Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries at his camp office on Kalidas Marg in Lucknow. Speaking on the occasion, Maurya said Gandhi’s entire life conveyed a message of truth, simplicity and public service and that his thoughts and philosophy continue to remain relevant. He called upon people to draw inspiration from Gandhi’s life and incorporate his values into their daily conduct. Maurya said Gandhi continues to inspire people across generations…

Lucknow: The Information and Public Relations Department, Uttar Pradesh, observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri with reverence and dignity at its headquarters in Lucknow. The programme, held at the department’s auditorium under the guidance of Information Director Vishal Singh, began with Additional Director Arvind Kumar Mishra offering floral tributes to portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Officers and employees also paid their respects. Gandhi’s favourite bhajan, “Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye,” was recited during the programme. Addressing…

Gonda: Government-appointed nodal officers will conduct field inspections of three aspirational development blocks in Gonda on October 5 and 6 to physically verify the progress of development schemes and assess the changes achieved on the ground. The inspections are being carried out in accordance with directions issued by the Principal Secretary, Planning Department, Uttar Pradesh Government, on September 30. Three nodal officers have been designated for Babhanojot, Pandri Kripal and Rupaideeh development blocks. Jasjit Kaur (Batch 2012), Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Electronics Corporation, Lucknow, has been appointed nodal officer for…

Gonda: The Akhil Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal, Gonda, submitted a 10-point memorandum to Union Minister of State and Gonda MP Kirti Vardhan Singh on Saturday, putting forward suggestions for industrial and commercial development of Gonda and the wider Devipatan region under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. District president Bhupendra Prakash Arya and district general secretary Shiv Kumar Soni said the memorandum focused on measures to support small and medium traders and accelerate economic development in Gonda in line with the Central government’s development objectives. Among the key demands was…

Bareilly: Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri were remembered on their birth anniversaries at the Divisional Commissioner’s office in Bareilly on Friday. Divisional Commissioner Shambhu Kumar hoisted the national flag at the commissioner’s office premises and paid floral tributes to freedom fighters at the Martyrs’ Memorial. He also offered floral tributes to portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, recalling their contributions to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. Addressing officials and employees, Kumar said Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated across the country to honour the ideals of…

Bareilly: The Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Trust commemorated the 38th memorial day of freedom fighter, former minister and former MP Shri Ram Murti on Friday, honouring three distinguished personalities for their contributions and distributing scholarships worth ₹3.5 crore among 732 meritorious students. The memorial ceremony was held at the Shatik Auditorium of Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology. Trust founder and chairman Dev Murti paid floral tributes to his father and welcomed the guests, students and their parents. Under the Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran, the trust…

Bareilly: A service programme was organised at Ramganga Leprosy Ashram in Bareilly on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The annual initiative was attended by senior district officials, social workers and members of Sarva Seva Samiti, who distributed food and fruits among the residents of the ashram. The programme was presided over by Additional District Magistrate (City) Avinash Tripathi, while Mahendra Kumar, Registrar of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), attended as the chief guest. Senior social worker and District Administration Adviser Zaheer Ahmed said the service…

Lucknow: The sixth Uttar Pradesh Spices Conference and Expo 2026 was held at Udyan Bhawan, Lucknow, bringing together government officials, policymakers, scientists, spice traders, exporters, farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs) and industry experts to explore opportunities for strengthening the state’s spice economy. Organised by the Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), with 3EA Global as the knowledge partner, the conference focused on value addition, technological innovation, quality standards and expanding global market access. Addressing the inaugural session, Uttar Pradesh Horticulture Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh said the state leads the…

Dr. Vishakha Srivastava Ayodhya: The 14-Kosi Parikrama route in Ayodhya is undergoing a major transformation ahead of Deepotsav and the annual Parikrama Mela, with a four-laning project worth approximately Rs 1,140 crore nearing completion. The 31-km stretch is being upgraded to improve connectivity and provide better facilities for pilgrims. The project aims to modernise the 42-km-long traditional pilgrimage route before Deepotsav. In addition to wider roads, the upgraded stretch will feature public toilets, water kiosks, tin sheds, seating arrangements and improved lighting to ensure greater convenience for devotees. The 14-Kosi…