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September 24, 2026 11:40 AM

PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Families of Those Killed, Rs 50,000 for Injured in Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person killed in the bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, while Rs 50,000 to those injured in the tragedy. “Distressed to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy on a bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. An ex...

September 24, 2026 10:09 AM

Loss of lives in UP bus fire extremely painful: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the loss of lives in a bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful and offered her deepest condolences to the bereaved families. She also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. “The news of the deaths of people in a fire that broke out in a bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of ...

September 21, 2026 10:26 AM

Youth of UP should not just be job seekers, but entrepreneurs: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the youth of the state should not merely seek employment but should become entrepreneurs who create jobs. In an open message to the people of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said the state’s identity is defined not only by its market and manpower but also by the skills of its youth and the talents of its artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. “….The identity of Uttar Pradesh is not merely its market and manpower, but also the skills o...

September 15, 2026 3:43 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya announces task force to assess Formula 1 revival in India

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced the setting up of a 10-member task force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving Formula 1 in India. The task force will be headed by NITI Aayog Programme Director and Adviser Yugal Kishore Joshi and will include Sports Ministry Joint Secretary Kunal, and Arindam Ghosh, president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). It will also have representatives from the Departments of Tourism and Comme...

September 8, 2026 9:19 AM

UP govt plans 30-min connectivity between Greater Noida, Ganga Expressway

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has proposed separating freight and passenger movement in Greater Noida and constructing a 105-metre-wide road up to the Hapur bypass to improve connectivity with the Ganga Expressway, officials said. The proposal was discussed at a meeting chaired by Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta in Lucknow on Monday. Additional Chief Secretary, Industrial Development, Alok Kumar was also present at the meeting, according to a state...

March 30, 2026 10:19 AM

IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26 begins in Greater Noida, showcasing top talent

India’s premier skill competition, the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26, commenced with a grand opening ceremony in Greater Noida, bringing together over 650 of the country’s most talented youth to compete across 63 skill categories. Organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the competition is a key initiative aimed at promoting excellence in skills and building a future-ready workfo...

February 14, 2026 1:47 PM

Cabinet approves 11.56-km Noida Metro extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension corridor of the Noida Metro Rail Corporation network from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, covering a length of 11.56 km with eight elevated stations. With the operationalisation of this corridor, Noida and Greater Noida will have a total active metro rail network of 61.62 km, significantly strengthening urban mobility in the region. The new corridor will improve public transport connectivity in key are...