October 9, 2026 6:14 PM

Free LPG cylinders, AC electric buses: UP Cabinet approves more than 30 proposals

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a number of proposals, including continuation of the scheme to provide two free LPG cylinders in a year, facilitating the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses, launching of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone development scheme, and providing three sarees every year to the state’s Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 39 proposals were approved during the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanat...

October 9, 2026 4:50 PM

UP’s Jewar airport to be renamed after PM Modi

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to rename the Noida International Airport at Jewar as 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. Briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting here, Adityanath said the state Cabinet was grateful to Prime Minister Modi for the airport, which he described as a major gift to Uttar Pradesh. "The Council of Ministers of Uttar Pradesh expresses its gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting...

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...

June 15, 2026 11:11 AM

“Farmers who contributed land for this airport will travel on its inaugural flight”: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday interacts with farmers and their family members travelling on the inaugural commercial flight from Noida International Airport, acknowledging their contribution to the development of the airport and the region’s emergence as a major aviation hub. The interaction took place following the formal commencement of commercial flight operations at Noida International Airport in Jewar. The farmers belong to families that voluntarily co...

March 27, 2026 4:10 PM

PM Modi shares pics of Noida International Airport ahead of inauguration on March 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared photographs of the Noida International Airport ahead of its inauguration, describing it as a major boost to connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). “Big boost for NCR connectivity! Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar will be inaugurated tomorrow,” PM Modi said in a post on WhatsApp. PM Modi is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh on March 28, where he will undertake a walkthrough of the terminal building before formally inaug...

December 9, 2024 10:41 PM

Upcoming Noida International Airport will boost connectivity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the upcoming Noida International Airport will improve connectivity for the National Capital Region (NCR) and Uttar Pradesh. “The upcoming Noida International Airport will boost connectivity and 'Ease of Living' for the NCR and Uttar Pradesh. Our Government has been taking many steps to ensure top-quality infrastructure for the people and leverage the power of connectivity to further prosperity,” PM Modi said in a post on X. On Monday, the Noida Intern...