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Bareilly: In an innovative demonstration of the “Kabadi Se Jugaad” concept, bouquets made from discarded materials were used to welcome the Forest and Environment Minister, District Magistrate and Mayor at a public service and awareness camp in Bareilly. The programme was organised at Guddar Bagh in Ward 58, Gulab Nagar, under the Swachhata Hi Seva and Seva Sankalp Abhiyan–2026, as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 initiatives. More than 1,200 citizens participated in the multi-department camp and availed themselves of various government services, schemes and awareness activities. A major attraction…

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Bareilly: Two undergraduate students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Vansh Pal and Manav Kanojia, have been selected for a two-month international internship at Deh University in Taiwan. The students will leave for Taiwan on October 5, 2026, and participate in the internship programme from October to December. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai congratulated the students and described their selection as an important milestone in the university’s growing international academic engagement. He encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity, gain practical knowledge and apply their international experience…

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Gonda: A district-level meeting of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Gonda, was held at the Sub-Post Office premises in Daduwa Bazaar under the chairmanship of district executive president Ayush Singh. BMS state ministers Pradeep Chandra Rai and Prakashman Singh were present at the meeting. The meeting focused on preparations for the state convention scheduled for January 1, 2 and 3, along with a detailed discussion on organisational matters. Several decisions were taken unanimously with the objective of strengthening the organisation and making its activities more effective. Sudhanshu Mishra, who is…

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Gonda: Devipatan Division has secured the first position in Uttar Pradesh in the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) ranking for September 2026, recording a score of 91.82 per cent. The division comprises Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti and Balrampur districts. The achievement comes amid intensified monitoring of public grievances and efforts to ensure that complaints are resolved substantively rather than merely closed on paper. The administration said the division’s performance has been supported by regular reviews, accountability of officials and direct feedback from complainants. Under the supervision of Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti…

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Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden is attracting young readers with a vibrant collection of Hindi and English books featuring colourful illustrations, comics, puzzles, activity-based learning and stories. The Vedic Sahitya Kendra has brought comic-style books on Sardar Bhagat Singh, Swami Shraddhanand, Dayanand Saraswati and his revolutionary disciples, along with titles such as Why Believe in God? Rekhta’s stall features books including Bachchon Ki Nazmein, while the Hindi Sansthan is offering children’s editions of Premchand’s stories such as Mantra, Gilli-Danda, Panch Parmeshwar and Atmaram for just Rs…

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Sonbhadra: Two modern Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Labour Facilitation Centres are being established in Sonbhadra to provide unorganised and construction-sector workers with social security, basic civic amenities and a dignified working environment. The centres will come up at Sukrit village and Dala Bazaar under a project being implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department. The district administration has completed the land identification process, selecting 253 square metres in Sukrit and 200 square metres in Ward No. 4 of Dala Bazaar. A detailed…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Mukhyamantri Hathkargha Bunkar Samriddhi Yojana to strengthen the handloom sector, improve the financial condition of weavers and preserve the state’s rich textile heritage through modern technology, financial assistance and direct market access. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative seeks to address long-standing challenges faced by traditional weavers, including rising electricity costs, expensive raw materials, limited access to modern technology and exploitation by intermediaries. Handloom weaving is deeply rooted in Uttar Pradesh’s cultural and economic identity. The world-renowned Banarasi…

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Lucknow: The birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri were observed with dignity and enthusiasm at the District Court, Lucknow, on Friday. A special Prabhat Pheri (morning awareness rally) was also organised to spread awareness about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The programme was organised under the aegis of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lucknow, under the chairmanship of District Judge and DLSA Chairman Malkhan Singh. The District Judge, President of the Lucknow Bar Association, DLSA Secretary Kunwar Mitresh…

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Bareilly: Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries at a programme held at the Collectorate auditorium on Friday. Singh offered flowers at their portraits and paid homage to the two national leaders. Addressing officers and employees, he conveyed greetings on behalf of the district administration and recalled their contributions to the country. The District Magistrate urged officials to keep the nation first in all their actions, protect India’s cultural and civilisational values and contribute to…

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