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September 30, 2026 12:25 PM

Janta Darshan: UP CM Yogi Adityanath assures people of timely grievance redressal

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday assured people that the Uttar Pradesh government would resolve their grievances, as he held a 'Janta Darshan' at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur for the second consecutive day. CM Adityanath met around 150 people from different districts and heard their complaints, assuring them that the government was committed to resolving their problems. "Do not worry. The government will ensure that every person's problem is resolved with commitment," he told t...

September 30, 2026 12:09 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges cow protection at homes, shelters to avail linked livelihood support schemes

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday urged people to contribute to cow protection and care either at home or at the more than 7,700 shelters in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at an event at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur, CM Adityanath said farmers who keep stray cattle at home receive Rs 1,500 per month for each animal, meaning that keeping four cattle would yield an income of Rs 6,000 per month. He said there is also a provision to provide a lactating cow taken from a cow she...

September 27, 2026 4:26 PM

Uttar Pradesh targets Rs 5 lakh crore annual exports by 2030: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said Uttar Pradesh’s entrepreneurs will gain greater access to international markets as India expands its network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), with the state targeting an increase in annual exports from around ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030. Addressing the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, Goyal said expanding exports, attracting investments and strengthening global market access would play an importan...

September 17, 2026 10:20 AM

Coal Ministry urges UP to expedite Saharpur Jamarpani block development

The Ministry of Coal has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to expedite the development of its captive Saharpur Jamarpani coal block in Jharkhand, saying the block, with reserves of more than 973 million tonnes, remains unoperational more than a decade after its allotment. The Ministry's statement comes amid recent media reports suggesting that Uttar Pradesh is facing a severe power shortage due to disruption in coal supplies. The Ministry clarified that, as of September 15, 2026, none of the t...

September 3, 2026 12:48 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Mathura for 2-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will undertake a two-day visit to Mathura from Thursday to participate in Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and inaugurate development projects, officials said. Adityanath will arrive in Mathura on Thursday afternoon and chair a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Brij Teerth Vikas Parishad. He will also inaugurate various projects, including the Sri Haridas Auditorium built at the Geeta Shodh Sansthan at a cost of around Rs 42 crore. The auditorium pro...

September 1, 2026 9:34 AM

PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in firecracker factory explosion in UP’s Kaushambi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over loss of lives due to an explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Eleven people, including eight children, were killed and five injured after a massive explosion at a firecracker factory destroyed its building and six other houses in Kaushambi district on Monday afternoon. "Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to...

July 26, 2026 5:12 PM

PM Modi highlights women’s herbal tea enterprise in Bijnor, says small initiative became a symbol of self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the success of a women-led herbal tea enterprise in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, saying the initiative exemplifies how local knowledge, natural resources and women's entrepreneurship can drive self-reliance and create meaningful economic opportunities. Addressing the nation during the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister spoke about 'Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea', a product developed by women as...

July 14, 2026 1:32 PM

World-class road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh is our priority: Nitin Gadkari

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a comprehensive review meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to assess the progress of major National Highway and road infrastructure projects across the state. The meeting included detailed discussions on proposals submitted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Uttar Pradesh government. "Modern road infrastructure forms the foundat...

June 10, 2026 10:21 AM

Dubai Road Accident: Three Each from UP and Telangana Among Six Indian Fatalities

Three Indian workers from Uttar Pradesh and three from Telangana were among seven people killed in a road accident on Emirates Road in Dubai on Monday. The seventh victim was a Sri Lankan national. Of the eight injured Indians, five have been discharged after receiving treatment, while three remain hospitalised, with two undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital and one at Al Fakheer Hospital. The accident occurred when a minibus carrying workers collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped ...

June 5, 2026 12:03 PM

Surha Tal in UP’s Ballia designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site; PM Modi hails landmark

India has achieved a significant milestone in wetland conservation with the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh as the country's 100th Ramsar Site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the development and described it as a reflection of India's strong commitment to protecting wetlands and biodiversity. In a post on X, he said, "A century as far as Ramsar sites are concerned! Glad that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Sur...