Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: World Pharmacists Day will be observed globally on September 25, highlighting the important role pharmacists play in strengthening healthcare systems and improving patient well-being. This year’s theme, “Empowering pharmacists to strengthen health systems,” focuses on recognising and expanding the contribution of pharmacists to accessible, safe and effective healthcare. Sudhanshu Mishra, Awadh Zone in-charge of the Allopathic Pharmacists Association, said the occasion provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of pharmacists to public health and healthcare delivery. He said pharmacists are not merely medicine providers but an important part of…

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Sitapur: Non-profit grassroots education organisation Seekho Sikhao Foundation (SSF), in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), organised a menstrual hygiene orientation workshop for teachers and representatives from 20 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and four government girls’ inter colleges in Sitapur district. The workshop, held at the District Inspector of Schools Auditorium, aimed to equip educators with essential knowledge about menstrual hygiene and strengthen their role in creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for adolescent girls in schools. As part of the initiative, girls will receive menstrual…

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Bareilly: Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh has stepped in to help an economically disadvantaged ITI student after her bicycle was stolen from the premises of a government Scheduled Caste hostel. The student, Neetu, lives at the hostel while pursuing her ITI studies. Her bicycle, which was her primary means of travelling between the hostel, educational institute and library, was stolen a few days ago by unidentified thieves. Coming from a financially struggling family, Neetu was unable to arrange a replacement and had been walking several kilometres each day, affecting both…

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Bareilly: Dr Raj Kishore, Regional Ayurvedic and Unani Officer, Bareilly, was honoured by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya in Lucknow on the occasion of the 11th Ayurveda Day. The recognition was conferred after Bareilly district secured the first position in the state in a three-month analysis of Ayurvedic OPD performance. In recognition of the district’s achievement, the Uttar Pradesh government selected the Regional Ayurvedic and Unani Officer to receive the honour at a ceremony held in the state capital. The award highlights the performance of Ayurvedic healthcare…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma reviewed public grievances from across the state through the Sambhav grievance redressal portal on Wednesday and directed officials to ensure their time-bound and effective resolution. During the virtual public hearing, Sharma ordered immediate action in several cases and directed inquiries in serious or pending matters, including action against officials found responsible for negligence. Several complainants whose cases had been resolved also expressed their gratitude to the minister. In an electricity-related complaint from Ghazipur, Ram Pratap Singh reported that work had…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised an essay competition on September 22 and 23 as part of its Hindi Fortnight celebrations. Teachers, employees and students from across the university participated enthusiastically in the event. Participants were given two topics — “Relevance of Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” and “Artificial Intelligence and the Future Generation”. Around 50 participants presented their views on the growing influence of artificial intelligence, the importance of human values and its implications for future generations. Programme coordinators Dr Ajay Yadav and Dr Abha…

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Bareilly: A public awareness rally and yoga session were organised at Gandhi Udyan in Bareilly to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day. Bareilly MP Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar and District Magistrate Avinash Singh inaugurated the programme by garlanding a portrait of Lord Dhanvantari and lighting the ceremonial lamp. The programme began with a yoga session led by Dr Garima Singh. More than 500 participants, including students of Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College and Gangasheel Ayurvedic Medical College, departmental medical officers, employees and yoga instructors, took part. Addressing the gathering, Gangwar said Ayurveda should…

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Gonda: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a membership drive at the main gate of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Gonda on Monday, with a large number of students and young people joining the party. The campaign was led by AAP Gonda district president Ajay Kumar Mishra, popularly known as Ajju Pandit. According to the party, the drive witnessed strong participation from college students and youth interested in its organisational activities and political ideas. Among those who enrolled were Shivani, Ketki, Komal Tiwari, Khushboo Gautam, Purnima, Ranjan Verma, Pankaj…

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Gonda: An identity card distribution programme was organised at Upper Primary School Basehupur in Gonda, where students received their identity cards in the presence of senior education officials and community representatives. The programme was attended by Ram Sagar Pati Tripathi, Deputy Director of Education and Principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Darjikuan, Gonda, as the chief guest. He distributed identity cards to the students and inspected the school’s LBD Lab to review the facilities and learning activities being undertaken for children. During the visit, Tripathi also…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has launched its 50th training programme for real estate agents in Lucknow, aimed at strengthening legal awareness, professional skills and ethical practices in the state’s real estate sector. The four-day programme began on Wednesday at the Indian Literacy Board (ILB) on Kanpur Road, with 50 participants from across Uttar Pradesh attending the session. The trainees are preparing to become certified and registered real estate agents. The programme was inaugurated by ILB Director Sandhya Tiwari in the presence of UP RERA…

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