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More than 7,500 cattle protection centres to be illuminated; initiative to support rural women and farmers through cow-based products Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to launch the ‘Ek Diya Gomata Ke Naam’ campaign during Diwali to promote cattle protection through public participation. The initiative aims to illuminate more than 7,500 cattle protection centres across the state while encouraging the use of cow-based products and creating livelihood opportunities for rural women and farmers. Under the initiative, special programmes will be organised at gaushalas and shelters for…

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Lucknow: More than 7,500 cattle protection centres across Uttar Pradesh are set to be illuminated during Diwali under the state government’s ‘Ek Diya Gomata Ke Naam’ (One Lamp for Gau Mata) campaign, aimed at promoting cattle protection, community participation and rural self-reliance. The initiative, led by the Yogi Adityanath government, will combine Diwali celebrations at cattle shelters with efforts to promote cow-based products and create additional income opportunities for rural women and farmers. Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharmpal Singh said the government was focusing on strengthening…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the Uttar Pradesh Inland Vessels Rules, 2026, paving the way for stricter regulation of boats and steamers operating on the state’s rivers. The proposed framework seeks to make registration mandatory, strengthen passenger and boat operator insurance, and improve safety standards and water transport management. The rules will cover 11 major rivers, including the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu and Ghaghara. Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh said an Inland Water Authority would be established to oversee water transport in the state, with the transport minister serving as…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh celebrated Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti with religious fervour and cultural programmes across all 75 districts on Monday. On the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, temples dedicated to Maharishi Valmiki and prominent sites associated with the Ramayana hosted lamp-lighting ceremonies, recitations, devotional songs and cultural performances. Special programmes were organised in Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Meerut and Aligarh, highlighting the literary and spiritual legacy of the revered sage and the values of social harmony, compassion and righteousness reflected in the Ramayana. In Ayodhya, rituals and worship were conducted at the…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up preparedness for possible adverse weather conditions associated with Cyclone ‘Arnab’, with unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across parts of the state from October 28 to 31. The Relief Commissioner’s Office has issued an advisory urging residents, farmers and local administrations to take precautionary measures. According to the forecast cited in the advisory, wind speeds could reach 50 kmph in some areas, while daytime temperatures may drop by 5–8 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been issued for October 28 in…

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Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lucknow Metropolitan unit staged a protest on Monday against an allegedly objectionable remark made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a public apology. Led by BJP Lucknow Metropolitan president Anand Dwivedi, thousands of party workers and supporters participated in the demonstration. The protest began at the statue site of former Uttar Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon, popularly known as Babujee, and proceeded towards Hazratganj crossing. Protesters raised slogans against the Congress and condemned the reported remark. Addressing the gathering, Dwivedi…

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Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate and District Election Officer Priyanka Niranjan inspected 10 polling stations in Sadar tehsil on Saturday as part of the Special Campaign under the Continuous Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026. The inspection aimed to review election-related activities and ensure that all eligible citizens, particularly first-time young voters, get an opportunity to register their names on the electoral rolls. During the visit, Niranjan inspected 10 polling stations established at PM Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Government Inter College (GIC) and Government Girls Inter College (GGIC) in Gonda. She reviewed…

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Gonda: Motiganj police have claimed to solve three theft cases involving liquor shops and residential houses, arresting one accused and taking a juvenile into protective custody. The police recovered ₹30,600 in cash, jewellery, 23 tetra packs of country-made liquor and tools allegedly used in the thefts. According to police, the incidents occurred on the night of October 12–13 at a composite English liquor shop on the Kahoba-Dumariyadih Road, followed by thefts at a country liquor shop and two houses in Kundurkhi village on October 22–23. Acting on a tip-off, a…

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Gonda: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated with enthusiasm and reverence at Congress Bhawan in Gonda on Monday under the leadership of city president and councillor Shahid Ali Qureshi. The programme began with floral tributes to Maharishi Valmiki, followed by a discussion on his life, teachings and contribution to Indian literature and society. Addressing the gathering, Qureshi said Maharishi Valmiki taught the world that a person’s greatness is determined by deeds rather than birth. Through the Ramayana, he conveyed the universal messages of truth, love and sacrifice. He added that the…

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