Services to be operated under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model, giving urban transport a modern and environmentally friendly makeover Passengers to benefit from improved facilities; private investment to enhance service quality Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approves a total of 24 proposals Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted for the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses in 18 cities across Uttar Pradesh under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model. The ambitious initiative aims to make…
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UP Government Releases Crores to Transform Museums Across State Under Heritage Revamp Push
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched a major initiative to modernize, preserve, and enhance the state’s cultural and historical heritage by approving substantial funding for museums and memorial sites across multiple districts. The move aims to upgrade key cultural institutions in Varanasi, Firozabad, Deoria, Lucknow, Jhansi, and Kushinagar, ensuring that Uttar Pradesh’s rich legacy is presented in a modern, engaging format for future generations while boosting cultural tourism. Major Push for Cultural Infrastructure Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said the…
Read MoreFive-Day Employment-Oriented Paddy Seed Production Training Concludes at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mankapur
Gonda: A five-day employment-oriented training programme on paddy seed production technology concluded at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, Gonda, which functions under Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. Addressing the valedictory session, Dr. S.K. Verma, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Mankapur, encouraged participants to take up paddy seed production as a viable enterprise and source of livelihood. He said that trained farmers and rural youth could achieve self-reliance by adopting scientific seed production practices and meeting the growing demand for quality paddy seeds. Training…
Read MoreGonda DM Provides Tricycle to Differently-Abled Man on the Spot, Directs Officials to Extend Welfare Benefits
Gonda: In a compassionate gesture during the public grievance hearing (Janta Darshan) at the Collectorate premises, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan ensured immediate assistance for a differently-abled resident and directed officials to extend the benefits of various government welfare schemes to him. The beneficiary, Rambhavan, son of Aafat and a resident of Birpur Jhalahiya village in Gonda district, attended the public hearing to present his difficulties. Noticing his physical condition, the District Magistrate stepped out of her office chamber to personally hear his concerns and understand the challenges he faces in…
Read MoreCommissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Participates in Sundarkand Recital and Bada Mangal Feast in Gonda
Gonda: A devotional Sundarkand recital and community feast (Bhandara) were organized with great reverence and spiritual fervour at the Shri Hanuman Temple located within the Commissioner’s Office premises on the auspicious occasion of the Bada Mangal celebration during the holy month of Jyeshtha. Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal participated in the religious programme and offered prayers to Lord Hanuman following traditional rituals. She prayed for the prosperity, well-being and welfare of the people of the state and the division. The Commissioner joined devotees during the Sundarkand recitation and later distributed prasad…
Read MoreSamarth Portal Opens for Lateral Entry Admissions to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture at Rohilkhand University
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has opened the Samarth Portal for admissions through the lateral entry route to the second year (third semester) of the B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture programme offered by its Faculty of Agriculture and Technology. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications online through the portal. The facility has been introduced to accommodate students who were previously unable to apply due to the non-availability of the admission portal. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Prof. Upendra Kumar, said that the university administration has…
Read MoreBareilly Divisional Commissioner Reviews Development Projects, Revenue Collection and Public Service Delivery
Bareilly: Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S. Chaudhary chaired a comprehensive divisional review meeting at the Development Bhawan auditorium, assessing the progress of key government schemes, revenue collection, agricultural procurement, healthcare services, infrastructure projects and public grievance redressal across the Bareilly Division. The meeting began with a review of the wheat procurement campaign. Officials informed the Commissioner that wheat procurement had reached 68 percent of the state target, while procurement in the Bareilly Division stood at 58 percent. Expressing concern over the lower performance compared to the state average, the Commissioner directed…
Read MoreBASiC–2026: Indian Animal Science Conclave and Science Expo Opens at IVRI
Bareilly: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, witnessed the grand inauguration of BASiC–2026: Bharatiya Animal Science Conclave and Science Expo, a national-level event jointly organized by IVRI and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), Braj Province. The conclave is centered on the theme, “From Tradition to Technology: The Path of Biosciences Towards Viksit Bharat@2047.” More than 350 research scholars from across the country, along with scientists, academicians, industry representatives, livestock farmers, entrepreneurs and students, are participating in the multi-day event aimed at fostering dialogue between science, society and…
Read MoreFICCI FLO to Host World Environment Day Panel on Building a Sustainable Future for India
New Delhi: Marking World Environment Day, the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) will organize a special panel discussion titled “Planet, Policy and Progress: Building India’s Sustainable Future” on June 5, 2026, at the FICCI Federation House in New Delhi. The event will bring together leading policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators, environmental experts, and changemakers to discuss critical issues such as sustainability, climate action, circular economy practices, and responsible development. The initiative is being organized under the FLO GreenTech and Circular Economy National Initiative, which aims to promote dialogue, encourage innovation, and raise awareness…
Read MoreSamajwadi Party Pays Tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on Her 301st Birth Anniversary
Lucknow: The 301st birth anniversary of Veerangana Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar was observed with simplicity and reverence at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters in Lucknow on Tuesday. Senior party leaders paid floral tributes to the portrait of the revered queen and remembered her contributions to good governance, social welfare, cultural preservation, and women’s empowerment. Former Cabinet Minister Rajendra Chaudhary and Samajwadi Party State President Shyam Lal Pal led the tribute ceremony by garlanding the portrait of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar and offering their respects. On the occasion, Samajwadi Party National President and…
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