Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday laid the foundation stone and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new women’s hostel at the Government Institute of Food Processing Technology on Sapru Marg, Lucknow. The event also witnessed the inauguration of advanced laboratory equipment installed at the institute. During the programme, Maurya distributed Letters of Comfort, grant sanction cheques, and certificates of appreciation to entrepreneurs and industrial units contributing to the growth of the food processing sector in the state. Interacting with female trainees undergoing food processing…

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday honored meritorious students from Gorakhpur who secured top positions in the 2026 CBSE and UP Board High School and Intermediate examinations. The students were presented with laptops during a felicitation ceremony held at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters in Lucknow. Congratulating the students on their outstanding academic achievements, Akhilesh Yadav wished them success in their future endeavors and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in their educational and professional careers. Among the CBSE toppers, Gauransh…

Lucknow: The Cabinet also approved a proposal relating to the financial requirements of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Accordingly, a provision of Rs 14,988.50 crore has been made under the State Finance Commission for Panchayats at all three tiers during the financial year 2026-27. Ten percent of this amount, approximately Rs 1,498 crore, will be spent on administrative, operational, and maintenance expenses. Out of this amount, Rs 495.89 crore will be spent on honorarium and meeting allowances for Panchayat representatives. It is noteworthy that directions have been issued to withhold 1.05 percent…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026 was approved in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday. The earlier policy had expired on January 27, 2026, following which the government has introduced the new Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026. The objective of the policy is to develop Uttar Pradesh as a Green, AI-ready, and globally competitive Data Center hub. Under the policy, a target has been set to develop an additional capacity of 2 Gigawatts and attract investment of more than Rs 2 lakh crore. IT…

ESIC Medical College to be established in Varanasi, providing better healthcare for workers and their families Children of workers’ families to get admission in 50 percent of MBBS seats at the Varanasi ESIC Medical College Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, key proposals were approved to further strengthen healthcare facilities for workers in the state and their families. The Cabinet approved the allotment of land for the establishment of 100-bed Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals in Gorakhpur and Moradabad, as well as…

Lucknow: In a major step towards promoting India’s rich cultural heritage on the global stage, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning a world-class new campus for Bhatkhande Culture University in Kakarabad, Lucknow. Guided by the vision of Yogi Adityanath, the proposed campus aims to evolve beyond a traditional music university and emerge as a comprehensive center for Indian culture, performing arts, knowledge traditions, and creative innovation. The blueprint for the ambitious project was discussed in detail during a high-level advisory committee meeting chaired by Amrit Abhijat. The meeting brought together…

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the revered Bade Hanuman Ji Temple in Prayagraj and reviewed the progress of the Hanuman Temple Corridor project before attending a review meeting at the Mela Authority Office. According to Mahant Balveer Giri, the Chief Minister sought detailed information about the ongoing construction of the Hanuman Temple Corridor being developed within the temple premises. The project has entered its final phase, and the Chief Minister personally inspected the ongoing work to assess its progress. During his visit, CM Yogi also reviewed arrangements…

Proposals submitted to facilitate Shiva devotees during Sawan, directs development of Kanwar Path CM directs foundation stones for all approved development projects to be laid and construction work to begin by August 15 CM directs sequential review of proposals received from the division and seeks important suggestions and feedback from all public representatives Prayagraj: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the development works of the division. After approving the development projects, the CM directed, “Construction work on all projects should begin by August 15. A separate Kanwar Path be developed for…