Day: March 11, 2026

Government employees will now be required to disclose details of their immovable property every year Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the proposal to amend Rule 21 and Rule 24 of the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1956 has been approved. The objective of these changes is to bring greater transparency in matters related to the investments and assets of government employees. These amendments will enhance transparency in the financial activities of government employees and ensure greater accountability. Under the amendment to Rule 21,…

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Uttar Pradesh to spend over ₹717 crore on two national projects to enhance irrigation and drinking water availability Lucknow: In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted for Uttar Pradesh’s financial participation in two major water projects currently under construction in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The cabinet approved the proposal to release the state’s share of funds for the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project and the Renukaji Dam Project. Lakhwar Multipurpose Project The cabinet approved the expenditure of ₹356.07 crore as Uttar Pradesh’s share in the Lakhwar…

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Provisions related to leprosy to be removed, initiative aimed at ending discrimination and ensuring the right to a dignified life Lucknow: In the cabinet meeting chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, the proposal to amend the Uttar Pradesh Beggary Prevention Act was approved. This decision has been taken in compliance with the order of Supreme Court of India dated May 7, 2025. Under the proposed amendment, provisions related to leprosy will be removed from Section 21 of the Act. Additionally, these provisions will be aligned with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017…

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Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval has been granted to promulgate the Uttar Pradesh Anand Marriage Registration Rules 2026 to simplify the registration of marriages in the Sikh community. The rules are being implemented to facilitate the registration of Anand Karaj marriages practiced in Sikhism. The arrangement has been framed under the powers granted to the state government under Section 6 of the Anand Marriage Act 1909. The decision has also been taken in compliance with the directions issued by the Supreme Court of…

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More than 2 lakh teachers and non-teaching staff to benefit Yogi govt committed to the dignity and social security of teachers Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an important proposal related to the Higher Education Department was approved. Under this proposal, the government has decided to provide cashless medical facilities to teachers and non-teaching staff in the higher education sector. Providing details, the state’s Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay said, “The Chief Minister is highly sensitive towards teachers and the education sector.”…

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Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed the progress of several ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects across the state during a high-level meeting at his official residence in Lucknow. The Chief Minister directed officials to accelerate land acquisition for various proposed expressways, emphasizing that a strong infrastructure base is essential for sustaining the state’s rapid economic growth. He said development projects in the state are not limited to building infrastructure but also serve as a foundation for investment, employment generation, and improving the quality of life of citizens. During the meeting, the Chief…

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