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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has raised the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief for state employees, pensioners, and family pensioners from 55% to 58%, effective July 1, 2025. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Deepavali, is expected to benefit nearly 28 lakh employees and pensioners, enhancing their financial security and improving their standard of living. CM Adityanath said the move will light a lamp of satisfaction, safety, and pro ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): In a festive gesture ahead of Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state employees and pensioners. The rates have been raised from 55% to 58%, effective July 1, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. In a post shared on X, CM Yogi said, "The Government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief for sta ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): In a festive gesture ahead of Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state employees and pensioners. The rates have been raised from 55 to 58, effective July 1, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. In a post shared on X, CM Yogi said, The Government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief for state ...Read More >
Authorities in Noida and Ghaziabad have seized and destroyed over 1,100 kg of adulterated sweets and other contaminated food products in a large-scale crackdown. Intensified raids ahead of Diwali uncovered unhygienic practices, including fly-infested rasgullas and fungus-laden almonds, with legal action pending lab results. In a large-scale crackdown, food inspection authorities have seized and destroyed over 1,100 kg of adulterated sweets, 145 kg of fly-infested rasgullas, and several other co ...Read More >
A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of "cow protection" threatens the rule of law. The Allahabad High Court came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to control cow-related mob violence and vigilantism. A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of "cow protection" threatens the rule of law. The court was hearing a petition filed by Rahul Yadav, a Pratapgarh r ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 16 (PTI) World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has praised Uttar Pradesh's efforts to integrate technology with agriculture, describing the state's "resilient farming model" a global example for small and marginal farmers. Speaking at the AgriConnect Flagship event during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank, Banga showcased the UP model, having visited the state and seen things for himself in May, said the state's director of information, Vishal Singh. "The World Bank also ...Read More >
New Delhi: Karnataka and several other states have requested the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to study extensively for the new semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors. The Namo Bharat corridors, which aims to expand intercity connectivity all throughout the country, is a crucial step of the government and the states are looking to expand the reach of India's first regional rapid transit system. What has Karnataka requested of NCRTC? According to news agency PTI, the Kar ...Read More >
Delhi weather update: According to the IMD forecast, smog or shallow fog is likely to develop in several areas from October 19, with mist or haze expected during the early hours of the day, throughout the week. While skies will remain mostly clear, partially overcast conditions with mild north-easterly winds are anticipated by October 21. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the city's first-ever attempt at artificial rain through cloud seedin ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that a series of statewide programmes would be held across UP to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A "run for unity" will be organized across the state on Oct 31, he said while addressing a press conference.The CM outlined the detailed plan of the state-wide celebrations. He announced that a three-day padayatra, covering 8-10km, will be held in every Lok Sabha constituency, traversing all Vidhan Sabha segment ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday said that the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated in a grand manner across the country, following the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to ANI, Suraj said, "PM Modi has called for all of us to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in a grand manner by promoting the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat." Odisha Minister detailed that ...Read More >
Lucknow: Adding a green touch to Diwali celebrations, the LMC will sell over 30,000 eco-friendly Gomai (cow dung) diyas and Ganesh-Lakshmi idols made from cow dung this festive season.The diyas, crafted at Kanha Upvan, will be available in packs of 4, 10, 20, and 300 from Oct 15. According to LMC's animal welfare officer Abhinav Verma: "The civic body aims to exceed last year's sale through its Kanji Houses located in Thakurganj, Rae Bareli Road (PGI campus), Sugamau Road (Jarhara, Indira Nagar) ...Read More >
The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), an NDA ally, has threatened to contest the Bihar Assembly elections alone if the BJP does not allocate them seats. The party claims the RJD has offered them a chance to contest on five seats. SBSP's national general secretary informed BJP chief JP Nadda about the party's influence in 32 Bihar districts. A senior leader of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), which is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), on Sunday said if the BJP does n ...Read More >
Lucknow: Accusing the BJP govt of indulging in hate politics, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said rampant caste-based postings in state have crippled the law and machinery to the extent that even 'fake encounters' have failed to reign in the criminals."People were being deprived of justice in the state as the BJP's focus was only on posting officers of select caste at high positions. The BJP's focus is not on governance, so there is no governance happening. It was time for t ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 15 (UNI) In the run up to Diwali festival, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a state-wide crackdown on adulterated food. Under the Chief Minister's directives, the Food Safety and Drug Administration is conducting a special Diwali campaign from October 8 to17. So far, the FSDA has carried out 4,621 inspections, 2,085 raids, and tested 2,853 food samples, resulting in the seizure of 2,993 quintals of adulterated and unsafe food, valued at Rs 3.88 crore. Out of these, 1,155 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) To expand the footprint of India's first regional rapid transit network, several states, including Karnataka, have approached the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to prepare detailed studies for the new semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors aimed at boosting intercity connectivity. The Karnataka government has approached the NCRTC for four semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors from Bengaluru to strengthen regional transport links across the southern ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt on Saturday restored the Y-category security cover for senior Samajwadi Party leader and former cabinet minister Azam Khan.Azam Khan walked out of Sitapur district jail on Sept 23 on bail after spending nearly two years behind bars in connection with multiple criminal cases lodged against him.According to official sources, security personnel and gunners assigned to Khan resumed duty from Saturday, following formal orders to reinstate his protection detail. Khan's ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 8 (UNI) The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court today heard a petition filed by Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited against the Lucknow Municipal Corporation's action on Sahara City. The Lucknow bench, expressing the need for further consideration, summoned the Uttar Pradesh government and the Municipal Corporation to respond by October 30. The High Court also ordered the relocation of cattle within Sahara City to Kanha Upvan and proper care thereof. ...Read More >
