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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Row Raises Questions

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: In June 2026, just over two years after the grand inauguration of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the temple trust found itself at the centre of a major controversy involving alleged irregularities in donation management. The issue, revolving around large-scale discrepancies in “chadhava” (devotional offerings), has triggered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry, multiple arrests, resignations, and an intense national debate over accountability and transparency in faith-based institutions. Emergence of the Controversy The matter came to light in early June 2026 after internal audits and reconciliations reportedly…

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50-Member Medical Team Saves Merchant Navy Officer After Devastating Road Accident

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a remarkable display of medical expertise and teamwork, a team of more than 50 doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, successfully saved the life of a 37-year-old Merchant Navy officer who suffered multiple life-threatening injuries in a severe road accident. The patient was admitted with extensive fractures, a crushed arm, a pulseless limb, and a ruptured aorta—the body’s main artery—making his condition extremely critical. Upon arrival, specialists from trauma care, orthopedics, cardiology, plastic surgery, critical care, and physiotherapy departments coordinated an emergency response. Doctors…

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Pilibhit to Get Leopard Safari Soon; Snake Venom Extraction Centre Planned in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is set to strengthen its wildlife conservation and eco-tourism infrastructure with plans to establish a modern Leopard Safari in Pilibhit and a Snake Venom Extraction Centre in Lucknow. The announcements were made during a high-level review meeting chaired by State Minister (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena. The meeting, held at Bapu Bhawan in Lucknow, reviewed the progress of key wildlife and tourism projects, including the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Dudhwa National Park, Etawah Lion Safari, Kanpur Zoological Park and Nawab Wajid…

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Ayodhya Intensifies Safety Inspections of Coaching Institutes Following Lucknow Fire Incident

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: In the wake of the recent fire incident in Lucknow, the Ayodhya district administration has stepped up safety inspections across educational institutions, with a special focus on coaching centres to ensure the safety of students and staff. District officials, accompanied by police personnel, conducted surprise inspections at several coaching institutes in the Civil Lines area and other parts of the city. The drive aimed to assess preparedness for emergencies and verify compliance with fire and safety regulations. During the inspections, authorities examined fire-fighting equipment, emergency exit routes, electrical installations…

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CDRI Alumni Association and CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow organized Science Outreach Programme for participants of SAMARTH 2.0 Internship Initiative of ASSOCHAM UP-UK

Arijit Bose

CDRI Alumni Association with its alma mater CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow inspired Young Minds through Science Outreach Programme Lucknow: CDRI Alumni Association, with its alma mater CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, organized a Science Outreach Programme today to provide students with an opportunity to interact with scientists and gain exposure to research and innovation. The program was organized under the mentorship of CSIR-CDRI Director and Patron, CDRI Alumni Association, Dr Radha Rangarajan. CDRI Alumni Association President, Dr Madhu Dikshit and Secretary Dr Sanjay Batra informed that the CDRI Alumni association is…

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FICCI FLO Lucknow Launches SheRises 2026 to Empower Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant step towards fostering women-led businesses and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, the Lucknow Chapter of FICCI FLO has launched the fourth edition of its flagship entrepreneurship initiative, FLO SheRises 2026. The three-day entrepreneurship boot camp, being held from June 25 to June 27 at Hotel Clarks Avadh, aims to equip aspiring and emerging women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to scale their ventures. The programme was inaugurated by FICCI FLO National President Pooja Garg and National Startup Head Priya Gautam. Addressing the…

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Town Official Language Implementation Committee (NARAKAS) Office–3 Confers First Prize on CSIR-CIMAP’s Hindi Rajbhasa Patrika “Aus Vigyan” Issue-9

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Hindi Rajbhasa Patrika “ Aus Vigyan Issue-9” published by CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, was awarded the First Prize for Outstanding Hindi Publication at the meeting of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (NARAKAS), Office–3, organized by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The award recognizes the Institute’s significant contribution to promoting Hindi and to the effective implementation of the Official Language Policy. The Department of Official Language periodically confers awards and honors to encourage the…

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UP BJP Announces New State Organizational Team; Neeraj Singh, Pooja Pal Among Key Appointments

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its much-awaited Uttar Pradesh state organizational team under newly appointed state president Pankaj Chaudhary. The list, finalized after extensive consultations between the party’s central leadership in Delhi and state leaders in Lucknow, includes a broad mix of experienced politicians, organizational leaders, and representatives from various social groups. The new structure features 19 state vice-presidents, 8 general secretaries, 18 state ministers, six regional presidents, office-bearers for media and organizational affairs, and presidents of various party fronts (morchas). Among the prominent names appointed as state…

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Punjab & Sind Bank Donates Wheelchairs to Unani Research Institute on 119th Foundation Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Marking its 119th Foundation Day, Punjab & Sind Bank reinforced its commitment to social responsibility by donating two wheelchairs to the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Lucknow, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and public welfare initiatives. The wheelchairs were formally handed over by Avdhesh Narayan Singh, Deputy General Manager and Regional Head of Punjab & Sind Bank. The event was attended by Dr. Najmus Seher, Deputy Director of the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, along with senior officials from both the bank and…

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Will Rebel TMC MPs Get Election Tickets After Joining the Ruling Party?

Arijit Bose

By Special Correspondent New Delhi: Political defections have long been a recurring feature of Indian politics. Leaders and Members of Parliament frequently switch allegiances due to changing political equations, personal ambitions, or ideological differences. As defections continue to shape the political landscape across states and at the national level, a key question emerges: will rebel MPs who join the ruling party be rewarded with election tickets in the next polls? Political observers note that ticket distribution is rarely based on loyalty alone. Electoral viability, public support, caste and regional equations,…

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