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Several Initiatives Taken to Increase Metro Ridership and Promote Public Transport Usage; Additional Parking and Metro Feeder Routes Finalised for Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra New parking locations of about 71 in lucknow, 24 in Kanpur and 19 in Agra finalised which are under tendering by Nagar Nigam Lucknow: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, emphasis laid on strengthening last-mile connectivity and public awareness to promote Metro and public transport usage. Under the inspiration of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra…

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Lucknow: A key meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) was held in Lucknow on Thursday under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant. The meeting focused on the speedy and transparent disposal of transport-related matters concerning six districts of the Lucknow division — Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Lakhimpur Kheri. The meeting was attended by Vishakh G, Deputy Transport Commissioner of Lucknow region, Regional Transport Officers, enforcement officials, representatives of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, and Assistant Regional Transport Officers from across the division. Detailed discussions…

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Lucknow: The government of Uttar Pradesh is undertaking a large-scale ecological transformation through its ambitious ‘One District-One River’ campaign, aimed at reviving dried and nearly extinct rivers across the state. The initiative builds on the success of the earlier ‘One District-One Product’ model and focuses on restoring water bodies to strengthen rural livelihoods, agriculture, and environmental balance. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the campaign is being implemented in coordination with the Namami Gange Programme and the Rural Water Supply Department. Officials say the initiative is not only…

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Bareilly: A high-level meeting regarding the beautification and development of Leelaur Lake was held at the Collectorate Auditorium in Bareilly under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh on Tuesday. The meeting focused on accelerating development works and ensuring improved infrastructure and visitor facilities at the lake site. During the review meeting, the District Magistrate directed officials to complete all pending arrangements at the earliest so that visitors coming to Leelaur Lake do not face any inconvenience. He stressed the importance of developing the lake area into an attractive and…

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Bareilly: A grand celebration marking International Nurses Day was organized at the Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Nursing on Tuesday, recognising the invaluable contribution of nursing professionals in healthcare and patient care. The event highlighted the dedication, compassion and commitment of nurses who play a vital role in strengthening healthcare systems and supporting communities. The programme was held at the auditorium of SRMS College of Engineering, Technology and Research and commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, Saraswati Vandana and the institution’s anthem. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation…

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Lucknow: This Mother’s Day, SBI Life honours the quiet strength of a mother’s instinct through its ‘Bin Samjhaaye, Sirf Maa Samajhti Hai’ campaign SBIL’s Mother’s Day film captures mother’s emotional intelligence, her quiet reassurance, and her instinctive ability to help her loved ones move ahead in life with confidence New Delhi, May, 2026: Some insights don’t need to be spoken, especially when it comes to a mother. The worry hidden in silence, the hesitation behind a smile, the fragile beginnings of a dream, she senses them all, often even before…

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Mumbai: Gautam Adani said energy security, digital security and artificial intelligence infrastructure will determine the global balance of power in the coming decades, stressing that India must become the creator and owner of its own “intelligence future.” Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Adani Group Chairman said the era of traditional globalisation is rapidly changing and countries are now competing through technology, computing power and strategic digital infrastructure. He described semiconductors, cloud infrastructure and data as modern instruments of national strength. Adani stated that energy…

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New Delhi | Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, presented a sweeping account of the state’s transformation at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, asserting that Uttar Pradesh has evolved from a region once associated with lawlessness into a leading engine of India’s economic growth. “From the state people once feared, today there are queues of investors waiting to enter Uttar Pradesh,” the Chief Minister said, highlighting reforms in governance, law and order, infrastructure, and industrial policy. From “lawlessness” to investment destination Addressing…

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Lucknow: Employees of the State Bank of India staged a strong demonstration outside the bank’s main branch in Lucknow on Monday in support of their pending demands. The protest was organised following a call by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation. The demonstration was led by divisional president Ajay Pandey and general secretary Dr. D.K. Singh, with employees raising slogans and demanding immediate action on several service-related issues. Employees Raise Recruitment and Service Issues Addressing the gathering, Dr. D.K. Singh said the employees are demanding recruitment of…

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Lucknow: Pankaj Chaudhary launched a strong political attack on Akhilesh Yadav, dismissing the Samajwadi Party’s much-publicised “PDA” formula as nothing more than a political slogan without real impact on the ground. The BJP leader and Union Minister of State for Finance accused the Samajwadi Party of attempting to divert attention from repeated electoral defeats by questioning democratic institutions and promoting what he described as divisive caste-based politics. Reacting to allegations made by Akhilesh Yadav regarding the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Chaudhary termed the claims “baseless, misleading and politically motivated.”…

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