Model Cow Shelters to be Set Up in Every Division of Uttar Pradesh

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Lucknow: In a landmark step towards promoting cattle welfare and rural development, the Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has announced the establishment of Adarsh Gaushalas (Model Cow Shelters) in every division of the state. The initiative aims to make selected cow shelters self-reliant and integrate them into natural farming and rural empowerment models. As part of the first phase, eight divisions—Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Chitrakoot, Bareilly, Agra, Kanpur, and Jhansi—have been selected to develop model cow shelters and one model block each for cow-based natural…

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Cold Storage Innovation Key to Preventing Crop Loss: Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh

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Cold Storage Innovation Key to Preventing Crop Loss: Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh Lucknow  — To ensure that crops do not perish from the farm to the market, Uttar Pradesh’s Minister for Horticulture, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Foreign Trade and Export, Dinesh Pratap Singh, emphasized the critical role of cold storage infrastructure. Speaking at a workshop titled “Empowerment and Modernization of Cold Storage” at Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow, the minister inaugurated the event, underscoring the urgent need for innovation and modernization in traditional cold storage systems. Currently, Uttar Pradesh has around 2,300…

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Chhangur Baba’s Reign of Deception: How a ‘Miracle Man’ Met His End

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Chhangur Baba’s Reign of Deception: How a ‘Miracle Man’ Met His End Balrampur/Lucknow/Mumbai : In what investigators call one of India’s largest religious conversion rackets, Jamaluddin Shah—better known as Chhangur Baba—has emerged at the center of a sprawling web of spiritual deceit, wealth accumulation, and systematic coercion that allegedly exploited thousands across state and international borders. His arrest earlier this month, alongside key associates, marks a dramatic downfall for the self-styled spiritual guru whose meteoric rise was built on religious manipulation, political connections, and alleged foreign funding. The Curious Origin…

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Uttar Pradesh Accelerates Logistics Sector with Rs 1,416 Crore Boost for 20 Projects

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Uttar Pradesh Accelerates Logistics Sector with Rs 1,416 Crore Boost for 20 Projects OWM Logipark in Varanasi and KMRA Associates in Unnao to lead infrastructure push under Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022 Lucknow: In a decisive step toward transforming Uttar Pradesh into a leading logistics hub, the state government has approved Rs 1,416 crore worth of investments across 20 private-sector logistics projects. The initiative comes under the Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022, aimed at strengthening industrial growth, boosting storage infrastructure, and generating employment. The announcement followed the first official meeting of the…

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Over 10,000 Women Police Officers for Safety of Female Kanwar Pilgrims

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Female Kanwar Pilgrims: CM Yogi ensures highest-ever women-centric security model for Sawan Kanwar Yatra; 24×7 helpdesks, patrol boosts, and counseling desks in place Lucknow – In a major push to ensure the safety and dignity of women devotees participating in the Sawan Kanwar Yatra, the Uttar Pradesh government has deployed over 10,000 women police personnel across the state. This marks the highest-ever deployment of female officers during a religious pilgrimage in India, reflecting the Yogi government’s focused effort on women-centric public safety. The deployment includes 8,541 women constables and 1,486…

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Uttar Pradesh Unveils Integrated Plan for River Revival

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Focus on water quality, biodiversity, and sustainable flow restoration from source to confluence Lucknow: In a landmark move aimed at rejuvenating rivers across Uttar Pradesh, the state government has adopted a comprehensive and coordinated strategy that involves district-level collaboration to ensure uninterrupted river flow, water quality improvement, and biodiversity conservation. Under the direct guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, all districts and departments have been directed to take urgent and result-oriented steps as part of a unified action plan. The initiative goes beyond just restoring river flow. It encompasses technical…

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Uttar Pradesh Pushes ‘Cow-Based Startups’ to Boost Rural Economy and Employment

Lucknow — The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a major initiative to promote cow-based startups aimed at not just protecting cattle but also generating rural employment and strengthening the local economy. As part of this ambitious move, the state plans to establish 75 self-sustaining cow shelters — one in each district — that will function as innovation and employment hubs. These shelters will be equipped with units to produce Panchgavya-based medicines, cow dung paint, and organic fertilizers. The initiative also includes integrating these shelters with biogas units, organic compost facilities,…

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Uttar Pradesh Ensures Adequate Fertilizer Supply for Kharif 2025 Season

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Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi has announced that the state government has made extensive arrangements to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season. As of now, 14.59 lakh metric tonnes of urea and 5.63 lakh metric tonnes of phosphatic fertilizers (DAP and NPK) are available across cooperative and private sector sales centers in the state. On July 8, 2025, alone, farmers purchased 32,700 metric tonnes of urea, 6,566 metric tonnes of DAP, and 3,559 metric tonnes of NPK, reflecting strong demand…

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Uttar Pradesh Makes Record-Breaking Leap in SDG Index, Climbs from 29th to 18th Rank

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Lucknow : In a historic achievement, Uttar Pradesh has jumped from the 29th to the 18th position in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, reflecting significant improvement in development indicators across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while chairing a high-level review meeting, emphasized that this progress is “not just a number—it is a reflection of real change in the lives of citizens.” The SDG India Index, developed by NITI Aayog, tracks states’ performance across 17 global development goals. In 2018–19, Uttar Pradesh scored 42 and was categorized as…

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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Visits Composite School

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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Visits Ayodhya’s Amouna Composite School and Anganwadi Centre, Assesses Mid-Day Meal Quality and Holistic Learning Environment Ayodhya : Uttar Pradesh Governor  Anandiben Patel conducted an inspection of the Composite School and Anganwadi Centre in Amouna, located under the Masaudha Development Block of Ayodhya district, focusing on the quality of education, nutrition, and foundational infrastructure at grassroots institutions. During the visit, the Governor thoroughly reviewed key facilities such as the school kitchen, mid-day meal system, smart digital classrooms, and the Anganwadi centre. She interacted with cooking…

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