Day: April 8, 2026

Lucknow: In a strategic move to strengthen district-level industrial ecosystems, Invest UP has inaugurated a five-day Capacity-Building Workshop at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. The program aims to enhance the effectiveness of investment promotion at the regional and district levels. The first batch of participants includes industry commissioners, joint commissioners, regional managers, and nodal officers from Industrial Development Authorities across Uttar Pradesh. The workshop is designed to equip officials with leadership skills, strategic thinking, and efficient resource management to improve the ease of doing business in their districts…

Focus on Quality, Excellence, and Student-Centric Higher Education Lucknow: Under the leadership of Governor and Chancellor of State Universities, Anandiiben Patel, a comprehensive review meeting was held at Janbhawan, bringing together principals of government and aided colleges affiliated with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. The meeting aimed to evaluate and strengthen the quality of higher education, promote excellence, and review preparations for NAAC accreditation and NIRF ranking. During the session, principals presented detailed reports from their respective institutions. Addressing the gathering, Governor Patel emphasized the need to increase student…

Lucknow: In a major initiative to promote local art, craft, and heritage, a grand cultural center is being developed near the historic Maharaja Tej Singh Judev Fort in Mainpuri district, with an investment of ₹63 crore. The project aims to position Mainpuri as a hub of cultural and artistic excellence in the region. Speaking about the development, Jayveer Singh, MLA from Mainpuri Sadar and Minister of Tourism and Culture, said, “Mainpuri has been a priority for the state government over the past nine years, witnessing holistic development, improved infrastructure, and…

UP Education Service Selection Commission Launches State-of-the-Art Integrated Command Control Room to Ensure Fair and Cheating-Free Exams Prayagraj / Lucknow: In a major step toward enhancing transparency and integrity in examinations, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) inaugurated a state-of-the-art Integrated Command Control Room at its Prayagraj office. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Prashant Kumar, Chairman of the Commission, in the presence of members of the Commission, the Secretary, Controller of Examinations, Deputy Secretary, and the managing director of the executing agency. The newly established control room…

Lucknow: In a major step toward modernizing the state’s education system, the Uttar Pradesh government organized the “AI for Education Impact” State Action Dialogue at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. The initiative, guided by Basic Education Minister (Independent Charge) Sandeep Singh, focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in council schools to enhance teaching quality and learning outcomes. Addressing the dialogue, Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary of Basic and Secondary Education, emphasized that AI is not a substitute for teachers, but a powerful tool to empower educators. He…

Lucknow: The ongoing Green Corridor project is set to further improve city connectivity by linking directly to Sultanpur Road. A new 4-lane road will be constructed from the Army Land near Mari Mata Temple, making travel from Gomti Nagar Extension to Arjunganj smoother and benefiting nearly 10 lakh residents in the region. On Tuesday, Pratimesh Kumar, Vice Chairman of LDA, conducted an on-site inspection of the construction route and directed authorities to expedite the commencement of work. He highlighted that the third phase of the Green Corridor, stretching between Pipraghat…