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August 4, 2026 2:30 PM

UP govt tables Rs 59,019.54 crore supplementary budget amid Opposition protests in Assembly

Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna on Tuesday presented a supplementary budget of Rs 59,019.54 crore in the Assembly during the second day of the Monsoon Session. The supplementary budget has significant allocations for the energy, industrial development, health, agriculture and social welfare sectors, with Rs 4,722 crore allocated to the energy sector, while Rs 1,655 crore is earmarked for the Social Welfare Department. The budget was tabled amid noisy prot...

August 4, 2026 12:41 PM

UP CM Adityanath chairs Cabinet meeting ahead of supplementary budget presentation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday chaired a cabinet meeting ahead of the presentation of the state's supplementary budget in the Legislative Assembly later in the day. The four-day Monsoon Session of the Assembly, which began on Monday, will continue until August 6. "The provisions in the supplementary budget are specifically meant to complete the ongoing schemes and carry out the necessary work in the public interest. I believe this budget will accelerate the pace of our...

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...

July 2, 2026 1:06 PM

Southwest monsoon covers entire Delhi, advances further across northern, western states: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said the southwest monsoon has further advanced into more parts of the country, covering some more areas of Gujarat, the remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, the entire Delhi, most parts of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab, and some parts of Rajasthan. According to the IMD, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) currently passes through 22°N/60°E, 22°N/65°E, Porbandar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Neemuch, Tonk, Bhiwani, Bhatinda and 32.5°N/70°E as...

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...

May 5, 2026 3:02 PM

Lok Sabha Committee review meet begins in Jaipur

A meeting of the Review Committee on Committees constituted by the Lok Sabha got underway on Tuesday at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan. This is the second meeting of the committee, with its inaugural session having been held earlier in Bhopal. Speakers from six states will deliberate on strengthening and empowering legislative committees, focusing on enhancing their effectiveness in governance and oversight. The meeting aims to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodi...

April 30, 2026 2:50 PM

APEDA Signs 70-Year Lease for Basmati, Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has signed a 70-year lease agreement with the Department of Agriculture and the Government of Uttar Pradesh to establish a Basmati and Organic Training Centre-cum-Demonstration Farm in Pilibhit, aimed at strengthening India’s Basmati rice ecosystem. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the proposed centre will be developed over nearly seven acres at Tanda Bijaisi in Pilibhit. The facility will include an ...

April 28, 2026 9:17 PM

PM Modi addresses Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, launches Rs 6,350 crore projects; seeks support for women’s reservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a massive gathering at a Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹6,350 crore, while strongly emphasising women’s empowerment and seeking support for the implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures. Highlighting the significance of the event, PM Modi said, “Today’s occasion is indeed a celebration of honoring and developing women’s power,” addin...

April 28, 2026 5:11 PM

PM Modi gets grand welcome in Varanasi, to attend Mahila Sammelan, unveil Rs 6,350 crore projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Tuesday for a two-day visit, where he received a grand welcome at the airport from Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and senior BJP leaders. During his visit, PM Modi will participate in a Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹6,350 crore, spanning sectors such as railways, roads, water supply, healthc...