Lucknow: Getting a new electricity connection in Uttar Pradesh used to mean endless trips to the power department, long waits, and a process most people dreaded. That’s changed. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s push for transparent, technology-driven governance, the state’s Energy Department has turned the process on its head with its “Jhatpat Portal” — and it’s become a genuine convenience for lakhs of residents across the state. The Chief Minister has long pushed for government services to reach citizens’ doorsteps in a simple, transparent way, and the energy sector took…
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BTEUP Declares Even Semester and Annual Examination Results 2026
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has continued its push to make technical education more transparent, timely, and quality-driven. In line with this, and under the guidance of Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel, the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP) has declared the results of the Even Semester/Annual and Special Back Paper examinations held in May/June 2026. Dr. M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Chairman of the Board of Technical Education and Principal Secretary of the Technical Education department, approved the declaration of results for selected courses under…
Read MoreHold Regular Jal Chaupals in Villages, Says Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh
Lucknow: Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh has directed that in villages where water supply has already been started, any problem reported by residents must be resolved by officials and staff within 24 hours, so that people don’t have to face ongoing difficulties over water supply. The minister issued these instructions on Monday while reviewing the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission. He gave officials a stern warning that if any complaint about water supply comes in from anywhere, the officials and staff found responsible will be identified and action…
Read MoreMediation Campaign 3.0 Promotes Speedy and Amicable Resolution of Disputes in Lucknow
Lucknow: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lucknow, has launched Mediation Campaign 3.0 to encourage the swift, cost-effective, and amicable settlement of disputes through mediation. The campaign is being conducted in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Court Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), and the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA). The initiative will remain in force from August 1 to December 30, 2026. Jeevak Kumar Singh, In-charge Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, said the campaign seeks to promote dialogue,…
Read MoreDepartmental Qualifying Exam Result Approved for 6,252 Newly Selected Lekhpals, Boost Expected for State’s Revenue Machinery
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Board of Revenue has approved the result of the Departmental Qualifying Examination-2025 for 6,252 trainee lekhpals who were selected and appointed through direct recruitment. The result was cleared on August 3, 2026. These trainee lekhpals had undergone structured, hands-on training as per the prescribed curriculum at the state’s various Divisional Revenue Training Schools, located in Lucknow, Azamgarh, Mau, Gorakhpur, Mahoba, Prayagraj, Bijnor, Bareilly, and Firozabad. The departmental qualifying exam was held once this training was completed. With the result now approved, further service-related processes for these…
Read MoreLucknow Division’s Heritage Sites and Places of Faith to Get a Makeover, Says Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh
Minister reviews progress on tourism projects across Lucknow division and district-wise proposals for Action Plan 2026-27 Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh held a detailed review today at the Lucknow Divisional Commissioner’s office, going through the progress of projects run by the Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowments department, along with the Action Plan for 2026-27 and assembly-wise tourism development proposals received from across the division, covering financial years 2024 to 2026. He directed executing agencies and the officials concerned to ensure that all development projects worth up…
Read MoreEnsure Full Protection of Rights and Dignity of Disabled Inmates in Prisons: DG Prisons P.C. Meena
Lucknow: A monitoring committee headed by P.C. Meena, Director General of Prison Administration and Reform Services, Uttar Pradesh, met at the department’s headquarters to review the facilities being provided to disabled inmates lodged in the state’s prisons. The meeting was held in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court in Satyan Naravour vs. Union of India and Others, and was aimed at ensuring effective monitoring of compliance with those directions. Officials from the Medical and Health Services department and the Divyangjan Empowerment department also attended. Senior superintendents and superintendents…
Read MoreYogi Government Speeds Up Integration of Basic Education, 15,613 Anganwadi Centres to Move Into School Premises
Centres within 200 metres of council schools to be relocated in mission mode by August 15; over 1.64 lakh centres already integrated Children aged 3 to 6 will get safe classrooms, drinking water, toilets, and play areas; learning continuity from Bal Vatika to Class 1 will be strengthened, says Minister Sandeep Singh Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to relocate 15,613 anganwadi centres into council school (parishadiya vidyalaya) premises by August 15, 2026, giving fresh momentum to the integration of basic…
Read MoreWide-Scale Awareness Drive Underway Ahead of National Lok Adalat on September 12
National Lok Adalat on September 12 Paralegal volunteers holding camps at court premises, tehsils, and public places to spread the word District Legal Services Authority Secretary urges people to settle disputes through mutual agreement for quick, accessible, and affordable justice Lucknow: Ahead of the National Lok Adalat scheduled for September 12, 2026, the District Legal Services Authority, Lucknow, has launched a public awareness campaign on the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority. Kunwar Mitresh Singh Kushwaha, Secretary of the District…
Read MoreKGBV Atrauli Students Visit UP Assembly, Get a Close Look at How the House Functions
Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana interacts with students, speaks on education and democratic values Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh encourages students, shares memorable moments with them Such hands-on educational visits help build leadership qualities and democratic awareness among students, says Minister Sandeep Singh Lucknow: Wednesday turned out to be an unforgettable day for students of the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Atrauli, in Aligarh district. As part of an educational excursion, the students visited the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, where they got a firsthand feel for what many describe as democracy’s…
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