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Lucknow: The All India Industry Trade Board is examining both the potential benefits and implications of the proposed 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, national president Sandeep Bansal said. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the Guin Road Industry Trade Board in the Aminabad area, Bansal said the organisation was conducting a detailed study through a national-level committee regarding the proposed UPI charge, which is scheduled to be introduced from October 15. Bansal said digital and e-commerce facilities had become an important part of modern business, but…

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Lucknow: The State Transformation Commission (STC), Uttar Pradesh, held a consultation meeting with entrepreneurs and stakeholders associated with the One District One Product (ODOP) agri-food processing industry at Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow. The meeting was chaired by STC Chief Executive Officer Manoj Kumar Singh. STC Additional CEO Akshat Verma (IAS) and representatives of the Labour and Employment Department and the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department also participated. The consultation aimed to gather suggestions from entrepreneurs, understand challenges facing the processed food sector and identify opportunities to strengthen its contribution…

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New Delhi: Taxpayers can now use multiple digital payment options to pay their direct taxes following the integration of IDFC FIRST Bank’s payment gateway with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The integration enables taxpayers across India to make direct tax payments through UPI, credit cards, debit cards and internet banking, providing greater flexibility in choosing a payment method. Shirish Bhandari, Head–Retail Liabilities, Cards and Payments at IDFC FIRST Bank, said the facility would allow taxpayers to make tax payments conveniently and securely through their preferred payment mode. Taxpayers…

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Shahjahanpur: Beekeeping is emerging as a promising source of additional income for farmers and rural youth in Shahjahanpur under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission (MIDH), as the Uttar Pradesh government promotes agricultural diversification and allied activities to strengthen rural livelihoods. Under the mission’s Pollination Support and Beekeeping programme, farmers receive a direct subsidy of Rs 1.28 lakh for a standard commercial beekeeping unit. The subsidy is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). A unit includes 50 honey bee colonies, beehives, a honey extraction machine and…

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Lucknow: The NSS unit of the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, organised a series of activities on the eve of National Service Scheme (NSS) Day to promote awareness, creativity and active participation among students. The programme was organised at Juris Hall in the Justice A.S. Anand Administrative Building of the Faculty of Law under the guidance of Programme Officer Dr Shashi Prabha Joshi. A trivia competition and poster-making competition were organised as part of the programme, drawing enthusiastic participation from more than 100 students. The trivia contest provided students…

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Lucknow: The State Transformation Commission (STC) of the Uttar Pradesh government organised a workshop in Lucknow on developing urban roads in line with global standards, bringing together government officials, technical experts and national and international specialists to discuss the future of urban road infrastructure in the state. The workshop, held at Hyatt Regency, focused on road safety, sustainable development and the need for an integrated urban transport system. STC Chief Executive Officer Manoj Kumar Singh, who was the chief guest, stressed the importance of building stronger and safer urban roads.…

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Lucknow: Lucknow will host a two-day international conference on “Riverine Civilisations and Conservation: UP and Adjacent Areas” on December 7 and 8, 2026, focusing on the preservation, management and development of Uttar Pradesh’s rich riverine, archaeological and cultural heritage. The conference will centre on “Issues of Policy, Management and Development” and will be held at Visvesvaraya Hall, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow. It is being jointly organised by the Directorate of State Archaeology, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, and the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at AKTU.…

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Bareilly: Bareilly College organised a special general knowledge competition for National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and students under the theme ‘My Dream India’ at the Department of M.Ed. on Wednesday. A total of 60 students participated in the competition, demonstrating their knowledge and intellectual abilities. Following a closely contested competition, four participants—Satyendra, Radhika, Yogesh and Ashish Sonkar—were selected to represent the college at the upcoming district-level competition. The event was attended by NSS Programme Officers Dr Shubhanshu Shekhar and Dr Sitaram Rajput, along with Professor Amita Gupta and Professor Ajita…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma held a public hearing at his residence on Monday and listened to grievances brought by people from different parts of the state. He directed concerned officials to ensure prompt, quality and time-bound resolution of the issues raised. Residents primarily submitted complaints related to electricity bill corrections, replacement of old and damaged power wires, electricity supply, road cleanliness, sewerage and drinking water. Sharma sought details from officials concerned and instructed them to address issues related to basic public services without delay.…

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