Category: Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: The 14-Kosi Parikrama route in Ayodhya is undergoing a major transformation ahead of Deepotsav and the annual Parikrama Mela, with a four-laning project worth approximately Rs 1,140 crore nearing completion. The 31-km stretch is being upgraded to improve connectivity and provide better facilities for pilgrims. The project aims to modernise the 42-km-long traditional pilgrimage route before Deepotsav. In addition to wider roads, the upgraded stretch will feature public toilets, water kiosks, tin sheds, seating arrangements and improved lighting to ensure greater convenience for devotees. The 14-Kosi…

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Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: Traditional products from Ayodhya, including kulhad dahi-jalebi, peda and chikankari garments, attracted considerable attention at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Noida, providing local entrepreneurs with new business opportunities, orders and access to international buyers. Local enterprises such as Poonam Singh Embroidery and Couch, Maurya Sweets Bhandar and Maurya Sweets and Cafe participated in the event, recording encouraging business activity and interacting with buyers from the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai. Deep Narayan Maurya, proprietor of Maurya Sweets Bhandar, showcased traditional kulhad dahi-jalebi…

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Gonda: The birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri were observed with enthusiasm and respect across the Gonda Police Department. At the Reserve Police Lines, Gonda, Superintendent of Police Abhishek paid floral tribute to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Following the tribute, police personnel took a pledge to uphold the freedom and integrity of the nation, along with commitments to cleanliness and integrity. Addressing the gathering, the Superintendent of Police recalled significant and inspirational episodes from Gandhi’s life and spoke about…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, observed the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 122nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with reverence and respect at the university’s administrative building on Friday. The Registrar, Finance Officer, teachers and university officials paid floral tributes to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. In his message, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai said Gandhi’s life embodied truth, non-violence, swadeshi, cleanliness and commitment to moral values. By making truth and non-violence instruments of public mobilisation, Gandhi…

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Lucknow: Apna Dal (S) national president Anupriya Patel  urged party workers to remain focused on their electoral goals, comparing their commitment to the unwavering focus of a fish on its target. She was addressing an organisational review meeting at the party’s camp office in Lucknow to assess preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The meeting focused on strengthening the party organisation, booth-level management and assigning responsibilities to office-bearers and workers. Patel called for a 100 per cent strike rate on seats contested by the party and stressed the…

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Ayodhya to Glow with 3 Million Diyas; Special Deepotsav 2026 Tour Package Announced  Lucknow/Mumbai: The grandeur of Ayodhya during Deepotsav 2026 can now be experienced up close through a special tour package. Uttar Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Limited (UPSTDC) has introduced a two-night, three-day ‘Deepotsav Ayodhya’ package for devotees and tourists travelling from across India and abroad. The package will be available from November 6 to 8 and is priced at ₹16,999 per person. As part of the tour, visitors will get an opportunity to visit major religious and cultural…

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Lucknow: The upcoming election to 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh has intensified political discussions after the Samajwadi Party (SP) announced Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as its candidates, while keeping its third candidate under wraps. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has an effective strength of 397, with 37 first-preference votes required to win a Rajya Sabha seat. The SP has 101 MLAs and, with support from two Congress MLAs, the opposition bloc has 103 votes. After securing two seats, 29 votes would remain, leaving a shortfall of…

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Books concentrate the mind and connect us with traditions: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Esha-Misha’s performance captivates audience Lucknow: “Books help in concentrating the mind. They connect us with our history and traditions, while not everything on mobile phones is good.” These remarks were made by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak while inaugurating the 23rd National Book Fair. The 11-day book fair began today at Balrampur Garden, Ashok Marg. On the occasion, a Kathak performance was presented by Esha-Misha Ratan. The fair, dedicated to the theme of 150 years of ‘Vande…

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Lucknow/Gautam Buddh Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 11 new real estate projects across five districts, with a combined estimated investment of ₹2,086.06 crore. The projects will facilitate the development of 1,873 residential and commercial units, giving a boost to construction and related economic activity across the state. The approvals were granted during the 215th Authority meeting held at the UP RERA headquarters under the chairmanship of Authority Chairman Sanjay Bhusreddy. The proposals were reviewed before being cleared under the applicable provisions of the…

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