Lucknow: Condemning the tonsuring of a 'katha vachak' and his associate allegedly by a group of upper caste men in Etawah, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the state govt is "unjust, heartless and undemocratic in its treatment of the marginalized".Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters, Akhilesh demanded that the govt should take strict action against those involved in the incident.Akhilesh also met
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government is set to take an initiative to make the transgender community 'self-reliant' and 'connect' with the mainstream of society. A statement by the Chief Minister's Office said that the State government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is 'set to take an initiative to make the transgender community self-reliant'. The statement added that now transgenders will be link
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government is set to take an initiative to make the transgender community "self-reliant" and "connect" with the mainstream of society. A statement by the Chief Minister's Office said that the State government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is "set to take an initiative to make the transgender community self-reliant". Also Read | What Are the New Metro Compensation Rules
Adityanath stressed that GST is a consumer-driven tax regime, and therefore, areas with larger populations should be contributing more to the state's revenue.Source : PTI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday called for a strong crackdown on shell companies and fraudulently registered firms, terming any attempt to exploit benefits meant for legitimate traders as "unforgivable." Chairing a high-level review meeting of the State
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for delaying compensation to families of victims of the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. Justices expressed concern over the lack of autopsy before handing over a victim's body.A two-judge vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has come down on the Uttar Pradesh government over a delay in disbursing ex-gratia compensation to the families of those who died in a stampede at t
A 50-member delegation from five ASEAN nations -- Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam -- participated in the tour. The group included Buddhist monks, travel agents, and social media influencers. UP's Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that under CM Yogi Adityanath's leadership, Uttar Pradesh is committed to promote its rich Buddhist heritage on a global platform. The recently held 'Bodhi Yatra' aimed to showcase major Bu
Lucknow, Jun 8 (PTI) In a bid to place Uttar Pradesh's Buddhist heritage on the world map, the Yogi Adityanath-led government organised a special six-day "Bodhi Yatra", which saw the participation of 50 delegates from five ASEAN countries. As part of this mission, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, in association with the Union Ministry of External Affairs, organised the "Bodhi Yatra" under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) framework, an off
Noida, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government plans to construct a flatted factory project in Greater Noida with an investment of Rs 125 crore for MSMEs to set up units to spur economic growth and create jobs in the state, according to an official statement. Preparatory work for the project, including the master plan and related documentation, is already underway, and construction is scheduled to be completed within two years. The
MANDYA: Tension gripped Elechakanahalli village in Mandya taluk after Dalits were allegedly denied entry into Maramma temple by upper caste people. As the situation escalated, heavy police deployment was made to prevent any untoward incidents. The controversy began when upper caste villagers reportedly blocked Dalits from entering Maramma temple, leading to clashes between the two communities. Taluk authorities temporarily sealed the temple and
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level review of the State Tax Department in Lucknow and directed the officials to adopt the policy of transparency, technical efficiency and strict enforcement in tax collection. CM Yogi directed to take action against shell companies and fake registered companies. The Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X on Saturday, ' Chief Mini
JAMMU, June 7: Vehicle retail sales in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant drop in May 2025, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in sensitive border areas. As per data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), most vehicle categories showed a decline. The data claimed the sales of commercial vehicles were hit the hardest, falling by 30.09% to 711 units, down from 1,017 units in May 2024. "Construction eq
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level review of the State Tax Department in Lucknow and directed the officials to adopt the policy of transparency, technical efficiency and strict enforcement in tax collection. CM Yogi directed to take action against shell companies and fake registered companies. Also Read | Kodaikanal Shocker: Doctor in Debt Administers IV Fluids To H
Prayagraj (UP), Jun 7 (PTI) A two-judge vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has come down on the Uttar Pradesh government over a delay in disbursing ex-gratia compensation to the families of those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29. Hearing a writ petition filed by one Uday Pratap Singh, the bench of Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Sandeep Jain said once the government had announced compensation, it was
MUMBAI: RBI on Friday issued revised norms for loans backed by gold and silver, aimed at widening credit access for small borrowers and standardising regulations across banks and NBFCs. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026.Under the revised framework, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for smaller consumption loans has been increased. Borrowers can now avail loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh with an LTV of 85%, up from 75%. For loans above Rs 2.5 l
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has ordered that the Uttar Pradesh authorities would not take any coercive action against more than two dozen madrassas of Shravasti district. It also cautioned the state that it would not demolish any madrassas which have approached the court. The bench asked the state government to file its reply against the writ petitions till July 3.A bench of Justice Jaspreet Singh passed the order on th
Lucknow, Jun 6 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a stay on any coercive action, including demolition, against more than two dozen madrasas in Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow bench passed the interim order on petitions filed by Madrasa Moinul Islam Qasmiya Samiti and 26 other individual madrasas, all in Shravasti district. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to India, Ple
Lucknow, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to provide 20 percent reservation to Agniveers in the recruitment for several positions in the state police force as well as Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to the cabinet decision, the reservation will be applicable for appointment under several categories inclu
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 () The Uttar Pradesh government is set to invest Rs 4,560 crore in upgrading roads connecting key religious sites, aiming to boost religious tourism and improve pilgrim travel. This initiative focuses on enhancing connectivity to destinations like Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Mathura. The project includes widening roads, improving safety, and beautifying routes, with 272 projects planned for completion by 2025-26.
