Category: Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple for the second consecutive day of his visit to Gorakhpur, assuring citizens that every grievance would receive prompt and effective action. Addressing people who had gathered with complaints and requests, the Chief Minister said, “Do not worry. Every issue will be addressed effectively.” He directed officials present at the public hearing to ensure the speedy resolution of all grievances in a fair and time-bound manner. During the interaction, CM Yogi met around 150 people seated outside…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has significantly eased the recognition process for unaided secondary schools by introducing a series of amendments to its regulations, making it simpler for new institutions to obtain affiliation and expanding eligibility to schools established on government land. The changes, introduced through amendments to Chapter 7 of the Board’s regulations, are aimed at streamlining the approval process and encouraging the establishment of educational institutions across the state. UPMSP Secretary Bhagwati Singh said the revisions have been implemented in line with state government directives…

Rampur: Political tensions escalated in Rampur on Friday as the Samajwadi Party (SP) stepped up its campaign against proposed demolition action at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, alleging that the move threatens students’ future and undermines educational institutions. The controversy follows demolition notices reportedly issued by the Rampur Development Authority for 38 of the university’s 40 buildings, directing action within 15 days. The notices have triggered an indefinite student protest on the university campus, with the agitation entering its sixth day. Acting on the instructions of SP president Akhilesh Yadav, the…

Minister Rakesh Sachan Directs Timely Implementation to Promote Investment and Employment Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday reviewed the progress of key textile infrastructure projects as part of its efforts to strengthen the state’s handloom and textile industry and position Uttar Pradesh as a major hub for textiles and apparel manufacturing. A departmental review meeting, chaired by Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textile Minister Rakesh Sachan, was held in Room No. 80 on the first floor of the Vidhan Sabha’s main building. The meeting focused on the…

AI-Driven System Aims to Improve Transparency, Efficiency and Timely Benefits for Students Lucknow: In a major step towards strengthening the delivery of welfare schemes through technology, the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Piramal Foundation for Education Leadership (PFEL) to modernise the state’s scholarship system and enhance governance through digital innovation. The MoU was signed at Bhagidari Bhawan in Gomti Nagar in the presence of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare Aseem Arun, Principal Secretary Anurag Yadav, and Director of Social…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharm Pal Singh launched the eighth phase of the state’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Control Programme from the Vikas Bhawan in Bareilly, marking the beginning of a statewide free livestock vaccination campaign. The campaign, which will run from July 22 to September 8, 2026, aims to protect eligible livestock against the highly contagious Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The minister flagged off awareness and vaccination vehicles that will travel across the district to educate livestock owners and facilitate free vaccination services. Addressing the gathering, Singh…

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has invited applications for its four-year Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and three-year B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Operations programmes for the 2026–27 academic session, offering students industry-oriented training and promising career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The Department of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has urged interested candidates to complete their registration through the Samarth portal at the earliest. According to the department, students who have passed Class XII from any stream—Science, Arts, Commerce or equivalent—are eligible…

Lucknow: In a major push to bridge the gap between technical education and industry, the Uttar Pradesh Department of Technical Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Skill and Education to equip polytechnic students with industry-relevant skills and improve their employability. The agreement was signed in the presence of Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel at the Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday. The partnership’s flagship Work-Study-Industrial Programme will enable students to gain practical experience in industrial units while pursuing their studies. They will receive a monthly stipend during the…