Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharm Pal Singh launched the eighth phase of the state’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Control Programme from the Vikas Bhawan in Bareilly, marking the beginning of a statewide free livestock vaccination campaign. The campaign, which will run from July 22 to September 8, 2026, aims to protect eligible livestock against the highly contagious Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The minister flagged off awareness and vaccination vehicles that will travel across the district to educate livestock owners and facilitate free vaccination services. Addressing the gathering, Singh…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has invited applications for its four-year Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and three-year B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Operations programmes for the 2026–27 academic session, offering students industry-oriented training and promising career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The Department of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has urged interested candidates to complete their registration through the Samarth portal at the earliest. According to the department, students who have passed Class XII from any stream—Science, Arts, Commerce or equivalent—are eligible…

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Lucknow: In a major push to bridge the gap between technical education and industry, the Uttar Pradesh Department of Technical Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Skill and Education to equip polytechnic students with industry-relevant skills and improve their employability. The agreement was signed in the presence of Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel at the Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday. The partnership’s flagship Work-Study-Industrial Programme will enable students to gain practical experience in industrial units while pursuing their studies. They will receive a monthly stipend during the…

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Reservation in Shop Allotments Raised to 5%; Pension, Assistive Device Support and Accessibility Measures Reviewed Lucknow: The eighth meeting of the Uttar Pradesh State Advisory Board on Disability was held on Tuesday at the Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Narendra Kashyap. The meeting focused on strengthening the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, promoting inclusive development, and reviewing the implementation of welfare schemes across departments. The meeting began with Principal Secretary, Department of Empowerment…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government held a high-level meeting to review fodder availability for livestock and explore innovative approaches to integrated rural development, with Agriculture, Agricultural Education and Research Minister Surya Pratap Shahi chairing the discussions. The meeting, held at Committee Room No. 44-Kha in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, focused on ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fodder for cattle and other livestock across the state while formulating long-term strategies to strengthen fodder security. During the session, scientists and experts from Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, Unnao, presented an integrated development…

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Lucknow: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected executive committee of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Employees’ Union was held in Lucknow, with Minister for Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textiles Rakesh Sachan administering the oath of office and secrecy to the office-bearers. The ceremony was attended by Joint Chief Executive Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Siddharth Yadav as the guest of honour, while R.D. Kuril was present as the special guest. Board officials and employees also participated in the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma conducted an inspection of the Ghosi Cooperative Sugar Mill to assess its preparedness for the upcoming sugarcane crushing season, directing officials to complete all necessary arrangements within the stipulated timeline to ensure smooth and efficient operations. During his visit, the minister reviewed the mill’s plant facilities, machinery, workforce availability, contractual staffing, internal road network and other essential infrastructure. He undertook a detailed inspection of the premises and sought updates from officials on operational readiness, stressing that no shortcomings should remain…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Madhuban branch of the District Cooperative Bank Limited in Mau, describing the cooperative movement as one of the most effective instruments for strengthening farmers and revitalising the rural economy. Addressing a gathering of farmers, cooperative members and local residents, Sharma congratulated the bank management, cooperative society members and the people of the region on the completion of the modern facility. He said that stronger investment in cooperative institutions over previous decades would have…

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