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Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav, National President of the Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has launched a sharp diatribe on the BJP, alleging that its political approach is anti-people and detrimental to democratic values. Addressing party workers from various districts at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said the BJP indulges in deception in politics and has weakened democratic institutions. He alleged that law and order in the state has deteriorated significantly under the current regime, with police paraphernalia in disarray and healthcare services in poor condition,…

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Lucknow/Mathura: The fourth day of the “Rozgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra by the Aam Aadmi Party witnessed an overwhelming public turnout as the march progressed from Hathras to Mathura, signaling rising public support on issues of unemployment and social justice. Led by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, the padyatra began from Sadabad in Hathras and entered Mathura via Bisawar, culminating at a large public gathering. Upon arrival, Singh paid tribute to B R Ambedkar and addressed supporters. Massive Public Support Along the Route The march saw enthusiastic participation from youth,…

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Lucknow: In a significant organizational move, the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee has appointed noted Dalit thinker and acclaimed writer H L Dusadh as the Chairman of its Ideology Department. The appointment was made following the recommendation of Avinash Pande, AICC General Secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, and with the approval of state Congress president Ajay Rai. A Distinguished Career in Writing and Social Thought Born in 1963 in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, H.L. Dusadh spent over three decades in West Bengal, where he shaped his intellectual and professional journey.…

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Lucknow: The OBC Department of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) held a significant press conference in Lucknow, outlining its stance on social justice, caste census, and OBC rights. The briefing was led by Anil Jaihind, National President of OBC Congress, along with several senior leaders. Mega Event to Mark Phule’s 200th Birth Anniversary Addressing the media, Dr. Jaihind announced a grand कार्यक्रम on April 11, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan to commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of Jyotirao Phule. The event is expected to witness participation from prominent…

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Lucknow: Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of housing projects being developed by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), with a major focus on the upcoming Varun Vihar scheme. Varun Vihar Scheme to Open in June Officials informed that the ambitious Varun Vihar housing scheme, proposed along the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, is set to be launched in June 2026. In the first phase, online registrations will open for approximately 2,100 plots in Kailash and Kashi sectors. So far, over 330 hectares of land have…

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Lucknow: IAS officer Gunjan Dwivedi formally assumed charge as Mission Director of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin at the Panchayati Raj Directorate in Aliganj. Soon after taking charge, she chaired her first review meeting with departmental officials to assess the progress of ongoing sanitation initiatives. Key areas reviewed included rural cleanliness drives, solid and liquid waste management, community toilets, plastic waste management, and sanitation-related works in gram panchayats. Emphasizing a long-term vision, Dwivedi stated that rural sanitation must evolve beyond a campaign into a sustainable behavioural change driven by public…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Culture Department has approved eight new projects worth ₹43.63 crore for the development, renovation and beautification of public Ramleela grounds across Lucknow for the financial year 2025–26. Sharing details, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said the initiative aims to restore the cultural significance of traditional Ramleela sites, including the historic Aishbagh Ramleela Maidan, which will be developed to revive its past glory. Projects include construction of boundary walls at Ramleela grounds in Sisendi, Hilgi and Barvaliya villages under Mohanlalganj Vidhan Sabha area. Funds have also…

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Lucknow: In a major push to religious tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹14.09 crore for the comprehensive development of Naimisharanya Dham under a Vedic-themed project titled ‘Vedaranyam’. The initiative, driven under the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to transform the historic pilgrimage site into a world-class spiritual and tourism destination. An initial installment of ₹7.04 crore has already been released. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that the project will uniquely integrate modern infrastructure with India’s ancient Vedic heritage, offering visitors a spiritually enriching experience.…

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Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan chaired a high-level review meeting at the Collectorate auditorium, assessing progress in health, Panchayati Raj, Anganwadi, MGNREGA and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin. Expressing concern over negligence, she warned of departmental action against village heads showing lack of interest in development works. She also ordered recovery from Panchayat secretaries who sanctioned housing funds to ineligible beneficiaries. During the health review, the DM flagged issues like shortage of doctors, OPD management, waterlogging, and absence of CHC superintendents during night duty. She directed random night inspections…

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