Category: India

The annual function Abhyudaya was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Composite School Abhaipur on Saturday, showcasing students’ academic excellence and cultural talent. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Amit Kumar Singh, Basic Education Officer, along with Special Guest Chandrabhushan Pandey, Block Education Officer, who jointly cut the ceremonial ribbon. During the programme, the BEO inspected various student exhibitions, appreciating innovative models such as an earthquake indicator alarm, the solar system, and demonstrations explaining solar and lunar eclipses. The exhibits reflected scientific curiosity and creativity among students. Cultural performances added…

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Gorakhpur–  In a historic humanitarian initiative, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force jointly organized a Mega Surgical Eye Camp in eastern Uttar Pradesh, successfully restoring the eyesight of 374 patients from the region. The camp was formally concluded today at the 12 Air Force Hospital, Gorakhpur, marking the first time such an advanced surgical campaign was conducted in this part of the state. The surgical team was led by world-renowned ophthalmologist Brigadier (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Head of the Ophthalmology Department and Senior Consultant at the Army Hospital (Research…

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Gonda: The Diploma Engineers Association of the Public Works Department, Gonda, celebrated the grand inauguration of its new union building, ‘Ekta Sadan’, near N.K.-1, Civil Lines, with an atmosphere of enthusiasm and decorum. The event was presided over by Ramniwas, President of the Diploma Engineers Association, PWD Gonda. The chief guest, Eng. Narendra Dhar Dwivedi, Provincial President of the Diploma Engineers Association, Lucknow, graced the occasion, while Eng. Akhilesh Kumar Diwakar, Chief Engineer of the Devipatan (Gonda) region, PWD, attended as a distinguished guest, adding prestige to the program. The…

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Kanpur |Uttar Pradesh is set to further strengthen its growing identity as a key hub in India’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem as it gears up to host TiECon UP 2026 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Kanpur. Organised by TiE UP, the flagship conference will bring together some of the country’s most influential policymakers, industry leaders, startup founders, and venture capitalists on a single platform. The event aims to foster partnerships, mentorship, and entrepreneurial growth while positioning Uttar Pradesh at the centre of India’s evolving investment landscape. A Convergence of…

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Lucknow— The grand finale of Femina Miss India Uttar Pradesh 2026 was held on February 25 at BBD University, where Lucknow’s Sania Mukherjee was crowned the state winner amid much celebration and applause. Sania emerged victorious after a rigorous three-stage audition process that witnessed participation from over 500 contestants across Uttar Pradesh. She secured her place among the Top 16 finalists, impressing judges with her confidence, poise and strong stage presence throughout the competition. The evening was further elevated by the presence of Nikita Porwal, the reigning Femina Miss India…

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Lucknow — In a major push toward clean energy leadership, Uttar Pradesh is set to strengthen its green hydrogen ecosystem through international collaboration and academic innovation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent visit to Japan has resulted in a landmark MoU with Yamanashi Prefecture, placing green hydrogen at the core of bilateral cooperation. The agreement covers production, advanced technology transfer, research collaboration, skill development and industrial applications. Yamanashi, regarded as a global leader in hydrogen technology, operates cutting-edge “Power-to-Gas” systems that convert solar and wind energy into hydrogen through electrolysis for…

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Sufi Night and Kavi Sammelan Make Amiphoria-2026 Unforgettable Lucknow: The three-day cultural extravaganza Amiphoria-2026, celebrating youth spirit, creativity, and innovation, concluded on a high note today with a grand valedictory ceremony, followed by the electrifying and much-anticipated Sufi Night performance that enthralled the audience. With an overwhelming participation of over 7,000 students, Amiphoria-2026 featured a wide spectrum of competitions and activities spanning cultural, literary, technical, and creative domains. Major highlights included Mr. & Miss Amity competition, Amity Designer Award-2026, Amity Idol Season-7, Kala Sangam, Taal-Mel, Adaygi: Saaz aur Awaaz 2.0,…

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Lucknow — The College of Arts and Crafts under the Faculty of Fine Arts at University of Lucknow hosted a unique interactive art installation exploring the theme of “Home,” offering visitors an emotionally engaging and participatory experience. Known for blending artistic training with meaningful public engagement, the college once again demonstrated its commitment to connecting art with everyday life. The installation, conceptualized and led by faculty member Aniruddha Diwakar Acharya along with his students, invited participants to navigate a numbered maze on paper, ultimately reaching a drawn image of a…

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Lucknow— Innovation in art often walks hand in hand with uncertainty. While experimentation is considered essential to artistic growth, tradition remains an equally significant pillar. This tension between acceptance and resistance has historically accompanied every major artistic shift, said senior art critic Suman Singh during his visit to the College of Arts and Crafts at University of Lucknow. Speaking at an interactive session, Singh reflected on past debates — from the arrival of acrylic colors, once resisted in favor of oil on canvas, to the prolonged argument over whether photography…

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Mumbai: IDFC FIRST Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to trust and accountability by honouring claims amounting to ₹583 crore in connection with an incident involving certain accounts of departments of the Government of Haryana at one of its Chandigarh branches. According to preliminary findings, certain branch employees allegedly acted fraudulently in clearing forged instruments and payment instructions, potentially in collusion with external parties. The matter is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities. Despite the ongoing probe, the Bank has fully honoured 100% of the principal and interest claimed by…

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