Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected executive committee of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Employees’ Union was held in Lucknow, with Minister for Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textiles Rakesh Sachan administering the oath of office and secrecy to the office-bearers. The ceremony was attended by Joint Chief Executive Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Siddharth Yadav as the guest of honour, while R.D. Kuril was present as the special guest. Board officials and employees also participated in the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma conducted an inspection of the Ghosi Cooperative Sugar Mill to assess its preparedness for the upcoming sugarcane crushing season, directing officials to complete all necessary arrangements within the stipulated timeline to ensure smooth and efficient operations. During his visit, the minister reviewed the mill’s plant facilities, machinery, workforce availability, contractual staffing, internal road network and other essential infrastructure. He undertook a detailed inspection of the premises and sought updates from officials on operational readiness, stressing that no shortcomings should remain…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Madhuban branch of the District Cooperative Bank Limited in Mau, describing the cooperative movement as one of the most effective instruments for strengthening farmers and revitalising the rural economy. Addressing a gathering of farmers, cooperative members and local residents, Sharma congratulated the bank management, cooperative society members and the people of the region on the completion of the modern facility. He said that stronger investment in cooperative institutions over previous decades would have…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed senior officials of the Food Processing Department to intensify efforts to train young people and farmers in modern food processing technologies, with the aim of promoting self-employment, entrepreneurship and rural economic growth across the state. Emphasising the sector’s potential to generate employment and enhance farmers’ incomes, Maurya said food processing is a key driver of value addition in agriculture and an important pillar of Uttar Pradesh’s economic development. He instructed officials to ensure that all training programmes are conducted…

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Lucknow: A major initiative aimed at developing sustainable mobility and advanced crowd management solutions while preserving Varanasi’s historic character was launched through the Sustainable Cities Challenge programme held at Hotel Clarks. Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and underscored the need to balance heritage conservation with modern urban infrastructure. Addressing policymakers, administrators and urban planning experts, Sharma said Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, renowned for its unparalleled cultural, spiritual and historical significance. He stressed that…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma on Sunday launched a 76-day Ward Outreach Campaign from Surajkund in Varanasi’s City South Assembly constituency. The campaign, which will continue until October 2, aims to strengthen public engagement through door-to-door outreach, promote cleanliness, address civic grievances, and ensure the effective implementation of government welfare schemes. Launching the initiative, Sharma said the campaign would carry Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to every household by fostering direct interaction between public representatives and citizens. He said the programme would focus on resolving…

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Gonda: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of counterfeit and narcotic medicines, a joint team of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) and the Uttar Pradesh Police seized counterfeit, psychotropic and prescription medicines worth approximately ₹1.13 crore from three unlicensed drug warehouses in Gonda district. One accused has been arrested, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding. The three-day operation, conducted from July 16 to 18, followed confidential intelligence received from the FSDA headquarters in Lucknow. Drug inspectors from nine districts, assisted by the local police, carried out…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Collectorate auditorium to assess preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, directing all departments to complete pending works well before the commencement of the pilgrimage. The meeting reviewed compliance with instructions issued during earlier coordination meetings and sought updates from officials on the progress of preparations. Police station in-charges were asked to submit written reports highlighting shortcomings along Kanwar routes. Key issues raised included covering electricity poles with protective insulation, barricading transformers…

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