Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma strongly criticised the Opposition for repeatedly disrupting proceedings during the third session of the state Assembly and Legislative Council, calling the approach contrary to democratic traditions. Speaking amid protests in the House, Sharma highlighted the government’s achievements in the power sector. He said more than 1.5 lakh hamlets that had remained without electricity for decades have now been connected to the power network. He also claimed Uttar Pradesh has set national records by successfully meeting the country’s highest electricity demand.…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister AK Sharma ordered strict action against officials over delays in replacing burnt transformers and maintaining uninterrupted power supply during a high-level review meeting. Sharma directed officials to ensure timely replacement of transformers and warned that negligence affecting consumers would not be tolerated. The Executive Engineer of Ghazipur’s Gahmar area was ordered to be suspended after a transformer remained unreplaced for 12 days. The Superintending Engineer was warned of strict action if such lapses recur. In Deoria, the Chief Engineer, Gorakhpur-II, was ordered to receive an…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a 5-MW solar power park in Mau on the death anniversary of former Union minister Kalpnath Rai. He also unveiled Rai’s statue and announced that the solar park would be named after him. The project, being developed by Delhi-based Nexgen Energy Pvt Ltd at an estimated cost of ₹16 crore, is expected to help supply clean and affordable electricity to around 5,000 households while generating local employment. Addressing nearly 50,000 people, Sharma said…

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Students to benefit from internships, technical training, certifications, research and placement opportunities. Lucknow: Reinforcing its commitment to industry-oriented education and enhancing student employability, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HCL Technologies, Lucknow, during a formal ceremony held at the University campus today. The strategic partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations by creating opportunities for internships, industry projects, technical training, professional certifications, collaborative research and placement support. Through this initiative, students will gain practical exposure to cutting-edge technologies…

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Lucknow: A monitoring committee headed by P.C. Meena, Director General of Prison Administration and Reform Services, Uttar Pradesh, met at the department’s headquarters to review the facilities being provided to disabled inmates lodged in the state’s prisons. The meeting was held in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court in Satyan Naravour vs. Union of India and Others, and was aimed at ensuring effective monitoring of compliance with those directions. Officials from the Medical and Health Services department and the Divyangjan Empowerment department also attended. Senior superintendents and superintendents…

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Centres within 200 metres of council schools to be relocated in mission mode by August 15; over 1.64 lakh centres already integrated Children aged 3 to 6 will get safe classrooms, drinking water, toilets, and play areas; learning continuity from Bal Vatika to Class 1 will be strengthened, says Minister Sandeep Singh Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to relocate 15,613 anganwadi centres into council school (parishadiya vidyalaya) premises by August 15, 2026, giving fresh momentum to the integration of basic…

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Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana interacts with students, speaks on education and democratic values Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh encourages students, shares memorable moments with them Such hands-on educational visits help build leadership qualities and democratic awareness among students, says Minister Sandeep Singh Lucknow: Wednesday turned out to be an unforgettable day for students of the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Atrauli, in Aligarh district. As part of an educational excursion, the students visited the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, where they got a firsthand feel for what many describe as democracy’s…

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Budget dedicated to the poor, youth, farmers, and women, says Deputy CM Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council, Keshav Prasad Maurya, briefed the media on the state’s Supplementary Budget for financial year 2026-27, describing it as a reflection of the hopes, aspirations, and expectations of the state’s 25 crore residents. He said the budget is aimed at the state’s all-round development and lays a strong foundation for a self-reliant Uttar Pradesh. Maurya said the budget sets aside ₹17,942.73 crore for rural…

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