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (ANI): Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrived at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday and said that the 'Sanatana' culture embodies the oneness of being and that all the differences dissolve in it. Speaking to the media here, Arif Khan highlighted the Indian culture of seeing divinity in humanity, asserting that "manav" (humans) are a reflection of "Madhav" (God). Khan also noted that India's her
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 4 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Ravidas Mehrotra on Tuesday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini for her statement on the Mahakumbh stampede and said that BJP was responsible for the death of the people in the stampede. Mehrotra further stated that the loss of the lives in the stampede did not hold any importance for BJP and they considered it a very small incident. "A lot of
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath came down heavily on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accusing them of "taking payoffs" to speak against sSanatan Dharm as the opposition disputed the number of casualties in the Mahakumbh stampede. Earlier on Monday, the Congress President had raised the issue of the Mahakumbh stampede in Raj
Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI) The TMC on Monday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government after the recovery of a 22-year-old Dalit woman's mutilated body in Ayodhya, alleging that the northern state under the BJP rule is a "land of fear, atrocities and injustice". The party questioned Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's claims of maintaining law and order. "Uttar Pradesh under @BJP4India's rule is a land of fear, atrocities, and injustice. A 22-year-old Dal
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tributes to "thousands" who died in the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede, triggering an uproar from the treasury benches even as Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked him to retract the statement. Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, was quick to add that "this is my estimate (and) if this is not right you (the government) should tell what is the truth". He said he was read
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Abbas Ansari, son of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, fearing an encounter, on Friday (January 31) sought permission in the Supreme Court to appear virtually before trial court proceedings in a case registered under the Gangsters Act. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh was hearing Abbas's plea seeking bail in the case in which he is accus
Lucknow, Jan 28 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's tableau at the Republic Day parade has won the first place in the People's Choice Award with 40 per cent votes (25,007), the state government said on Tuesday. The tableau showcased the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh and highlighted the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in Prayagraj as the world's largest gathering of humanity, the UP government said in a statement. Centered on spirituality,
Lucknow, Jan 28 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's tableau at the Republic Day parade has won the first place in the People's Choice Award with 40 per cent votes (25,007), the state government said on Tuesday. The tableau showcased the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh and highlighted the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in Prayagraj as the world's largest gathering of humanity, the UP government said in a statement. Also Read | January 29 Bir
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 27 (ANI): The ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has witnessed an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 6.019 million pilgrims taking the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers as of 12 pm on Monday, as per Uttar Pradesh government. Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a holy dip at the Sangam Triveni in Prayagraj in the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. Als
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Former President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at the MahaKumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday morning. Kovind expressed happiness over the arrangements at MahaKumbh. " The arrangements done here are really good; all facilities are there... I went to several camps. I'm very happy. Yogi Adityanath and UP's arrangements are really good; I thank the administration," Kovind told ANI. On One N
IMAGE: Assam sprinter Hima Das visited the Maha Kumbh on Sunday. Photograph: Hima Das/Instagram Star sprinter Hima Das visited the Maha Kumbh and took a dip in the holy waters of Ganga on Sunday. Assam's Hima visited Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh along with her friends and sought blessings from her spiritual guru Keshav Das Ji Maharaj. IMAGE: The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering, began on January 13
Ayodhya: Amid the ongoing Mahakumbh festivities, a huge number of devotees are gathering at the Hanuman Garhi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The devotees are also visiting the Ram temple complex to offer prayers even though it remains blanketed with a dense layer of fog due to the cold weather. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature forecasted in Ayodhya is 10 degrees Celsius. The Mahakumbh selfie point s