Category: India

Fursatganj: Marking World Blood Donor Day, the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), Fursatganj, organized a voluntary blood donation camp in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about voluntary blood donation and encourage a sense of social responsibility among students, faculty members, and staff. Addressing the gathering, the university’s Medical Officer, Major (Retd.) Dr. Udit Raghuvanshi, highlighted the health benefits of blood donation and its vital role in saving lives. He emphasized that blood donation is one of the…

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: The spiritual city of Varanasi is gearing up for a week-long celebration of yoga as preparations intensify for the 12th International Yoga Day. From June 15 to June 21, a grand Yoga Week will be observed across the city, transforming Kashi’s iconic 84 ghats, educational institutions, public spaces, and rural communities into vibrant centers of wellness and mindfulness. This year’s International Yoga Day theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” will guide a series of large-scale activities aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, particularly among senior citizens.…

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Special Awareness Programme Marks World Day Against Child Labour 141 Child Labour Hotspots Across 15 Districts Declared Child Labour-Free Lucknow: A special public awareness programme was organized at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, reaffirming the Uttar Pradesh Government’s commitment to eliminating child labour and ensuring every child’s right to education, protection, and holistic development. Organized by the Labour and Employment Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, the event aimed to raise public awareness about child labour eradication, encourage community participation, and highlight…

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Innovative Initiative by Labour and Employment Department Aims to Benefit Over 10 Crore Workers Lucknow: In a major step towards promoting employment generation, worker empowerment, and digital governance, the Uttar Pradesh Government has launched the Digital Labour Chowk (DLC) mobile application. The innovative platform was dedicated to the public on June 12, 2026, coinciding with World Day Against Child Labour. Developed by the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour and Employment Department, the app is designed to bring workers and employers onto a single…

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Singrauli: India’s Miniratna public sector enterprise, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), is playing a pivotal role in promoting inclusive and sustainable development across Singrauli, Sonbhadra, and surrounding areas through its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Over the past 12 years, the company has significantly expanded its social welfare efforts, increasing its annual CSR expenditure from ₹39 crore in 2013-14 to ₹146 crore in 2025-26. During this period, NCL has invested approximately ₹1,370 crore in sustainable development projects, positively impacting nearly one million people across the coalfield region. Working under the…

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Bareilly: A major step towards improving rural connectivity was taken on Saturday as Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation and District In-Charge Minister of Bareilly, J.P.S. Rathore, formally inaugurated the construction of a bridge over the canal at Narharpur Gauri Kheda village in Nawabganj tehsil through a traditional foundation-laying ceremony. Addressing local residents and officials on the occasion, Rathore said that the state government remains committed to strengthening infrastructure and improving basic amenities in rural areas. He noted that the proposed bridge would significantly ease transportation for…

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Sonebhadra: The 15-day personality development workshop organized by NTPC Rihand for the women and children of the township concluded with a grand ceremony at the Indradhanush Auditorium, Movie Club. The program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Mr. Sanjay Asati, Executive Director and Project Head (Rihand), and Mrs. Neelu Asati, President, Vartika Mahila Mandal Committee. The workshop aimed to promote self-confidence, effective communication skills, creativity, and overall personality development among the participants. The workshop provided an excellent platform for learning, showcasing their talents, and self-expression. At the closing ceremony,…

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Itarsi (Narmadapuram), Madhya Pradesh: A state-level talent felicitation and honour ceremony organized by the Chauria Kurmi Samaj Mahasangh in Itarsi witnessed a strong call for social unity, youth empowerment, and political awareness, bringing together prominent leaders, community representatives, and distinguished guests. The event was held to recognise outstanding contributions of intellectuals, journalists, sportspersons, and meritorious students from the community. The programme, chaired by social worker Naveen Chaure, aimed at strengthening community cohesion and encouraging youth participation in socio-political development. Among the key dignitaries present was R. B. Singh Patel, who…

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