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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Horticulture, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Foreign Trade and Agricultural Export Dinesh Pratap Singh conducted an extensive review of horticulture schemes and inaugurated key infrastructure projects in Lucknow, Sitapur, and Lakhimpur Kheri on Friday. The minister began his visit in the Bakshi Ka Talab area of Lucknow, where he inspected farms of cultivators benefiting from various Horticulture Department schemes. During his interaction with farmers, he reviewed the implementation of government programmes, assessed crop production, and sought feedback on departmental services. Singh directed officials…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma inaugurated the ₹83.24 crore Gursarai-Garautha Combined Reorganised Drinking Water Scheme in Jhansi district on Friday, providing a major boost to safe drinking water access in the Bundelkhand region. The project will ensure a regular supply of treated drinking water to nearly 7,740 households in Gursarai Municipal Council and Garautha Nagar Panchayat. Addressing the gathering, Sharma described the project as more than an infrastructure initiative, calling it a significant public welfare programme that will improve the health, dignity, and quality of…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna has issued comprehensive directions to all police units across the state to ensure the prompt protection, medical care, and legal assistance of women and girls who are survivors of sexual offences, following directions from the Allahabad High Court. The instructions, circulated by the DGP Headquarters, mandate strict compliance with legal procedures outlined by the High Court during the hearing of a writ petition concerning the protection and care of survivors of sexual violence. Under the new guidelines, police officers must…

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Over 4,100 Aspirants Participate in Recruitment Drive Under Chief Minister’s Mission Rozgar Scheme Lucknow: A total of 310 candidates were selected by Maruti Suzuki during a mega campus placement drive organised at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Aliganj, on Thursday under the Chief Minister’s Mission Rozgar Yojana. The recruitment drive was conducted for the post of Technical Operator at the company’s Kharkhoda plant in Sonipat, Haryana, offering employment opportunities to ITI-trained youth from across the region. Principal Raj Kumar Yadav said the campus drive was organised in line with…

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Deputy CM Says Merit, Hard Work and Transparency Are the Hallmarks of New India Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said the protection of students’ interests and securing their future remain among the government’s highest priorities under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the decision to establish fast-track courts for paper leak cases will significantly strengthen the fight against examination-related crimes. In a statement, Maurya said the creation of dedicated fast-track courts would ensure the swift and effective disposal of paper leak…

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Says Revolutionary’s Courage, Sacrifice and Patriotism Will Continue to Inspire Future Generations Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya paid floral tributes to legendary freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad on his birth anniversary, describing his life as an enduring symbol of unparalleled courage, sacrifice and unwavering patriotism. Maurya offered tributes to the portrait of the revolutionary at his official residence, 7 Kalidas Marg in Lucknow, and bowed in respect to one of India’s most iconic freedom fighters. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said Chandrashekhar Azad’s sacrifice, fearless…

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Lucknow: In a significant milestone for Uttar Pradesh’s startup ecosystem, Lucknow-based entrepreneur Utkarsh Singh has achieved a major breakthrough as his co-founded company, BatX Energies, secured ₹105 crore in Series A funding to accelerate its growth in the clean energy and critical minerals sector. The company plans to utilise the fresh investment to expand its battery recycling capacity, strengthen research and development, and scale up its critical minerals recycling facility in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. BatX Energies specialises in recovering valuable minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite from end-of-life…

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Gonda: Hundreds of residents took a pledge to conserve groundwater and promote sustainable water use during a public awareness programme organised as part of Groundwater Week in Gonda district. The campaign was jointly organised by the Pani Sansthan and the Groundwater Department at Mujehna and Pandri Kripal development blocks, with the aim of encouraging community participation in water conservation and ensuring water security for future generations. During the programme, Rajeev Mishra of Pani Sansthan administered the groundwater conservation pledge to participants. He highlighted the alarming decline in groundwater levels and…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has stepped up preparations for its Convocation Ceremony 2026, with Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh chairing a high-level meeting of committee convenors to review the progress of arrangements for the event scheduled on August 4, 2026. The meeting was held at the Ministerial Staff Association Hall on the university campus and brought together heads of various committees responsible for organising the prestigious academic event. During the review, Prof. Singh directed each committee to present a status report on its assigned responsibilities and instructed…

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