Category: Uttar Pradesh

Gonda: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of counterfeit and narcotic medicines, a joint team of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) and the Uttar Pradesh Police seized counterfeit, psychotropic and prescription medicines worth approximately ₹1.13 crore from three unlicensed drug warehouses in Gonda district. One accused has been arrested, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding. The three-day operation, conducted from July 16 to 18, followed confidential intelligence received from the FSDA headquarters in Lucknow. Drug inspectors from nine districts, assisted by the local police, carried out…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Collectorate auditorium to assess preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, directing all departments to complete pending works well before the commencement of the pilgrimage. The meeting reviewed compliance with instructions issued during earlier coordination meetings and sought updates from officials on the progress of preparations. Police station in-charges were asked to submit written reports highlighting shortcomings along Kanwar routes. Key issues raised included covering electricity poles with protective insulation, barricading transformers…

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Bareilly: Ryan Qureshi, son of a scientist couple from the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, has achieved an impressive result in NEET-UG 2026, securing 614 out of 720 marks and an All India Rank (AIR) of 6232. The results of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 were recently declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Ryan’s father, Dr. Salahuddin Qureshi, is a Principal Scientist in the Division of Biological Standardization at IVRI, Izatnagar, while his mother, Dr. Subuhi Khan, is a Research Scholar at the institute. His younger sister,…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has announced that counselling for admission to the M.Sc. Physics programme for the 2026-27 academic session will be held on July 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Physics. Head of the Department Prof. Saleem Khan urged all eligible candidates to attend the counselling session on the scheduled date and time with their original academic certificates, mark sheets and other required documents. Highlighting the importance of the programme, Prof. Khan said physics forms the foundation of modern science and technology.…

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Bareilly: The Academic Council of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, approved a series of significant academic reforms and innovative programmes during its meeting held at the Corporate Conference Hall on the second floor of the Rohilkhand Incubation Foundation (RIF) building. The decisions are aimed at aligning higher education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 while expanding career-oriented learning opportunities for students. The meeting began with the introduction of representatives from the university campus and affiliated colleges. It was attended by senior faculty members, Dean Academics Prof. S.K.…

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Gonda/Jhanjhari: The United Teachers Association (UTA) constituted its Jhanjhari Block Executive Committee on Friday, unanimously appointing Arun Mishra as the Block President. Mishra, who serves as an Assistant Teacher at Primary School Deoria Chudamani under the Janakinagar Nyaya Panchayat, expressed gratitude to the organisation for the confidence reposed in him. He said his foremost priority would be to strengthen the association while working consistently for the welfare and rights of teachers. He also announced that the block executive committee would soon be expanded and a roadmap for future organisational activities…

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Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan chaired a comprehensive review meeting on fertiliser distribution and lifting arrangements at the Collectorate Auditorium, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted availability of urea and DAP across the district. She warned that any negligence in fertiliser allocation or distribution would invite strict departmental action. The meeting was attended by in-charges of fertiliser sales centres, representatives of B-PACS, DCDF, Cooperative Marketing Societies and officials from the Agriculture and Cooperative Departments. Discussions focused on ensuring an efficient, transparent and farmer-friendly fertiliser distribution system during the ongoing agricultural season.…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting on the progress of revenue recovery at the Collectorate Auditorium, directing officials to expedite the disposal of pending recovery cases and ensure the timely achievement of revenue collection targets. During the meeting, the District Magistrate instructed all Collection Amins to intensify efforts to resolve pending recovery matters and complete revenue collection within the prescribed timelines. He emphasised that there would be no tolerance for negligence in revenue recovery and directed officials to work in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Government’s and…

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Bareilly: SRMS Riddhima hosted an evening of poetry and literary expression with the successful organisation of ‘Sahitya Sarita’, a Kavi Sammelan that brought together renowned poets from across Uttar Pradesh. The event featured a blend of devotional, romantic, social and humorous poetry, captivating the audience with diverse literary performances. The programme commenced with an invocation to Goddess Saraswati by poet Akanksha Gupta from Hardoi. Through her verses, she highlighted the spiritual and cultural richness of Sanatan traditions, setting a reflective tone for the evening. Poet Vikas Arya ‘Swapn’ from Puranpur…

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Bareilly: SRMS GoodLife Hospital has launched a two-day Health Festival on July 17–18 to commemorate its eighth foundation anniversary, offering free medical consultations, complimentary diagnostic tests and substantial discounts on radiology services. The initiative aims to promote preventive healthcare while making quality medical services more accessible to the public. Announcing the programme, Richa Murti, Director of SRMS GoodLife Hospital, said patients attending the Health Festival will receive free consultations with senior specialists across multiple disciplines, along with more than 18 diagnostic tests at no cost. The hospital is also offering…

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