Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: A two-day workshop on the renowned Bengal folk painting tradition, Kalighat Patachitra, commenced  at Kokoro Art Gallery, offering participants a unique opportunity to learn and experience one of India’s most celebrated folk art forms. The workshop is being conducted under the guidance of senior folk artist Manoranjan Chitrakar from West Bengal, who is introducing participants to the history, techniques, and cultural significance of Kalighat Patachitra. Around 25 participants from Lucknow, Ayodhya, and nearby areas have enrolled in the programme. During the inaugural session, attendees were introduced to the historical…

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Bareilly: The Department of Law at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) has announced the introduction of three new specialized and career-oriented LL.M. programmes from the academic session 2026-27. The courses have been approved following permission from Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and the consent of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. The newly introduced programmes are LL.M. in Cyber Law, LL.M. in Business and Corporate Law, and LL.M. Executive, designed to meet the evolving demands of the legal profession and industry. According to Dean and Head of the Department of…

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New Delhi/Lucknow: The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a significant one-day national conference for Media and Communication Officers, bringing together Media Nodal Officers (MNOs), Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs), and District Media Nodal Officers/Public Relations Officers (PROs) from across the country. The workshop served as a platform to strengthen election-related communication strategies and enhance coordination among media officials. More than 350 media and communication professionals participated in the conference, representing all 36 States and Union Territories. The event also included district-level officers from states and UTs where the third…

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Bareilly: Dr. Anil Kumar Yadav has officially assumed charge as the new Controller of Examinations at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly. The formal handover of responsibilities was conducted by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, who extended his best wishes to Dr. Yadav on taking up the important assignment. Following the assumption of office, Dr. Yadav visited various sections of the university’s examination administration, including the Examination Department, Confidential Section, Highly Confidential Section, and Chart Room. During the inspection, he interacted with employees and encouraged them to ensure the timely…

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Bareilly: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and economic self-reliance, the Women Welfare Department and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) jointly organized a large-scale “Enrollment Campaign and Skill Enhancement Programme” in Bareilly. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of women associated with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). The programme was designed to create awareness among women about their legal rights while simultaneously connecting them with employment-oriented activities, vocational training opportunities, and self-employment schemes. Organizers emphasized that empowering women through knowledge, skills, and livelihood opportunities…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a review meeting on the quality disposal of complaints registered under the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) at the Collectorate Auditorium on Wednesday. The meeting focused on ensuring effective and satisfactory resolution of public grievances through improved monitoring and verification mechanisms. During the meeting, the District Magistrate directed officials to launch a special campaign from June 1 to June 30, 2026, for the re-examination of cases that were either closed under the “special close” category or had received unsatisfactory feedback from complainants during the…

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Gonda: As part of efforts to assess flood preparedness and strengthen disaster response mechanisms ahead of the monsoon season, a large-scale mock drill and Exercise-2026 was conducted across three tehsils of Gonda district on Thursday. The major disaster management exercise was held in Godiyan Purwa, a hamlet of Aliparsauli village in the flood-prone Tarabganj tehsil, under the supervision of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. The mock drill was organized to evaluate the readiness and coordination of various departments, including disaster management, health, revenue, police, and emergency response agencies, in the event…

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Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan chaired a review meeting at the Collectorate Auditorium to assess preparations for the successful observance of International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026. Officials from various departments participated in the meeting, where detailed discussions were held to ensure the event is organized in a grand, systematic, and participatory manner. During the meeting, the District Magistrate issued necessary instructions to all concerned departments and emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure smooth execution of the programme. Directing Dr. Indrajeet, District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer, the…

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Newly Appointed DIG Poonam Assumes Charge of Mirzapur Range; Action Against Criminals and Public Grievance Redressal Top Priorities Mirzapur: Newly appointed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police,  Poonam, formally assumed charge of the Mirzapur Range and outlined her key priorities for strengthening law and order across the region. Soon after taking over her new responsibilities, DIG Poonam stated that effective control over crime and criminals, ensuring women’s safety, curbing crimes against women, and providing prompt and quality resolution of public grievances would be among her foremost objectives. She emphasized that maintaining…

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Bareilly: In a significant step towards strengthening digital governance and administrative efficiency, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organized a one-day training workshop for its officers and employees on the effective implementation of the E-Office system. The workshop was held in the university’s Committee Room and aimed at ensuring the smooth and successful adoption of the digital platform across administrative departments. The programme was inaugurated by Registrar Mahendra Kumar and EMD Manager Dr. Ajay Yadav. Addressing the participants, Registrar Mahendra Kumar emphasized that the effective implementation of the E-Office system is…

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