Day: January 8, 2026

Lucknow: The need to enhance the competitiveness and operational capacity of the roller flour mill industry and to address issues related to market fee (mandi fee) on wheat processing was discussed in detail during a Dialogue-cum-Development Workshop organised by the UP Roller Flour Millers Association on Wednesday. The primary focus of the workshop was the demand for exemption from mandi fee on wheat processing to accelerate growth in the sector. Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna formally launched the official website of the…

Lucknow : In view of the prevailing cold wave, District Magistrate Vishakh G. conducted a late-night inspection of night shelters (rain baseras) at various locations across the city, including Daliganj, Sitapur Road, and Mohibullapur. The inspection was aimed at ensuring relief and safety for destitute and needy persons during extreme winter conditions. During the visit, the District Magistrate distributed blankets to homeless individuals and directed officials to ensure that people staying in the open are shifted to night shelters without delay. Inspection of Night Shelters As part of the inspection,…

Lucknow: A high-level scientist–industry dialogue on Aroma 4.0 was held on Wednesday at the CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) under the CSIR Aroma Mission, aiming to strengthen coordination between science, industry, and policy for accelerated growth of India’s fragrance and essential oils sector. The meeting brought together leading scientists, directors of participating CSIR laboratories, policy experts, and representatives of major fragrance and flavor companies. The key objectives were to fast-track technology deployment under Aroma 4.0, enhance science–industry collaboration, and deliberate on challenges arising from climate change and…

Noida: The 221st Board Meeting of the Noida Authority was held on Saturday at the Authority’s auditorium, chaired by Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Commissioner and Noida Authority Chairman, Deepak Kumar. The meeting witnessed the participation of senior officials from Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway authorities, including Lokesh M., Rakesh Kumar Singh and Sunil Kumar Singh. Several important decisions were taken during the meeting concerning housing schemes, drainage improvement, city logistics planning, Unified Regulations 2025, and long-pending real estate projects. Committee to Resolve Group Housing Flat Issues The Board approved…

Lucknow: The second meeting of the State-Level Census Coordination Committee (SLCCC) was held in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal to review and strengthen preparations for Census 2027. The meeting focused on ensuring the timely, efficient, and coordinated execution of census-related activities across the state. Emphasis on Timely Preparation and Digital Enablement The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of time-bound execution, effective inter-departmental coordination, and the optimal use of digital tools in the conduct of Census 2027. Highlighting the critical role of training, he directed…

Lucknow: In a major step towards strengthening urban drinking water infrastructure, 33 drinking water projects have been approved under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was taken during the 16th meeting of the State-Level High-Powered Steering Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal. The approved projects have an estimated total cost of ₹1,861.72 crore and aim to ensure the supply of safe and clean drinking water to 2,87,801 urban households across the state. Project-Wise Approval Details Of the 33 approved projects, 5 projects fall under Tranche-1, with…