Wanted Chain Snatcher Injured in Gonda Police Encounter, Arrested with Illegal Firearm and Cash

Gonda: A wanted chain-snatching suspect was arrested after being injured in a police encounter during a joint operation by the Kotwali Dehat Police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Gonda district. According to police, the accused allegedly opened fire while attempting to evade arrest during a vehicle-checking operation, prompting retaliatory action in self-defence. The operation was carried out under the direction of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, with supervision from Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Ajit Kumar Rajak and leadership of Circle Officer (City) Yogendra Singh. The encounter took…

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CDO Reviews Education and Nutrition Schemes, Calls for Timely Implementation and Stronger Monitoring

Gonda: Chief Development Officer (CDO) Dayanand Prasad chaired a joint meeting of the District Monitoring Committee for the Basic Education Department and the District Nutrition Committee at the Zila Panchayat Auditorium to review the implementation of key education and nutrition programmes across the district. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of various government schemes and ensuring their effective execution in line with state government priorities. The CDO directed all departments to complete assigned targets in a time-bound manner and ensure that all project-related data is uploaded to the designated…

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DIG Ashok Kumar Reviews Public Grievances at Samadhan Diwas, Stresses Timely and Quality Disposal

Gonda: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar, inspected Karnailganj Police Station during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas and interacted directly with members of the public to hear their grievances. He instructed officials to ensure prompt, transparent and time-bound resolution of complaints while maintaining the highest standards of fairness and accountability. During the public hearing, the DIG reviewed several complaints and directed the concerned police and revenue officials to coordinate closely for their effective disposal. He emphasised that addressing public grievances efficiently remains a top priority of the…

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MJPRU Approves AI-Based Evaluation, Special Back Examinations in Major Academic Reforms

Akhilesh Chandra Saxena Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has approved a series of significant academic and examination reforms aimed at improving student welfare and aligning the institution with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The decisions were taken during a meeting of the University Examination Committee chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh at the Committee Hall of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. One of the key decisions was the approval of Special Back Examinations for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to ensure that eligible students do not lose an…

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Free Heart Health Camp Benefits 145 Residents in Khargupur

Gonda: A large free heart health screening camp was organised in Khargupur Nagar Panchayat through a joint initiative of Hind Medical College and Hind Hospital, with support from Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Mamta Rastogi and former Chairperson Rajiv (Raju) Rastogi. The camp witnessed an encouraging public response, providing specialised cardiac consultations and preventive healthcare services to local residents. A team of senior cardiologists, including Dr Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, Dr Sharad Srivastava and Dr Rahul Verma, examined 145 patients during the camp. Participants received free electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, blood pressure and blood…

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Newly Appointed District Panchayati Raj Officer Receives Warm Welcome in Gonda

Gonda: Newly appointed District Panchayati Raj Officer (DPRO) Govardhan Das Jain was accorded a warm welcome by members of the Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Rural Sanitation Workers’ Union in Gonda following his assumption of office. The reception was led by Raghvendra Tiwari, District President of the union, who felicitated the officer with a bouquet and a floral garland on behalf of the organisation. Govardhan Das Jain is no stranger to the district, having previously served as the Additional District Panchayati Raj Officer in Gonda. Following the retirement of former DPRO…

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Cashless Health Cards Distributed to Teachers Under Uttar Pradesh Government Scheme in Gonda

Gonda: A card distribution ceremony under the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme was held at the Lalita Auditorium of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, where approved teachers from aided and self-financed colleges received cashless health cards under the Uttar Pradesh Government’s flagship healthcare initiative. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan Sharan Singh described teachers as the backbone of nation-building and said their contribution to the country’s development is invaluable. He said the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme is one of the state’s…

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AIIMS Raebareli Hosts Live Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop to Advance Gynaecological Skills

Raebareli: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, successfully organised the EAGLE (Every Aspiring Gynaecologist Learn Endoscopy) live laparoscopic surgery workshop in collaboration with the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE). The programme was designed to provide postgraduate students and practising gynaecologists with hands-on exposure to advanced endoscopic surgical techniques. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Amita Jain, Executive Director of AIIMS Raebareli, who highlighted the growing importance of…

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Six Injured as Rail Track Springs During Repair Work on Gonda–Baruachak Section

Gonda: Six people, including two railway officials and four contract workers, were injured after a rail track suddenly sprang upward during maintenance work on the Gonda–Baruachak railway section on Sunday, triggering panic at the work site. According to railway officials, the incident occurred while engineers and workers were carrying out track restoration and maintenance operations. Preliminary reports indicate that excessive stress within the rail caused a heavy steel track to snap upward with great force, striking personnel engaged in the repair work. Among those injured were Senior Section Engineer Pawan…

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Jyotirmayee Nayak Crowned Winner of Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian Idol Season 16

Mumbai: After months of memorable performances, inspiring journeys and exceptional musical talent, Sony Entertainment Television has crowned Jyotirmayee Nayak as the winner of Indian Idol Season 16, marking the culmination of one of the show’s most celebrated seasons. Hailing from Odisha, Jyotirmayee clinched the coveted title with a captivating rendition of “Saiyaan O Saiyaan”, impressing judges and audiences alike. She emerged victorious over fellow finalists Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myiskme Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishq Shukla, earning recognition as India’s newest singing sensation. Throughout the competition, Jyotirmayee consistently won…

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