Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow — The 102nd anniversary of the Kakori Train Action was observed with grandeur at the Shaheed Smarak Sthal in Lucknow today. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya paid tribute to the immortal martyrs, released a book on the historic event, and honored the families of freedom fighters during the ceremony chaired by Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. Speaking at the Kakori Shaheed Mandir, Deputy CM Maurya garlanded the statues of the martyrs and offered floral tributes to the brave revolutionaries who laid down their lives for…

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LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ organised in Lucknow as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga – Tiranga Yatra’ campaign. The rally saw participation from Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with State BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary and Vice President Neeraj Singh. Several other leaders also joined the march. A large number of school children carrying the national flag were part of the yatra, adding to the patriotic atmosphere in the state capital. The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative is being held…

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Varanasi: Preparations for the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign have gathered momentum in Varanasi, where around 800 women associated with self-help groups are working to make nearly three lakh national flags ahead of Independence Day. The initiative aims to ensure that the Tricolour reaches households across all 694 gram panchayats in the district, while also supplying flags to the Basic Education Department and the District Youth Welfare Department. Besides spreading the message of patriotism, the campaign is expected to provide employment and generate an estimated income of Rs 6–9 lakh for…

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Ayodhya: The temple city of Ayodhya is set to receive a major infrastructure boost ahead of this year’s Deepotsav, with the ambitious Dashrath Path project nearing completion. Built at an estimated cost of ₹418.98 crore, the 15.39-km four-lane road will connect Saket Petrol Pump with the Maharaj Dashrath Samadhi at Bilwhari Ghat, improving connectivity for pilgrims and local residents. Around 92 per cent of the project has been completed, with authorities working towards opening the road before Deepotsav. The 14-metre-wide corridor is being equipped with modern street lighting, footpaths and…

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Lucknow — Dr. Neeraj Bora, MLA for Lucknow North, performed a bhoomi pujan (ground-breaking ceremony) today for the renovation and beautification of SBI Park and Arjun Park in Sector-F under Janakipuram First Ward. On the same day, the MLA also laid the foundation stone for a road construction project in Faizullaganj Second Ward. A total of Rs 63 lakh has been sanctioned for these development works. Speaking at the bhoomi pujan for the parks, Dr. Bora said that parks are not merely places for recreation and leisure but an important…

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Lucknow — Goel Institute of Technology and Management (GITM), Lucknow, achieved a significant milestone in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC). The collaboration aims to strengthen blockchain technology, innovation, startup incubation, entrepreneurship, skill development, and industry-academia cooperation. The MoU was signed by Dr. Rishi Asthana, Director of GITM, and Dr. Jyoti Agarwal, Head of the Department of Management (MBA). Nikhil Bhatt, Project Lead at the Centre of Excellence (Blockchain Technology) at IIM Lucknow Enterprise…

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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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