Day: October 7, 2024

Lucknow: In a distinctive initiative led by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister  Keshav Prasad Maurya, rural families are set to brighten their Diwali celebrations with eco-friendly products crafted by women’s self-help groups (SHGs) under the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM). This effort not only brings joy to rural households but also provides them with a source of income during the festive season. According to information from UPSRLM, a wide variety of traditional and eco-friendly products are being made by lakhs of women from thousands of groups across the…

Lucknow: Akanksha Samiti, a well-known social organization dedicated to women empowerment, held a health camp on 5 October 2024, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Navratri. The camp, organized at the Akanksha Samiti headquarters in Butler Palace, aimed at ensuring the well-being of the Akanksha Didis who are actively engaged with the organization. The Didis are part of the organization’s popular Masala Mathri center, renowned in the city for its delicious and pure products. The camp featured a comprehensive health check-up for the Akanksha Didis, conducted by a team of…

Lucknow: Under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh  Keshav Prasad Maurya, a youth conference and village Chaupal program was organized in Punjabi Ashram, Shuktirth Assembly Mirapur, District Muzaffarnagar, in the direction of making the women of self-help groups formed under the National Rural Livelihood Mission self-reliant and self-sufficient. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said in his address at the village Chaupal that ever since the BJP government came to power in the Center and Uttar Pradesh, there has been development in the country and UP, and…

Lucknow: In the ongoing financial year 2024-25, the Excise Department of Uttar Pradesh has recorded excise revenue receipts totaling Rs 22,563.15 crore till the end of September. This marks an increase of Rs 2,336.60 crore compared to the corresponding period last year. Additionally, revenue receipts of Rs 270.66 crore have been updated for October 2024. Nitin Agarwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition, provided detailed insights into the department’s performance. In the month of September 2024 alone, revenue receipts of Rs 3,246.15 crore were generated. However, this…

Agra: In a significant diplomatic event, the President of Maldives, Dr. Mohammed Muizzu, and First Lady Sajida Mohammed will be arriving in Agra tomorrow, 8 October 2024. Representing the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, the state’s Higher Education Minister, Yogendra Upadhyay, will personally welcome the esteemed guests upon their arrival at the Air Force Station in Agra. The Maldives President’s visit to the historic city is scheduled to begin in the morning. After being formally received by Minister Upadhyay, Dr. Muizzu will proceed to Shilpgram, situated near the…

Batuk Mohanto, Chief Advisor, Shri Maha Saraswati Pooja Samiti and Darbar Head, Lucknow Lucknow: Durga Puja, one of India’s most celebrated festivals, attracts millions of devotees every year, with cities like Kolkata spending over ₹3000 crores annually on celebrations. This figure reflects the grandeur and scale of the festival, which spans across religious devotion, art, and cultural pride. However, amidst the lights, sounds, and colors, lies an opportunity for transformation—an opportunity to shift from rituals to responsibility and foster a culture of giving. In a world increasingly in need of…