Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: The festival of colours, Holi, takes on a distinctive cultural character in the historic city of Lucknow, where the celebrations of the Kayastha community have long been regarded as a defining feature of the city’s festive traditions. While Holi across India is known for colours, music and merriment, in Lucknow the festival reflects a deeper social and cultural rhythm that begins days before the main celebrations. With the onset of the Holi period, neighbourhoods across the city begin to buzz with preparations, gatherings and traditional feasts. Historians and cultural…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is experiencing an early surge of summer heat as temperatures climb across the state. With the sun blazing, residents felt the intensity of the warmth, signaling the onset of the hot season. On Monday, Jhansi recorded the highest temperature in the state at 34.8°C, followed closely by Fatehpur at 34.6°C. Other major cities also reported high readings: Varanasi at 33.6°C, Hamirpur at 33.2°C, and Agra at 33°C. More than 25 districts in the state saw maximum temperatures surpass 30°C. The rise in heat coincided with the full…

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Bareilly: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) organized a five-day intensive training programme from February 23 to 27, 2026, on the theme “Primary Livestock Health Management and Artificial Insemination.” The programme was conducted for paraveterinary staff of the Odisha Animal Husbandry Department and was sponsored by the Veterinary Officers Training Institute (VOTI), Government of Odisha. The primary objective of the training was to enhance the technical competencies of frontline animal health workers. The curriculum comprehensively covered key aspects of primary livestock healthcare, with special emphasis on artificial insemination (AI) and…

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Bareilly: A review meeting of development works registered under the Chief Minister’s Dashboard was held at the Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. During the meeting, the District Magistrate conducted a point-wise review of the progress of works uploaded by various departments on the CM Dashboard and issued necessary directions to ensure timely completion and data accuracy. While reviewing projects under the CMIS portal, it was observed that the pace of works being executed by the Tourism Development Corporation was slow. The District Magistrate directed that…

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Bareilly: A review meeting of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and PM SVANidhi schemes was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh at the Collectorate auditorium on Thursday. During the meeting, the District Magistrate directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of the schemes. He emphasized strict scrutiny of applications so that the assistance reaches genuinely deserving individuals. Reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the DM stressed the need for timely verification and approval of beneficiaries to accelerate the pace…

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Bareilly: A divisional review meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S. Chaudhary at the auditorium of Vikas Bhawan  to assess the progress of various government schemes and departmental performances across the Bareilly division. During the review of the Chief Minister’s Dashboard, all districts were directed to maintain their rankings to ensure the division’s overall standing remains unaffected. Bareilly district, which received the highest number of ‘D’ gradings on several CM Dashboard indicators, was instructed to undertake immediate corrective measures. Reviewing the Agriculture Department, the Joint Director…

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Bareilly: The Department of Ancient History and Culture at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organized an educational excursion to the historic archaeological site of Sankisa in Farrukhabad on February 26, 2026. The visit was undertaken by research scholars and postgraduate (M.A. final year) students under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh and the guidance of Head of Department Dr. Priya Saxena. During the tour, students closely examined the Buddhist stupa, remnants of the Ashokan pillar, and other ancient archaeological structures at the site. Faculty members elaborated on the historical…

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Prayagraj— In a significant community-driven initiative, Prayagraj-born entrepreneur Anand Chandra, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Arya.ag, led a 15-day SHG Women Leadership and Psychosocial Training Program in his hometown, reinforcing his commitment to grassroots empowerment. His parents were also present during the program, symbolizing a shared family dedication to uplifting the local community. The capacity-building initiative was organized by Bridge4Change Foundation in collaboration with Aryadhan Foundation for Equitable Agriculture, the CSR arm of Arya.ag. The program focused on strengthening leadership qualities, self-confidence, and practical skills among women associated with Self-Help…

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Lucknow: A four-day intensive workshop on Dhrupad, one of the most ancient and profound traditions of Indian classical music, concluded on a dignified and inspiring note at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya. The workshop was organised by the Department of Vocal Music under the Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande Peeth, offering students and research scholars a rare opportunity to delve deep into the theoretical foundations and practical nuances of Dhrupad गायन. The closing ceremony was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mandavi Singh, whose presence added academic significance to the event. Among those present…

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