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Lucknow: Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s instructions to officials to keep drainage systems working during continuous rain, Mandi Director Jitendra Pratap Singh made a surprise inspection of Dubagga Mandi on Saturday. After two days of steady rain, he found waterlogging at some places in the mandi premises and arranged drainage on the spot. Reprimand for lax cleaning The director personally checked the condition of the drains. Finding that some had not been cleaned properly, he reprimanded the Mandi Secretary and ordered immediate cleaning. Drains were then cleared in his presence,…

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Lucknow: A studio interview and recording session on the theme ‘Theatre and Social Change’ was held at the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) studio in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Sunday for the Akademi’s archival collection. The programme was organised as part of the state’s efforts to promote and preserve art and culture. Senior theatre personality and former Director of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, Puneet Asthana, who has also been honoured by the Akademi, participated as the subject expert. The interaction was conducted by Bharatendu Natya Akademi spokesperson Manoj Mishra.…

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Gonda: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Tarabganj tehsil following directions from District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Additional District Magistrate Pramod Jha, Tarabganj Tehsildar Ashutosh Pandey, Disaster Management Expert Rajesh Srivastava and teams from the Revenue Department conducted on-site inspections of flood-hit villages including Ailipersauli, Garhi and Amdahi and adjoining areas. The officials assessed the flood situation, waterlogging, problems faced by residents and the relief arrangements in place. During the visit, officials interacted directly with affected villagers and assured them that the administration was…

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Bareilly: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, organised a series of programmes to mark World Rabies Day 2026, focusing on rabies prevention, responsible animal care and timely medical intervention following animal bites. The programme began at the institute’s Referral Polyclinic in the presence of Joint Director (Academics) Dr S.K. Mendiratta. Around 40 dogs were administered free anti-rabies vaccinations. Dr Abhijit Pawade, Dr U.K. Dey, Dr A.C. Saxena and Dr J.K. Prasad were among those present. As part of the outreach activities, the Department of Veterinary Public Health organised…

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Lucknow: Lucknow District Magistrate Vishakh G. inspected rain-affected areas in Lasa and Akadiya Kala villages on Monday and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue arrangements following heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the district. During the field inspection, the District Magistrate assessed the water level and the status of relief and rescue operations in the affected villages. He also interacted with local residents to understand their problems and immediate requirements. Vishakh directed the concerned officials to provide prompt assistance to affected residents based on their needs. He instructed authorities…

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Lucknow: The week-long ‘Innovation Week-2026’, organised at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus since September 21, concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony on Monday. Organised to mark the birthday of Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chairman, Amity University Lucknow Campus, the week celebrated creativity, innovation and new ideas under the theme ‘Innovate. Integrate. Impact.’ The week featured a series of academic and creative activities, including seminars, conferences, competitions and other events aimed at encouraging innovation, creative thinking and entrepreneurship among students. The closing ceremony was attended by Professor (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro…

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Lucknow: Devotees at ISKCON Lucknow observed Bhadra Purnima with spiritual discussions and guidance on the significance of Chaturmas, as Param Pujya Bhaktivedanta Rukmini Krishna Goswami Maharaj, President of ISKCON Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, visited the temple. Speaking on the significance of Bhadra Purnima, Goswami Maharaj described it as a spiritually auspicious day and encouraged devotees to bring the Srimad Bhagavatam into their homes with proper rituals and worship. He also urged devotees to donate and distribute the scripture and study and hear it under the guidance of a qualified spiritual teacher.…

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Lucknow: The Durga Swaroopa Foundation organised the ‘Durga Swaroopa Samman Samaroh 2026’ at the Urdu Academy in Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, honouring 13 distinguished personalities for their contributions to sports, literature, art, culture and social service. The ceremony was inaugurated by chief guest social worker Namrata Pathak, special guest social worker Bindu Bora, Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Yadav and BJP leader Santosh Srivastava, among other dignitaries, by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Foundation Secretary Ragini Srivastava and President Prashant Singh welcomed and honoured the guests. Speaking on the…

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Lucknow: Under the “Shiksha Ki Udaan” campaign, one lakh students across Bahraich, Gonda, Balrampur and Shravasti districts of Devipatan division have received study tables. The tables have given children a proper, dedicated space to study at home. In return, many of them have sent handwritten letters of thanks to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Some decorated their letters with flowers, while others drew their new study table or a portrait of the Chief Minister. The division has met its target of distributing one lakh tables. The letters go beyond government figures.…

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