Category: India

Instructions to ensure enrollment of every child under the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ (Go to School Campaign) Emphasis on accelerating PM Shri, Samagra Shiksha, and CM Composite School schemes Instructions to ensure admission of children in private schools under RTE Review of progress on Digital Class, Kasturba Vidyalaya, and Nipun Abhiyan Lucknow: Parthasarathi Sen Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary of Secondary and Basic Education of the state, held a review meeting with all Chief Development Officers of the state via video conferencing on Monday. During the meeting, a detailed review of the…

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Gonda: A delegation of Academic Resource Persons (ARPs) met the Assistant Director of Education of the Devipatan division to discuss challenges related to the effective implementation and capacity building under the NIPUN Bharat Mission. The meeting was held at the DIET Darjikuan campus in Gonda. During the interaction, representatives of the ARP Association highlighted various operational and field-level challenges faced while implementing the mission. Divisional Coordinator Manoj Dixit and State Vice President Gyaneshwar Pathak presented a detailed overview of ARP responsibilities, regional issues and the need for enhanced training and…

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New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening the regional energy network, PurePower’s distributor Next Gen Enterprises organised a special engagement programme for electricians and dealers at a hotel in Kothagudem, Telangana. The two-session event was designed to connect and empower the local technical and business community from Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts. Recently, Next Gen Enterprises has been appointed as the regional distribution partner for PurePower. The programme began with a dedicated technical seminar for local electricians, who play a vital role in energy installations across the region. During…

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By Atul Malikram New Delhi: Over the past few days, similar scenes have been reported from several cities across India—long queues outside LPG agencies, anxious households waiting for cylinder refills, and restaurant owners struggling to keep their kitchens running. In some unfortunate cases, elderly people reportedly fell ill after standing in queues for hours, intensifying public concern over the sudden shortage of cooking gas. Naturally, the question being asked by citizens and political parties alike is: why has there been such an abrupt shortage of LPG cylinders? Opposition leaders have…

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New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in five states and union territories—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Voting will be held between April 9 and April 29, while counting of votes will take place on May 4. Announcing the poll schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that around 17.4 crore voters are expected to participate in the elections. He also noted that representatives from more than 20 countries’ electoral commissions will visit India to observe the electoral process.…

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Gonda: Leading nationalised lender Indian Bank successfully organised a National Lok Adalat under a unique ‘Green Theme’ at its regional office in Gonda, combining financial settlement efforts with a message of environmental conservation. The initiative was undertaken on the guidance of Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Manager of the bank’s regional office in Lucknow, and was led locally by Gonda Regional Head Rajesh Badoria. To highlight the theme of environmental protection, all participating bank officials wore green T-shirts during the proceedings. Addressing the gathering, Rajesh Badoria said that while the bank…

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Gonda: The seven-day Special Camp organised by the National Service Scheme concluded on Sunday at Saraswati Devi Nari Gyansthali PG College with a vibrant closing ceremony held at Maharshi Aurobindo Bal Shiksha Mandir. The camp, conducted by the first and second units of NSS, was organised in the areas of Uparhitan Purwa and Janki Nagar. The programme began in the presence of Chief Guest Vineet Jaiswal, along with Manoj Kumar Rawat. Other distinguished guests included Janki Nagar Gram Pradhan Shiv Bahadur Pandey, Principal Shiv Shankar Shukla, yoga trainer Anjani Kumar…

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Lucknow: In a unique celebration of literature, theatre, and storytelling, Kitabi Nukkad organized a one-of-its-kind literary event titled “German Lok Kathayein” at the Lucknow Book Fair on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Ravindralaya. The event revolved around the Hindi translation of famous German folk tales presented in the book German Lok Kathayein by Dr. Shipra Chaturvedi. The program began with Dr. Shipra Chaturvedi introducing her book and discussing the fascinating journey of German folk narratives. She elaborated on how these timeless folktales travelled across cultures and generations, becoming widely popular…

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Lucknow: In a major push to promote sustainable tourism, the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board has launched new initiatives to develop eco-tourism infrastructure in lesser-known destinations across the state. The move aligns with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to transform Uttar Pradesh into a prominent eco-tourism hub. As part of the initiative, tourism facilities are being upgraded at the Rapri Eco Tourism Centre in Firozabad and Kamakhya Van Park in Ghazipur. The projects aim to enhance eco-tourism activities while generating employment and additional income opportunities for local communities.…

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Noida: In a major boost to India’s aviation infrastructure, Noida International Airport has entered into a strategic partnership with Akasa Air to establish the airline’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility within the airport premises. The move marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s aircraft maintenance ecosystem. The proposed state-of-the-art MRO centre will provide comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, and technical services, creating a robust support network for the aviation industry. The initiative is also expected to enhance India’s domestic MRO capacity, enabling airlines to access high-quality maintenance services…

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