Category: Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya/Lucknow: On the auspicious first day of Chaitra Navratri, President Droupadi Murmu performed the consecration of the sacred Shri Ram Yantra at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. The ceremony, conducted amid Vedic chants and rituals, marked a spiritually significant moment in the temple’s ongoing religious traditions. The President offered prayers to Ram Lalla and performed the aarti, expressing deep reverence at the beginning of the Hindu New Year. She was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who also participated in the rituals and…

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Lucknow: Highlighting the sweeping changes in Uttar Pradesh over the past several years, senior leader Dr. Rajeshwar Singh said the state has undergone a historic transformation since 2017 under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He described the state as a “growth engine” of India, driven by inclusive development and strong governance. Dr. Singh emphasized that Uttar Pradesh has moved beyond its earlier challenges of weak law and order to establish a robust administrative framework. He noted that over ₹2,000 crore worth of mafia assets have been seized, while…

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Lucknow/Agra: Uttar Pradesh’s young talent delivered an impressive performance at the IndiaSkills 2025–26 North Regional Competition, winning a total of 16 medals and bringing pride to the state. The four-day event, held at the BSNL Ground in Agra, concluded on a high note after showcasing exceptional skill, innovation, and technical expertise. Competing across 41 skill trades, over 360 participants from five northern states and four Union Territories took part in the prestigious competition. Uttar Pradesh was represented by 40 participants, selected through state-level contests. Out of them, 16 participants secured…

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Lucknow: Canada has expressed strong interest in expanding cooperation with Uttar Pradesh in key sectors such as trade, energy, defence, and education, signaling growing global engagement with the state’s fast-evolving economy. A high-level Canadian delegation led by High Commissioner Christopher Cooter visited Lucknow and held strategic discussions with senior state officials, including Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna and Chief Minister’s Secretary Amit Singh. The delegation also visited the Invest UP headquarters, where a detailed meeting was chaired by Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner Deepak Kumar. The discussions focused…

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Lucknow: A high-level review meeting on the progress of the Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh. The review, conducted by the Project Monitoring Group, assessed the registration of establishments and overall implementation of the scheme across the state. Providing details, Principal Secretary, Labour and Employment, Dr. M. K. Shanmuga Sundaram, stated that Uttar Pradesh has achieved 65% registration progress, with 34,785 establishments registered out of a total of 53,768 contributing establishments as of March 17, 2026. Through…

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Agra/Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay on Wednesday attended a live telecast of the state government’s ‘Nav Nirman ke 9 Varsh’ (9 Years of Transformation) programme at Vikas Bhawan in Agra, held in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. During the event, Upadhyay referred to the release of the commemorative book ‘Nav Nirman ke 9 Varsh’ by the Chief Minister, noting that it captures the state’s journey of development and progress over the past nine years. He highlighted key achievements of the government, describing the…

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Prayagraj/Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICICI Bank to simplify and secure the payment process for the upcoming Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026. The agreement was formalized at the Commission’s office in Allen Ganj, Prayagraj, in the presence of senior officials. The MoU was signed by the Commission Secretary and bank representatives, with Commission Chairman Dr. Prashant Kumar and ICICI Bank’s Regional Head Samit Vijay overseeing the formal exchange. Under this partnership, ICICI Bank will provide an advanced…

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Bareilly: Under the chairmanship of the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Farmers’ Day was organized at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium in Bareilly. The event saw the participation of progressive farmers from the district, along with officials from the Agriculture Department, Electricity Department, Irrigation Department, Horticulture Department, Sugarcane Department, and other related departments. The Deputy Director of Agriculture inaugurated the session with a welcome address. This was followed by a review of complaints received during previous Farmers’ Day events, presented point by point by the undersigned officers, along with updates on their…

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Bareilly: The Department of Social Work (MSW) at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) has successfully completed a comprehensive impact assessment of the central and Uttar Pradesh government’s ‘Har Ghar Nal, Har Ghar Jal’ initiative under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The study, conducted on March 18, 2026, in Badaun district, evaluated the implementation of the scheme and its tangible effects on rural life. The assessment was carried out under the guidance of Professor Vijay Bahadur Singh Yadav, Acting Head of the Department of Social Work, with Dr. Afsana Siddiqui and…

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