Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level video conference from his official residence, reviewing preparedness across the state for the upcoming festive season. The meeting included all police commissioners, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, and senior police officials. The CM emphasized that upcoming festivals such as Kanwar Yatra, Shravan Shivratri, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Rath Yatra, and Muharram must be celebrated with faith, safety, and social harmony. The CM particularly highlighted the sensitivity of the period between June 27 and August 9, urging tight coordination between all…
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Scorching Heatwave Grips Uttar Pradesh, IMD Issues Alert
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh continues to reel under a brutal heatwave stretching from the eastern plains to the western belt, with roads radiating furnace-like heat and daily life thrown into disarray. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for 19 districts across Bundelkhand and western UP, warning of extreme heat and oppressive nights. As per IMD, relief is unlikely before June 15. However, pre-monsoon showers are expected to hit eastern UP by Sunday, with light rain predicted across both eastern and western regions starting June 16. Districts under…
Read MoreYogi Adityanath’s Birthday This Year to Hold Special Significance Amid Spiritual and Environmental Celebrations
Lucknow : This year, June 5 is set to be an especially significant date for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Coinciding with World Environment Day—which also happens to be his birthday—the day will mark a series of spiritually and historically meaningful events that underline both his personal beliefs and political symbolism. A Day of Multiple Significances Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who also serves as the Peethadheeshwar (head) of the influential Gorakshpeeth in Gorakhpur, will be the chief guest at a major religious ceremony in Ayodhya. The occasion? The Pran…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh eyes Child Labour Free status
Lucknow: In a major push to eradicate child labour, the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has launched a comprehensive campaign with the goal of making the state completely free from child labour by 2027. The initiative, spearheaded by CM Yogi, is built on a multi-pronged approach—ranging from awareness drives and education to rehabilitation—ensuring that childhood becomes a time of opportunity rather than compulsion. The campaign has moved beyond policy papers and into the grassroots, reaching villages and urban lanes alike. It is designed to ensure that every child has…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Poised to Lead India’s Agri-Tech Revolution
Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s agricultural powerhouse, is rapidly emerging as a frontrunner in the nation’s agri-tech revolution, leveraging technology, policy reforms, and international collaborations to transform its farming landscape. With a 20% contribution to India’s agricultural output despite possessing only 11% of the country’s cultivable land, UP is harnessing innovation to boost productivity, enhance farmer incomes, and ensure sustainable growth. Government’s Vision and Initiatives Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been a vocal advocate for integrating technology into agriculture, emphasizing its potential to triple food production. Speaking at the…
Read MoreAssurance to Halt Termination of Outsourced Power Employees
Lucknow – A significant meeting was held today between N.K.S. Chauhan, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and representatives of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Tender/Contract Employee Union, Lucknow. The meeting resulted in an assurance to halt the termination of outsourced electricity workers across the state. Members of the Tender/Contract Employee Union began a peaceful satyagraha in protest against several longstanding issues plaguing outsourced power employees. These include: Deployment of staff below sanctioned strength Unlawful termination of outsourced employees Dismissals citing age beyond 55…
Read MoreESIC expands its ambit in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: Union Minister for Labour, Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, announced the expansion of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) coverage to 15 more districts in Uttar Pradesh. With this notification, 74 out of 75 districts in the state are now fully covered under the ESI scheme, benefiting 30.08 lakh insured persons and 1.16 crore beneficiaries. The newly notified districts—Ambedkar Nagar, Auraiya, Bahraich, Gonda, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Kannauj, Maharajganj, Mahoba, Pilibhit, Siddharthnagar, Shamli, Pratapgarh, Kasganj, and Shravasti—add 53,987 new insured individuals to the ESIC network. Nationally, ESIC now covers…
Read MoreEight Women Honored with ‘Nav Anshika Tejaswini Samman’
Eight Women Honored with ‘Nav Anshika Tejaswini Samman’ for Outstanding Contributions in Various Fields Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission, Attended as Chief Guest Cultural Performances Enthralled the Audience The ‘Great Shaktiswaroopa Utsav’ Women’s Month Concludes Successfully Lucknow: The ‘Great Shaktiswaroopa Utsav,’ organized by Nav Anshika Foundation to celebrate Women’s Month throughout March, concluded with the ‘Nav Anshika Tejaswini Samman’ ceremony at JC Guest House, Nirala Nagar. Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Ritu Shahi, a…
Read MoreToll Rates to Increase in Uttar Pradesh from April 1
Lucknow: Starting April 1, toll rates across various districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Varanasi, and Purvanchal, will be increased. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a notification announcing the revised toll rates for the 2025-26 financial year. These new rates will come into effect from midnight on March 31. The toll hike will impact vehicles traveling through major routes, including Varanasi, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Lucknow, Nawabganj, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, and Raebareli. On average, around 1 million vehicles pass through these toll plazas daily. The increased toll charges…
Read MoreGyandhara: Pioneering Quality Cattle Feed for a Sustainable Future
Lucknow: In the ever-evolving dairy industry, the need for high-quality cattle feed has never been more critical. Nearly a decade ago, dairy farmers struggled with low-cost, substandard feed that negatively impacted milk production and quality. Recognizing this gap, Gyandhara was established with a mission to provide nutritionally balanced, premium cattle feed—not just for Gyan Dairy but to revolutionize the entire dairy ecosystem. A Vision for Change Gyandhara was founded to address a fundamental challenge: low milk yields due to inadequate feed quality, which directly affected farmers’ profitability. While Jai Agarwal,…
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