Lucknow Municipal Corporation sealed Sahara Shaher for alleged lease norm violations, stating the 30-year lease expired in 2024 without development. Sahara India disputes this, claiming significant investment and development, citing ongoing legal disputes and an operative stay order from civil court. The group has moved the High Court against the civic body's actions. LUCKNOW: The Sahara Shaher in Lucknow's posh Gomti Nagar that once dazzled with glitterati was sealed by municipal authorities o ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 8 (PTI) Several Uttar Pradesh ministers took a dig at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav after he met senior party leader Azam Khan -- who was released from jail last week -- at his Rampur residence on Wednesday. Minister of State for Cooperation (Independent Charge) JPS Rathore said that after ignoring Azam Khan during the 23 months he was in jail, Akhilesh has now come to shed crocodile tears after the leader was released on bail. In a statement, the minister termed the meetin ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that showing disrespect towards Lord Ram is equivalent towards insulting Lord Valmiki. CM Yogi was addressing a gathering in Lucknow on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki's Prakat Diwas. "Those who abuse Lord Ram, they insult Lord Valmiki. Those who insult Lord Valmiki, they insult Lord Ram too," CM Yogi said. The Uttar Pradesh government is observing Valmiki Jayanti statewide with gr ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 7 (UNI) Well before the Election Commission announced the dates for the Bihar Assembly elections, the ruling the BJP has deployed its top leaders from Uttar Pradesh to campaign in the neighbouring state. Only a few days ago, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was appointed co-in-charge for the Bihar elections. Now, the party has assigned several ministers, including cabinet minister Swatantradev Singh, former Minister Upendra Tiwari, and former minister Siddha ...Read More >
Valmiki Jayanti School Holiday 2025: A public holiday on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Valmiki Jayanti Holiday 2025: Schools in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed tomorrow, October 7, 2025, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. The day is celebrated to honour the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki on his birth anniversary. He is regarded as the Adikavi (first poet) of Sanskrit literature and the author of the Ramayana. In Jammu division, all government and private schools will st ...Read More >
Varanasi, Oct 6 (PTI) Sanatan Dharma alone can ensure peace, harmony, and universal welfare, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said, as he called for the revival of Sanskrit as a living medium of expression. He also said that Sanskrit will, in future, emerge as the language that connects the world. Adityanath was addressing the closing ceremony of the 14th session of a sewing, embroidery, and computer training centre at the Annapurna Rishikul Brahmacharyashram Sanskrit Mah ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh's Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, launched by CM Yogi Adityanath, led to over 2,500 FIRs and nearly 3,900 arrests for anti-social behaviour. Aimed at women's empowerment and safety, the statewide drive intensified police surveillance in public spaces, with Anti-Romeo Squads active. Over 3 lakh people received warnings, and extensive public outreach was conducted, ensuring safety during festive gatherings. More than 2,500 FIRs were registered and nearly 3,900 people arrested across Ut ...Read More >
K.K. Bishnoi, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Sambhal, stated that the administration carried out the demolition after no action was taken despite the 30-day deadline issued to the contractors A demolition drive was carried out on an alleged illegally constructed marriage hall in Sambhal's Rae Buzurg village on Thursday (October 2, 2025). K.K. Bishnoi, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Sambhal, stated that the administration carried out the demolition after no action was taken despite the 30-d ...Read More >
Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh mining minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati was injured in an attack inside Lucknow district jail hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, on Tuesday evening. Jail authorities confirmed that Prajapati suffered injury and received three stitches on his head. He was shifted to KGMU later in the night. His condition is said to be stable.According to jail superintendent RK Jaiswal, Prajapati sought water from an undertrial, Vishwas, who was assigned cleaning duty at the ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent on all air-conditioned buses operated by UPSRTC, effective immediately. This move aims to provide more affordable and comfortable travel for commuters, applying to various AC bus services. However, new AC buses registered from January 1, 2024, are excluded from this concession. The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent in all air-conditioned buses operated by the State Ro ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to further uplift the spirit of residents during the ongoing festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a reduction in bus fares, including the air-conditioner ones, thereby enhancing the comfort and convenience of the daily commuters and passengers. The festive gesture by the Uttar Pradesh government for the upcoming festivals - Dussehra and Diwali has brought a smile to people's faces, and they are happily welcoming it. All th ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 1 (PTI) In the wake of an attack on former minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, his family on Wednesday demanded an increase in his security and termed the assault on him part of a conspiracy. Prajapati was attacked on Tuesday inside the Lucknow district jail, resulting in a "superficial head injury", police said. He was seen wearing a bandage on his head as he left the hospital. Prajapati told reporters he was attacked with a knife by Vishwas, a convicted inmate. His daughter, An ...Read More >
"Currently, there are around 800 medical device manufacturers in the country, and India's annual growth of the Medtech sector is 15 to 20 per cent," said Singh. Image: ANI India's pharma exports, currently valued at nearly USD 27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by the year-end, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday. Singh stated that India's domestic pharma market is $60 billion, but is expected to double, that is, $1 ...Read More >
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