Lucknow, July 13 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is breathing new life into 75 small and tributary rivers across the state through a well-coordinated and technology-driven campaign. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a strategic plan has been implemented with the collaboration of 10 key departments and leading technical institutions to ensure effective and sustainable river rejuvenation. Officials here on Sunday sa
LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed illegal religious conversions a calculated conspiracy to undermine the nation's identity and destroy social fabric, asserting that Uttar Pradesh government was taking firm action to curb it. Yogi referred to the recent case of Balrampur where a large-scale illegal conversion racket backed by foreign funding was unearthed. The CM revealed that the suspicious transactions of over Rs 100 crore was fou
The Uttar Pradesh Police are gearing up for the Kanwar Yatra. They are deploying Rapid Action Force and Anti-Terror Squad. Extensive security arrangements are in place. This includes CCTV cameras and drones for real-time monitoring. Social media monitoring teams will combat fake news. Inter-state coordination is ensured through a WhatsApp group. Traffic management plans are in action. The Uttar Pradesh Police have deployed the Rapid Action Force
The Chief Minister highlighted that marginalised communities, particularly Scheduled Castes, are being "lured, or coerced" into changing religion Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed illegal religious conversions a "calculated conspiracy to undermine the nation's identity and social fabric," asserting that the Uttar Pradesh government is taking firm action to curb the menace. Adityanath made the remarks while flagging off the UP-De
Lucknow, Jul 12 (PTI) Alleging Uttar Pradesh's Electricity Department will now "be sold in the BJP market", Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the hard earned money of people "will be looted by huge bills of private companies". "Now the electricity department will be sold in the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) market and the public's pocket will be looted by huge bills of private companies," he said in a statement. The former ch
LUCKNOW: In a dynamic initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is organizing a Skill Olympic in Lucknow on July 15-16, coinciding with World Youth Skills Day celebrations, as detailed in an official statement released on Saturday. Under the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, the event aims to provide an innovative stage for youth to present projects driven by cutting-edge technologies including Artificial Intelligence. According to Mission
Lucknow, July 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, described illegal religious conversions a calculated conspiracy to undermine the nation's identity and social fabric, asserting that the Uttar Pradesh government is taking firm action to curb the menace. "Some forces are deliberately trying to alter the fundamental character of the country through unlawful conversions. This is an attack on social cohesion and cannot
New Delhi: Delivering the special address at the ASSOCHAM Real Estate Conference 2025 on "Ease of Doing Business in Real Estate," Mr. Durga Shankar Mishra, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India & Former Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, emphasized the critical role of the real estate sector in shaping India's urban and economic future. "India's urban population is projected to grow to
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, recently organized a roadshow in Hyderabad to promote the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025. Over 150 industrialists, exporters, trade consultants, and business organizations participated in the event, held at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI). The roadshow aimed to increase awareness and participat
New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a high-level review meeting on Yamuna rejuvenation here today and directed to increase the capacity of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for Yamuna to 1500 MGD by 2028. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers Manohar Lal, CR Patil, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Home Secretary, Secretaries and senior officials. Addressing the meeting, Shah said that the Delhi Pollution
LUCKNOW: With Kanwar Yatra all set to kick off on Friday with the advent of the holy month of Shravan, the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its food safety and cleanliness campaign along the pilgrimage route. The state government has made it mandatory for all eateries to display QR-code-enabled stickers linked to the Food Safety CONNECT App. While the state government officials claim it to be a digital food safety reform aimed at ensuring h
Kanpur: High drama unfolded at the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) office in Kanpur on Wednesday as a tussle over the official chair played out between two claimants to the post -- Dr Hari Dutt Nemi, the previously suspended CMO,and Dr Uday Nath, the incumbent CMO.The ruckus began when Dr Hari Dutt Nemi, the former CMO who was suspended last month, returned to the office at 9.30am and occupied the official CMO chair, citing a stay order from the Al
Lucknow, Jul 9 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key destination for investors, and its image has changed from a consumer state to a production state, Excise and Prohibition Minister Nitin Agrawal said on Wednesday. "Earlier, Uttar Pradesh was called a consumer state, today that image has changed and the state is known as a production state," the minister said in his address at the Excise Investors Summit. "For the first time, such a grand e
Ballia, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh (UP) Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh on Wednesday questioned Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav's motives, saying that if the government is serving Kanwariyas, why is Akhilesh feeling pain in his stomach? Earlier, Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly failing to make proper arrangements for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims. Yadav had alleged that
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday told a Delhi court that the Gandhi family's claim of having no control over Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of National Herald, is false. During the hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, the agency accused senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of fraudulently acquiring property worth Rs 2000 crore belonging to Associated Journals
