Category: Uttar Pradesh

Jhansi/Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched the state’s Vriksharopan Mahayagya-2026 in Jhansi, calling upon citizens to actively participate in the ambitious drive to plant 35 crore saplings across the state. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, the initiative aims to promote environmental conservation while strengthening rural livelihoods and sustainable development. Addressing the gathering, Maurya said the plantation campaign is not merely about increasing green cover but about securing a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future for coming generations. He urged…

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Lucknow: In line with the Uttar Pradesh Government’s Monsoon Plantation Campaign, which aims to plant over 350 million saplings across the state this year, Agresheel Infratech has launched a large-scale plantation drive at its residential project, Ashrayam, in Lucknow to mark Van Mahotsav. As part of its environmental commitment, the company has pledged to plant nearly 3,000 trees within the project during the current monsoon season. Alongside the plantation drive, the project is also implementing an effective rainwater harvesting system to promote water conservation and groundwater recharge, reinforcing the company’s…

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Lucknow: The role of the Guru in guiding spiritual seekers and transforming lives through grace was the central theme of a morning spiritual discourse delivered by Swami Muktinathananda, President of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow. Addressing devotees during the daily Sat Prasang, he said that an Avatar, or divine incarnation, represents the highest form of spiritual teacher, whose compassion and grace can lead seekers towards complete spiritual fulfilment. Swami Muktinathananda explained that in the Indian spiritual tradition, a Guru is far more than an instructor. A true Guru shapes the disciple’s life,…

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Lucknow: The investigation into the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple has uncovered new details, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) examining the background of one of the key accused and the process through which he was entrusted with handling temple funds. According to officials familiar with the investigation, Subhash Srivastava, who served as the in-charge of counting cash offerings and has been arrested in the case, had previously faced allegations of embezzlement during his banking career. Investigators found that while employed at Syndicate Bank, he was subjected…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a storytelling competition as part of Deekshotsav 2026, the series of academic and cultural events being held ahead of the University’s 24th Convocation. The competition was conducted by the University Cultural Centre under the guidance of Chancellor and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. It forms part of the activities being organised from July 1 to 15 in schools located in villages adopted by the university. The competition featured two themes based on different age groups.…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised a speech competition as part of the Deekshotsav 2026 celebrations leading up to its 24th Convocation. The event was held under the inspiration of Chancellor and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. The competition was conducted in schools located in villages adopted by the university, with the theme “My School.” Students enthusiastically participated, sharing their experiences and expressing their affection and gratitude for their schools through thoughtful and heartfelt speeches. Addressing the students,…

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Gonda: Upper Primary School Belwa Nohar Parsapur observed No Bag Day with a series of engaging educational and awareness activities aimed at promoting regular school attendance, social values, environmental responsibility, and personal safety among students. As part of the programme, a meeting of the Meena Manch was organised under the guidance of facilitator Manoj Kumar Chaturvedi. Students were divided into teams representing different hamlets, and interactive sessions were held to motivate children to attend school regularly and improve overall attendance. The event also featured a reading session of the comic…

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Gonda: Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary (Revenue) Aparna U. directed officials to remain fully prepared for the upcoming flood season, warning that negligence at any level in relief and rescue operations would not be tolerated. The directive came during a high-level review meeting of flood preparedness for the state’s 18 most flood-prone districts, held at the Devipatan Division headquarters in Gonda on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary Aparna U. in the presence of Relief Commissioner Dr. Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod. Officials reviewed flood preparedness across districts falling under the…

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Lucknow: Ajay Kumar Singh, National President of the National Human Rights Foundation, has expressed concern over delays in delivering justice to victims, urging administrative officials to act impartially and strictly in accordance with the law, without yielding to political or influential pressure. Addressing a press conference, Singh said the growing number of complainants attending Janata Darshan programmes and Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas grievance redressal camps organised by senior officials indicates that many citizens are unable to secure timely resolution of their grievances at the local administrative level. He stressed that victims…

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