Category: Uttar Pradesh

Sanctum doors to open at 4 AM and close at 10 PM; revised schedule for Aarti, Bhog and Vishram Dr Vishakha Srivastava/TLT News Ayodhya: In view of the changing season, the daily Seva and Darshan schedule of Shri Ramlala Virajman at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has been revised. The new schedule will come into effect on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Currently, the doors of the sanctum sanctorum open at 3:45 AM and close at 10:30 PM. Under the revised schedule, they will open at 4:00 AM and close at…

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Lucknow: PDA Chaupals were organised in four villages of the Unchahar Assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh to engage with local residents and discuss community concerns. The programmes were held in Singhapur Bhatoli, Shankarpur, Hardi Teekar and Mainaha Newadhiha. Akhilesh Yadav, associated with the 183-Unchahar Assembly constituency, attended the programmes as the chief guest. The chaupals were organised by Lavkush Pasi, Shyamlal Yadav, Shravan Singh and Vinay Yadav. Several local residents and community representatives participated in the meetings. Those present included Satyam Lodhi, Nanhe Lal Lodhi, Harilal Lodhi, Ashok Yadav, Sumit…

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Lucknow: Candidates protesting alleged reservation discrepancies in the 2018 recruitment of 68,500 assistant teachers in Uttar Pradesh have submitted a memorandum to Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, seeking implementation of the State Backward Classes Commission’s order, revision of the results and appointments for eligible candidates. The candidates have been staging a continuous protest at Lucknow’s Eco Garden for the past 53 days. Their delegation met Rajbhar again to press for an early resolution of the long-pending issue concerning reservation benefits for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. Tufan Singh, who is…

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Religious ceremonies to be held at the northern platform outside the sanctum sanctorum; CEO directs stringent security arrangements Dr Vishakha Srivastava/TLT news Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple will observe Sharad Purnima on Sunday, October 25, with special religious ceremonies dedicated to Shri Ramlala Virajman. As part of the traditional observances, a special Kheer Bhog will be offered to the deity late at night, accompanied by devotional singing and customary rituals. Special security arrangements have also been directed for the occasion. According to Hindu tradition, the full moon on Sharad…

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Lucknow/New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma presented the state’s renewable energy vision and agrivoltaics strategy at the seventh Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting the potential to combine crop cultivation with solar power generation without taking agricultural land out of production. Addressing the ‘State Ministerial Pitch’ session, Sharma said Uttar Pradesh, known as the country’s food bowl, was poised to emerge as a major clean energy hub. He said the state aimed to transform farmers from food providers into…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma emphasised the need for forward-looking policies, modern technology and efficient urban services to build smart, modern and citizen-centric cities while participating in the National Urban Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Saturday. The two-day conference, being held on October 24 and 25, is themed ‘Urban Rising: Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery’. It brings together policymakers, experts and institutions to discuss the challenges of rapid urbanisation, modern infrastructure, improved municipal management and the delivery of quality urban services. Addressing the…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) organised a Think-Tank Round Table Workshop titled “Insights from Legends: Innovation, Sustainability & Reimagining Happiness” to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development among students and research scholars. The workshop was jointly organised by the university’s Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), an initiative of the Ministry of Education, and the Consultancy Cell under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai. The event was held at the Corporate Conference Hall in the RIF Building on the university campus. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge)…

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Bareilly: Around 120 participants took a pledge to stay away from drugs and promote a substance-free lifestyle during a programme organised under the Fit India Movement at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre in Bareilly on Friday. The event, titled Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, was organised with the support of MY Bharat volunteers to raise awareness among young people about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles through sports and physical activities. Pushpa Pandey, member of the Uttar Pradesh State…

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Bareilly: Prashant Kumar, the first PhD scholar from the Department of Pharmacy at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has successfully completed his doctoral examination, marking a significant milestone for the university’s research programme. Kumar completed his research under the supervision of Professor Shashi Bhushan Tiwari of the Department of Pharmacy. His research was titled “A Comprehensive Approach of Experimental and Computational Validation of Antidiabetic Potential in Herbal Extract.” The study combined computational modelling with laboratory experiments to investigate the antidiabetic potential of selected herbal extracts. The research is…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised Talent Hunt Auditions 2026 through its University Cultural Centre to identify students’ hidden talents and provide them with a platform to showcase their creative, artistic and technical skills. The auditions featured a wide range of activities, encompassing traditional performing arts, literary expression, fine arts and contemporary digital skills. Students participated enthusiastically, demonstrating their abilities across various disciplines. The performing arts category included classical and folk dances, solo and group singing, instrumental music, drama, acting and mimicry. Literary and communication activities featured…

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