Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

March 14, 2025 10:38 AM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates Holi at Gorakhnath Temple, joins devotees in festivities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined devotees at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur to celebrate the festival of Holi. The Chief Minister participated in the singing of traditional phag songs and performed puja and aarti at the site of Holika Dahan within the temple premises, marking the beginning of the vibrant Holi celebrations. Several BJP leaders also took part in the festivities, embracing the spirit of the festival of colors. Across Uttar Pradesh, celebrations were in full...

February 24, 2025 11:48 AM

UP Board exams commence under tight security; CM Yogi sends best wishes to students

The UP Board exams kicked off on Monday under tight security and supervision across the state. A total of 54,37,233 students are appearing for the exams, which are being conducted at 8,140 centres across Uttar Pradesh. Of these students, 27,32,216 are high school candidates, while 27,05,017 are taking the intermediate exams. Enhanced security measures have been implemented, with 17 districts placed under special surveillance. The Special Task Force (STF) and Intelligence Unit have been deploye...

February 16, 2025 6:50 PM

River systems similar to blood vessels of our body, says UP CM at ‘Faith of Kumbh’ conclave

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that more than 52 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. This has been the largest congregation in human history for a religious event. Speaking at the inauguration of a climate conclave that saw the role of religious leaders in environmental protection and climate change mitigation, CM Yogi Adityanath "emphasised saving nature as it faces dire challenges like pollution, over-extr...

January 14, 2025 12:32 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: 13.8 million devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

The first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath) of the Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed 13.8 million devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj by 10:30 am on Tuesday, according to officials. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the event as a "living testament" to India's eternal culture and faith. In a post on X, he congratulated the devotees, saying, "On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, congratulations to all the devotees who earned virtue by taking the first 'Amrit Snan' a...

January 14, 2025 9:14 AM

Living form of our eternal culture and faith: CM Yogi on Makar Sankranti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. Coinciding with the revered Maha Kumbh festival, which commenced on Monday with the 'Pavitra Snan,' Makar Sankranti marked the second day of the celebrations. Devotees thronged the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take the 'Amrit Snan' at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Taking to X, CM Yogi shared, "This is the living form...

November 16, 2024 9:56 AM

Tragic fire claims lives of 10 infants at Jhansi Medical College’s NICU, PM Modi and President Murmu call incident ‘heartbreaking’

A devastating fire erupted late Friday evening at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the tragic death of at least 10 infants. According to hospital officials, 54 newborns were admitted to the NICU at the time of the incident, and while several infants were rescued, the fire spread quickly due to the oxygenated environment in the room. Chief Medical Superintendent of Jhansi Medical College, Sachin Mahor, confirmed the situation, sayi...

October 14, 2024 4:53 PM

Bahraich violence: Protestors torch shops, hospitals after man killed during idol immersion clash

Bahraich violence: Protestors torch shops, hospitals after man killed during idol immersion clash Protestors vandalized shops and set fire to hospitals and pharmacies in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district on Monday, following violent clashes between two communities during the immersion of Durga idols in the Mahasi area the previous day. According to police, 30 people have been taken into custody in connection with the violence, and authorities have launched a manhunt for the main accused. Ut...

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hoists Tiranga at his Lucknow residence

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the Indian national flag, known as the Tiranga, at his official residence in Lucknow on Wednesday. The act was part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Adityanath, who also took a selfie with the flag, has been actively promoting the campaign. On Tuesday, he announced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the state government aims to extend the campaign to 4.5 crore households across Uttar Pradesh. "On the call of res...

July 2, 2024 7:27 PM

Around 50-60 killed in UP’s Hathras stampede, PM Modi expresses condolences

In a tragic incident, a stampede at a private event in Hathras has claimed 50-60 lives, Hathras DM Ashish Kumar confirmed. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km (125 miles) southeast of New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an area of open ground in response to a call from a local religious leader. "District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered. A figu...