Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In a significant move towards making Uttar Pradesh plastic-free, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to replace plastic polybags with organic pots made from cow dung in large-scale plantation campaigns. The initiative, aligned with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of environmental protection and self-reliant gaushalas, will be implemented through the Uttar Pradesh Gau Seva Commission. Under the plan, around five crore cow-dung-based organic pots will be produced this year across nearly 7,000 gaushalas in the state. The manufacturing process will involve women self-help groups and young entrepreneurs in every…

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Varanasi: Ancient yet progressive Varanasi is set to achieve a global milestone by becoming India’s first and the world’s third city to introduce a ropeway as an urban public transport system. After Bolivia’s administrative capital La Paz and Mexico City, Kashi will soon offer ropeway travel to ease congestion in its densely populated core areas. The 3.85-kilometre ropeway corridor from Varanasi Cantt Railway Station to Godowlia will reduce travel time to just 16 minutes, providing major relief from traffic snarls. The project is being constructed in accordance with international safety…

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Instructions Issued to Strengthen Drainage, Power Supply, Water and Sanitation Systems Special Focus on Electrical Safety, Parking Connections, Night Shelters, Bonfires and SignageGovernment Fully Committed to Providing All Necessary Support: A.K. Sharma Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister  A.K. Sharma conducted a virtual review meeting from the Sangam Auditorium to assess preparations for the smooth, safe and well-organised conduct of the Magh Mela. During the meeting, he issued clear and firm directions to concerned departments to ensure that all arrangements meet the highest standards.  Sharma stated that…

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Strong Showcase of Women Entrepreneurship as 60 Self-Help Groups Set Up Stalls Saras Mela Emerges as a Confluence of Swadeshi, Self-Employment and Culture: Satish MahanaLocal Products Will Realise the Vision of Self-Reliant Uttar Pradesh and Developed India: Yogendra Upadhyay Kanpur/Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh government’s sustained efforts towards women empowerment under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath found a strong reflection with the inauguration of the Saras Aajeevika Mela–2026 at Motijheel Lawn-2 in Kanpur. The fair will remain open to the public till January 6. The event was inaugurated…

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Over 45,611 Women Become ‘Lakhpati Didis’ Through Dairy Value Chain More Than 9.15 Lakh Litres of Milk Collected Daily Lucknow | Milk Producer Companies operating under the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission have emerged as a strong symbol of women’s self-reliance, empowering thousands of rural women economically and socially across the state. Under the leadership and guidance of Deputy Chief Minister  Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM), under the Rural Development Department, is actively working to organise economically and socially disadvantaged rural women into…

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Lucknow | In a major step towards strengthening disaster management mechanisms in Uttar Pradesh, a state-of-the-art State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) equipped with advanced technological systems will be established under the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority. On Monday, Relief Commissioner  Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod held an important meeting with senior officials of the Odisha State Relief Department through video conferencing. The discussion focused on understanding the structure, functioning, and best practices of Odisha’s State Emergency Operations Centre, which is regarded as one of the most efficient models in the country.…

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Lucknow | On the occasion of the New Year, Lulu Hypermarket introduced a special initiative to express respect and gratitude towards its regular and senior citizen customers. As part of this gesture, “Senior Citizen Privilege Cards” were distributed to elderly customers who have been long associated with Lulu Hypermarket and regularly shop at the store. The initiative aims to acknowledge the loyalty of senior citizens while fostering an emotional bond with them. The privilege cards have been specifically issued to senior customers who have consistently supported Lulu Hypermarket over the…

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Lucknow: Funtura, the leading indoor amusement and family entertainment destination at Lulu Mall, Lucknow, successfully organised a grand chess tournament on January 4, 2025, at Atrium-1 of the mall. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 165 players across various age groups, making it one of the most engaging and vibrant chess competitions ever held at the mall. The tournament aimed to promote strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and intellectual development among children, youth, and adults. Participants from reputed schools, chess academies, and independent chess enthusiasts showcased exceptional talent, discipline, and concentration throughout…

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Yogi government’s business reforms praised by the centre; all 23 priority reforms fully implemented Simplified processes for investors, ease of doing business gets a new dimension Major Reforms in Land, Labour, Construction and Utilities Enhance Transparency Lucknow: The Yogi Government’s sustained efforts to transform Uttar Pradesh into an Uttam Pradesh have culminated in a significant national achievement. Uttar Pradesh has secured the first position in the country under the Government of India’s “Deregulation 1.0” programme, emerging as the only state to fully implement all 23 identified priority reforms aimed at…

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