Uttar Pradesh Accelerates Digital Farmer Identity Drive, Registers Over 2.38 Crore Farmers

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is making rapid progress towards creating a comprehensive digital identity for its farming community through the Farmer Registry campaign, a key initiative aimed at ensuring transparent and timely delivery of government benefits. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has registered over 2.38 crore farmers, achieving 82.69 per cent of the target set by the Government of India. The Farmer Registry campaign, launched on November 5, 2024, has already achieved 100 per cent registration in Ghaziabad and Rampur districts. Against the national target of…

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University Students to Serve as Uttar Pradesh Campus Brand Ambassadors

Lucknow: University students from across Uttar Pradesh have pledged to become Campus Brand Ambassadors to promote awareness about government initiatives, youth opportunities and the state’s evolving development model. The commitment was made during the ‘UP Rise 2026: Samvad, Sankalp, Safalta’ programme, jointly organised by the Uttar Pradesh Department of Information and Public Relations and a private media group. The event brought together students from universities and colleges across the state to discuss entrepreneurship, skill development, innovation, startups and digital communication. Participants expressed confidence that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a…

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Uttar Pradesh’s Herbal Tea Finds Growing Markets in the US and Europe

Lucknow: A women-led enterprise under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is taking Uttar Pradesh’s organic herbal tea to international markets, with growing demand emerging from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France. The success of Vidur Herbal Tea, produced by self-help groups (SHGs), is being hailed as a model of rural entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The venture began in Bijnor district, where a self-help group secured a ₹1 lakh loan under the Rural Livelihood Mission to launch the enterprise. Today, ten women collectively manufacture and market a…

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CM Yogi Adityanath Extends Greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra, Prays for Peace and Prosperity

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended heartfelt greetings to devotees on the commencement of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, praying for peace, prosperity, good health and harmony for all. In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister described the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath as a sacred symbol of Sanatan culture, social harmony and public welfare. He conveyed his best wishes to devotees participating in the revered festival celebrated across the country. “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all devotees on the commencement of the Rath Yatra…

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BJP to Hold Statewide Booth Conferences in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Assembly Elections

Lucknow: With preparations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections gathering pace, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its organisational campaign by announcing statewide booth-level conferences on July 22. The exercise is aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots network and demonstrating its organisational strength across all Assembly constituencies. The conferences will be held simultaneously in every Assembly segment of the state, bringing together booth-level office bearers and party workers under a unified campaign. Party leaders say the initiative is designed to energise the cadre, assess organisational preparedness and further…

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Demand Intensifies to Revive Ghatampur Sugar Mill as Irrigation Expansion Boosts Sugarcane Prospects

Fatehpur: Calls for the revival of the long-defunct Ghatampur Sugar Mill in Kanpur Nagar district have gained momentum, with farmers and local representatives arguing that improved irrigation infrastructure is expected to significantly expand sugarcane cultivation, making the mill economically viable once again. Social worker Rohit Umrao has submitted a memorandum to Member of Parliament Naresh Uttam Patel, urging him to pursue the reopening of the Ramsari Ghatampur Sugar Mill. The memorandum states that reviving the mill would enhance farmers’ incomes while reducing the cost and logistical challenges of transporting sugarcane…

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Uttar Pradesh Declares Road Through Azam Khan’s Jauhar University Campus a Public Thoroughfare

Rampur: The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has declared the 3-kilometre four-lane road passing through Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur a public road, reaffirming its right-of-way by installing signboards at the university’s main entrance stating that the route is open for unrestricted public use. Constructed by the PWD during the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in 2016-17 at a cost of approximately ₹17.16 crore, the cement concrete road connects the university’s main gate to its rear exit and provides access to Lalpur Dam. The road traverses the 450-acre…

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Bhatkhande Sanskriti University Awards 255 Degrees at 16th Convocation, Governor Urges Students to Blend Knowledge with Values

Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University celebrated its 16th Convocation on July 15, honouring academic excellence while emphasizing the importance of culture, values and lifelong learning. Held under the chairmanship of Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Officer on Special Duty to Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel, the ceremony witnessed the conferment of 255 degrees and 48 medals on meritorious students. In a message read out during the ceremony, Governor Anandiben Patel congratulated the graduates and stressed that India’s greatest strength lies in its ability to learn, adapt and continuously refine itself.…

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Uttar Pradesh to Launch ‘DEAR’ Reading Campaign in Council Schools to Foster Reading Habits

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department is set to introduce the ‘DEAR’ (Drop Everything And Read) campaign across council-run schools to cultivate a strong reading culture among students and improve foundational learning outcomes. Under the initiative, teachers and students will pause all other classroom activities at a designated time and devote a fixed period exclusively to reading books. The campaign aims to encourage regular reading habits, strengthen language proficiency and enhance students’ overall learning abilities. According to the Education Department, the programme will help create a positive reading environment…

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Rare Acharya Ramchandra Shukla Manuscript to Be Displayed Publicly for the First Time in 90 Years

Varanasi: In a landmark event for Hindi literature, a rare manuscript of renowned literary scholar and critic Acharya Ramchandra Shukla will be displayed publicly for the first time in nearly 90 years. The historic exhibition will be held at the Nagari Pracharini Sabha in Varanasi and is expected to attract eminent writers, scholars, researchers and lovers of Hindi literature from across the country. The manuscript, which has been preserved for decades, will now be unveiled to the public, offering a unique opportunity to witness an invaluable piece of India’s literary…

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