Category: Uttar Pradesh

Road Restoration Campaign to Run in Rural Areas from October 1 to November 10 Lucknow: A large-scale road restoration campaign will be conducted across rural Uttar Pradesh from October 1 to November 10, 2026, to repair roads damaged during the laying of pipelines under rural drinking water schemes. Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh reviewed various drinking water schemes division-wise through a video conference from the State Water and Sanitation Mission office on Monday. He directed officials to expedite pending works in villages that have not yet received drinking water…

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Lucknow: Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay said that correct, timely and verified data is far more than a collection of figures. It is the basis for making policy, designing schemes and understanding the real state of higher education. Data, he said, shows where new institutions are needed, where teachers and resources are short, and which areas need special attention for development. He was addressing university nodal officers at a state-level workshop on the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), held at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister for Livestock and Milk Development Dharampal Singh expressed displeasure over pending milk price payments to farmers and livestock owners. He gave strict instructions to the general managers (GMs) of the Lucknow, Meerut and Moradabad milk unions to clear the dues at the earliest. Minister of State Krishna Paswan said the interests of farmers and livestock owners are a priority for the state government. Regular monthly payments ordered The minister said payments must be made regularly every month. Funds released by the government for clearing dues must…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department, in collaboration with an international organisation, organised a one-day consultation programme on rabies prevention and elimination on the occasion of World Rabies Day 2026. Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, said human and animal health are closely interconnected and that an integrated strategy, along with extensive public awareness, is essential to eliminate deadly diseases such as rabies. He said the Animal Husbandry Department is committed to making Uttar Pradesh completely safe and rabies-free. The state-level consultation discussed…

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Lucknow: The Election Commission of India has announced the programme for biennial elections to fill 11 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, five from graduates’ constituencies and six from teachers’ constituencies. The terms of the sitting members end on December 6, 2026. According to the Commission’s schedule, the election notification will be issued on September 29, 2026. Members whose terms are ending No. Constituency Sitting member 1 Lucknow Graduates Er. Avnish Kumar Singh 2 Varanasi Graduates Ashutosh Sinha 3 Agra Graduates Dr. Manvendra Pratap Singh ‘Guru Ji’ 4 Meerut…

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Lucknow: Agriculture plays a vital role in Uttar Pradesh’s economy, with lakhs of families depending on it directly or indirectly. When an earning member of a farming family dies or is disabled in an accident, the household faces a serious financial crisis, affecting children’s education, daily sustenance and other needs. To ease this burden, the state government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, runs the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana, which provides immediate financial support to affected families. Financial security for families after an accident The scheme has been in force…

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Balrampur: The Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), run by the state government in Balrampur, has emerged as a lifeline in the district’s fight against child malnutrition, giving children up to five years of age a chance at a healthy life. Located on the District Joint Hospital campus, the centre continues to play a leading role in treating children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and related medical complications. Operating under the National Health Mission since April 21, 2015, the centre has so far admitted 2,398 severely malnourished children from the district…

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Bareilly: Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Prof. Anil Kumar Rai, conducted a special inspection of the University Student Support Centre (USSC) and reviewed the functioning of various student-focused offices located there. During his visit, the Vice-Chancellor inspected the offices of the Dean of Student Welfare (DSW), Chief Proctor and National Service Scheme (NSS). He also held a meeting with members of the DSW Board and other faculty members to discuss issues related to student welfare and campus facilities. Rai said students were the primary stakeholders of the university…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, is organising a series of public awareness and creative activities under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026, in accordance with government directions. The campaign aims to highlight public welfare initiatives and achievements associated with the Prime Minister’s long public service tenure and encourage citizens to participate in the collective vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. As part of the campaign, the University Cultural Centre staged a street play under the programme “Namo Seva—Unkahi Kahaniyan” on Sunday. Students from the University Cultural Centre and Cultural Club participated enthusiastically in…

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Lucknow: Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma held a public hearing at his residence on Monday and listened to grievances brought by people from different parts of Uttar Pradesh. He directed officials to ensure the prompt, time-bound and effective resolution of the complaints. During the public hearing, residents raised issues related to electricity connections, correction of power bills, drinking water supply, sewerage, waterlogging and other urban civic services. Sharma instructed the concerned officials to take immediate cognisance of the complaints and ensure their resolution within a stipulated timeframe. Several…

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