Category: Uttar Pradesh

Bareilly: Religious and spiritual tourism in the Rohilkhand region received a major push as Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for tourism development projects worth more than ₹52 crore in Bareilly and Badaun. The large-scale initiatives aim to strengthen religious tourism infrastructure, improve facilities for pilgrims, and promote cultural heritage sites across the two districts. Addressing a public gathering in Bareilly, the minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as one of the…

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Bareilly: A series of awareness and environmental protection activities are being organised at Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) as part of the pre-campaign for World Environment Day 2026. The programmes are being conducted in accordance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission from May 15 to June 5, 2026. As part of the campaign, the institute has been organising tree plantation drives, environmental awareness programmes, quiz competitions, cleanliness campaigns, and several public outreach activities for students. The initiative aims to promote environmental consciousness among youth and society while…

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Lucknow: A thought-provoking session themed “India’s Mind, Body, and Soul” was organized by FICCI FLO Lucknow at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Lucknow, bringing together prominent voices from the fields of culture, health, and public life to discuss India’s evolving identity and holistic well-being. The event featured BJP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi as the keynote speaker, while renowned healthcare expert Dr. Mayank Somani addressed crucial issues related to preventive healthcare and balanced living. Speaking at the session, Dr. Somani highlighted the growing need for preventive healthcare…

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Lucknow: The ongoing Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) and Master of Performing Arts (MPA) examinations at Bhatkhande Sanskriti University are being conducted in a smooth and disciplined manner. During an inspection visit, Vice Chancellor Mandavi Singh reviewed the examination arrangements and assessed the overall conduct of the examinations. Prof. Mandavi Singh visited various examination halls to inspect student attendance, question paper distribution, confidentiality of answer sheets, and transparency in the examination process. She expressed satisfaction over the discipline, cleanliness, and facilities available at the examination centres. Interacting with students, the…

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Lucknow: In a major push to boost tourism, the government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to transform its forts, heritage sites, and eco-tourism destinations into attractive destination wedding hubs. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held in Lucknow, chaired by Tourism and Culture Minister Jayveer Singh. The minister announced the launch of the ‘Visit My State’ campaign aimed at promoting domestic tourism and encouraging residents to explore the rich cultural, religious, and natural heritage of the state. He emphasized that heritage tourism will be developed with a strong…

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Bareilly: A landmark review study conducted by Dr. Amit Kumar Verma from the Department of Pharmacy at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University and a multi-institutional research team has revealed a significant connection between circadian rhythm — the body’s internal biological clock — and mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviour. The review-based research, published in the prestigious SCI and Scopus-indexed journal Behavioural Brain Research (Volume 502, Article 116025), analysed several national and international studies to examine how disruptions in the body’s natural timing system can severely impact emotional…

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Bareilly: A district-level Cluster Facilitation Unit meeting aimed at promoting agricultural exports from Bareilly and addressing exporters’ concerns was held at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the meeting, Senior Agricultural Marketing Inspector Sompal Singh Yadav presented detailed information about various incentive schemes available under the Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Export Policy. He explained that incentives are being provided for the development of export-oriented agricultural clusters. Under the scheme, clusters covering 50 to 100 hectares within a development block are eligible for incentives of up…

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Bareilly: After the transformative development of Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura, the Uttar Pradesh Government has now intensified efforts to develop Bareilly’s spiritually significant Nath tradition sites through the ambitious “Nath Corridor” project. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government is undertaking integrated tourism and infrastructure development of 10 major religious and spiritual destinations linked to the Nath tradition at an estimated cost exceeding ₹60 crore. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said the initiative aims to give religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh a distinct identity by…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh participated in special religious ceremonies at Tulsi Math Temple in Bareilly on the occasion of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Somnath Temple under the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv” programme organised by the Tourism and Culture Department. The celebrations began with a traditional Kalash Yatra from Tulsi Math, followed by ritual worship and prayers at the temple premises. The District Magistrate took part in various religious ceremonies conducted with Vedic chants, including Omkar Jaap, Maha Aarti, Rudrabhishek, and Deepotsav rituals. He prayed for the peace, prosperity,…

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Bareilly: A live telecast of the ceremonial worship offered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga was organised at the MBA Auditorium of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University under the ongoing “Somnath Swabhiman Parv” celebrations on Monday. Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh said that the Somnath Temple is not merely a religious site but a living symbol of India’s cultural pride, resilience, and spiritual heritage. He noted that such events play an important role in connecting students with the nation’s rich civilisational roots and cultural…

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