Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow — The tragic suicide of a textile trader, his wife, and their teenage daughter in Lucknow has sent shockwaves across Uttar Pradesh, sparking intense political criticism. Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajai Rai, reacting sharply on Monday, blamed the BJP-led state government for fostering a climate of “economic hopelessness” that he believes is driving families to such fatal decisions. According to initial reports, the family consumed poison, a desperate act Rai described as “deplorable and heartbreaking.” Speaking to IANS, he expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and stated his intent to…

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Committed to developing Shravasti as a major Buddhist pilgrimage and tourism destination – Jaiveer Singh Lucknow: The iconic statue of Lord Buddha at the Mahamangol Buddha Vihar complex in Shravasti will soon be illuminated with state-of-the-art facade lighting. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Rs 80 lakh for the project, aiming to enhance the visual appeal of this sacred site at night. This lighting initiative will significantly elevate the site’s grandeur, creating a striking nighttime experience for visitors and pilgrims alike. Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh announced…

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Lucknow — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President and former four-time Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Kumari Mayawati, launched a scathing attack on both the BJP and the Congress during a press conference held today. Addressing key national concerns, Mayawati accused successive governments of tampering with the Constitution for political gains and undermining the rights of the marginalized. She said that while Dr. B.R. Ambedkar gave India one of the most progressive and humanitarian Constitutions in the world, both the Congress and the BJP-led NDA governments have failed to uphold it in…

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Lucknow — The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has levelled serious allegations against the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, claiming large-scale corruption in the name of cleaning the Gomti River in Lucknow. In a scathing press briefing, AAP leaders said that while the government makes tall claims of rejuvenation and cleanliness, ground reality paints a grim picture of mismanagement and fraud. Under the direction of AAP UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, a party delegation visited Kudia Ghat to inspect the Gomti River’s condition. According to the party, contrary to…

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Lucknow — Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force has etched his name into history by becoming the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Shukla’s milestone achievement has sparked pride across the nation and especially in his home state. In recognition of this momentous feat, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister  Ajay Rai visited Group Captain Shukla’s residence  to personally congratulate the family. He honoured Shukla’s proud parents with a ceremonial shawl and praised their son’s exceptional achievement. “This…

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Lucknow — In a major initiative aimed at reviving hockey at the grassroots level in Uttar Pradesh, UP Rudras in collaboration with Yadu Sports inaugurated the UP Rudras Grassroots Hockey Clinic at the prestigious Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Hockey Stadium in Lucknow. The clinic aims to identify and nurture young hockey talent across the state and rekindle passion for the sport in small towns and cities. It marks a significant step toward developing a sustainable, high-performance hockey ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. The event was graced by R.P. Singh, Director of…

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Lucknow— In a fierce attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over its decision to merge and shut down thousands of government schools, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh announced that his party would launch statewide protests to safeguard public education and the rights of students. Speaking at a press conference held at AAP’s state headquarters, Singh alleged that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s education model is bulldozing the futures of poor, Dalit, and underprivileged children by systematically shutting down schools. “This government is running bulldozers not just on buildings, but…

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Lucknow — Under the inspiration of Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh,  Jaiveer Singh, and the guidance of the Principal Secretary, Department of Culture and Tourism, a Junior Conservationist Nature Camp is being organized by the State Museum, Lucknow in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation, India. As part of the nature camp, participants were taken on an educational tour of the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow on June 26, 2025. The visit aimed to raise…

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Varanasi — Uttar Pradesh Congress President and former minister Ajay Rai has strongly condemned the filing of FIRs against six journalists who reportedly questioned the viral video of a man climbing the statue of Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in Varanasi. The incident occurred after a video surfaced showing a youth atop the revered statue. Instead of acting against the person seen in the video, local authorities at Lanka Police Station registered cases against journalists Arshad, Abhishek Jha, Abhishek Tripathi, Sonu Singh, Shailesh, and Nitin Kumar Rai — all of…

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Lucknow— In a sharp rebuke to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee’s Media Department Chairman Dr. C.P. Rai  accused the Sangh of consistently attacking the Indian Constitution and promoting an ideology that is anti-poor and anti-marginalised. Dr. Rai’s comments came in response to recent remarks made by RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, whom he accused of making “yet another unconstitutional demand to alter the Indian Constitution.” Rai stated that RSS has always aimed to replace the egalitarian Constitution with a “Manuwadi framework,” which contradicts the spirit of…

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