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Lucknow: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, successfully treated an 11-month-old infant suffering from severe hydrocephalus, a condition marked by excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, bringing relief to a family that had been struggling for nearly a year to secure proper treatment. The patient, Baby Sarada, is the son of Vikas Mahato, a resident of the Home Guards Headquarters area on Jail Road, Lucknow. According to the family, the condition was first detected during the eighth month of pregnancy, when doctors…

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Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) on January 10 inaugurated a three-day grand celebration to mark University Day, reflecting on three decades of its academic journey while charting a visionary roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The inaugural session was held in a dignified and celebratory atmosphere, bringing together eminent academicians, policymakers and thought leaders. The programme was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, while the Chief Guest was Prof. K. V. Raju, Economic Advisor to the  Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Professor at Chanakya University, Bengaluru. Prof. B.…

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Lucknow: As part of a humanitarian initiative to provide relief during the winter season, the Inner Wheel Club organised a blanket distribution programme for patient attendants residing at the Ren Basera near the Apex Trauma Centre at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). Around 30 blankets were distributed at 12 noon, offering much-needed warmth and comfort to attendants staying at the shelter during the cold spell. The community service programme was attended by Prof. R. Harsvardhan, Additional Medical Superintendent, Apex Trauma Centre and Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, along with…

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Lucknow: The Kalpataru Festival and Sarva Dharma Conference were held with religious fervour at Ramakrishna Math, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, marking the first day of the New Year. The day-long programme was organised at the temple and auditorium and was also live-streamed on the official YouTube channel of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow. Explaining the significance of Kalpataru, Math President Swami Muktinathanand Ji said that Sri Ramakrishna symbolised the eternal Brahman and represented the Kalpataru—granting seekers the four fruits of life: dharma, artha, kama and moksha. He emphasised that all religions are different…

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Lucknow: Lucknow, the city of nawabs and refined manners, is today battling a growing urban nightmare on its roads. What was once welcomed as an affordable and eco-friendly solution for last-mile connectivity—e-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws—has increasingly become synonymous with congestion, accidents and disorder. The unchecked rise of these three-wheelers has pushed the city’s traffic system to a breaking point, turning everyday commutes into tests of patience. Vehicle numbers in Lucknow are increasing at a steep rate of 10–12 per cent every year, with the total fleet crossing 3.1 million. E-rickshaws, running…

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Ahmedabad: The Somnath Swabhiman Parv commenced at the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat, marking the 75th anniversary of the consecration of the Somnath Jyotirlinga. The occasion also heralds the beginning of a year-long series of spiritual, cultural, and social programmes dedicated to the legacy and resilience of the revered shrine. To mark the occasion, the Modi Archive shared rare photographs from 2001 on social media platform X. The images are from the golden jubilee celebrations of the Somnath Temple, attended by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Home Minister…

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Lucknow: The need to enhance the competitiveness and operational capacity of the roller flour mill industry and to address issues related to market fee (mandi fee) on wheat processing was discussed in detail during a Dialogue-cum-Development Workshop organised by the UP Roller Flour Millers Association on Wednesday. The primary focus of the workshop was the demand for exemption from mandi fee on wheat processing to accelerate growth in the sector. Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna formally launched the official website of the…

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Lucknow : In view of the prevailing cold wave, District Magistrate Vishakh G. conducted a late-night inspection of night shelters (rain baseras) at various locations across the city, including Daliganj, Sitapur Road, and Mohibullapur. The inspection was aimed at ensuring relief and safety for destitute and needy persons during extreme winter conditions. During the visit, the District Magistrate distributed blankets to homeless individuals and directed officials to ensure that people staying in the open are shifted to night shelters without delay. Inspection of Night Shelters As part of the inspection,…

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Lucknow: A high-level scientist–industry dialogue on Aroma 4.0 was held on Wednesday at the CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) under the CSIR Aroma Mission, aiming to strengthen coordination between science, industry, and policy for accelerated growth of India’s fragrance and essential oils sector. The meeting brought together leading scientists, directors of participating CSIR laboratories, policy experts, and representatives of major fragrance and flavor companies. The key objectives were to fast-track technology deployment under Aroma 4.0, enhance science–industry collaboration, and deliberate on challenges arising from climate change and…

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