Van Mahotsav Week Begins in Bareilly with Tree Plantation Drives and Public Awareness Campaigns

Bareilly: As part of the state-wide Vriksharopan Mahayagya 2026, the Forest Department has launched a week-long Van Mahotsav celebration across Bareilly district from July 1 to July 7, focusing on environmental conservation, mass tree plantation, and public awareness. Officials said that a series of awareness programmes, including morning rallies, street plays, cultural events, painting competitions, essay writing contests, debates, and seminars, will be organized throughout the week in all forest ranges of the district. A special campaign titled “Aam Bahar – Aapke Dwar” has also been launched to distribute mango…

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Samajwadi Party Workers Celebrate Akhilesh Yadav’s Birthday with Tree Plantation and Community Outreach in Gonda

Gonda: Samajwadi Party workers across Gonda district celebrated the birthday of party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav by organizing tree plantation drives, community service activities, and public gatherings under the party’s PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) outreach initiative. The district-level celebration was held under the leadership of District President Arshad Hussain, who extended birthday greetings to Akhilesh Yadav and praised his leadership. Addressing party workers, Hussain said that Yadav’s leadership continues to inspire youth, farmers, women, labourers, traders, and other sections of society. He highlighted the…

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MJP Rohilkhand University Secures Notable Positions in IIRF 2026 Rankings

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has achieved significant recognition in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2026, earning commendable rankings across engineering, management, hospitality, and sports education categories. The performance reflects the university’s sustained focus on academic excellence, innovation, research, and holistic student development. According to the IIRF 2026 rankings, the university’s Institute of Engineering and Technology secured the 130th position among government engineering colleges in India. It also ranked 16th among government engineering institutions in Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing its growing reputation in technical education. The university…

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Chief Minister Reviews Development Projects and Law & Order Situation in Bareilly

Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a comprehensive review meeting on development initiatives and law and order in Bareilly district at the Circuit House auditorium, directing officials to ensure timely implementation of projects, effective public grievance redressal, and strengthened civic services. During the meeting, District Magistrate Avinash Singh presented an overview of the district’s achievements, highlighting that Bareilly has consistently ranked among the top five districts on the state’s CM Dashboard in 2026. He informed that live monitoring of public grievance hearings is being conducted across tehsil and…

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District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan Flags Off Communicable Disease Control Awareness Rally in Gonda

Gonda: A district-wide awareness rally under the Communicable Disease Control Campaign was flagged off from the Collectorate premises by District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. The initiative aims to promote public awareness about the prevention and control of seasonal communicable diseases through community participation and improved sanitation practices. The rally witnessed the participation of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Santlal Patel, students from SCPM College, officials and employees from the Health Department and other government departments, along with a large number of local residents. Before the rally commenced, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan administered…

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates National Rural Development Conference in New Delhi

New Delhi: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the two-day National Rural Development Conference, emphasizing that villages are the soul and strength of India and that their prosperity is essential to achieving the vision of a developed nation. Organized by the Ministry of Rural Development, the conference aims to align rural development initiatives with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India). The first day of the event brought together senior officials, policy experts, and administrators from across the country,…

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KGMU’s Dr. Suryakant Appointed to National Technical Expert Group for COPD Guidelines

Lucknow: In a significant recognition of his contribution to respiratory medicine, Dr. Suryakant, Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), has been nominated as a member of the Technical Expert Group (TEG) constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, for the development of National Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). According to an official order issued by the Ministry’s Non-Communicable Diseases Division, the expert panel comprises senior specialists from leading medical institutions and…

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Uttar Pradesh Officers Inducted into Indian Administrative Service; 29 PCS Officers Promoted to IAS

Lucknow/New Delhi: In a major administrative development, the Government of India has appointed 29 officers of the Uttar Pradesh State Civil Service (PCS) to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) against vacancies determined for the Select List of 2025. The appointments were made by the President of India under the provisions of the Indian Administrative Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, the IAS (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955, and the IAS (Probation) Rules, 1954. The officers will be allocated to the Uttar Pradesh cadre and will remain on probation until further orders. The…

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Uttar Pradesh Becomes India’s No. 1 State in Meeting Peak Power Demand, Sets New National Record

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has achieved a landmark milestone in India’s power sector by becoming the state with the highest-ever electricity demand successfully met in the country. The state recorded and fulfilled a peak power demand of 32,348 megawatts (MW) at 10:47 p.m. on June 21, 2026, setting a new national benchmark in electricity supply and distribution. The achievement surpasses the previous record of 32,317 MW, set by the state of Maharashtra on May 13, 2026, placing Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of India’s energy sector. On the same day, the…

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UP Minister A.K. Sharma Reviews Power and Development Projects in Prayagraj

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A. K. Sharma conducted a comprehensive review of power supply, urban development, and infrastructure projects in Prayagraj during a high-level meeting held at the Circuit House Auditorium. Emphasizing public welfare, the minister directed officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and complete all development projects within stipulated timelines, warning that negligence would not be tolerated. Addressing officials from the Energy Department, Urban Development Department, and Development Authority, Sharma stressed that the government remains committed to providing reliable and high-quality electricity services to residents.…

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