Category: Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi: The spiritual city of Kashi is set to witness a historic convergence of women’s empowerment and large-scale development initiatives as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in his parliamentary constituency for a two-day visit. The highlight of the day will be the ‘Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan’, a massive women-centric gathering expected to draw participation from nearly 50,000 women at the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) ground. The event, being described as a “Mahakumbh of women’s power,” will be entirely managed by women, including security arrangements, which will be handled by women police…

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Gonda: A Divisional Industry Friends meeting was held  under the chairmanship of the Divisional Commissioner, focusing on a detailed review of various self-employment and entrepreneurship promotion schemes. The meeting assessed the progress of key industrial development initiatives and issued strict directions to ensure effective implementation at the ground level. Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal directed all banks to set branch-wise targets and ensure maximum loan distribution to eligible beneficiaries under government welfare schemes. She emphasized that every eligible applicant must receive timely financial assistance and instructed officials to adhere strictly…

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LUCKNOW | Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister  A.K. Sharma, during his high-level review meeting in Varanasi, sent a clear message to officials: “Accelerate development, and never compromise on quality.” Chairing the session at the Circuit House, the Minister addressed critical infrastructure needs, sanitation, and power stability, emphasizing that Varanasi—as a global spiritual and tourism center—must reflect world-class standards. Infrastructure & Sanitation: Zero Tolerance for Waterlogging With the monsoon season approaching, Minister Sharma prioritized drainage management. He issued a stern warning that waterlogging will not be tolerated under any…

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Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening the electricity distribution system and ensuring uninterrupted power supply in Varanasi, Energy Minister A.K. Sharma  inaugurated two advanced 24×7 Emergency Electricity Vans in the city. The initiative aims to drastically reduce restoration time during power outages and improve the overall reliability of the power network. Dedicated 24×7 Response System The newly launched special vehicles are equipped with modern safety equipment and essential tools and tackles (T&P kits) designed to handle all kinds of electrical faults. To ensure round-the-clock operations, dedicated teams will work…

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Bareilly: A ‘Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan’ was organised at Invertis University under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, drawing participation from a large number of women and public representatives. Addressing the gathering, Maurya emphasized unity and collective strength, stating that efforts were made during a recent parliamentary session to pass a bill granting 33 percent reservation to women, but it could not materialise due to opposition resistance. He remarked that with broader support, the proposal could have become a historic milestone. Highlighting the role of women…

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Bareilly: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute, under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, organised its 27th Extension Council meeting at Izatnagar, bringing together agricultural experts, scientists, state officials, and progressive farmers for deliberations on strengthening extension services and technology dissemination. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing extension activities, formulating new strategies, and enhancing the effective transfer of scientific innovations to farmers. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR and Director of IVRI, emphasized the critical role of extension services in bridging the…

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Bareilly: The Faculty of Management (Department of Business Administration) at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a dignified event titled ‘Somnath Swabhimaan Parv’, celebrating the confluence of faith, history, and national pride. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, who in his message highlighted that the Somnath Temple is not merely a religious site but a powerful symbol of India’s resilience, identity, and cultural resurgence. Prof. (Dr.) Tulika Saxena, Dean and Head of the Faculty of Management, presided over the event and welcomed the guests.…

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Bareilly: A key meeting was convened at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) to discuss the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic programmes and administrative processes. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh at the university’s committee hall. Highlighting the growing relevance of Artificial Intelligence, Prof. Singh emphasized that AI has become an essential component of modern education. Referring to the National Education Policy 2020, he noted that the policy strongly advocates the integration of advanced technologies into higher education curricula. The Vice-Chancellor proposed the introduction of…

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Bareilly: A comprehensive review meeting of multiple district-level committees, including the District Environment Committee, District Plantation Committee and District Ganga Committee, was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh at the Collectorate auditorium. During the meeting, officials reviewed issues related to forest land records under the district-level committee. It was highlighted that nearly 77 hectares of forest land in Khallpur Kapoorpur village of Faridpur tehsil is yet to be properly recorded in revenue documents. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Faridpur, was directed to conduct a joint inspection with revenue and…

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