Tata Power Launches ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ Campaign from Lucknow, Targets 3 Lakh Rooftop Installations in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In a major push towards accelerating clean energy adoption in Uttar Pradesh, Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) on Friday launched its flagship ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ campaign in Lucknow along with the unveiling of Tata Power Battery Storage, an integrated Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS). The initiative was launched in the presence of Praveer Sinha and Sanjay Banga. The campaign aims to accelerate rooftop solar adoption across urban, semi-urban and rural areas of Uttar Pradesh while enabling households and communities to access reliable, affordable and clean…

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Indian Army and KGMU Sign MoU to Strengthen Medical Training and Research Collaboration

Lucknow: In a significant step towards enhancing medical education, professional training, and research collaboration, the Army Medical Corps Centre and College (AMC C&C), Lucknow, under the aegis of the Army Training Command, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King George’s Medical University. The agreement aims to strengthen the “Whole-of-Nation” approach to healthcare capacity building by promoting professional training, knowledge sharing, and institutional cooperation between military and civilian medical establishments. The MoU was formally signed on Friday, marking a new chapter in the longstanding association between the two premier…

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Approval granted for development of new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj

₹225 crore to be released as the first installment Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting, approval was granted for the release of funds and expenditure proposals for the comprehensive and planned development of new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Vistarikaran/ Naye Shehar Protsahan Yojana. This decision is expected to give fresh momentum to modern, well-planned, and future-ready urban development across the state. To provide better housing facilities to the rapidly growing urban population and to ensure the planned expansion of cities, the state government has implemented…

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Approval for regularization of building maps approved by District Panchayats in Development Authority Areas

SOP to be formulated for map approvals in areas without a Master Plan Lucknow: The Yogi Cabinet has approved a proposal for the regularization of building maps previously sanctioned by District Panchayats within Development Authority areas. The Cabinet has also approved the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for granting map approvals in development areas, extended development areas, and regulated areas where a master plan has not yet been prepared. This decision will resolve a significant administrative and developmental issue that has remained pending for a long time. Questions…

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Uttar Pradesh to Plant Over 1.85 Crore Saplings in Purvanchal Under Massive 2026 Afforestation Drive

Lucknow: The Government of Uttar Pradesh is set to launch a large-scale tree plantation campaign under Vriksharopan Abhiyan-2026, targeting the plantation of over 1.85 crore saplings across four districts of the Varanasi division—Varanasi, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, and Chandauli. The campaign, scheduled to begin in the first week of July 2026, will involve participation from 28 government departments along with active public involvement, marking one of the state’s largest-ever coordinated environmental initiatives. District-wise Plantation Targets Among the four districts, Chandauli has been assigned the highest target with 70.11 lakh saplings, followed by…

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District Magistrate Chairs Sports Promotion Committee Meeting at Pant Sports Stadium

Sultanpur: District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh chaired a meeting of the District Sports and Promotion Committee at Pant Sports Stadium on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Development Officer Vinay Kumar Singh. The meeting focused on strengthening sports activities in the district, enhancing facilities for athletes, and promoting a vibrant sporting culture through coordinated efforts of sports associations and government departments. During the meeting, office-bearers of various sports associations and officials from different departments presented their suggestions for the development of sports infrastructure and athlete welfare. Emphasizing the importance of regular…

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District Magistrate Chairs SPCA Meeting, Reviews Animal Welfare Measures in Sultanpur

Sultanpur: A meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh in the presence of Chief Development Officer Vinay Kumar Singh to review animal welfare initiatives and strengthen measures against cruelty to animals in the district. At the outset, Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma briefed members on the compliance report of decisions taken during the previous meeting. The committee then reviewed various agenda items related to animal welfare and protection. Regarding the renewal of the SPCA, the Chief Veterinary…

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Gonda Police Bust Motorcycle Theft Gang, Arrest Three; Five Stolen Bikes Recovered

Gonda: In a major breakthrough against vehicle theft, Kotwali Nagar Police in Gonda has busted an organized motorcycle theft gang and arrested three accused persons. Police also recovered five stolen motorcycles along with cash, a mobile phone and materials allegedly used to alter vehicle identities. The operation was carried out under the direction of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, with supervision from Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Ajit Kumar Rajak and Circle Officer (City) Anand Kumar Rai. According to police officials, the arrested accused have been identified as Durgesh Mishra,…

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Public Sector Oil Companies Ensure Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Amid Surge in Demand

IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL Maintain Round-the-Clock Operations to Meet Rising Consumption Across India New Delhi: Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) — IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — have assured consumers of uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country despite a sharp and sudden increase in demand in several regions. According to an official statement, the three state-owned oil companies are maintaining close operational and logistical coordination to ensure seamless fuel distribution nationwide. The companies have intensified supply-chain management efforts…

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DRI seizes 3,00,000 Sticks of smuggled Foreign Origin Cigarettes in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur: Based on a specific intelligence that a huge quantity of foreign-origin cigarettes smuggled from Myanmar into India was being transported from Assam to Uttar Pradesh, concealed in a truck under cover of bamboo cuts, officers of DRI mounted surveillance on the National Highway 27 in Gorakhpur, on the lookout for any suspected vehicle coming from Assam. After keeping a vigil for about 12 hours, a suspect truck/container was identified and intercepted by the officers in the early hours of 23.05.2026. A thorough search of the truck revealed that it…

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