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Lucknow: The NSS unit of the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, organised a series of activities on the eve of National Service Scheme (NSS) Day to promote awareness, creativity and active participation among students. The programme was organised at Juris Hall in the Justice A.S. Anand Administrative Building of the Faculty of Law under the guidance of Programme Officer Dr Shashi Prabha Joshi. A trivia competition and poster-making competition were organised as part of the programme, drawing enthusiastic participation from more than 100 students. The trivia contest provided students…

Lucknow: The State Transformation Commission (STC) of the Uttar Pradesh government organised a workshop in Lucknow on developing urban roads in line with global standards, bringing together government officials, technical experts and national and international specialists to discuss the future of urban road infrastructure in the state. The workshop, held at Hyatt Regency, focused on road safety, sustainable development and the need for an integrated urban transport system. STC Chief Executive Officer Manoj Kumar Singh, who was the chief guest, stressed the importance of building stronger and safer urban roads.…

Lucknow: Lucknow will host a two-day international conference on “Riverine Civilisations and Conservation: UP and Adjacent Areas” on December 7 and 8, 2026, focusing on the preservation, management and development of Uttar Pradesh’s rich riverine, archaeological and cultural heritage. The conference will centre on “Issues of Policy, Management and Development” and will be held at Visvesvaraya Hall, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow. It is being jointly organised by the Directorate of State Archaeology, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, and the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at AKTU.…

Bareilly: Bareilly College organised a special general knowledge competition for National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and students under the theme ‘My Dream India’ at the Department of M.Ed. on Wednesday. A total of 60 students participated in the competition, demonstrating their knowledge and intellectual abilities. Following a closely contested competition, four participants—Satyendra, Radhika, Yogesh and Ashish Sonkar—were selected to represent the college at the upcoming district-level competition. The event was attended by NSS Programme Officers Dr Shubhanshu Shekhar and Dr Sitaram Rajput, along with Professor Amita Gupta and Professor Ajita…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma held a public hearing at his residence on Monday and listened to grievances brought by people from different parts of the state. He directed concerned officials to ensure prompt, quality and time-bound resolution of the issues raised. Residents primarily submitted complaints related to electricity bill corrections, replacement of old and damaged power wires, electricity supply, road cleanliness, sewerage and drinking water. Sharma sought details from officials concerned and instructed them to address issues related to basic public services without delay.…

Bareilly: The 21-day ‘Deeksharambh-2026’ orientation programme for newly admitted first-year B.Tech students at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, concluded with a cultural evening and award ceremony. Held under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the programme was aimed at familiarising students with the university, its departments and academic facilities while supporting their overall development. The 21-day schedule featured lectures, sports activities, cultural programmes, technical competitions, quizzes and awareness sessions designed to promote creativity, confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. The closing ceremony was presided over by…

Rae Bareli: The 11th National Ayurveda Day was celebrated at AIIMS Rae Bareli with a series of activities highlighting the relevance of Ayurveda, yoga and healthy living. The programme began with Dhanvantari Puja led by Executive Director Dr Amita Jain. Books on Ayurveda and modern medicine were also worshipped on the occasion. As part of the celebrations, medicinal plants were distributed among participants, while saplings of sandalwood, tejpat, arjun and sarpagandha were planted on the AIIMS campus. Addressing patients, Dr Jain highlighted the role of Ayurveda and yoga in managing…

Gonda: Chief Medical Officer Dr Santlal Patel conducted surprise inspections of health facilities in the Aryanagar and Rupaideeh areas on Tuesday to assess the quality and availability of healthcare services. During an inspection of a maternity and childcare centre and a newly opened medical store in Aryanagar, the CMO found that the maternity centre was allegedly operating without the required registration. Several registers were also found at the premises. Dr Patel directed officials to issue notices to the concerned operators and initiate action as per applicable regulations. The CMO subsequently…

Varanasi: A police officer in Varanasi has highlighted the humane side of the uniform by donating blood to a 79-year-old woman in need. Sub-Inspector Umesh Kumar Gupta, posted at Chaubepur police station, responded after learning that Dulari Devi urgently required blood of his blood group. Dulari Devi, originally from Saiyadraja in Chandauli, has been undergoing treatment for nearly three months. Her granddaughter Neha Singh was searching for a blood donor when she contacted social worker Rajesh Kumar Gupta, who then approached Umesh Kumar Gupta. As the required blood group matched…