Category: India

Lucknow: Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, has assumed additional charge as Director of CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow. The additional responsibility has been assigned following the completion of the tenure of former Director Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi. According to an official order, the arrangement has come into effect from February 14, 2026, and Dr. Ahmed will hold the additional charge until a regular Director is appointed or until further orders are issued. CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, is a premier national laboratory dedicated to…

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New Delhi: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on the horizon, concerns are mounting within the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Indian National Congress over a potential division of Muslim votes due to the expanding presence of Asaduddin Owaisi and his party in the state. Muslim voters, who constitute nearly 20 percent of Uttar Pradesh’s population, have historically played a decisive role in shaping electoral outcomes. Of the state’s 403 Assembly constituencies, over 125 are considered significantly influenced by Muslim voters, with around 70 seats having more than 30…

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Lucknow: Premium Singapore-based furniture brand HomesToLife has announced the grand opening of its first store in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in its India expansion journey. The new outlet is located at High Street on Sultanpur Road, next to Galaxy Hospital in Lucknow. With this launch, HomesToLife strengthens its national footprint, expanding to over 35 stores across 22 cities in India since its debut in 2023. Backed by the globally established HomesToLife Group — a manufacturing powerhouse with a presence in more than 50 countries — the brand brings…

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Balrampur: A free HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls was organised at the Collectorate Auditorium in Balrampur district under the inspiration of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. As part of the camp, 100 girls were administered the HPV vaccine to protect them against serious health risks. Addressing the gathering, the Governor stressed that vaccinating girls aged 9 to 14 years with two doses of the HPV vaccine can provide nearly 95 percent protection. She urged families to remain aware and ensure timely vaccination of their daughters, emphasizing that a healthy…

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Ravindra Kesari A Platform for Innovation, Quality and Excellence: Northern Region Business Cycle Conference 2025–26 Concludes Successfully at NTPC Singrauli Sonebhadra: The Northern Region Professional Circle Convention (2025–26), organised by NTPC Singrauli, concluded on a high note at the RC Auditorium, Shaktinagar. The second and final day of the conference witnessed enthusiastic participation, with Professional Circle teams presenting innovative ideas and impactful solutions. Teams showcased presentations focusing on technological innovation, operational efficiency, quality enhancement, safety management, cost optimisation and process simplification. The sessions highlighted practical improvements and forward-looking strategies aimed…

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Ravindra Kesari Singrauli: National Productivity Day 2026 was celebrated at NCL Headquarters in Singrauli. On this occasion, the Company’s Director (Human Resources),  Manish Kumar, inaugurated the program by hoisting the flag. Director (Finance),  Rajneesh Narayan, Director (Technical/Operations),  Ashutosh Dwivedi, department heads from the headquarters, and other officers and employees were also present. During the program, General Manager (IED), NCL,  Manoj Kumar Singh, administered the pledge to everyone to increase production and productivity with safety at the workplace, establish a strong work culture through balanced and appropriate use of resources, contribute…

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Singrauli: NTPC Vindhyachal formally launched the CII HR Excellence Assessment during an inspiring inaugural session at its Administrative Building, marking a significant step toward setting new benchmarks in people excellence. The initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices in human resource management. The programme commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and the NTPC song, reflecting the organization’s rich legacy and core values. The CII assessment team was welcomed with customary gestures of a coconut and shawl. Sanjib Kumar Saha, Project Head (Vindhyachal), along with senior…

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Ravindra Kesari Sonebhadra: On the NTPC Rihand’s 44th Foundation Day, various events were organized at the project premises. The events were inaugurated by Chief General Manager and Project Head (Rihand),  Sanjay Asati, by hoisting the NTPC flag in the administrative building. In his address on this occasion, Chief Guest  Sanjay Asati stated that the foundation stone of Rihand Stage-I was laid on February 9, 1983, with the groundbreaking ceremony, and commercial operation was declared in March 1988. Starting with an initial capacity of 500 MW, the project has now grown…

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