Day: November 13, 2025

Four Table Tennis Matches Played at AKTU Intra-University Sports Fest

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Intra-University Sports Fest at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University witnessed an exciting day of table tennis, with four matches played in both men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s section, the first match was played between COE XI and Registrar XI, where Shantanu Pathak from COE XI emerged victorious. The second men’s match saw Dean XI take on FO XI, with Prof. B.K. Chauhan from Dean XI clinching the win after a competitive face-off. In the women’s section, the first match was played between FO XI and…

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World-Class Gyan Vigyan Park Taking Shape in Gorakhpur: Yogi Government’s Big Push for Science Education

Arijit Bose

Built at a cost of ₹15.89 crore in Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium, park to be ready by March 2026; modernization of planetarium underway with ₹46.88 crore project Gorakhpur: The Yogi Adityanath government is taking a major step toward making Gorakhpur a hub of science and innovation. A world-class Gyan Vigyan Park is being constructed within the Veer Bahadur Singh Nakshatra Shala campus in memory of Brahmaleen Mahant Avaidyanath. The park, being built at a cost of ₹15.89 crore, is expected to be completed by March 2026. Simultaneously, under the directives…

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Sugarcane Crushing Season 2025–26 Begins in Uttar Pradesh: 21 Mills Start Operations, Farmers Get ₹30 per Quintal Hike

Arijit Bose

CM Yogi’s government ensures timely payments; over 50 mills issue indent for cane purchase, boosting farmers’ income and sowing convenience Lucknow: The sugarcane crushing season 2025–26 has officially begun in Uttar Pradesh, marking a promising start for millions of sugarcane farmers across the state. In a major relief to growers, the Yogi Adityanath government recently announced a historic ₹30 per quintal hike in sugarcane prices. As of now, 21 sugar mills across the state have commenced crushing operations — including one cooperative and 20 private sector mills — while 53…

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Ayodhya’s Economy Booms Under CM Yogi’s Leadership: Temple Tourism Driving Jobs and Growth

Arijit Bose

Record surge in pilgrims, rise in handicrafts income, and expansion of hospitality sector mark Ayodhya’s new economic chapter Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Ayodhya’s economy is witnessing an unprecedented revival powered by temple tourism and infrastructure growth. As the holy city gears up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag-hoisting ceremony atop the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on November 25, preparations are in full swing under the supervision of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The grand construction of the Ram Temple has…

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Uttar Pradesh Launches ‘Zero Poverty Campaign’ in Mission Mode

Arijit Bose

Seven key welfare schemes to achieve 100% coverage by November 15; CM Yogi directs officials to ensure no eligible family is left behind Lucknow: In a significant move toward building a poverty-free Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to implement the ‘Zero Poverty Campaign’ in mission mode. The campaign aims to ensure that every eligible household in the state receives benefits from seven priority welfare schemes by November 15, marking the completion of its first phase. Under this initiative, beneficiaries will be covered under the Ration Card…

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Fire NOC Validity for Non-Residential Buildings Extended from 3 to 5 Years in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a major relief for entrepreneurs and investors, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has approved a key amendment in the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Rules, 2024, extending the validity of Fire Safety Certificates (NOC) for non-residential buildings from three years to five years. This reform, implemented under the Chief Minister’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiative, excludes hospitals and high-hazard industrial buildings, which will continue to have a one-year validity period. The new regulation aims to simplify compliance, promote transparency, and support industrial growth while ensuring…

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