Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In compliance with the Uttar Pradesh government’s appeal to ensure that no citizen is forced to sleep in the open during the ongoing severe cold wave, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) has arranged a temporary night shelter (rainbasera) for patients and their attendants at Gate No. 2 of the institute. The facility was formally inaugurated today by SGPGI Director Professor R.K. Dhiman, who marked the occasion by distributing blankets to those taking shelter. On the first day itself, nearly 500 people availed of the facility. The…

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Lucknow: Lokbandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital celebrated its 15th Foundation Day in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy CM announced that cardiac treatment facilities would soon be made available at the hospital. He directed the hospital administration to prepare a proposal as per government norms, assuring swift approval to ensure timely treatment for heart patients. On the occasion, a Kayakalp felicitation ceremony was organised, during which doctors and healthcare workers were honoured for their outstanding services. Emphasising the hospital’s…

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Lucknow: Naimisharanya is set to gain a unique national landmark with the development of India’s first eco-spiritual park, named Vedaranyam, blending ecology with spirituality. Spread across nearly 10 hectares and developed at an estimated cost of ₹20 crore, the park will be based on the theme “where nature meets eternal wisdom.” The Forest Department has prepared a detailed action plan to make the project distinctive. Around two lakh saplings of diverse species will be planted, including nearly 30 percent Vedic trees such as peepal, banyan, bael, amla, and shami. Banyan…

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Lucknow | Sarojini Nagar emerged as a key milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s industrial and green mobility roadmap on Friday with the inauguration of the state’s first electric bus manufacturing facility by Ashok Leyland. The advanced EV bus plant was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy. The launch of the facility marks a significant step toward clean transportation, industrial growth and employment generation in the state. Addressing the occasion, Sarojini Nagar MLA Dr Rajeshwar Singh expressed gratitude to Chief…

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Lucknow: The book Aao Sajayein Kanha Ka Braj, authored by senior journalist and President of The Braj Foundation, Vineet Narain, was re-launched in Lucknow at a special event held at Halwasiya Court. The programme was attended by Sudhir Halwasiya, trustees of The Braj Foundation, eminent guests, and media representatives. The book was originally released earlier at Vrindavan by the world-renowned saint Sant Premanand Ji Maharaj, who, in his foreword, described the work as “an inspiration for generations to come.” The re-launch in Lucknow aimed to bring wider attention to the…

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New Delhi/Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an exquisite replica of the Shri Ram Temple, crafted in the traditional Pink Meenakari art form, during a meeting in New Delhi. The gift symbolized a blend of Sanatan faith, Kashi’s centuries-old craftsmanship, and the spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’. The intricately designed replica, created by master craftsman Kunj Bihari Singh, represents the pinnacle of GI-tagged Pink Meenakari, a heritage art form associated with Varanasi. The artwork took 108 days to complete and comprises 108 individual…

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Bareilly: Nath Nagari Bareilly has emerged as a prominent religious tourism destination, with the number of tourists crossing the one-crore mark in 2025, reflecting the growing impact of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision to promote religious tourism across the state. According to data released by the Tourism Department, Bareilly received over 10 million tourists in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the district. Tourist arrivals have shown a steady upward trend, increasing from 8.15 million in 2023 to 9.91 million in 2024, and surpassing 10 million in 2025.…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to modernize the state’s revenue administration by developing ‘Future-Ready Tehsils’, an initiative aligned with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of digital, transparent, and citizen-centric governance. Under this initiative, tehsils across the state will be transformed into model administrative centers equipped with advanced digital services, artificial intelligence (AI)-based systems, e-filing facilities, online record management, and smart infrastructure. The move aims to make revenue services faster, more efficient, and easily accessible to citizens while strengthening e-governance at the grassroots level. According to officials, a comprehensive…

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Ayodhya: The security framework of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya has been further reinforced with the completion of a state-of-the-art police administrative building and control room by the Uttar Pradesh government. The newly constructed facility is located just outside the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra premises and is ready for inauguration. Built over an area of 12,000 square feet, the G+1 structure has been developed at a cost of ₹1,128.75 lakh. The project was implemented by the Home Department and executed through the construction agency CNDS, with construction work…

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