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Wheelchair Support Makes Ram Temple Darshan Easier for Elderly and Differently-Abled Devotees During Deepotsav

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Amid the dazzling celebrations of Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026, a heartwarming initiative is ensuring that physical limitations do not come in the way of faith. Wheelchair assistance for elderly and differently-abled devotees is making visits to the Ram Temple, Hanumangarhi and other prominent shrines easier and more accessible. For many devotees who find it difficult to walk long distances, the facility has become a valuable support, enabling them to participate in the festivities, attend religious ceremonies and seek blessings from Ram Lalla. Deshraj, a resident of Bahraich, is among those…

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UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya Pushes Food Processing Units to Boost Rural Employment

Arijit Bose

SHG women and rural youth to be encouraged to set up small processing units; officials asked to expedite training, financial assistance and subsidies Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed officials to promote food processing enterprises in rural areas to generate employment, improve farmers’ incomes and prevent wastage of agricultural produce. During a review of the Rural Development Department and related initiatives, Maurya instructed officials to encourage women associated with self-help groups (SHGs), particularly rural women, to establish small food processing units. He emphasised that food…

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Rural Livelihood Mission Empowers Women to Become Entrepreneurs and Economic Leaders

Arijit Bose

Over 28 lakh women emerge as ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across UP; Amethi’s Neetu earns ₹30,000–40,000 monthly through self-help group initiative Lucknow: Women in rural Uttar Pradesh are scripting a new story of economic independence and social transformation through the State Rural Livelihood Mission. Moving beyond traditional household responsibilities, they are increasingly emerging as entrepreneurs, income earners and key contributors to their families’ financial stability. The state has connected more than 1.25 crore rural households with over 10.5 lakh self-help groups (SHGs), helping more than 28 lakh women achieve ‘Lakhpati Didi’ status.…

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Divya Deepawali Mela 2026 Showcases Talent and Enterprise of Persons with Disabilities in Lucknow

Arijit Bose
Divya Deepawali Mela 2026

Lucknow: The Divya Deepawali Mela 2026 was thrown open for the general public in Lucknow to showcase the skills, creativity and entrepreneurial abilities of persons with disabilities and provide a wider market for their handmade products. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated the state-level fair by cutting the ribbon. A total of nine departmental institutions and 16 voluntary organisations participated in the event. The exhibition featured stalls displaying handicrafts, decorative items, traditional earthen lamps, candles, Diwali worship materials, household utility products…

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Rahul Gandhi Is a ‘Failed Rocket’, Akhilesh Makes Excuses for Defeat: CM Yogi Adityanath

Arijit Bose

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav while addressing the BJP’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ march at Maharana Pratap Inter College in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Describing Rahul Gandhi as a “failed rocket”, Yogi said repeated attempts by Congress to relaunch him had failed. Responding to Akhilesh’s remarks about taking revenge, he said democracy was about bringing change, not seeking revenge. The Chief Minister also criticised opposition parties over their objections to the Special Intensive Revision…

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From Bullets to Flower Petals: Yogi Adityanath Highlights Ayodhya’s Transformation

Arijit Bose

Pilibhit: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted the transformation of Ayodhya, contrasting the firing on Ram devotees in 1990 with the flower showers that now welcome pilgrims visiting the holy city. He said the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya symbolise not only the return of Lord Ram but also Uttar Pradesh’s development, prosperity and bright future. Addressing the Shri Ram Katha Mahotsav organised at Niranpur village in Pilibhit in memory of late Mahant Yogi Shantinath, the Chief Minister described faith as India’s greatest strength, saying it has…

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Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 to Feature ‘Green Sun’ in Sky Over Sarayu; Eco-Friendly Fireworks to Be Major Attraction

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: The 10th edition of Ayodhya’s Deepotsav will combine spectacular visual displays with an environment-conscious approach, with green fireworks set to be a major attraction. A special display featuring a ‘Green Sun’ illuminating the sky above the Sarayu River is being planned as part of the celebrations. On the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, green fireworks will be used this year to reduce smoke and air pollution while maintaining the grandeur of the festival. According to representatives of E-Factor Experiences Limited, the Green Sun display will be created using…

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UP Opens Green Skills and Applied AI Centre of Excellence at Gautam Buddha University, Noida

Arijit Bose

Noida/Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is strengthening its focus on future-ready skills and sustainable industrial development with the inauguration of a Green Skills and Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence at Gautam Buddha University, Noida. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for IT and Electronics, Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated the centre on Monday. It has been established through a collaboration involving the 1M1B Foundation, MeitY Startup Hub and Microsoft, under the guidance of the state’s Department of IT and Electronics. The centre aims to equip young people with practical skills in green manufacturing,…

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40-Hour State-Level Mediation Training Programme for 68 Advocates Begins in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A five-day, 40-hour state-level mediation training programme for 68 selected advocate mediators from various district courts of Uttar Pradesh commenced at the Judicial Training and Research Institute (JTRI), Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Monday. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), the programme will run from November 2 to 6, 2026, under the guidance of Justice Arun Bhansali, Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and Patron-in-Chief of UPSLSA, and Justice Arindam Sinha, Senior Judge of the Allahabad High Court and Executive Chairman of the authority. The…

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Major Boost for UP Food Exporters as R-FRAC Lucknow Gets APEDA-Recognised Laboratory Status

Arijit Bose

Exporters Can Now Access Reliable Quality Testing Facilities Within Uttar Pradesh, Reducing Dependence on Laboratories in Other States Lucknow: In a significant boost to Uttar Pradesh’s food processing and agricultural export sectors, the Regional Food Research and Analysis Centre (R-FRAC), Lucknow, has been included in the list of laboratories recognised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The development, under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, will enable food and agricultural product exporters in the state to obtain essential quality testing services and…

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