Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: A grand Bhandara (community feast) was organized on the auspicious occasion of the fifth Bada Mangal near Saharaganj Mall in Hazratganj, drawing thousands of devotees who gathered to receive prasad and participate in the spiritual celebrations. The religious and social event was organized by social workers Shubham Shukla and Mahendra Bajpai, who oversaw arrangements for the large-scale feast. Devotees continued to arrive throughout the day, creating a vibrant and devotional atmosphere marked by faith, service, and community spirit. The event also received support from Kiran Foundation, which played a…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Foundation of Deaf Women has officially formed its new executive committee following a structured electoral process. Held at the Gopal Plaza in Indira Nagar, the election was conducted under the direct supervision of Election Officer Hemant Kumar Giri, who oversaw the selection of office-bearers for various key leadership roles within the organization. In the freshly concluded elections, Divya Shukla was appointed as the new Chairperson of the foundation, while Mini Gopal was chosen as Vice Chairperson and Manisha Rastogi was handed the responsibility of President. The vital…

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Lucknow: In a major move to fundamentally reshape the state’s emergency response infrastructure, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Civil Defence Department to expand its operational mandate far beyond its historical wartime origins. Speaking during a comprehensive department review meeting in Lucknow, the Chief Minister emphasized that in the contemporary era, civil defence must transition into a highly modernized, proactive force specializing in disaster management, relief and rescue operations, public awareness, and rapid community-level response. A key highlight of the newly approved safety protocols is the strategic deployment of…

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VARANASI — To mark World Environment Day, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has launched a massive green initiative to transform the historic city of Kashi into a cleaner, greener, and more eco-friendly urban space. Conceptualized to turn environmental conservation into a full-scale public movement, the civic body is rolling out a comprehensive afforestation drive under the banner “Our City, Our Environment” (Hamara Shaher, Hamara Paryavaran). The extensive campaign focuses on planting thousands of saplings across diverse neighborhoods while actively involving local residents, civic bodies, and educational institutions. VMC officials emphasized…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed authorities to further modernize and strengthen railway security across the state, emphasizing the use of advanced technology, faster police response, enhanced passenger safety, and a strict zero-tolerance policy towards crime on the railway network. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Lucknow, the Chief Minister said Uttar Pradesh, which handles one of the country’s largest volumes of rail traffic, must ensure the highest standards of security for millions of passengers who use rail services every day.…

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LUCKNOW — In a major move to revolutionize disaster management and emergency response, the Uttar Pradesh government is establishing a highly specialized elite force called the Specialized Rescue Group (SRG). Orchestrated under the direct instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, this dedicated unit will drastically shift the state’s firefighting department from a traditional fire-extinguishing force into an advanced, multi-dimensional life-saving agency. 🏗️ Elite Training and Strategic Deployment In its initial phase, the SRG will be deployed across 10 high-priority districts. The foundational cohort consists of 240 handpicked personnel who will…

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LUCKNOW — In a major move to revolutionize traditional healthcare and medical education, the Uttar Pradesh government has finalized a blueprint to establish five new Integrated Ayush Medical Colleges and Hospitals across the state. Under the direct instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, these advanced institutions will be set up across five key administrative divisions: Gonda (Devipatan), Mirzapur, Meerut, Agra, and Basti. These state-of-the-art facilities are designed to blend ancient Indian medical wisdom with modern health sciences. Students at these campuses will receive comprehensive training in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha,…

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Lucknow: In a major relief for candidates appearing in the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Examination, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a 50 percent concession in bus fares for aspirants travelling to their examination centres. The decision comes ahead of the Constable Civil Police and equivalent posts recruitment examination being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board on June 8, 9 and 10. Candidates will be able to avail the discounted fare by showing their examination admit cards while travelling on buses operated by the…

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Vice-Chancellor Leads Tree Plantation Drive, Calls for Greater Environmental Responsibility Bareilly: Marking World Environment Day, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, organized a tree plantation programme on its campus to promote environmental awareness and strengthen its commitment to sustainability. The event was led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, who planted Rudraksha saplings along with faculty members, university officials, staff, and students. The initiative aimed to encourage environmental conservation and further enhance the university’s green and eco-friendly campus environment. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Singh emphasized that environmental protection has become…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma distributed free assistive devices, including motorized tricycles, tricycles, and other mobility aids, to persons with disabilities and senior citizens under the ADIP Scheme and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana at Indira Gandhi Hospital and Research Centre in Dumri Maryadpur, Mau. More than 2,500 beneficiaries received a range of assistive devices during the programme, aimed at enhancing mobility, independence, and quality of life for elderly citizens and persons with disabilities. Addressing the gathering, Sharma said that the state and central governments are committed…

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