Category: Uttar Pradesh

Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh if BJP Returns to Power in 2027

Arijit Bose

Akhilesh Yadav Opposes Proposal, Says UCC Is Not Worth Implementing Lucknow: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttar Pradesh if the Bharatiya Janata Party returns to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. Shah made the announcement while addressing the BJP’s state working committee meeting in Lucknow on Friday. According to media reports, he said that several states had already implemented the UCC and assured party workers that a BJP government in Uttar Pradesh would introduce the common civil law.…

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Sanjay Singh Targets Yogi Government Over Closed Sugar Mills, School Closures and Unemployment at AAP Rally in Sant Kabir Nagar

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AAP Rajya Sabha MP Accuses BJP of Expanding Liquor Outlets While Shutting Schools; Raises Questions Over Electoral Rolls and EVMs Sant Kabir Nagar/Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh launched a sharp attack on the Yogi Adityanath government over unemployment, closed sugar mills, alleged closure of government schools, electricity shortages and electoral irregularities at the party’s ‘Satta Parivartan Jan-Aakrosh Rally’ in Dhanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar. The rally and workers’ conference were organised at Prasadpur Bagh in the Dhanghata Assembly constituency. Singh attended as…

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UP Congress Mobilises Organisation for ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ Rally in Delhi on November 1

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Aradhana Mishra Mona Says Uttar Pradesh Will Make History; Rajendra Pal Gautam Calls Rahul Gandhi Key to Protecting Constitution and Democracy Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee has intensified preparations for the party’s ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ mega rally scheduled for November 1 at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan, mobilising its organisational machinery across all six zones and 75 districts to ensure large-scale participation. Under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Congress President Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, the party has drawn up an extensive mobilisation strategy, involving district units, frontal organisations, departments and…

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Samajwadi Party Seeks Removal of Farrukhabad DM, Raises Polling Booth Relocation and Duplicate Voter Concerns

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Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party has demanded the immediate removal of Farrukhabad District Magistrate, alleging political interference in the proposed relocation of 40 polling stations in the Kaimganj Assembly constituency and irregularities in electoral rolls across several Uttar Pradesh constituencies. Acting on the directions of party national president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, state president Shyam Lal Pal submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, seeking urgent intervention. The party alleged that the Farrukhabad District Magistrate was acting under pressure from BJP MLA Dr. Surabhi to shift…

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AKTU Launches Five-Day Bootcamp on Cryptography and Cybersecurity

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Experts Highlight Growing Career Opportunities and Emerging Challenges in the Age of AI Lucknow: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) inaugurated a five-day bootcamp on Cryptography and Cybersecurity, aimed at equipping students with essential knowledge and practical skills to address emerging digital security challenges. The programme is being jointly organised by the university’s Innovation Hub, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) initiative. Organised under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor J.P. Pandey, the bootcamp will feature expert…

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Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal Pushes for Road Widening and Renewal in Gonda Region

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Proposals seek widening of State Highway 30 to 10 metres and renewal of NH-330 stretch connecting Ayodhya, Gonda and Balrampur Gonda: Divisional Commissioner of Devipatan Division Durga Shakti Nagpal has initiated efforts to strengthen road connectivity in the Devipatan and Ayodhya divisions, emphasising the renewal of National Highway 330 and the widening of a key state highway in Gonda district. She has written to the Government of India, the Principal Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department and the Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, seeking…

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Five Drivers Challaned for Drunk Driving in Joint Gonda Enforcement Drive

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Gonda: The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Gonda, and the Gonda Traffic Police conducted a joint checking drive at Gurunanak Crossing to curb road accidents and raise awareness about traffic rules. During the operation, five people were challaned for driving under the influence of alcohol. The special enforcement drive aimed to take strict action against drunk driving and promote responsible road behaviour among motorists. During the checking, officials identified five drivers who were allegedly driving after consuming alcohol and issued challans against them. The drivers were warned to comply with…

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Yogi Proposes ‘Singapore City’ Near Jewar Airport, ₹775-Crore Packaging Hub to Create 1,880 Jobs

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has proposed developing a dedicated ‘Singapore City’ and a high-tech industrial township near the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar to strengthen economic ties with Singapore and attract foreign investment to the state. The proposal was discussed during a meeting with a 14-member delegation led by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) in Lucknow on Tuesday. The discussions focused on investment opportunities in logistics, semiconductor manufacturing, data centres, green energy, urban planning, agriculture and food processing, waste management, and hospitality. The delegation’s visit followed…

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Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow Concludes Praneta 2026 in Varanasi, Calls for Stronger Academic Collaboration

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Lucknow: Bringing institutional collaboration to the centre of conversations on the future of higher education, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, concluded the Jaipuria Higher Education Leadership Summit – Praneta 2026 today at Hotel Radisson, Varanasi, bringing together academic leaders from the region to exchange perspectives and chart a way forward for future-ready institutions. The summit was attended by Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), as Chief Guest, alongside senior academic leaders from universities and colleges across Varanasi and the surrounding region. The gathering focused on how institutions…

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Ayodhya’s 10th Deepotsav to Illuminate Ram Nagari with Millions of Diyas, Showcase Global Ramayana Traditions

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Lucknow: Ayodhya is preparing for its 10th Deepotsav in 2026, with millions of earthen lamps, spectacular processions and cultural performances expected to highlight the city’s spiritual heritage and ongoing transformation. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the celebrations will bring together Ramleela traditions from across India and abroad on November 6 and 7. The Uttar Pradesh Culture Department plans to organise Ramleela performances across approximately 10 to 15 stages, featuring artists from Kerala, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and the Philippines. Performances in Malayalam, Assamese and…

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