Category: Uttar Pradesh

Charbagh records highest commercial pollution, while Amausi tops particulate pollution levels; noise exceeds permissible limits across zones Lucknow: Air pollution in Lucknow worsened during the post-monsoon season of 2026, with PM10 levels rising 26.2% and PM2.5 concentrations increasing 8.2% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to a report released by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow. The report, titled Assessment of Ambient Air Quality of Lucknow City Post Monsoon-2026, prepared by IITR’s Environmental Monitoring Laboratory, assessed air quality at nine locations across residential, commercial and industrial…

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Agra: Thousands of young people and students gathered in Agra for the second edition of the ‘Uttar Pradesh Yuva Mahotsav – Sanatan Shankhnaad’, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Yuva Sanatan Sangh Rashtriya Manch. The event brought together youth, cultural performances and discussions on development, law and order, Sanatan traditions and nation-building. Union Minister of State and Agra MP S.P. Singh Baghel, Sadhvi Pragya, Dr Suresh Chavhanke and social media influencer Janhvi Singh participated in an interactive session with young audiences. Speakers discussed Uttar Pradesh’s development since 2017, improvements in law…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure foolproof security, cleanliness, traffic management and public amenities across the state ahead of the upcoming Deepotsav, Diwali, Chhath and Dev Deepawali celebrations. Taking a tough stand against potential law-and-order disturbances, he warned that any attempt to disrupt festive celebrations or disturb communal harmony would invite stringent action. Reviewing the state’s law-and-order situation and festival preparations through a video conference on Tuesday evening, the Chief Minister ordered the cancellation of leave for all officers and employees, from the state…

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Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering a major overhaul of its candidate selection strategy ahead of the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with more than 100 sitting MLAs potentially facing denial of tickets. According to reports, the party is weighing a performance-based approach to counter possible anti-incumbency and prioritise candidates considered electorally competitive. The proposed strategy reportedly places greater emphasis on impartial surveys, legislators’ performance records and consensus among the party’s senior leadership rather than recommendations based on factional affiliations. The party is also understood to have…

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Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching a statewide public outreach campaign in Uttar Pradesh from November 3 to 5 under the theme ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’. Padyatras will be organised across all six organisational regions of the state as part of the party’s campaign to reach out to people and mobilise its cadre. In Lucknow, the main padyatra will begin at 11 am on Tuesday from Lok Bhawan and conclude at Parivartan Chowk. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend the event as the special guest. BJP…

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Lucknow: 2011-batch IAS officer Amit Kumar Singh on Monday assumed charge as the Managing Director (MD) of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural), emphasising the timely completion of projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission. After taking charge, Singh interacted with departmental officers and employees and reviewed the progress of ongoing works. He reiterated the corporation’s commitment to ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for every rural household under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Directing officials to accelerate the implementation of rural drinking water schemes, Singh stressed the need to achieve…

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NABARD-supported State Rural Development Conference Focuses on Viksit Uttar Pradesh 2047; Special Emphasis on Credit Access Across All 75 Districts Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will prepare a measurable and time-bound credit action plan for all 75 districts to strengthen the rural economy, promote agricultural industries and expand entrepreneurship among women and youth. The initiative was discussed at the State Rural Development Conference 2026, organised by the Finance Department in collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) at Parijat Auditorium in Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow. The conference…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is rapidly strengthening its position in India’s renewable energy sector, with solar power, bioenergy and other clean energy initiatives driving the state towards energy self-reliance, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said on Sunday. Sharma made the remarks while participating in the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi, where he inaugurated an exhibition organised by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), the state’s nodal agency for renewable energy. The exhibition showcased Uttar Pradesh’s achievements and ongoing initiatives in…

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Bareilly: The Savitri Government Women’s Hostel of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a vibrant Deepotsav celebration ahead of Diwali, bringing together students for an evening of traditional rituals, cultural performances and festive cheer. The programme was organised under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai and the guidance of hostel warden Dr Jyoti Pandey. It showcased India’s rich cultural heritage and diversity through a series of activities. The celebrations began with prayers and aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Students collectively prayed for peace, prosperity and…

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