Two School Buses Seized in Gonda During Joint Road Safety Enforcement Drive

Gonda: Reinforcing its commitment to road safety, the Gonda district administration launched a joint special enforcement drive involving the Transport Department and Dhanepur Police to ensure compliance with traffic regulations, improve the safety of schoolchildren and reduce road accidents. During the operation, joint teams conducted intensive inspections of school buses and other vehicles at various locations across the district. Officials examined vehicle fitness certificates, insurance, permits and other mandatory documents to verify compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The enforcement drive resulted in the seizure of two…

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MJPRU Opens Admissions for BBA (Honours) Programmes for Academic Session 2026–27

Bareilly: The Department of Business Administration at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has commenced the admission process for its undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programmes for the 2026–27 academic session. The university aims to prepare future business leaders and entrepreneurs by offering quality management education supported by modern teaching methodologies, industry-oriented training and research opportunities. Admissions are open for the following programmes: BBA – Three-year undergraduate programme BBA (Honours) – Four-year undergraduate honours programme BBA (Honours with Research) – Four-year research-oriented undergraduate programme The department offers 60…

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Gonda Targets 4.254 Million Saplings Under Vriksharopan Maha Abhiyan 2026

Gonda: The district administration has launched an extensive plantation drive under the Vriksharopan Maha Abhiyan 2026 with the objective of achieving the government-assigned target of 42,54,100 saplings across the district. Organised under the directions of the Uttar Pradesh government, the campaign is being implemented through coordinated efforts of government departments, local bodies and gram panchayats. The administration has also appointed nodal officers for effective monitoring and supervision of the programme, which has been designed as a mass public participation initiative. Public representatives lead plantation efforts On the occasion, Mahesh Kumar…

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Bareilly Hosts Grand Tree Plantation Drive Under Vriksharopan Mahayagya 2026, Citizens Pledge to Protect the Environment

Bareilly: The Forest and Wildlife Division, Bareilly, organised a large-scale plantation programme under Vriksharopan Mahayagya 2026, bringing together public representatives, government officials, forest personnel, security forces, students and citizens in a collective effort to promote environmental conservation and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s green cover. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Diksha Bhandari, who highlighted the significance of the state government’s mass plantation campaign and emphasised that public participation is the key to its success. She urged citizens not only to plant saplings but also to…

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Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Chairs Pension Adalat, Orders Time-Bound Resolution of Pensioners’ Grievances

Gonda: Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal directed officials to ensure the prompt, transparent and quality disposal of pension-related grievances during the Divisional Pension Adalat held at the Maharaja Suheldev Auditorium at the Devipatan Division headquarters. The pension court heard complaints related to pensions and retirement benefits submitted by retired government employees and dependents of deceased employees from all four districts of the Devipatan Division. Addressing officials, the Divisional Commissioner stressed that pension is a rightful entitlement of retired employees and said negligence in pension-related matters would not be tolerated. She instructed…

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Airtel strengthens network readiness across Odisha ahead of Puri Rath Yatra

 Over the last 12 months, Airtel has deployed more than 1,500 new 5G sites across the state, enabling high-speed connectivity for over 11 million customers. Fully Unlimited Packs starting from ₹399, which comes with unlimited 4G and 5G data & calls for all prepaid smartphone users. Lucknow: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive network enhancement program across Odisha, with a special focus on the Puri Rath Yatra. Recognizing the significant surge in voice and data traffic during the…

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Government ITI C.B. Ganj Plants 210 Saplings Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

Bareilly: Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), C.B. Ganj, Bareilly, organised a large-scale tree plantation drive under the Vriksharopan Mahayagya-2026 and Van Mahotsav 2026, reinforcing the message of environmental conservation through the nationwide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The programme was inaugurated by Satyendra Yadav, Block Pramukh of Fatehganj Paschimi, who planted a sapling to mark the beginning of the initiative. Trainees and staff members actively participated in the drive, planting a wide variety of saplings and pledging to nurture and protect them. A total of 210 saplings of different…

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Joint Enforcement Drive in Gonda Targets Traffic Violations, Unauthorised School Vehicles

Gonda: The Transport Department and Traffic Police carried out a special joint enforcement drive in Gonda district on July 11, intensifying action against traffic violations and unauthorised vehicles as part of efforts to enhance road safety. During the operation, officials seized three privately owned Bolero vehicles that were allegedly being used illegally for transporting schoolchildren. A Tata Magic school vehicle was also impounded after it was found operating without registration. In addition, one unregistered auto-rickshaw was seized during the drive. Authorities also issued challans to six school vehicles for various…

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Folk Dance and Patriotic Song Activities Celebrate India’s Cultural Heritage at Rohilkhand University’s Dikshotsav

Bareilly: As part of the 24th Convocation celebrations, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organised folk dance and patriotic song activities in schools located in villages adopted by the university under its ongoing Dikshotsav programme. The activities are being held from July 1 to 15, 2026, under the inspiration of Chancellor and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh. The initiative forms part of a series of educational and cultural programmes designed to promote holistic development among rural students while fostering an appreciation…

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Meritorious Students Felicitated at Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Inter College in Gonda

Gonda: Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Inter College (Thomson), Gonda, organised a grand felicitation ceremony to honour students who excelled in the High School and Intermediate examinations of 2026. The event celebrated academic excellence and encouraged students to pursue higher goals through dedication and hard work. The ceremony was attended by Gonda Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh as the chief guest, while District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan graced the occasion as the guest of honour. Also present were the institution’s Manager S.P. Mishra, management committee members T.P. Singh, Basant Shukla and Bhagwati…

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