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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a series of competitions on the theme “My Mother” as part of the celebrations for its 24th Convocation Ceremony, encouraging students to express their love, respect and gratitude towards their mothers through creative and literary activities. The competitions were held under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel and Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, following directives issued by Raj Bhavan, Lucknow. Students participated in painting, essay writing, speech and poetry competitions, presenting heartfelt tributes that reflected the values of…

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Gonda: The district administration launched Groundwater Week with a district-wide water conservation campaign. District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan inaugurated the Groundwater Week awareness campaign at the District Panchayat Auditorium with a pledge to promote water conservation and sustainable groundwater management. The week-long programme, running from July 16 to July 22, aims to increase public awareness about groundwater conservation and encourage coordinated efforts by government departments. Addressing officials, the District Magistrate stressed that water conservation is not merely a government initiative but a collective social and moral responsibility. She administered the pledge…

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Gonda: Thousands of advocates under the banners of the Bar Association, Gonda, and the Civil Bar Association, Gonda, organised a large protest march from the Collectorate premises to the Civil Court Complex, Tehsil premises and the District Magistrate’s office. The lawyers alleged persistent misconduct by officials of Gonda Sadar Tehsil, including delays in the disposal of cases, unnecessary adjournments, alleged bribery and discourteous behaviour towards advocates. Protesters raised slogans against corruption and demanded immediate administrative intervention. Addressing the gathering, former Bar Association President Vindeshwari Prasad Dubey, along with Madhav Raj…

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Gonda: A two-day religious and cultural congregation, Jashn-e-Faizan-e-Murshid, concluded at the renowned Darbar Aaliya Minaiya and Jamia Amirul Uloom Minaiya in Gonda, drawing Islamic scholars, Quran reciters, students and devotees from across the country. The event, held on July 16 and 17, was organised under the patronage of Hazrat Shah Jamal Meena, successor to Hazrat Jamal Meena Shah, and celebrated the spiritual legacy of Mahboobul Ulema wal Mashaikh. The opening day began after the Zuhr prayers with the Ziyarat (holy viewing) of sacred relics associated with Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Ali,…

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Bareilly: The Admission Committee of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, approved the admission policy for the 2026–27 academic session and introduced a series of significant reforms aimed at making higher education more inclusive, flexible and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The meeting, held at the Committee Hall in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, resulted in several key decisions that will impact admissions across the university campus and its affiliated colleges. The newly approved Admission Policy 2026–27 has been structured into three…

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Lucknow: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), one of India’s leading test preparation institutes, has announced that Srinarayan Hari Mishra, a Classroom Programme student from its Lucknow centre, has emerged as the Lucknow City Topper in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 105. The achievement reflects Srinarayan’s consistent dedication, disciplined preparation, and academic excellence, supported by the structured learning environment and expert mentorship provided at Aakash. Congratulating the student, Dhananjai Kumar Mishra, Regional Director, AESL, said the success is a proud…

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Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has launched sweeping governance reforms following allegations of large-scale embezzlement involving devotees’ donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The alleged theft of cash, jewellery, gold and silver offerings has sparked nationwide concern, political debate and renewed calls for professional management of India’s major religious institutions. The controversy surfaced in June 2026, prompting the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged diversion of crores of rupees from donation boxes. According to the Trust, the SIT’s preliminary report identified…

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Mau: The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) has intensified its preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by appointing election in-charges and co-in-charges for 32 Assembly constituencies across the state. The appointments were announced during the party’s National Council meeting held under the leadership of SBSP National President Om Prakash Rajbhar and National Principal General Secretary Dr. Arvind Rajbhar. The move is aimed at strengthening the party’s organisational network and expanding its grassroots presence ahead of the Assembly polls. Addressing party leaders, Om Prakash Rajbhar said the 2027 election…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Mahakumbh 2025 has been honoured with the National e-Governance Award for Innovation, recognising the state’s successful integration of digital technology, efficient administration and innovative governance in managing one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. Welcoming the recognition, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma described the award as a testament to Uttar Pradesh’s administrative excellence and its commitment to technology-driven governance. He said the honour reflects the state’s ability to successfully blend India’s rich spiritual heritage with modern digital solutions and efficient public service delivery. Sharma noted…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is making rapid progress towards creating a comprehensive digital identity for its farming community through the Farmer Registry campaign, a key initiative aimed at ensuring transparent and timely delivery of government benefits. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has registered over 2.38 crore farmers, achieving 82.69 per cent of the target set by the Government of India. The Farmer Registry campaign, launched on November 5, 2024, has already achieved 100 per cent registration in Ghaziabad and Rampur districts. Against the national target of…

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