Uttar Pradesh Conducts Statewide Enforcement Drive Against Packaged Drinking Water Units

362 Manufacturing Units Inspected; 233 Samples Collected, Licences Suspended and Production Halted at Several Facilities Lucknow: In a major initiative to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic, and quality drinking water for consumers, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration Department carried out a special inter-district enforcement drive targeting packaged drinking water manufacturing units operating across various divisions of the state. The statewide campaign was launched on the directions of the Commissioner of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department and aimed at strengthening compliance with food safety regulations…

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Uttar Pradesh Installs Statues of 43 National Icons and Saints in Five Years, Says Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh

“Statues of Great Personalities Are Enduring Sources of National Consciousness, Cultural Identity and Inspiration for Future Generations” Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh has said that statues of great personalities serve as enduring symbols of national consciousness, cultural identity, and inspiration for future generations. Highlighting the state government’s efforts to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural heritage, the minister stated that Uttar Pradesh has installed nearly 43 statues of national heroes, saints, social reformers, and iconic historical figures across various districts during the last five years. Addressing…

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Uttar Pradesh Pushes for Export Growth at Board of Trade Meeting

Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi Proposes Revival of Bhadohi Inland Container Depot Calls for More NABL-Certified Testing Labs and Freight Relief for Exporters Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi/Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi represented the state at the Board of Trade meeting chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, where key issues related to export promotion, logistics efficiency, free trade agreements, and strengthening India’s export ecosystem were discussed. During the meeting, attended by representatives from various states,…

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Legal Aid and Empowerment Camp in Mirzapur Brings Justice

42 cases settled through Special Lok Adalat; housing benefits distributed, medical services provided to 250 patients, and nine litigation-free villages honoured Mirzapur: In a major initiative aimed at expanding access to justice and government welfare services in remote areas of Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mirzapur, organized a comprehensive Legal Aid and Empowerment Camp at the Halia Block Campus in Mirzapur district on July 4, 2026. The camp was held under the patronage of Hon’ble Justice…

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Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026 Concludes on a Grand Note; Over 180 Winners Honoured

More than 3,000 exhibits representing nearly 800 mango varieties showcased; Malihabad’s Mohammad Iqbal Ahmad named Best Exhibitor Lucknow: The three-day Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026 concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, drawing thousands of visitors, growers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and mango enthusiasts from across the country. Organized under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the festival highlighted the state’s rich mango heritage while showcasing innovations in horticulture, food processing, and agricultural exports. The closing ceremony was presided over by Uttar Pradesh…

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Unveils Coffee Table Book on Rashtriya Prerna Sthal

Landmark Publication Showcases the Architectural Grandeur and Inspirational Legacy of the National Inspiration Site Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unveiled a special coffee table book dedicated to the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark memorial developed by the Lucknow Development Authority. The launch took place during the Shakti Kendra Conveners’ Conference organized at the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow. The event was attended by Rajya Sabha MP and BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with several senior public…

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on His 125th Birth Anniversary

Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal Says Life Dedicated to National Unity and Integrity Will Continue to Inspire Generations Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tributes to Bharat Mata’s revered son, eminent nationalist thinker, distinguished educationist, and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Syama Prasad Mukherjee, on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. The tribute ceremony was held at Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee (Civil) Hospital in Lucknow, where the Chief Minister offered flowers at the statue of Dr. Mookerjee and paid his respects to one of the foremost…

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22 Lucknow Municipal Corporation and Jal Kal Employees Retire; Three Workers Honoured for Heroic Rescue During Aliganj Fire

Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) organised a special felicitation ceremony at its headquarters on Friday to honour 22 employees from the Municipal Corporation and the Jal Kal Department who retired after completing years of dedicated public service. The event was presided over by Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, who extended a heartfelt farewell and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the city’s civic services. Among those honoured were nine employees from various departments of the Municipal Corporation and 13 employees from different zones of the Jal Kal Department. The retirees…

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Dr. Himanshu Pathak Delivers 9th Prof. K.N. Kaul Memorial Lecture at CSIR–NBRI

Lucknow: CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR–NBRI), Lucknow organized the 9th Prof. K.N. Kaul Memorial Lecture on Saturday, 04 July 2026 at the Lotus Auditorium, K.N. Kaul Block, CSIR–NBRI, Lucknow. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The memorial lecture series commemorates the enduring legacy of Prof. Kailas Nath Kaul (1905–1983), Founder Director of the National Botanic Gardens (present-day CSIR–NBRI), an eminent botanist, horticulturist, agricultural scientist and environmental thinker whose…

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Lucknow Turns Saffron as BJP National President Nitin Nabin Receives Grand Welcome at 42 Locations

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s capital witnessed a massive display of enthusiasm and organisational strength as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President and Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Nabin received a grand welcome during his first official visit to Lucknow after assuming the party’s top post. Nabin was welcomed at the State Hangar by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, State General Secretary (Organisation) Dharampal Singh, BJP State Vice-President Dr. Neeraj Singh, Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi, cabinet ministers,…

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