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Lucknow: In a major step toward strengthening community emergency response, the Freedom From Poverty Trust, in collaboration with King George’s Medical University (KGMU), successfully conducted a two-day CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training workshop at La Martiniere Girls’ College. Held on December 9 and 10 at the Ibrahim Auditorium, the programme trained nearly 400 students in essential life-saving skills. The initiative aimed to empower young citizens as capable first responders who can act swiftly during medical emergencies. “Our objective is to equip students with confidence and competence…

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Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the cantonment area, a digital X-ray machine and a modern dental chair—provided through Kotak Mahindra Bank’s CSR fund—were inaugurated  at the Cantonment Board Hospital in Lucknow. The inauguration was carried out jointly by Brigadier Jaswinder Kaur Bhatia, Commandant, Base Hospital Lucknow Cantt, and Brigadier Soumit Patnaik, President, Cantonment Board Lucknow. Both officials lauded the initiative and termed it a transformative move for healthcare delivery in the region. The event was efficiently organised under the supervision of Chief Executive Officer of…

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Uttar Pradesh holds 11 of India’s 111 designated inland waterways; immense potential for tourism and eco-friendly mobility Lucknow: Stressing the need to revive traditional and eco-friendly modes of transportation, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Transport (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh on Tuesday said that inland water transport can emerge as a strong, sustainable alternative to reduce pollution and support future mobility needs. Addressing a meeting organised by the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority, the Minister said that out of 111 inland waterways identified across India, 11 are located in Uttar…

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UNESCO praises the city’s cultural richness and visionary approach Lucknow: In a landmark achievement, the Uttar Pradesh capital has secured global recognition by being inducted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Gastronomy category. This prestigious title positions Lucknow among select cities worldwide celebrated for their rich cultural heritage and exceptional culinary identity. The announcement was conveyed by Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Culture, who formally informed Mayor Sushma Kharakwal of Lucknow’s inclusion and extended his congratulations. On Thursday, at the Municipal Corporation headquarters, Municipal Commissioner…

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Uttar Pradesh begins renewed verification drive to ensure error-free voter lists Lucknow The timeline for filling the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms has been officially extended by 15 days, following fresh instructions from the Election Commission of India. The announcement was made on Thursday by Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa during a video conference with all District Election Officers (DEOs). Focus on Purifying Voter Lists Rinwa emphasised that the extension aims to ensure that the ongoing SIR process is completed in an organised manner and that the state’s voter…

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By Manoj Singh, IAS (Retd.) Bruno Latour’s idea of the “Parliament of Things” challenges the modern belief that only humans are political actors. Latour argues that non-human entities—rivers, forests, mountains, wildlife, climate systems, technologies, even microorganisms—also shape collective life and therefore deserve representation in public decision-making. In an age of climate crises, mass extinction, water scarcity, and technological disruption, this idea is no longer philosophical abstraction; it is a compelling democratic necessity. For India—one of the world’s most biodiverse, populous, and climate-vulnerable nations—the Parliament of Things offers a powerful lens…

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