Category: Featured News

70th Foundation Day Celebrations of State Bank of India

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Marking a milestone of 70-years of trust and service, Lucknow Circle proudly commemorated Foundation Day of SBI with great enthusiasm and fervour at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Center. The occasion was featured with vibrant cultural events, showcasing the creativity and talent of employees from across the Circle through outstanding performances. Chief General Manager, Dipak Kumar De, welcomed the gathering, extending a warm greeting to General Managers, Deputy General Managers, Staff Union officials, working as well as retired staff members and their families. On this occasion, De highlighted SBI’s legacy…

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Uttar Pradesh Moves from Heatwave to Greenwave with Mega Plantation Drive: CM Yogi Adityanath

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared July as the month of green transformation for Uttar Pradesh, announcing the launch of a massive statewide plantation campaign under the theme “One Tree in Mother’s Name.” With a mission to plant more trees in a single day than the state’s population, the campaign marks a significant step toward environmental consciousness and climate resilience. In a high-level meeting reviewing preparations for Van Mahotsav 2025, CM Yogi launched the official logo of the mega campaign and called upon every citizen, government department, and public…

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Healing on the Highways: Ambulance Surge for Kanwar Yatra Pilgrims

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With the upcoming Kanwar Yatra and a series of religious festivals during the monsoon month of Sawan, the Uttar Pradesh Health Department has issued a state-wide alert to ensure robust medical preparedness. All major medical institutions, including SGPGI, KGMU, Dr. RML Institute, and Saifai Medical University, along with district-level hospitals, have been directed to step up arrangements. In a formal directive issued by Parth Sarthi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education, officials have been instructed to make full arrangements…

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CM Yogi Announces Geo-Tagging of Every Tree in Uttar Pradesh; Aims to Plant More Trees Than Population in One Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a bold and environmentally significant move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that every tree planted across the state will be geo-tagged, ensuring transparency, monitoring, and accountability in the upcoming Vriksharopan Mahabhiyan 2025. During a high-level review meeting ahead of the Van Mahotsav scheduled for July, CM Yogi declared that the state is aiming to plant more trees in a single day than the total population of Uttar Pradesh. The campaign, themed “One Tree in the Name of Mother”, is expected to transform the state from…

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ASI Detects Leak in Main Dome of Taj Mahal, Six-Month Restoration Work Begins

Arijit Bose

Agra — In a significant development, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a water seepage in the iconic Taj Mahal’s main dome, using advanced thermal scanning techniques. The leak, detected at a height of 73 meters, has raised concerns about the long-term structural integrity of the world-renowned monument. Currently, the main dome is covered in scaffolding as ASI begins a detailed examination, expected to take 15 days. Following the assessment, restoration work will commence and is projected to take around six months to complete, according to officials. Prince Vajpayee,…

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25th Central Zonal Council Meeting: A Step Toward Cooperative Federalism

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: The 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This high-level gathering, attended by Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh (Yogi Adityanath), Madhya Pradesh (Mohan Yadav), Chhattisgarh (Vishnu Deo Sai), and Uttarakhand (Pushkar Singh Dhami), along with senior officials, marked a significant step in fostering cooperative federalism and addressing critical regional issues. The meeting, organized by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government, underscored the importance…

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Illegal Arms Factory Busted Near Lucknow Police Station, 300 Weapons and 50,000 Cartridges Seized

Arijit Bose

 Lucknow : In a major breakthrough just a day before Muharram, police in Lucknow uncovered a massive illegal arms manufacturing operation running merely 100 meters from the Malihabad police station. The factory, astonishingly hidden within the home of a 72-year-old local hakeem, Salahuddin alias Lala, yielded a haul of 300 firearms and nearly 50,000 live cartridges during a dramatic late-evening raid on Thursday. Acting on credible intelligence, a joint police team from Malihabad, Rahimabad, and Mal police stations launched a coordinated raid on Salahuddin’s residence. To their shock, the officers…

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CM Yogi Adityanath Launches ‘Youth Adda’ and ‘CM Yuva’ App to Empower Uttar Pradesh’s Youth

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — In a major step to boost entrepreneurship and employment among youth, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched ‘Youth Adda’, a dedicated space for youth interaction and innovation, and unveiled the ‘CM Yuva’ mobile app during a state-level event held on International MSME Day. The initiatives aim to provide young individuals with the tools and resources needed to become self-reliant, while also strengthening the state’s micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) ecosystem. A Boost to Youth-Led Entrepreneurship Speaking at the launch event, CM Yogi congratulated the 2…

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CM Yogi Reviews Festive Preparedness via Video Conference; Stresses on Law & Order, Harmony, and Public Convenience

Arijit Bose
Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level video conference  from his official residence, reviewing preparedness across the state for the upcoming festive season. The meeting included all police commissioners, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, and senior police officials. The CM emphasized that upcoming festivals such as Kanwar Yatra, Shravan Shivratri, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Rath Yatra, and Muharram must be celebrated with faith, safety, and social harmony. The CM particularly highlighted the sensitivity of the period between June 27 and August 9, urging tight coordination between all…

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Akhilesh Yadav Slams BJP Government Over Women’s Safety, Law and Order, and Economic Crisis

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — Samajwadi Party National President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, accusing it of complete failure on women’s safety, law and order, inflation, and public welfare. Speaking at a press conference held after a meeting of the Samajwadi Mahila Sabha at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow’s Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium, Yadav said that under the BJP regime, women in Uttar Pradesh are not safe and crimes against women have reached alarming levels. He alleged that the government’s…

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