Bank Employees Stage Strong Protest in Lucknow, Warn Centre of Prolonged Agitation

Lucknow: Public sector bank officers and employees staged a joint protest outside Punjab National Bank on Ashok Marg in Lucknow on Sunday, demanding the implementation of a five-day banking week, a non-discriminatory Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and resolution of other pending issues. Forum District Convenor Anil Srivastava said bank employees had been organising demonstrations, sit-ins, rallies and social media campaigns over the past several months to press for their demands. He said employees had also observed a one-day nationwide strike on January 27, 2026, but the Centre had not…

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Five-Day Banking Demand Trends at No. 1 on X During Nationwide Campaign

Lucknow: The demand for a five-day banking week and implementation of a non-discriminatory Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme remained at the top of the trends on X (formerly Twitter) during a nationwide campaign launched by bank employees on Sunday. According to Forum District Convenor Anil Srivastava, millions of bank employees across the country participated in the social media campaign, which remained at No. 1 on X throughout the day, highlighting their demands for changes in the banking workweek and implementation of a uniform PLI system. In Lucknow, a dedicated war…

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Power Supply Issues in Katra Bazar to Be Resolved Before September 10

Gonda: A meeting was held to address persistent electricity supply problems in the Katra Bazar area, particularly in villages connected to four power feeders—Ranjitpur, Ramapur, Devapasiya and Parsiya Rani. The meeting was convened by the District Magistrate of Gonda with the Superintending Engineer of the Electricity Department and the Executive Engineer, Electricity Distribution Division, Colonelganj, to review the inadequate power supply in the affected villages and the delay in installation of a proposed 5 MVA transformer. Katra Bazar MLA Bawan Singh was also present during the meeting and raised several…

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Teachers’ Association Organises Felicitation Ceremony in Honour of MJPRU Vice-Chancellor

Bareilly: A felicitation ceremony was organised in honour of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh at the Training and Placement Auditorium on Saturday. The programme was organised by the university teachers’ association and witnessed the dignified presence of a large number of faculty members. The programme began with the university teachers’ association president Professor Manoj Kumar Singh and general secretary Dr Suresh Kumar presenting a bouquet to the Vice-Chancellor. Addressing the gathering, Professor Manoj Kumar Singh highlighted the numerous initiatives and efforts undertaken by Professor K.P.…

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MJPRU Inaugurates ‘Ideal Grape Garden’ to Promote Modern Horticulture and Research

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has launched an innovative initiative in agriculture and horticulture with the inauguration of an ‘Ideal Grape Garden’ on the university campus. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by University Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh, while ADG Police, Bareilly Zone, Dr Ramit Sharma, attended as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the project. As part of the inaugural ceremony, Dr Sharma and Professor Singh planted grapevines, formally marking the beginning of the ambitious horticulture and agricultural project. Faculty members, university officials, employees and students…

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Bareilly DM Reviews Lakhpati Didi Programme, Directs Officials to Accelerate SHG Formation

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a meeting of the District-Level Coordination Committee at the Collectorate auditorium on Saturday to review the progress of the Lakhpati Mahila Programme and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Bareilly district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner, NRLM, informed the District Magistrate that Bareilly has been assigned a target of improving the incomes of 123,762 women members of self-help groups (SHGs) under the Lakhpati Mahila Programme. The initiative aims to economically empower women by enhancing their technical skills and promoting sustainable livelihoods through…

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Road Safety and Traffic Rules Awareness Program Held at Rohilkhand University

Interactive Quiz Engages Students on Responsible Driving and Traffic Compliance Bareilly: An awareness program and interactive quiz on “Road Safety & Traffic Rules” was organized at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University as part of Deeksharambh-2K26. Approximately 100 first-year students participated enthusiastically in the program. The program aimed to raise student awareness about road safety, traffic regulations, traffic signals, the importance of helmets and seat belts, and responsible road behavior. Through interactive question-and-answer sessions and quizzes conducted with students, participants gained engaging knowledge about…

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Divisional Industries Committee Meets to Discuss Textile Park and Infrastructure Development

Bareilly: A meeting of the Divisional Industries Committee was held at the Commissioner’s office under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar. Sant Kabir Textile Park Development During the meeting, officials provided updates on the Sant Kabir Textile and Apparel Park Scheme-2025. The Assistant Commissioner of Handlooms and Textile Industries informed that five textile parks are currently under development across Uttar Pradesh under this scheme, with one being established in Bahedi, Bareilly. The Sant Kabir Textile Park is being developed on the premises of the old spinning mill at Bahedi,…

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Food Safety Department Intensifies Crackdown on Adulterated Food Products

20 Kilograms of Food Items Seized, 264 Kilograms of Material Destroyed Gonda: Following directives from the Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow), and guidelines from the District Magistrate of Gonda, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department is conducting a comprehensive campaign to ensure that the general public has access to safe and quality food and beverages during the Raksha Bandhan festival season. As part of this campaign, department officials have intensified inspections and sample collection across various areas of the district to effectively prevent the…

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UP Educational Ministerial Officers Association Holds Divisional Annual Convention in Gonda

Gonda: The biennial convention of the Uttar Pradesh Educational Ministerial Officers Association, Devipatan Division, was held on August 29 at Government Inter College, Gonda, bringing together office-bearers and employees from all four districts of the Devipatan division. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by chief guest Ram Chandra, District Inspector of Schools, Gonda, along with Amit Kumar Singh, District Basic Education Officer, Gonda; Satya Prakash Singh, District Social Welfare Officer; Sudhir Kumar Pandey; Nityanand Chaturvedi; and I.P. Tripathi, Principal. The convention was attended by the association’s…

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