Day: August 7, 2025

LUCKNOW – Uttar Pradesh’s Agriculture Minister, Surya Pratap Shahi, presided over a review meeting on Wednesday at Krishi Bhawan, where he stressed that it is the “primary responsibility of departmental planning officers” to ensure that the approved budget for farmers’ welfare is spent on time and that seeds and agricultural machinery are made available to farmers promptly. The minister warned that no form of negligence will be tolerated. Strict Monitoring of Fertilizer Distribution Reviewing the supply, storage, and distribution of fertilizers, the minister called for continuous and intense monitoring at…

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Energy Minister A.K. Sharma Announces Pond to be Named ‘Kalp Sarovar’ in Honor of Late Kalpanath Rai Lucknow/Mau | The Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying ceremony for the rejuvenation of a historic public pond located in the ancient Shiva temple premises of Nagar Panchayat Kopaganj (District Mau) was completed today. The ceremony was conducted by Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma. The pond’s renovation, estimated at a cost of 81 lakh, will include cleaning, structural strengthening, beautification, and water conservation measures. Speaking at the event, the Minister highlighted…

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LUCKNOW – The city of Ayodhya is rapidly moving forward with development projects. In addition to the construction of the Ram Temple, the city’s overall development is a key focus, with one project after another being initiated. The Tourism Department has sanctioned Rs 225 lakh for various projects aimed at establishing Ayodhya as a world-class religious and cultural tourism hub. A Boom in Tourism and Economy According to Jaiveer Singh, Uttar Pradesh’s Tourism and Culture Minister, Ayodhya has emerged as a top destination for devotees and tourists following the construction…

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LUCKNOW – The Uttar Pradesh government’s Culture Department is celebrating the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ (A Tricolor for Every Home) campaign for 2025 as a festival of public participation under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal’ (Golden Age of Independence). State Culture and Tourism Minister, Jaiveer Singh, announced that this year’s goal is to hoist the national flag at 4.6 crore homes across the state. A Grand Culmination at Kakori The campaign will culminate in a state-level ceremony on August 8, 2025, at the Kakori Shaheed Smarak (Martyr’s Memorial) in Lucknow. The…

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LUCKNOW – Urban Development and Energy Minister, A.K. Sharma, took stock of the flood situation in his charge district, Jaunpur, on August 6, 2025. Presiding over a review meeting with officials, the minister emphasized the importance of proactive preparations to tackle potential flooding and prevent waterlogging in urban areas. Proactive Measures and Preparedness During the meeting held at the Collectorate auditorium, Minister Sharma inquired about the district’s readiness for floods and heavy rainfall. The District Magistrate informed him that all officials were on high alert, and while some waterlogging was…

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NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW – Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, and Muzaffarnagar MLA, Kapil Dev Agarwal, met with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to extend his heartfelt congratulations. The meeting celebrated Shah’s historic 2,259-day tenure as Home Minister, a period that Agarwal described as having given “new strength to the nation’s internal security, integrity, and sovereignty.” A Tenure of Landmark Decisions Minister Agarwal praised Shah’s leadership, calling his decisions “milestones in the history of India’s internal security.” He specifically highlighted several…

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