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Bus stations to be constructed in Shohratgarh, Badhni and Sawayajpur; land to be transferred free of cost from Revenue Department to Transport Department Yogi government expands transport infrastructure, employment and trade opportunities to increase Lucknow: The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved the construction of bus stations at three locations in the state. The Cabinet has approved the proposal for the free transfer and mutation of Revenue Department land in Shohratgarh and Badhni of Siddharthnagar Assembly constituency, and in Tehsil Sawayajpur of Hardoi district, to the…

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Approval for release of first instalment for projects of 03 development authorities under ‘Mukhyamantri Shahari Vistareekaran Yojana’ State Government to provide Up to 50% seed capital for land acquisition, provision for maximum period of 20 years Budgetary provision of Rs. 3,500 Crore for overall development of new cities in financial year 2026-27 Lucknow: At the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the CM residence on Tuesday, the Cabinet took an important decision to accelerate planned urban development in the state. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Shahari Vistareekaran/Naye Shahar Protsahan…

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Lucknow: To improve the fitness of vehicles on Uttar Pradesh roads, the Yogi government has taken a major decision. In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the government approved the establishment of ‘Automated Testing Stations’ (Automatic Testing Station-ATS) across the state. Vehicles will now be inspected through machines, which will provide accurate reports. To implement this system fully, the government has scrapped the earlier government order dated August 2, 2023, and replaced it with a new policy, ‘State Policy-2026’. Minister of State for Transport (Independent Charge) Dayashankar…

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Special relaxation of 3 years in maximum age limit to increase opportunities Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an important decision was taken to create new employment opportunities for former Agniveers. The Yogi government has approved 20 percent horizontal reservation for former Agniveers returning after serving the nation in direct recruitment to the posts of Jail Warder and Enforcement Constable in the Transport Department, with the objective of integrating them into the state’s security system. In addition, they will also…

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Rs 4,500 fee on annual rent up to Rs 10 lakh Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, the Cabinet took an important decision to simplify the state’s tenancy system. The change applies to annual rent of up to Rs 10 lakh. The fee structure has been simplified and made more affordable by revising exemptions on effective stamp duty and registration fees for tenancy/lease deeds for up to 10 years. This will provide major relief to those renting out or taking on rent houses,…

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Gonda: The Uttar Pradesh Journalists Association (UPJA) has honoured Deputy Inspector General of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar Shukla with the first Mantu Tiwari Memorial Honour for his courage, dedication to duty, outstanding security services, impartiality and honest working style. The honour was presented during a dignified ceremony held on Tuesday, marking the beginning of an initiative by the UPJA family to preserve the memory of late journalist Brijnandan Tiwari, popularly known as Mantu Tiwari. A former parishad member of the association, Tiwari was remembered for his fearless journalism and…

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Key Issues Raised Before the Zonal Consultative Committee Gorakhpur: The 112th meeting of the North East Railway’s Zonal Consultative Committee was held in Gorakhpur. Senior railway officials, including the General Manager and Deputy General Manager, attended the meeting alongside members of the railway consultative committee. Ram Bahadur Singh, a member of the Railway Consultative Committee representing specific railway interests, participated in the meeting. He prominently raised various significant railway-related problems and public interest issues concerning his home district, Mau, and the Ratanpura development block. While presenting the issues regarding Ratanpura…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma visited flood-affected areas of Mau district, met affected residents and distributed relief material among families impacted by the flooding. Sharma visited the Madhuban and Dubari areas, interacted with residents and took stock of their problems and immediate requirements. He also inspected a relief camp being operated on the premises of Janta Inter College, where he met flood-affected families and enquired about their well-being and the facilities being provided by the administration. During the visit, the minister distributed food packets, essential…

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Lucknow: A three-day programme, Advancing Innovation Professionals for Ecosystem Excellence, began at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) on Monday, focusing on strengthening the startup and innovation ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. The programme has been organised by AKTU’s Innovation Hub in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission. Held under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Pandey, the first day featured discussions on the startup ecosystem, the role of incubation centres and other aspects of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Prof. S.P. Shukla, Director of the Centre for Advanced Studies,…

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