Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering a major overhaul of its candidate selection strategy ahead of the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with more than 100 sitting MLAs potentially facing denial of tickets. According to reports, the party is weighing a performance-based approach to counter possible anti-incumbency and prioritise candidates considered electorally competitive. The proposed strategy reportedly places greater emphasis on impartial surveys, legislators’ performance records and consensus among the party’s senior leadership rather than recommendations based on factional affiliations. The party is also understood to have…

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Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching a statewide public outreach campaign in Uttar Pradesh from November 3 to 5 under the theme ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’. Padyatras will be organised across all six organisational regions of the state as part of the party’s campaign to reach out to people and mobilise its cadre. In Lucknow, the main padyatra will begin at 11 am on Tuesday from Lok Bhawan and conclude at Parivartan Chowk. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend the event as the special guest. BJP…

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Lucknow: 2011-batch IAS officer Amit Kumar Singh on Monday assumed charge as the Managing Director (MD) of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural), emphasising the timely completion of projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission. After taking charge, Singh interacted with departmental officers and employees and reviewed the progress of ongoing works. He reiterated the corporation’s commitment to ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for every rural household under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Directing officials to accelerate the implementation of rural drinking water schemes, Singh stressed the need to achieve…

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NABARD-supported State Rural Development Conference Focuses on Viksit Uttar Pradesh 2047; Special Emphasis on Credit Access Across All 75 Districts Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will prepare a measurable and time-bound credit action plan for all 75 districts to strengthen the rural economy, promote agricultural industries and expand entrepreneurship among women and youth. The initiative was discussed at the State Rural Development Conference 2026, organised by the Finance Department in collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) at Parijat Auditorium in Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow. The conference…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is rapidly strengthening its position in India’s renewable energy sector, with solar power, bioenergy and other clean energy initiatives driving the state towards energy self-reliance, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said on Sunday. Sharma made the remarks while participating in the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi, where he inaugurated an exhibition organised by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), the state’s nodal agency for renewable energy. The exhibition showcased Uttar Pradesh’s achievements and ongoing initiatives in…

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Bareilly: The Savitri Government Women’s Hostel of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a vibrant Deepotsav celebration ahead of Diwali, bringing together students for an evening of traditional rituals, cultural performances and festive cheer. The programme was organised under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai and the guidance of hostel warden Dr Jyoti Pandey. It showcased India’s rich cultural heritage and diversity through a series of activities. The celebrations began with prayers and aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Students collectively prayed for peace, prosperity and…

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Bareilly: SRMS Riddhima – A Centre of Performing and Fine Arts – successfully organised the second national music competition, ‘Naad Sadhana’, on October 28, providing a platform for young performers to showcase their talent in classical and semi-classical music. Participants aged between 12 and 25 years delivered impressive vocal performances during the competition. The event was attended by the institution’s Chairman, Dev Murti, along with Dr Rita Sharma and Dr Anuj Kumar. Renowned music experts Dr Manju Singh and Dr Jayshree Mishra served as judges. The competition saw Manvi Tyagi…

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Gonda: The Youth Welfare and Provincial Guards Department organised a district-level Cultural Track (Youth Festival) at Dr Sampurnanand Auditorium, Town Hall, Gonda, on October 31 under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027. The event was held on the theme, “Drug-Free Youth for Viksit Bharat”. The programme was inaugurated by chief guest Ranjit Baba Kashyap, BJP district general secretary, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Other guests included BJP district minister Deepak Gupta, Sandeep Mehrotra, Manish Dwivedi and Dr Sudhir Pandey, principal of Government Inter College. Participants from schools, colleges and…

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Gonda: Meena Shah Public School organised the district-level inter-school competition ‘Mind Spark 2026’ on November 1, witnessing enthusiastic participation from nearly 10,000 students across Gonda district. The event featured a wide range of engaging and educational competitions for students from playgroup to undergraduate level. The initiative aimed to encourage creativity, talent, imagination and scientific thinking among students by providing them with a platform to showcase their abilities. Various competitions were organised, including Unique and Creative Handmade, Fancy Dress, Colour by Number, Clay Champs, Paint Your Imagination, Essay Writing, Junior Scientist,…

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