Category: Uttar Pradesh

Bareilly: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bareilly, under the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), organised a special programme to mark Women Farmers’ Day, highlighting the contribution of women to agriculture and allied sectors. More than 125 women farmers from different development blocks of Bareilly district participated in the event. The programme was chaired by Dr Rupsi Tiwari, Joint Director (Extension Education), IVRI, who emphasised the vital role of women in agricultural development and the rural economy. She noted their significant contributions to crop production, animal husbandry, food and nutritional security,…

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Bareilly: A pre-PhD research presentation by Avadhesh Pandey, a research scholar in the Law Department of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), was successfully conducted on Wednesday. Pandey presented his research titled “Empowering Justice: The Role of the POCSO Act in Safeguarding Children from Sexual Exploitation.” The study analyses Indian laws concerning the protection of children from sexual offences, along with relevant legislation in various countries. It also proposes measures to ensure effective implementation of existing laws, safeguard children’s best interests and address the misuse of the Act. Faculty members…

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Bareilly: A Dandiya festival was organised at Maitreyi Women’s Hostel of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, bringing a festive atmosphere to the campus. Hostel warden Professor Nivedita Srivastava, co-warden Dr Abha Trivedi and the students participated enthusiastically in the celebrations. The hostel premises came alive with the spirit of traditional festivities as students took part in the Dandiya event with great excitement. The active participation of the warden and co-warden alongside the students added to the warmth and vibrancy of the occasion. The programme aimed to promote cultural…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved substantial funding for rural infrastructure, allocating nearly ₹477 crore for the repair and strengthening of 1,111 rural link roads and ₹1,242 crore for the operation and maintenance of rural piped drinking water schemes during the financial year 2026-27. The State Agricultural Produce Market Council has released funds for road improvement projects covering approximately 1,714 kilometres across all 18 divisions of the state. The initiative is expected to improve rural connectivity, facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce to mandis and ease commuting for villagers.…

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Joined Team of ASET and ASAS won the Overall Sangathan Champion’s Trophy 2026 Lucknow: The grand finale of “Sangathan 2026”, the annual sports celebration of Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, concluded today with an energetic and colourful prize distribution ceremony. Sangathan-2026 features 150 matches across a wide spectrum of indoor and outdoor sports, including Table Tennis, Cricket, Shot Put, Javelin Throw, 100m, 200m, and 800m races, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Tug of War, Volleyball, Football, Badminton, and more. Over 2,000 students from various departments showcased their sporting talent and competitive spirit…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate and District Election Officer Avinash Singh chaired a meeting with representatives of recognised national and state political parties at the Collectorate on Tuesday to discuss special voter registration drives following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls 2026. The administration informed participants that special campaigns would be conducted at all polling stations across the district on October 17 and 24, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The initiative aims to encourage eligible citizens to register as voters and ensure that more first-time voters are included…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a one-day farmer training programme on the theme ‘Per Drop More Crop’ at the auditorium of its Faculty of Agriculture and Technology. The programme was conducted by the Horticulture Department, Bareilly, with the encouragement of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among farmers about water conservation, drip irrigation and beneficial government schemes for the horticulture sector. Environmental expert B.N. Pandey from Gorakhpur explained the importance of conserving water resources and using water judiciously to ensure their availability for…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University recorded a significant academic milestone as two Nepali research scholars, Giriraj Kadayat and Govind Raj Upadhyay, successfully completed their PhD viva voce examinations on the same day in the Department of Regional Economics. Their research focuses on contemporary issues concerning Nepal’s economy, tourism development, environmental conservation and sustainable development, highlighting the university’s international academic engagement and research collaboration with neighbouring countries. Giriraj Kadayat’s research on tourism and economic growth Kadayat’s doctoral thesis, titled “Economic Growth and Tourism in Nepal: A Macroeconomic Level Study,” examines…

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Gonda: Gonda Police teams from all police stations have launched village-level awareness programmes under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 to educate women and girls about safety, dignity, self-reliance and their legal rights. During the outreach drives, Mission Shakti teams interacted with women and girls and shared information on personal safety, cyber security and opportunities for empowerment. They cautioned participants against sharing bank details, OTPs, ATM or debit card information and other confidential data with strangers. The teams also advised them not to click on suspicious links, fall for fraudulent calls or…

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Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday honoured village watchmen for their contributions to policing and crime prevention at a ceremony held at the Police Lines in Bareilly. He also announced an increase in the monthly honorarium of 68,000 village watchmen from ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 and cashless medical treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh annually for their families. The 40 per cent increase will provide each village watchman an additional ₹12,000 annually. The Chief Minister said their remuneration had risen from ₹1,500 in 2017 to ₹2,500 in 2019…

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