Category: Uttar Pradesh

Self-help group member Chanda Devi expands her late husband’s nursery business, creates employment for four others Mirzapur: Turning personal adversity into an opportunity for economic independence, Chanda Devi, a 39-year-old woman from Dhaurupur village in the City development block of Mirzapur district, has transformed a small nursery business into a sustainable source of livelihood. Associated with the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM), she has increased her monthly income from ₹8,000 to ₹20,000 and provided employment to four other people. Chanda Devi, who studied up to Class 12, faced…

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Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya joins celebrations virtually; announces plans for permanent Deep Stambhs and annual Ramleela programmes Prayagraj: The sacred city of Prayagraj glowed with the light of lakhs of earthen lamps as grand Deepotsav celebrations were organised at Maharishi Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham and other river ghats on Friday. The celebrations were organised to promote folk culture, art, literature, traditional practices and local talent while reconnecting people with the state’s cultural heritage. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya joined the celebrations virtually and congratulated the organisers…

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Lucknow: The 14-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav began on Sunday with traditional prayers and rituals at Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan, located along the Gomti River on Birbal Sahni Marg in Lucknow. Organised by the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad, the festival opened with a formal puja and prayer ceremony at 1 pm. Office-bearers, members of the organisation and other dignitaries participated in the rituals and prayed for the successful conduct of the festival. As part of the celebrations marking the 26th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s formation, a debate competition on the theme ‘Changes…

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Addressing the 10th Ayodhya Deepotsav, Vice-President recalls sacrifices made during the Ram Temple movement; praises Yogi government’s law and order record and UP’s development Ayodhya: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan described the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple as a symbol of Hindu self-respect, recalling the sacrifices made by devotees, saints and religious leaders during the centuries-long struggle for the temple’s construction. Addressing the 10th edition of Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 as the chief guest at Ram Katha Park, he said the Ram Janmabhoomi had remained a centre of faith and unfulfilled aspirations for millions of…

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Chief Minister honours sanitation workers, boatmen, Nishad community members and councillors for their contribution to Deepotsav arrangements Ayodhya: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called upon the people of Ayodhya to protect the city’s cultural heritage, cleanliness and public infrastructure, saying that preserving the dignity of Lord Ram’s city was a collective responsibility. Addressing a Diwali Milan programme organised at the Nishad settlement near Ram Ghat Halt, the Chief Minister said Ayodhya had undergone a transformation and must continue to maintain its identity as a clean, beautiful, well-organised and dignified city. Referring…

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4,727 Solar Plants Installed Against Target of 8,256 Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme; MSMEs and Institutions to Be Encouraged to Adopt Solar Power Sonbhadra: Uttar Pradesh’s major energy-producing district, Sonbhadra, is preparing to strengthen its position in the renewable energy sector, with a renewed push towards rooftop solar installations and wider adoption of clean energy. The district administration, banking institutions and industrial representatives are working together to expand the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and encourage households, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and educational institutions to shift…

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Ayodhya: The famous Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya has been decorated with flowers and colourful lights ahead of Hanuman Jayanti. Special prayers and religious ceremonies have been planned for the occasion, with this year’s celebrations featuring a rare attraction — ancient jewellery believed to have been gifted to Lord Hanuman by Mata Janaki (Sita). The traditional ornaments will be used for the special ceremonial adornment of Bajrangbali. Special rituals are scheduled from midnight, while devotees have been arriving at the temple since early morning. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to people across the state to extend the joy of Diwali to underprivileged families and ensure that no household is left out of the festive celebrations. In his Diwali greetings, the Chief Minister urged people to help economically weaker families according to their means and make them part of the festivities. He also called upon residents to purchase earthen lamps, cotton wicks and other locally made products to support potters, artisans and traditional craftsmen. Yogi said Diwali should not be limited…

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Ayodhya: The holy city of Ayodhya woke up to a festive glow on Saturday as Deepotsav celebrations got under way, with folk culture, music and colour spilling across the city. Cultural programmes have been going on since early morning, and the mood along the banks of the Saryu is one of anticipation and devotion. The Ramnagri has been dressed up for the occasion. Streets, ghats and public spaces have been decorated, and the Saryu riverfront looks especially striking with its artistic decorations. Visitors arriving since morning have been greeted by…

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Gonda: Spreading the message that festivals become meaningful when their happiness reaches every section of society, the Marwari Yuva Manch, Gonda, and its Gonda Devipatan branch jointly organised an initiative titled ‘Anand Sabke Liye’ (Happiness for All) at a school in Belwa Lonianpurwa village. Held on Tuesday evening, the programme brought Diwali celebrations to around 50 economically disadvantaged families, comprising nearly 450 people. Essential household items, clothes, festive supplies and sweets were distributed among the beneficiaries to help them celebrate the festival with joy and dignity. The initiative brought smiles…

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