Category: India

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday directed officials to ensure time-bound and effective resolution of public grievances, emphasizing accountability at every level. The order came during a Janata Darshan programme held at his camp office at 7, Kalidas Marg in Lucknow. Hundreds of complainants from across the state attended the public hearing, presenting issues ranging from land disputes and encroachments to infrastructure and law-and-order concerns. “Every Problem Must Be Resolved”: Deputy CM Interacting directly with citizens, Maurya assured that “every possible effort will be made…

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Lucknow: In a major boost to agro-based industrial growth, the Uttar Pradesh government held a State-Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) meeting under the Food Processing Industry Policy–2023, approving 18 new investment proposals aimed at accelerating investment, employment, and exports in the sector. The meeting, chaired by Agricultural Production Commissioner Deepak Kumar, was held at the commissioner’s office in Lucknow. The initiative is being driven under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, with a focus on strengthening the food processing ecosystem and increasing farmers’ income. Policy Driving Investment and…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced the reopening of registrations for 498 residential plots under its ambitious Anant Nagar Housing Scheme. The registration process will begin on April 28 and remain open until May 27, 2026, with applications to be submitted entirely online. The decision was approved by LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, who stated that the allotment of plots will be carried out through a transparent lottery system. Project Overview: A Modern Township on Mohan Road The Anant Nagar Scheme is being developed over 785 acres along…

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Bareilly: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute celebrated World Veterinary Day 2026 with a series of academic and public awareness programmes, highlighting the vital role of veterinarians in safeguarding both animal and human health. The theme for this year, “Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health,” underscored the importance of food safety, prevention of zoonotic diseases, and the “One Health” approach in protecting public health. The institute organised multiple competitions and outreach initiatives to engage students and the community. An extempore speech competition witnessed participation from 17 students. Krishna Jaiswal secured first…

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Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya chaired a comprehensive review meeting with administrative and departmental officials at the Collectorate auditorium, stressing efficient governance, transparency, and timely grievance redressal. Addressing the officials, Maurya directed that every complaint brought by citizens must be resolved promptly, and if not, clear reasons should be communicated. He emphasized that as it is an important electoral year, special focus must be placed on ensuring the effective delivery of government schemes to the grassroots level. The Deputy CM reviewed pending sugarcane dues of farmers…

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Anil Bedag Mumbai: At a special event in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled Nitin Dhabu’s book ‘The Life Skill Called Sales: From Playground to Paycheck’, marking more than just a book launch—it signaled a shift in how society perceives sales. Held in the presence of Kamlesh Sutar, Editor-in-Chief of Zee 24 Taas, the event emphasized that sales is not merely a business technique, but an essential human skill relevant to every aspect of life. The launch by CM Fadnavis highlights the growing recognition of sales as a broader…

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Lucknow/Raichur: Raising strong concerns over the condition of contract labourers, R. Mansayya, National General Secretary of the Trade Union Centre of India (TUCI), demanded either regularisation of contract workers or implementation of “equal pay for equal work.” He was addressing a district-level contract workers’ conference organised by TUCI on April 24 at the Pandit Siddarama Jambaladinni Rangamandira in Raichur, where he inaugurated the event. Mansayya alleged that economic policies adopted by successive central and state governments have reduced labour into the “cheapest commodity,” even as prices of essential goods continue…

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Lucknow: The Kalpa sutras form one of the Vedangas, consisting of Vedic rituals pertaining to everyday life and normal ceremonies such as marriage, childbirth and inauguration of new house. They are compiled from a larger corpus of Vedic (Shrauta) rituals, which address all types of yajna, which include special requirements such as obtaining rain, or victory over an enemy or progeny for the childless. Different types of yajna require different arrangements and procedures, and even different types of sacrificial altars. Hence geometry was a highly developed subject in India from…

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