Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: The State Bank of India (SBI) has clarified its role in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the handling of donations received at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, stating that it has fully cooperated with authorities and remains committed to supporting the inquiry. In a press release issued by SBI’s Local Head Office, Lucknow, the bank said it has been providing banking services to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust since the consecration (Pran Pratishtha) of Lord Shri Ram at the Ram Mandir.…

Bareilly: In the wake of the devastating fire incident in Lucknow that claimed the lives of several students, Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh has directed authorities to undertake an immediate inspection of coaching centres, hospitals and other institutions operating in the district to ensure compliance with safety norms. Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, the District Magistrate said that similar risks could exist in Bareilly, where several coaching institutes, hospitals and basement parking facilities are reportedly operating in residential and congested areas without adequate safety arrangements. He noted concerns regarding…

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has earned significant recognition in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026, released from the United Kingdom. Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development, the university recorded participation across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and secured a place in the 801–1000 global ranking band among 1,603 higher education institutions worldwide, with an overall score of 54.9 out of 100. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as MJPRU emerged as the highest-ranked state university in Uttar Pradesh and secured…

Gonda: A significant step towards strengthening educational infrastructure in rural Uttar Pradesh was taken with the foundation stone laying ceremony of a Chief Minister Composite School in Gharighat Gram Panchayat under Babhanjot Development Block in the Gaura Assembly constituency of Gonda district. The ceremony was attended by Kirti Vardhan Singh “Raja Bhaiya”, Union Minister of State and Member of Parliament from Gonda, and Prabhat Kumar Verma, MLA from Gaura, who graced the occasion as chief guests. The programme began with traditional Vedic rituals and a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony. Addressing a…

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, will conduct counselling for admission to the first year of its Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) programme on July 8, 2026, university officials announced. The admission process is being carried out under the leadership and guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, who has played a key role in introducing the modern, employment-oriented agriculture programme at the university. The course has been designed to address the evolving needs of the agricultural sector and equip students with contemporary knowledge and practical skills. Merit List to…

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting of the Development Department’s CM Dashboard performance indicators at the Collectorate Auditorium, emphasizing the need for timely execution of projects and accurate reporting to improve the district’s overall ranking. During the meeting, the District Magistrate reviewed the progress of various departments against the parameters prescribed under the Chief Minister’s Dashboard monitoring system. He noted that the Chief Minister regularly reviews the performance of districts at the state level and made it clear that negligence or delays in implementation would not be…

Gonda: The National Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign commenced in Gonda district, with District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan formally inaugurating the drive at the District Women’s Hospital by administering polio drops to children aged up to five years. The district-wide campaign aims to provide polio vaccine doses to approximately 577,000 children between the ages of zero and five years, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining India’s polio-free status. Speaking on the occasion, the District Magistrate emphasized that no eligible child should be left out of the immunization programme. She said the district…