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Lucknow/Gautam Buddha Nagar: Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in the first half of 2026, with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) reporting a rise in project registrations, housing supply, capital investment, and consumer dispute resolution. The authority’s half-yearly report highlights growing investor confidence and strengthening regulatory compliance, reinforcing the state’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing real estate markets. UP RERA registered 143 new real estate projects between January and June 2026, up from 134 projects during the corresponding period in 2025.…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh marked the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. At a commemorative programme held at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika in Lucknow, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak paid homage to the fallen heroes and honoured the families of martyrs for their supreme sacrifice. Addressing the gathering, A.K. Sharma described Kargil Vijay Diwas as a symbol of the courage, valour and patriotism displayed by India’s armed forces.…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has hailed the mention of ‘Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea’, produced by women-led self-help groups in Bijnor district, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme as a landmark recognition of rural women’s entrepreneurship and the growing success of the state’s self-help group movement. Maurya said the Prime Minister’s appreciation of the initiative was a matter of pride for millions of women associated with self-help groups across Uttar Pradesh. He noted that the recognition reflected the success of the Centre’s…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has uncovered an alleged inter-state counterfeit medicine manufacturing and distribution network following coordinated raids in Meerut, Baghpat and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand. The operation led to the seizure of manufacturing equipment, around 600,000 soft gel capsules, and the registration of an FIR against four accused. According to the FSDA, the action was initiated after a confidential intelligence input received on July 24. A joint enforcement team led by the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Meerut Division, along with Drug Inspectors from…

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Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday participated as the chief guest at a village outreach programme in Purushottampur, also known as Garapur, in Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district. During the event, he inaugurated development projects worth ₹3.25 crore under the Viksit Bharat Ji Ram Ji Yojana and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming rural infrastructure and livelihoods. Maurya unveiled statues of Mahatma Buddha, Lord Parashuram, Maharana Pratap, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, along with a replica of the Ashoka Pillar, installed at the…

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Lucknow: The 14th edition of Entente concluded on 24th July 2026, marking the culmination of three remarkable days of creativity, collaboration, and spirited competition at La Martiniere Girls’ College. The day featured an engaging line-up of competitions that celebrated creativity, intellect, and innovation. Tales Unbound, organised by Bee Jewel, provided a platform for participants to showcase their literary flair through imaginative storytelling, while Jingles, organised by Connexus, tested creativity through music and composition. Meme-o-Mania, conducted by Capturesque, challenged participants to blend humour, originality, and current trends to create engaging and…

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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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