Category: Uttar Pradesh

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…

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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…

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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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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flags off Bharat Taxi service No surge pricing during peak demand; passengers get convenient taxi connectivity to and from Metro stations Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has signed an MoU with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited to provide Bharat Taxi services for Lucknow Metro passengers, strengthening first and last mile connectivity across the city. The initiative will enable passengers to book taxis from their home or office to Metro stations and from Metro stations to their final destination, making the overall Metro journey more convenient.…

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Passengers can now exchange Go Smart Cards for NCMC cards free of cost till 2 October 2026 Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has extended the deadline for exchanging existing Go Smart Cards with National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC). The facility, which was earlier available till September 17, 2026, will now remain open till October 2, 2026. Under this facility, existing Go Smart Card holders of Lucknow Metro can exchange their old cards for NCMC cards without paying any additional fee. The extension will provide passengers with additional time…

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Gonda: The district administration has stepped up relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Gonda, with teams visiting villages to distribute food packets and assess the situation on the ground. Acting on the directions of the District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad, Additional District Magistrate Pramod Jha and District Disaster Expert Rajesh Srivastava visited flood-affected villages in the Tarabganj and Karnailganj tehsils and distributed lunch packets among affected families. The officials visited Ailipersauli, Garhi, Bahadurpur, Nakhara and other villages, where they interacted directly with residents and assessed the prevailing flood…

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Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan chaired a meeting with district-level officials at the Collectorate auditorium on Tuesday to review preparations for programmes planned to mark Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The meeting focused on the programme schedule and departmental responsibilities. The District Magistrate directed officials to ensure that all events are conducted in a dignified, orderly and well-coordinated manner, with preparations completed ahead of October 2. The Health Department was asked to arrange fruit distribution at the District Hospital and District Women’s Hospital, while the Supply Department will organise the…

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Gonda: The All India Journalists Association, Gonda unit, submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police seeking impartial and effective action in connection with an alleged attack on journalist Satyam Mishra. The memorandum, submitted by district president Rais Ahmed, highlighted the role of journalists in bringing public grievances and issues of public interest to the attention of the administration. The association said incidents involving assault, threats or pressure against journalists are a serious concern. The organisation demanded a fair investigation into the alleged attack on Satyam Mishra,…

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Bareilly: A divisional review meeting on preparations for Census 2027 was held at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium in Bareilly under the chairmanship of Sheetal Verma, Director and Chief Principal Census Officer, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The meeting reviewed preparations, training, public awareness initiatives and the census process in detail. Officials informed that the first phase, involving house-listing, was successfully completed from May 22 to June 20, 2026. The second phase, covering population enumeration, will be conducted from December 1, 2026 to January 4, 2027. During this phase, details of every individual…

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Bareilly: A career counselling session was organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026 to guide students on career planning and preparation for competitive examinations. The session, organised as part of activities prescribed by the government, provided students with information about career opportunities available in various fields and guidance on preparing for competitive examinations. Students were informed that undergraduate and postgraduate courses open up a range of career pathways depending on their interests, qualifications and capabilities. Options discussed included higher education, research, teaching, administrative…

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