Street vendors to act as brand ambassadors

Prayagraj: A new initiative is being taken by the Yogi government for street vendors under the Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana in the state, in which they will be identified at the district and city level and appointed as brand ambassadors. The aim of this effort of the Yogi government is not only to empower the street vendors economically, but also to recognize their contribution to the society. Under this initiative, the ‘Swanidhi Bhi, Swabhiman Bhi’ fortnight has been launched from Monday between 18 November to 2 December 2024. Chief Minister…

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Akhadas start setting up base in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: In the Maha Kumbh 2025, the biggest gathering of Sanatan tradition to be held in Prayagraj, the hustle and bustle of saints has started increasing in the Kumbh area. The process of settlement of Akharas, the biggest attraction of public faith in Maha Kumbh, has started. On the instructions of CM Yogi, the Kumbh Mela administration has started allocating land for setting up cantonments in the Kumbh area with the consent of the saints of the Akharas. Land allotted to 10 Akhadas in Kumbh area- Chief Minister Yogi’s vision…

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Roadways porter service to enhance devotee experience at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj

Prayagraj :  Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is leaving no stone unturned ensuring a smooth and memorable experience for the millions of devotees and tourists expected to attend the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in 2025. As part of its efforts to make the event grand and well-organized, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Department is preparing roadways porters to assist visitors arriving by bus. The administration estimates that over 41 crore devotees and tourists will gather in Prayagraj for this monumental religious event. A…

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Strong fleet of buses to help in commuting during Mahakumbh 2025

Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation will operate 7 thousand buses for the successful organization of the divine, grand and green Mahakumbh Mela-2025. The Transport Corporation is committed to provide easy, cheap and comfortable facilities from all the important places of the state. A large number of pilgrims from Purvanchal come to the Mahakumbh Mela by road. In view of this, the Transport Corporation has prepared a plan to operate buses connecting the fair site with small towns of Purvanchal. A plan has been made to provide special facilities to…

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Aadaab Arz Lucknow organised an event to pay tribute to the Martyrs of 16th, Nov’ 1857

Lucknow: Members of Aadaab Arz Lucknow a social awareness group have organised an event to pay tribute to martyrs of Freedom struggle of 1857 war at Sikanderbagh gate then walked up to Shahnajaf Imambada. It is a most memorable day in the annals of the Indian freedom struggle when on a single day, more than 2000 Indians were martyred at Sikandar Bagh and about 500 at Shahnajaf. It was a rarest of human sacrifices which were made in the history. People from different walks of life, many dignitaries and college…

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CII AgroTech – Krishi Bharat 2024’ showcases Electric Tractors as a game-changer in Agriculture

Lucknow: The third day of the prestigious ‘CII AgroTech – Krishi Bharat 2024’ witnessed an overwhelming response from participants across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. The event has become a hub for stakeholders and industry leaders to explore advancements in agriculture and technology, with special emphasis on the manufacturing and adoption of electric tractors. A key session, titled ‘Accelerating Electric Tractor Adoption: Positioning Uttar Pradesh as a Global Manufacturing Hub,’ provided a platform for meaningful discussions about the future of sustainable agriculture. Experts discussed the topics including integrating renewable energy into…

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A Glorious chapter from the pages of history

AK Srivastava Lucknow: If on a single day, a maximum number of Indians made the ultimate sacrifice to lift the yoke of foreign rule, that date was 16th November 1857 and battles took place at Sikandar Bagh and Shah Najaf. More than 2000 fighters died at Sikandar Bagh and almost 600 at Shah Najaf, which included a number of Women. On the British side there were battle-hardened 93rd Highlander, led by Campbell famous for the ‘thin red line’ in Crimean battles and weaponry included not only most modern cannons and…

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Interesting discussion on Gumnaam Hindu Raja Tikait Rai

Lucknow: The book ‘Gumnaam Hindu Raja Tikait Rai’ was discussed  on the platform ‘Lekhakganj’ of the Gomti book fair organized by the National Book Trust. Mukesh Bahadur Singh, who has a special identity in Lucknow, and social worker Varsha Verma took charge of the question-answer session with the author Naval Kant Sinha. Many questions were also asked by the readers. On this occasion, many journalists, writers and intellectuals of the city participated. Publisher Neeraj Arora welcomed the guests who came here. Varsha Verma started the discussion and Mukesh Bahadur Singh…

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Financial experts of the country will gather in the 7th annual session of UPMA in Lucknow

A study report based on the contribution of microfinance companies to promote one trillion dollar economy in the state will be released. The objective of the conference is to develop a sustainable and reliable micro finance model. Lucknow: A press conference was organized by the Microfinance Association of Uttar Pradesh (UPMA) at Gomti, a local hotel in Lucknow. During the program, information was given about the 7th annual session of UPMA to be held on 18 November 2024 at Hotel Taj, Lucknow. In this session,  Asim Arun,  Minister of State…

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LMA Hosts Insightful Session on Digital Detoxing in Society

Lucknow: In collaboration with GEMS Education India, Lucknow Management Association (LMA) successfully organized an engaging session on Digital Detoxing in Society to explore strategies for fostering healthier relationships with technology. The event featured two distinguished speakers: Dr. Amrita Vohra from Gurgaon and Mr. Willibroad George from Mumbai, who shared actionable insights on managing digital dependency. Moderated by Mr. A.K. Mathur, Sr. VP of LMA, the session highlighted the growing need for balance in a tech-driven world. Dr. Dheeraj Mehrotra, Core Member of LMA, concluded the session with a heartfelt vote…

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