Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has clarified its recently issued guidelines on the shelf life and labelling of sweets and confectionery products, stating that no fixed or uniform shelf life is being made mandatory for all sweets. Under the clarified guidelines, food business operators will determine the ‘use by’ period of their products based on their nature, ingredients, manufacturing process and storage conditions. The declared period must be clearly communicated to consumers so they know how long a product is considered safe for consumption and is expected…
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UP Food Processing Policy Drives Investment, Employment and Value Addition
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major food-processing hub, with the state’s Food Processing Industry Policy-2023 giving fresh momentum to investment, employment, exports and value addition to agricultural produce. The policy also seeks to increase farmers’ incomes while creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The 22nd meeting of the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industry Policy-2023 was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Agriculture Production Commissioner and SLEC Chairman Deepak Kumar at the Agriculture Production Commissioner’s office. The committee reviewed the…
Read MoreJan Bhavan Security Personnel Stage Powerful Play on Bhagat Singh’s Life and Sacrifice
Lucknow: Security personnel at Jan Bhavan presented a powerful and moving theatrical performance depicting the life, revolutionary journey and contribution to India’s freedom struggle of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The play was staged at the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan under the inspiration of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. It traced Bhagat Singh’s journey from childhood to his emergence as a revolutionary and his struggle against British rule. The performance also highlighted the role of the Hindustan Republican Association in the freedom movement and…
Read MoreA.K. Sharma Honours Soldiers, Shares Meal with Sanitation Workers During Seva Sankalp Campaign
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participated in a series of service and outreach programmes in Mau under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, honouring soldiers and engaging with sanitation workers during his visit. At a felicitation ceremony held at the Community Hall, Sharma honoured serving and retired soldiers for their contribution to national security. Paying tribute to their courage, sacrifice and dedication, he said the contribution of the armed forces in safeguarding the country’s borders was invaluable. He added that the sense of duty displayed by soldiers…
Read MorePRAGATI 50: Six UP Cities Selected for Global-Standard Development, A.K. Sharma Seeks Kanpur’s Inclusion
Lucknow: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a virtual review meeting under the PRAGATI 50 initiative, with Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participating. The initiative, launched as part of the 10-year journey and completion of 50 episodes of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform, seeks to identify 50 major cities across the country for development along the lines of global cities. Uttar Pradesh has the highest representation in the initiative, with six cities—Agra, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Mathura-Vrindavan, Prayagraj and Varanasi—selected for…
Read MoreBareilly DM Reviews CM Dashboard, Construction Projects
Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting on the Development Department’s CM Dashboard and ongoing construction projects at the Collectorate auditorium on September 30. The District Magistrate reviewed the progress of various construction works and issued directions to officials and executing agencies to ensure timely completion and adherence to prescribed standards. Singh directed executing agencies to complete projects that are nearing completion within the stipulated timelines and upload their progress on the designated portal. He also instructed officials to ensure that completed projects are formally handed over to…
Read MoreShri Ram Murti’s 38th Death Anniversary to Be Observed on October 2
Bareilly: The 38th death anniversary of freedom fighter, former minister and former Member of Parliament Shri Ram Murti will be observed on October 2, with the Shri Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran awards to be presented to three distinguished personalities. Speaking to The Lucknow Tribune, Aditya Murti, Secretary of the Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Trust, said Prof (Dr) Jayant Khot, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi; Prof (Dr) Rajendra Prasad, Director of Medical Education at Era University, Lucknow; and Bengaluru-based technology executive and digital transformation leader engineer Preeti…
Read MoreMJPRU Hosts Orientation Programme for Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised an orientation programme for students under the Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The initiative seeks to encourage citizens, particularly young people, to contribute to the collective national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Organised by the University Cultural Centre, the programme introduced students to the key aspects of the UP State Innovation Challenge 2026 and highlighted opportunities in innovation, startups and entrepreneurship. In a message, Vice-Chancellor Prof Anil Kumar Rai encouraged students to participate actively…
Read MoreMJPRU Enters THE World University Rankings 2027 in 701–800 Band
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has made its debut in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, securing a position in the 701–800 band. The university described the achievement as a significant milestone in its academic journey. According to information released by the university, MJPRU has ranked first among state public universities in Uttar Pradesh and 25th among the 144 Indian universities included in the ranking. A total of 2,297 institutions were evaluated globally for the rankings. The university said its inclusion reflects its efforts…
Read MoreUK International Beauty School Opens Lucknow Branch, Promising Global-Standard Training
Lucknow: Aspiring beauty professionals in Lucknow and surrounding areas will now have access to international-standard beauty education and professional training with the launch of the UK International London Beauty School’s new branch in the city. The institute aims to equip students with practical exposure, professional skills and career-focused learning while connecting local talent with opportunities in the beauty and wellness industry. UK International London Beauty School Chairman Prof. Abdul Khan said Lucknow has no shortage of talented and ambitious youngsters and that the institution’s objective is to provide them with…
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