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August 25, 2026 1:17 AM

Adityanath Asks Officials of Invest UP, Other Departments to Facilitate Japanese Investments, Promote Tourism

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials of Invest UP and other departments on Monday and asked them to facilitate investment by Japanese companies and promote tourism in the state. “For the first time, a delegation of 240 people arrived in the state. This visit created a positive atmosphere between Japan and Uttar Pradesh. The guests who came from Japan appreciated the positive changes taking place in Uttar Pradesh. In such a situation, continuous dialogue b...

August 24, 2026 7:39 PM

CM Yogi launches projects worth Rs 879 crore in Raebareli, Bachhrawan and Harchandpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a slew of development projects spread over Raebareli, Bachhrawan and Harchandpur constituencies amounting to Rs 879 crore. A total of 346 developmental projects have been greenlighted in these zones, the funds for which have been earmarked by the state government. Speaking at the event held at the Firoz Gandhi Degree College ground in Raebareli, the CM said that the Raksha Bandhan celebrations have begun for the Mid-day meal cooks...

August 20, 2026 3:12 PM

Over 6,000 school vehicles found unfit in UP during safety inspections

Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has found 6,066 school vehicles unfit during inspections conducted across the state under campaigns including ‘Mission Safe Future’, as the state government intensifies measures to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. Notices were issued against the unfit vehicles, while enforcement teams issued challans to 1,072 school vehicles for violations and impounded another 356 vehicles. As part of the campaigns, the UP Transport Department is conducting fitness c...

August 18, 2026 10:41 AM

All Prayagraj schools closed on Aug 18 amid torrential rain, severe waterlogging

All schools in Prayagraj will remain closed today following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure amid adverse weather conditions, with authorities prioritising the safety of students, teachers and other school staff. Heavy rain lashed parts of Prayagraj, causing severe waterlogging on roads, in low-lying areas and at an underpass, disrupting traffic and commuting in several parts of the city. The India Meteorological D...

August 12, 2026 2:32 PM

Adityanath greets youth on International Youth Day, says UP govt committed to realising their dreams

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday greeted the youth on International Youth Day, describing them as the strong pillars of a “developed India” and assuring that the BJP-led state government would stand by them in realising their dreams. In a post on X, Adityanath said, “Our young companions, full of energy, enthusiasm and limitless possibilities, are the strong pillars of a ‘developed India’.” Greeting the youth on the occasion, he said, “May you touch new s...

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...