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September 17, 2026 9:59 PM

‘India crafted identity of its own under PM Modi’s leadership’: CM Adityanath lights ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while asserting that India has crafted an identity of its own under the latter's leadership. The Chief Minister made the remark after lighting earthen lamps in Lucknow during the 'Aashirwad ka Diya' ceremony, as part of the nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath said: "Scores of earthen lamps are being lit across the country to pray for the goo...

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 16, 2026 12:34 AM

Clean Yamuna target to be achieved by 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the goal of a clean Yamuna will be achieved by 2029, saying sustained efforts are underway under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah made the remarks while chairing a meeting attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana during the signing of the agreement for the Kishau Multipurpose Project. The Union Home Minister said there had been a serious la...

September 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Hindi is a powerful expression of national unity: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his greetings and best wishes to Hindi lovers and the people of the state on ‘Hindi Diwas’, describing Hindi as a powerful expression of cultural consciousness and national unity. He called for its wider use and enrichment. Taking to X, CM Adityanath said: “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Hindi lovers and the people of the state on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hindi is a powerful expression of our ...

September 9, 2026 10:07 AM

UP govt doctors can now serve till 70 through reappointment: Dy CM

Government doctors in Uttar Pradesh will now be able to continue providing services through reappointment until the age of 70, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has said. Pathak, who also holds the health portfolio, said the move is aimed at further strengthening government healthcare services in the state. Under the existing system, government doctors can serve until the age of 65. Following Pathak’s direction, the health department has now initiated the process of issuing an order to fa...

September 8, 2026 4:18 PM

PM-SETU Steering Committee Approves ₹735.70 Crore Investment Plans for ITI Clusters in 3 States

The National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) approved Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) with an aggregate project outlay of ₹735.70 crore for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana at its 5th meeting held yesterday. The meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The approvals take the total sanctioned i...

September 7, 2026 11:22 AM

AI Literacy Need of the Hour, Emerging Technologies Opening New Opportunities: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday batted for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, saying emerging technologies were opening up new opportunities in education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and employment. Education, he said, should not be limited to teaching children how to read and write but should also impart knowledge, values, discipline, confidence and an understanding that gives their lives the right direction. “Today, technology is rapidly changing our lives....

September 5, 2026 1:24 PM

UP CM Yogi to visit Varanasi today; conduct review of flood situation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Varanasi on Saturday to take stock of the prevailing flood situation and review the relief and assistance being provided to people affected by the recent flooding in the city. As part of his visit, CM Yogi will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas to get a detailed assessment of the situation and examine the extent of flooding in different parts of Varanasi. Following the aerial survey, the Chief Minister will a...

August 26, 2026 12:06 AM

UP Cabinet approves purchase of 25 lakh tablets for youth

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the purchase of 25 lakh tablets for free distribution among eligible youth under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, with the state government making a budget provision of Rs 2,374.60 crore for the scheme in 2026-27. The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, includes issuing purchase orders to institutions selected through the tender process, the state government said in a statement. The five-y...

August 25, 2026 5:39 PM

BLOs are foundational pillars of India’s democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday described Booth Level Officers (BLOs) as the foundational pillars of the world’s largest democracy, while interacting with BLOs from Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow. Over 500 BLOs and 30 BLO Supervisors from different parts of Uttar Pradesh participated in the interaction. The CEC said the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections in India are carried out strictly in accordance with the Constitution, the law and the instruc...