Category: Uttar Pradesh

Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan has issued strict directions to officials to ensure transparency, accountability and quality in the utilisation of Area Panchayat funds and the implementation of rural development projects. A review meeting chaired by the District Magistrate was held at the Collectorate auditorium on Tuesday to examine the approval and progress of works proposed under the Area Panchayat Fund, along with the implementation of public welfare and rural development schemes. Block Pramukh Administrators, Block Development Officers and Assistant Development Officers attended the meeting. Reviewing the progress of…

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Gonda: A training programme on the use and importance of IFFCO Nano Zinc and Nano Copper was organised in Seergaura village of Mankapur development block on Tuesday under the aegis of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO). The programme provided farmers with technical information on the application of nano fertilisers and their potential impact on crop health and productivity. Training Focuses on Disease Management in Paddy Dr Ram Lakhan Singh, Senior Scientist in Agronomy at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mankapur, explained the application of IFFCO Nano Zinc and Nano Copper in…

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Bareilly: A special programme titled “Book Quest – Beyond the Pages” was organised by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University as part of the Orientation Programme 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The programme was coordinated by Dr Chhavi Sharma. The initiative aimed to promote reading habits among engineering students while strengthening their technical concepts, logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, creativity, innovation and understanding of the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. During the programme, students were told that in a rapidly evolving…

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Bareilly: A meeting with sugarcane farmers from Baheri tehsil was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh on Tuesday. The meeting focused on addressing farmers’ concerns and discussing issues related to sugarcane payments and the future of the local sugar mill. During the interaction, the District Magistrate sought detailed information from farmers about their problems, expectations and demands. He directed the concerned officials to take appropriate steps for the timely resolution of the issues raised by the farmers. The farmers requested that school…

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Bareilly: Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh, accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bareilly, inspected the site in Daruapur village of Aonla tehsil following reports that three people were swept away while attempting to cross a bridge over the Aril River. The district administration reached the spot and assessed the situation, particularly in view of the possibility of flooding in the area. The officials also conducted a field inspection of nearby vulnerable locations to assess the river’s water level and the prevailing conditions. Officials concerned were directed to maintain continuous…

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Lucknow: People looking to purchase a residential plot in Lucknow may soon get a major opportunity, with the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) preparing to launch its Naimesh Nagar and Varun Vihar residential schemes during the festive occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to formally inaugurate the two housing schemes, with the online registration process for plots likely to begin on the same day. The launch is tentatively expected on September 13 or 14. The two schemes will offer residential plots ranging from 72 square metres to…

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Lucknow: A friendly cricket match between Neeraj Singh XI and Anand Dwivedi XI was organised at the CMS Ground in Lucknow, bringing together players and guests for an engaging sporting contest. The match was formally inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who performed the toss and encouraged the players before the game got underway. Both teams put up an impressive display of cricket, making the contest an exciting and closely fought affair. After a competitive battle on the field, Anand Dwivedi XI emerged victorious and lifted the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as one of the country’s leading states in skill development, with the state government’s flagship Project Praveen showing encouraging results in preparing young people for future technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). Launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban youth by introducing technology-oriented skill development at the school level. As part of the programme, nearly 50,000 students participated in the state-level assessment for the four-hour “AI for All” course conducted by the…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government and its Minority Welfare Department are continuously working to promote the educational, employment and developmental interests of minority communities, Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Waqf and Haj Danish Azad Ansari said on Monday. Ansari was speaking at a meeting organised jointly by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), Government of India, and the Minority Welfare and Waqf Department, Uttar Pradesh, at Indira Bhawan in Lucknow. The meeting focused on the role of minority educational institutions in nation-building in the context of the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Yadav encouraged talented students at the 13th India Genius Awards Ceremony 2026, stressing that recognising young talent and providing children with opportunities and due recognition helps build their confidence and lays a stronger foundation for the country’s future. The ceremony was inaugurated by Aparna Yadav with the traditional lighting of the lamp at the auditorium of Holy Public School in Lucknow. More than 800 students from different districts of Uttar Pradesh participated in the event, while over 100 principals, teachers and distinguished…

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