Category: Uttar Pradesh

1.48 crore children saluted the tricolour, joined in collective singing of the national anthem and Vande Mataram Daughters of Kasturba Gandhi schools delivered the message of nation-building; Independence Day becomes a festival of public participation Lucknow: Under the leadership of the Yogi government, the Basic Education Department celebrated Independence Day as a grand festival of patriotism and public participation. Chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” echoed simultaneously across more than 1.32 lakh council schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in the state. On Independence Day 2026, nearly 1.48 crore children…

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Lucknow: The Lokayukta Organisation, Uttar Pradesh celebrated the 79th Independence Day with a dignified programme dedicated to patriotism, faith in the Constitution and the spirit of civic duty. Justice Sanjay Mishra, Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh, hoisted the national flag at the organisation’s premises, after which officers and staff present pledged their commitment to the nation’s unity, integrity and constitutional values. The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by Deputy Lokayuktas Shambhu Singh Yadav, Dinesh Kumar Singh and Surendra Kumar Yadav, Secretary Dr Reema Bansal, Chief Investigating Officer Tripurari Mishra, Joint Secretary Rajesh…

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Lucknow: Strong opposition has emerged in Jankipuram against the municipal corporation’s proposed waste processing plant near the Sahara State Road crossing. Hundreds of local residents, women and social activists gathered outside the existing garbage collection site and nearby temples on Monday, raising slogans against the municipal authorities. The protesters objected to the location of the proposed plant, arguing that it is situated in a densely populated residential area and immediately next to two old temples. They said the project could pose concerns related to public health, sanitation, traffic and the…

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Lucknow: Jaipuria Incubation Foundation (JIF), the incubation and entrepreneurship platform of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, is continuing its efforts to help startups move beyond incubation by connecting them with industry, customers, investors and wider business networks. As part of this initiative, JIF supported its incubated PropTech startup Propertiezzzz.com in organising the UP RERA Agents Empowerment Meet 2026 at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. The event brought together RERA-registered real estate professionals, government and regulatory officials, financial institutions, developers and other industry stakeholders. The gathering provided an important platform for…

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Gonda: The Gonda district unit of the Uttar Pradesh Educational Ministerial Officers Association held an important meeting at the office of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Gonda, to discuss the upcoming district and divisional executive elections and address issues concerning ministerial staff. The meeting included detailed discussions on the proposed elections for the district executive committee as well as the divisional executive committee. Office-bearers also sought suggestions and guidance from employees and heard their concerns and workplace-related issues. Those present at the meeting included Principal Assistants Ashok Kumar Singh…

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Gonda: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Gonda, Ashok Kumar hoisted the national flag at the Range Police Office on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, DIG Ashok Kumar administered an oath to the officers and personnel present, urging them to uphold the unity and integrity of the nation and discharge their official responsibilities with sincerity and dedication. On the occasion, the DIG extended Independence Day greetings to all officers and employees and paid respectful tribute to the immortal freedom fighters and brave…

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Gonda: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at Upper Primary School, Mokhalpur, in Jhanjhari development block of Gonda district on August 15, 2026. Retired Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Shyam Sunder Tiwari, a resident of Mokhalpur, Chakradhar Dwivedi and village head Anand Prakash Chaubey attended the celebrations as guests. Headmistress Sadhana Singh and the teaching staff welcomed the guests and oversaw the successful conduct of the programme. The school premises witnessed a series of cultural and patriotic performances by students. Through songs and other presentations,…

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Gonda: The Gonda Bar Association observed Independence Day with a solemn ceremony at the Bar Association auditorium, where members of the legal fraternity paid tribute to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and reaffirmed their commitment to justice, public welfare and the protection of citizens’ rights. Addressing advocates, District and Sessions Judge Durg Narayan Singh said that those born in independent India were fortunate to witness the country’s progress and prosperity, but freedom had been achieved through immense sacrifice. He stressed that citizens must continue working for justice and social…

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Bareilly: Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar hoisted the national flag at the Commissioner’s Office premises on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day on August 15. Following the flag hoisting ceremony, the Divisional Commissioner and other officials paid floral tributes at the Amar Shaheed Memorial to honour the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country’s freedom. The Commissioner also planted saplings on the premises. Addressing officials and other attendees, Kumar said the country was also observing the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. He said Independence Day was not merely a…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, is organising a series of activities and competitions as part of Indian Space Week from August 12 to 18, 2026. As part of the celebrations, a drawing and painting competition was organised for students on Monday, encouraging them to explore themes related to space science, emerging technologies and India’s scientific progress. Students were invited to create artworks on themes including “Drone Technology and Developed India,” “Independence Day and India’s Scientific and Technological Progress,” and “Space and Modern Technology.” Participants displayed their creativity by…

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