Day: July 27, 2026

Inter-State Counterfeit Drug Racket Busted in Joint Raids Across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has uncovered an alleged inter-state counterfeit medicine manufacturing and distribution network following coordinated raids in Meerut, Baghpat and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand. The operation led to the seizure of manufacturing equipment, around 600,000 soft gel capsules, and the registration of an FIR against four accused. According to the FSDA, the action was initiated after a confidential intelligence input received on July 24. A joint enforcement team led by the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Meerut Division, along with Drug Inspectors from…

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Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya Launches ₹3.26 Crore Development Projects in Prayagraj Village

Arijit Bose

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday participated as the chief guest at a village outreach programme in Purushottampur, also known as Garapur, in Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district. During the event, he inaugurated development projects worth ₹3.25 crore under the Viksit Bharat Ji Ram Ji Yojana and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming rural infrastructure and livelihoods. Maurya unveiled statues of Mahatma Buddha, Lord Parashuram, Maharana Pratap, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, along with a replica of the Ashoka Pillar, installed at the…

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Preparations underway for a safe and hassle-free Kanwar Yatra during the month of Shravan

Arijit Bose

Drinking water, clean toilets and seating arrangements to be available at bus stations on the Kanwar Route Additional UPSRTC buses to operate on major routes, including Haridwar Lucknow: The Yogi Government has begun preparations to ensure a smooth and safe Kanwar Yatra during the month of Shravan, commencing on July 30. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will operate additional buses for Kanwar pilgrims. A 24-hour control room will also be established to monitor operations throughout the yatra. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Transport Dayashankar Singh has issued…

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UP Launches Cashless Healthcare and Insurance Cover for Higher Education Teachers

Arijit Bose

Agra: Teachers and non-teaching staff associated with Uttar Pradesh’s higher education institutions received a major boost on Sunday as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Facility Scheme and oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Higher Education Department and Punjab National Bank (PNB). The twin initiatives aim to strengthen healthcare access and provide comprehensive financial security to over 1.28 lakh beneficiaries and their dependent family members. The new cashless healthcare scheme will provide eligible teachers and employees from universities, aided colleges…

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Yogi Government to bring children left behind in studies back into the mainstream; Catch-Up Teaching Campaign to gain fresh momentum

Arijit Bose

Catch-up Teaching, NIPUN Lakshya, and IEC material to be displayed in all schools, BRCs, BSA offices, and DIETs by July 31 A 15-point strategy to be implemented for Catch-up Teaching, providing teachers with a clear roadmap The 10 Effective Classroom Teaching Practices and the Reading Campaign will also receive a boost Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make the Catch-up Teaching campaign more effective to eliminate learning gaps in foundational education. Under the campaign, IEC material related to Catch-up Teaching,…

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Teachers’ responsibility has increased in changing times; they must teach students how to guard against social media misinformation: CM Yogi

Arijit Bose

CM launches the ‘Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana’ for Higher Education Department teachers and their dependents in Agra; around 1 million people to benefit Free cashless medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per year to be provided under the scheme MoU signed between the Higher Education Department and Punjab National Bank to provide teachers with a comprehensive social security cover Under the MoU, teachers will receive personal accident insurance coverage of up to ₹1.5 crore and ₹3 crore in case of an air accident Educational institutions must stand against…

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Barabanki’s Lodheshwar Mahadev to become a hi-tech pilgrimage destination, devotees to get world-class facilities

Arijit Bose

Mega project to be completed by October next year; covered corridor, command centre and medical facility centre to be built CM Yogi’s initiative gives fresh impetus to tourism development at Lodheshwar Dham Barabanki: The ancient Lodheshwar Mahadev Temple in the district is set to soon acquire a grand appearance similar to Kashi. Under an integrated tourism development project worth approximately Rs 48.79 crore, approved by the Tourism Department on the initiative of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the expansion of modern facilities in the temple premises is progressing rapidly. The project…

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Samajwadi Party has an inherent hostility towards saffron attire: Chief Minister Yogi

Arijit Bose

CM Yogi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for 111 development projects worth ₹682 crore in Mainpuri Kanwar Yatra will be celebrated with full enthusiasm; Janmashtami festivities to be held across Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Ab Curfew Na Danga, UP Mai Sab Changa; there is no shortage of funds for development: CM Yogi Every national challenge now finds a solution in Uttar Pradesh; no one questions UP’s capabilities anymore Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The Samajwadi Party (SP) had claimed that allowing devotees to participate in the Kanwar…

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Mirabai Chanu Creates History with Third Commonwealth Games Gold

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: Mirabai Chanu from India is a famous weightlifter. She did something great by winning a gold medal in the women’s 48kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This win makes her the first Indian weightlifter to get three gold medals in a row at the Commonwealth Games. This is a deal and it makes her one of the best sports stars in India. Mirabai Chanu was very calm and strong during the competition. She lifted weights with consistency and stayed ahead of everyone else. When she successfully lifted the…

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Movie Review: The Odyssey (2026)

Arijit Bose

Christopher Nolan’s Epic Reinvents a Timeless ClassicRating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) Mumbai: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) stands as one of the most ambitious cinematic achievements of recent years, transforming Homer’s immortal epic into a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant modern masterpiece. Written, directed and produced by Nolan alongside Emma Thomas, the film delivers nearly three hours of breathtaking storytelling that rewards audiences with an unforgettable theatrical experience. Shot entirely on IMAX film, The Odyssey is grand in every sense. Nolan approaches Odysseus’s decade-long struggle to return to Ithaca after the Trojan…

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