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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on police encounters, accusing him of viewing every issue through the lens of caste and politics. Arun said the state government had “eliminated mafia culture” over the last nine years and asserted that police would respond firmly if criminals opened fire. He also contrasted the current law-and-order situation with the period during the SP government. Another sharp political reaction came from minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, who criticised Akhilesh Yadav over his comments on…

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Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 342 development projects worth nearly ₹413 crore during a grand event organised at the Jupiter Auditorium of Indira Gandhi Pratishthan to mark the completion of three successful years of Sushma Kharkwal as Mayor of Lucknow. The event, themed around the vision of a “Clean, Beautiful and Empowered Lucknow,” also witnessed the release of the booklet “Swachh-Sundar-Samarth Lucknow” and the screening of a short film showcasing the achievements of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. Several senior ministers, legislators, municipal representatives,…

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Bareilly, May 26, 2026: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University has officially started the admission process for its B.Sc. Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Interested and eligible students can apply online through the university’s official website, MJPRU Official Website. The university’s Faculty of Agriculture, which launched its first batch in the 2025–26 session, is currently conducting second-semester examinations for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Upendra Kumar, said that the faculty was established on the university campus a year ago…

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Gonda: Amid the growing incidence of diabetes among young people, a special medical workshop was organised for private practitioners and members of the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) in Gonda. The awareness programme was hosted at Golden Fairy Resorts on Lucknow Road by Ved Foundation founders Dr. Sanjay Tripathi and Dr. Sushma Tripathi with the aim of spreading awareness about diabetes and modern healthcare practices. Doctors from Gonda and Balrampur districts participated in the workshop and discussed the rising health challenges linked to lifestyle diseases. Senior physician Dr. Sanjay Tripathi…

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Lucknow: The nine-day period of intense summer heat known as “Nautapa” began, bringing scorching temperatures and heatwave conditions across large parts of Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh, warning of severe heatwave conditions, while western districts may witness slight relief due to thunderstorms and light rainfall. According to the latest weather bulletin issued by the IMD’s Lucknow centre, temperatures are expected to rise sharply in many parts of the state over the next several days, particularly in…

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Ayodhya: The Transport Department has intensified enforcement against non-compliant school vehicles in Ayodhya, warning operators that strict action will be taken against vehicles running without valid fitness certificates, permits, pollution clearances, and other mandatory documents. Acting on directives issued by the state government and the Transport Commissioner, Regional Transport Officer (Administration) Ritu Singh conducted an inspection at the Barabanki office on Tuesday and held a meeting with school vehicle operators and management representatives. During the meeting, attended by nearly 50 school transport owners and school authorities, the RTO clearly instructed…

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Ayodhya: Preparations are underway for the grand Dharma Dhwaja Arohan (religious flag hoisting) ceremony scheduled to be held on June 23 at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex’s Sheshavatar Lakshman Temple in Ayodhya. According to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the event will witness the participation of around 1,000 guests, including saints, religious leaders, representatives of spiritual organisations, public representatives, and members of various social groups from across the country. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya have also been invited to attend the ceremony. Trust…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S. P. Goyal held a weekly review meeting with divisional commissioners and district magistrates of the state through video conferencing and issued important instructions related to multiple administrative departments. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary reviewed the functioning of the Stamp and Registration Department and directed officials to expedite pending entries on the Prerna Portal related to plot evaluations for land parcels located near roads and populated areas. He also instructed authorities to complete the long-pending revision of valuation lists in districts including Varanasi, Noida,…

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Lalitpur: Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi  reviewed the progress of the ambitious Bulk Drug Pharma Park project in Saidpur area of Lalitpur and conducted an on-site inspection along with senior officials of the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA). During the inspection, the minister assessed the ongoing construction work, infrastructure development, and overall progress of the project. He directed officials to ensure that all development works are completed within the stipulated timeline while maintaining high quality standards. Speaking on the occasion, Nandi said that under…

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Ayodhya: A review meeting of the District Health Committee was held at the Collectorate Auditorium in Ayodhya under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi to assess the progress of various healthcare schemes and medical services being implemented across the district. During the meeting, the District Magistrate conducted a detailed review of government health programmes, medical infrastructure, and public healthcare services operating in the district. Officials discussed the status of treatment facilities, availability of medicines, sanitation standards, and the overall functioning of hospitals and health centres. DM Shashank Tripathi directed…

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