NUJ National Council Meeting Begins in Ayodhya; Journalists to Discuss Media Issues and Protection Law

Ayodhya: The National Council meeting of the National Union of Journalists (India) (NUJ-I) began in Ayodhya Dham on Sunday, with Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary inaugurating the two-day meeting being held on October 4 and 5. Around 200 representatives from 22 states are participating in the national council meeting, which is being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Association of Journalists (UPAJ). The Jaunpur delegation, including district president Syed Hasnain Qamar Deepu, vice-president Abdul Haq Ansari and general secretary JD Singh, welcomed Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary with bouquets. Journalists from Telangana,…

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Society Trusts Journalism More Than Politics, Says Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh

Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh said society continues to place greater trust in journalism than in politics, stressing that the responsibility of journalists has increased significantly in the digital and social media era. He was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the two-day National Council meeting of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the auditorium of Hanuman Bagh Ashram in Ayodhya. Singh said the NUJ would deliberate on various issues and challenges facing journalists during the two-day meeting. He described the present…

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Bharat Taxi Set to Expand to 12 More UP Cities Ahead of Navratri and Diwali

Lucknow: Commuting during the upcoming festive season is set to become easier for residents and visitors in several Uttar Pradesh cities, with Bharat Taxi preparing to expand its app-based transport network to 12 more locations within a month. The service, currently operational in Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Prayagraj, is expected to reach Ayodhya, Agra and Meerut before Navratri. Preparations are also underway to launch the service in Mathura, Firozabad, Muzaffarnagar, Hapur, Sitapur, Hathras, Etawah, Mirzapur and Rae Bareli. Driver registration and vehicle onboarding have already begun in several cities.…

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UP Accelerates EV Infrastructure Push, 238 Charging Locations Approved Across 11 Cities

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is stepping up efforts to expand its public electric vehicle charging network, with 238 locations across 20 clusters approved under the Prime Minister E-Drive scheme. Of these, agreements for 99 locations have already been completed, while the process for the remaining 139 sites is pending. The charging infrastructure is being developed through the Uttar Pradesh Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), with the objective of making EV charging more accessible across major urban, industrial and transport centres. Among the approved locations, Gautam Buddh Nagar has 39 sites, Lucknow…

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Three-Decade Wait Ends as Yogi Lays Foundation for Ganga Bridge in Bhadohi

Bhadohi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a major infrastructure boost for Bhadohi with the foundation stone laid for a new permanent bridge across the Ganga at the Sitamarhi-Dhantulsi-Dengurpur Ghat. The bridge, estimated to cost more than ₹300 crore, will stretch 1.32 kilometres and is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Bhadohi and the Manda region of Prayagraj. The project fulfils a demand that residents of the Konia region have pursued for more than three decades. At present, people depend on boats and seasonal pontoon bridges to cross…

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MJPRU’s Dr Priya Saxena Honoured at National Seminar in Bihar

Bareilly: Dr Priya Saxena of the Department of Ancient History and Culture at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, was honoured for her academic contribution at the 10th Young Historians’ two-day National Seminar organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana at Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar. Held on October 3 and 4, the seminar focused on “Indian Tradition of History Writing.” Dr Saxena, participating under the guidance and inspiration of Vice-Chancellor Acharya Dr Anil Kumar Rai, chaired an academic session on “Indian Tradition of Tribal Historiography”…

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Blood Donation Camp Organised in Bareilly Under Swachhata Hi Seva and Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Bareilly: A blood donation camp was organised at the 300-Bed Hospital in Bareilly under the Swachhata Hi Seva and Seva Sankalp Abhiyan–2026, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The camp was organised by the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) team of Bareilly Municipal Corporation and was held from 10 am to 4 pm. Additional Municipal Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Rai, PCS, attended the programme as chief guest. He inaugurated the camp by cutting the ribbon and set an example by becoming the first person to donate blood. His initiative encouraged officers,…

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A.K. Sharma Honours Soldiers and Interacts with Sanitation Workers During Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participated in a series of service and recognition programmes during his visit to Mau under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, including a ceremony honouring serving and former soldiers and a community meal with sanitation workers. At a soldiers’ felicitation programme organised at the Community Hall, Sharma honoured soldiers and ex-servicemen for their contribution to national security. Paying tribute to their courage, sacrifice and dedication, he said the contribution of soldiers guarding the country’s borders was invaluable. Their commitment enables citizens to…

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High-Level Review Meeting Held to Accelerate UP’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal Through IT and Electronics

Lucknow: A high-level review meeting was held to assess the progress of various policies, schemes and programmes being implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Department of Information Technology and Electronics and to examine the department’s role in achieving the state’s $1 trillion economy target. The meeting was chaired by Sunil Kumar Sharma, Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Uttar Pradesh, at Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow. Detailed discussions were held on the current status, achievements and future action plan for the IT and electronics sector in line with the state’s economic growth…

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UP Government Scheme Helps Rampur Entrepreneur Rebuild Business After Devastating Floods

₹1.25 Crore E-Rickshaw Manufacturing Unit Established with Support from Mukhyamantri Gramodyog Rojgar Yojana, Creating Jobs for 20–25 Local Workers Rampur: The Uttar Pradesh government’s Mukhyamantri Gramodyog Rojgar Yojana is helping rural entrepreneurs rebuild businesses, generate employment and achieve financial independence. In Rampur, the scheme has enabled an entrepreneur to overcome devastating flood losses and establish a modern e-rickshaw manufacturing unit, demonstrating the potential of government-backed financial assistance in promoting rural industrialisation. Entrepreneur Nazim was operating an industrial unit, Western Auto Plastic Parts, until 2022, manufacturing visors, mudguards and other automobile…

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