebrations, ensuring that prayers and festivities concluded peacefully and in a harmonious atmosphere. Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, along with Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Ajit Kumar Rajak and a large police force, remained on continuous patrol in sensitive areas of the city on Thursday. Senior officers conducted foot patrols and inspected various mosques, Eidgahs and crowded public places to review security arrangements and maintain public confidence. During the visits, police officials interacted with religious…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma chaired a high-level review meeting at Sangam Sabhagar in Lucknow to discuss preparations and strategies for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan rankings. During the meeting, the minister reviewed Lucknow’s previous performance in the national cleanliness survey and emphasized the need to identify both the strengths that helped the city secure the third position and the shortcomings that prevented it from achieving the top rank. Sharma directed officials to prioritize infrastructure and renovation works in schools under the Kayakalp initiative and ensure…

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Lucknow: The first-year students of Bharteendu Natya Academy have presented an experimental theatrical production titled The Silent Exodus, a powerful exploration of displacement and migration across different phases of Indian history. The production is being described as the outcome of an intensive academic and practical theatre process carried out under the framework of devised theatre. Unlike conventional stage productions based on pre-written scripts, the students chose the devised theatre method, where actors actively participate in the research, visual construction and creative development of the play. According to the academy, the…

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Gonda: In a major step towards improving road safety and traffic management, the Transport Department and local police administration carried out a joint checking drive in Gonda on Thursday. Intensive vehicle inspections were conducted at Karnailganj Chauraha and Bargadi Mod Chauraha, where strict action was taken against violators of traffic regulations. The campaign was led jointly by transport officials and the Circle Officer of Colonelganj. During the operation, special attention was given to vehicles operating without valid permits, overloaded vehicles, and those violating other traffic norms. Officials verified important vehicle…

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Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has witnessed intense debate and speculation following discussions around the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) evolving political strategy and the possibility of issue-based proximity with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The political discourse gained momentum after recent developments in the state assembly and Parliament triggered questions over the future of opposition unity in the state. According to political observers, the atmosphere in Tamil Nadu politics changed significantly after the Assembly election results on May 4. Discussions within political circles have largely focused on emerging differences among…

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Officials directed to speed up pending cases and resolve farmers’ grievances through village outreach Bareilly: Bareilly DM Avinash Singh chaired the monthly review meeting of villages undergoing land consolidation (chakbandi) proceedings at the Collectorate auditorium and directed officials to accelerate pending work while ensuring transparency in the process. During the meeting, the District Magistrate conducted a point-wise review of the ongoing land consolidation activities in various villages across the district. Stressing the importance of the exercise for farmers, he said the chakbandi process plays a crucial role in ensuring systematic…

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister urges children to learn new skills, connect with nature and spend time with grandparents during summer holidays Lucknow: As summer vacations begin across schools in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has written a heartfelt letter to children and parents, encouraging them to make meaningful use of the holidays by learning new skills, reconnecting with family traditions and embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle. In his message, the Chief Minister described summer vacations as a time of joy, discovery and self-development. He urged children to use the break…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on police encounters, accusing him of viewing every issue through the lens of caste and politics. Arun said the state government had “eliminated mafia culture” over the last nine years and asserted that police would respond firmly if criminals opened fire. He also contrasted the current law-and-order situation with the period during the SP government. Another sharp political reaction came from minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, who criticised Akhilesh Yadav over his comments on…

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Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 342 development projects worth nearly ₹413 crore during a grand event organised at the Jupiter Auditorium of Indira Gandhi Pratishthan to mark the completion of three successful years of Sushma Kharkwal as Mayor of Lucknow. The event, themed around the vision of a “Clean, Beautiful and Empowered Lucknow,” also witnessed the release of the booklet “Swachh-Sundar-Samarth Lucknow” and the screening of a short film showcasing the achievements of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. Several senior ministers, legislators, municipal representatives,…

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Bareilly, May 26, 2026: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University has officially started the admission process for its B.Sc. Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Interested and eligible students can apply online through the university’s official website, MJPRU Official Website. The university’s Faculty of Agriculture, which launched its first batch in the 2025–26 session, is currently conducting second-semester examinations for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Upendra Kumar, said that the faculty was established on the university campus a year ago…

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