Category: Uttar Pradesh

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bareilly: Ryan Qureshi, son of a scientist couple from the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, has achieved an impressive result in NEET-UG 2026, securing 614 out of 720 marks and an All India Rank (AIR) of 6232. The results of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 were recently declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Ryan’s father, Dr. Salahuddin Qureshi, is a Principal Scientist in the Division of Biological Standardization at IVRI, Izatnagar, while his mother, Dr. Subuhi Khan, is a Research Scholar at the institute. His younger sister,…

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has announced that counselling for admission to the M.Sc. Physics programme for the 2026-27 academic session will be held on July 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Physics. Head of the Department Prof. Saleem Khan urged all eligible candidates to attend the counselling session on the scheduled date and time with their original academic certificates, mark sheets and other required documents. Highlighting the importance of the programme, Prof. Khan said physics forms the foundation of modern science and technology.…

Bareilly: The Academic Council of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, approved a series of significant academic reforms and innovative programmes during its meeting held at the Corporate Conference Hall on the second floor of the Rohilkhand Incubation Foundation (RIF) building. The decisions are aimed at aligning higher education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 while expanding career-oriented learning opportunities for students. The meeting began with the introduction of representatives from the university campus and affiliated colleges. It was attended by senior faculty members, Dean Academics Prof. S.K.…

Gonda/Jhanjhari: The United Teachers Association (UTA) constituted its Jhanjhari Block Executive Committee on Friday, unanimously appointing Arun Mishra as the Block President. Mishra, who serves as an Assistant Teacher at Primary School Deoria Chudamani under the Janakinagar Nyaya Panchayat, expressed gratitude to the organisation for the confidence reposed in him. He said his foremost priority would be to strengthen the association while working consistently for the welfare and rights of teachers. He also announced that the block executive committee would soon be expanded and a roadmap for future organisational activities…