Lucknow, Jul 8: In a major green push, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a massive plantation drive on July 9, aiming to plant 37 crore saplings in a single day under the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam-2.0' campaign. The initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to honour mothers through tree plantation, will be formally launched by the Chief Minister from Ayodhya and Azamgarh. Over 52 crore saplings have
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Excise Minister Nitin Agrawal on Tuesday said that the state's Excise Department will host its first-ever Investors Summit in Lucknow on Wednesday. He added that the UP Excise Department has invited investors from nearly all parts of the country and members of the international community. The one-day summit aims to bolster investment in the excise sector as part of Chief Minister Yogi
Meerut, Jul 8 (PTI) A senior Uttar Pradesh government official on Tuesday directed authorities to ensure that no outsiders are allowed to enter camps set up for kanwariyas. Chairing a high-level meeting here, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said the safe and smooth completion of the Kanwar Yatra is the government's top priority. Also Read | Did Shaktikanta Das Endorse an Investment Platform Promising INR 1 Million Monthly Returns for INR 21,0
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday upheld the decision of the state govt to pair primary and upper primary schools, which have less than 50 students, with nearby institutions.The court said that the state govt is bound to ensure that no child is left out because of any action taken by it.Pronouncing the verdict reserved on July 4, 2025, the bench of Justice Pankaj Bhatia dismissed two separate writ petitions filed by
Chennai: Trumpeting his agricultural roots and claiming familiarity with the woes of the pastoral community. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami kicked started his State-wide election tour on Monday by offering prayers at the Vanabadrakaliamman temple in Mettupalayam and raising the slogan 'Save People, Redeem Tamil Nadu' (Makkalai Kaapom, Tamilagan Meetpom). After invoking divine blessings, Palaniswami's maiden rendezvous was a grou
PASIGHAT, 7 Jul: Education Minister PD Sona inaugurated Saksham - an innovative student activity and enrichment centre - at the Springdale 5th IRBn Welfare School here in East Siang district on Monday. The Saksham centre has been set up rooted in the ethos of activity-based, play-based and experiential learning,aligning with the vision of the NEP-2020 and the National Curriculum Framework-2023 to nurture well-rounded,curious and confident young
Bhubaneswar: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched development projects worth Rs 163 crore for Deogarh district on Friday. He also inaugurated a new bus terminal, and flagged off five vehicles for solid waste management and mosquito control.The minister addressed a 'Garib Kalyan and Vikas Sammavesh', where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 45 development projects across 14 departments. They included roads, drinking wate
Lucknow, Jul 6 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a major plantation drive on July 9 aimed at planting a record 37 crore saplings in a single day. This year's plantation campaign is expected to be the biggest to date, with massive participation from public representatives, government employees, students, NGOs and community groups, a government statement said on Sunday. Also Read | PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS Summit 2025: Prime
Lucknow, Jul 6 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a major plantation drive on July 9 aimed at planting a record 37 crore saplings in a single day. This year's plantation campaign is expected to be the biggest to date, with massive participation from public representatives, government employees, students, NGOs and community groups, a government statement said on Sunday. The government has also urged people to upload pictures of
Lucknow, Jul 5: The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to restore and develop key religious and cultural sites across the state, with a particular focus on eastern regions. Spearheaded by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative aims to rejuvenate ancient temples and ashrams, including those associated with sages Bhrigu and Durvasa, as well as major Jain temple. The plan includes beautification and infrastructure up
New Delhi, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Keiichi Ono, the Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, on Saturday visited Ayodhya, offering prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. "Witnessed cultural and spiritual significance at Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Extend my respectful greetings to them for their gracious welcome," the Japanese envoy posted on X after the visit. Spotlighting the diplomat's visit, the Utt
Lucknow: In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy and a global industrial powerhouse, the state is stepping up its international outreach under the China+1 strategy to attract multinational manufacturers looking to diversify beyond China. As part of this initiative, Invest UP -- the state's nodal investment promotion agency is organizing a series of global roadshows and strategic
The roadshows, to be spearheaded by Invest UP, the state's nodal investment promotion agency, will target Fortune 500 firms and global industry leaders looking to relocate or expand their manufacturing operations. The initiative is aligned with the Chief Minister's broader vision to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy and a key player in global supply chains. Lucknow: In a major international push to position Uttar Pradesh as a gl
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that
Lucknow, July 4 (UNI) In a significant move aimed at strengthening the higher education landscape in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has approved the operation of two new private universities. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has granted permission for the establishment of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan University in the sacred city of Ayodhya and has issued a Letter of Intent for the creation of Ajay Kuma