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Gonda: Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission member Ekta Singh chaired a public grievance hearing at the Circuit House in Gonda, emphasising that the prompt and fair resolution of complaints filed by women remains a top priority. She directed officials to handle cases of harassment and abuse with sensitivity and ensure that women are not forced to make repeated visits to government offices in search of justice. Addressing officials during the hearing, Singh said that negligence in dealing with complaints concerning women would not be tolerated. She instructed departments to ensure…

Gonda: Chief Development Officer (CDO) Dayanand Prasad chaired a joint meeting of the District Monitoring Committee for the Basic Education Department and the District Nutrition Committee at the Zila Panchayat Auditorium to review the implementation of key education and nutrition programmes across the district. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of various government schemes and ensuring their effective execution in line with state government priorities. The CDO directed all departments to complete assigned targets in a time-bound manner and ensure that all project-related data is uploaded to the designated…

Gonda: A large free heart health screening camp was organised in Khargupur Nagar Panchayat through a joint initiative of Hind Medical College and Hind Hospital, with support from Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Mamta Rastogi and former Chairperson Rajiv (Raju) Rastogi. The camp witnessed an encouraging public response, providing specialised cardiac consultations and preventive healthcare services to local residents. A team of senior cardiologists, including Dr Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, Dr Sharad Srivastava and Dr Rahul Verma, examined 145 patients during the camp. Participants received free electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, blood pressure and blood…

Gonda: A card distribution ceremony under the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme was held at the Lalita Auditorium of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, where approved teachers from aided and self-financed colleges received cashless health cards under the Uttar Pradesh Government’s flagship healthcare initiative. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan Sharan Singh described teachers as the backbone of nation-building and said their contribution to the country’s development is invaluable. He said the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme is one of the state’s…

Lucknow/Gautam Buddha Nagar: Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in the first half of 2026, with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) reporting a rise in project registrations, housing supply, capital investment, and consumer dispute resolution. The authority’s half-yearly report highlights growing investor confidence and strengthening regulatory compliance, reinforcing the state’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing real estate markets. UP RERA registered 143 new real estate projects between January and June 2026, up from 134 projects during the corresponding period in 2025.…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh marked the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. At a commemorative programme held at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika in Lucknow, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak paid homage to the fallen heroes and honoured the families of martyrs for their supreme sacrifice. Addressing the gathering, A.K. Sharma described Kargil Vijay Diwas as a symbol of the courage, valour and patriotism displayed by India’s armed forces.…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has hailed the mention of ‘Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea’, produced by women-led self-help groups in Bijnor district, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme as a landmark recognition of rural women’s entrepreneurship and the growing success of the state’s self-help group movement. Maurya said the Prime Minister’s appreciation of the initiative was a matter of pride for millions of women associated with self-help groups across Uttar Pradesh. He noted that the recognition reflected the success of the Centre’s…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has uncovered an alleged inter-state counterfeit medicine manufacturing and distribution network following coordinated raids in Meerut, Baghpat and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand. The operation led to the seizure of manufacturing equipment, around 600,000 soft gel capsules, and the registration of an FIR against four accused. According to the FSDA, the action was initiated after a confidential intelligence input received on July 24. A joint enforcement team led by the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Meerut Division, along with Drug Inspectors from…

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday participated as the chief guest at a village outreach programme in Purushottampur, also known as Garapur, in Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district. During the event, he inaugurated development projects worth ₹3.25 crore under the Viksit Bharat Ji Ram Ji Yojana and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming rural infrastructure and livelihoods. Maurya unveiled statues of Mahatma Buddha, Lord Parashuram, Maharana Pratap, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, along with a replica of the Ashoka Pillar, installed at the…