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March 27, 2026 2:29 PM

Devotees throng temples across parts of country on last day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees in multiple parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, on Friday marked the final and ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, with immense religious fervour. In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a large number of devotees thronged the Ram Temple to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Ramlalla. The temple witnessed a sea of devotees, as the atmosphere was filled with devotion and celebration. Similarly, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, students created an artwork of ...

March 18, 2026 4:51 PM

Cabinet clears Rs 6,969-crore 4-lane highway project in Uttar Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹6,969.04 crore. The 101.5-km project, to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is part of the Lucknow-Rupaidiha corridor and aims to significantly enhance regional connectivity and economic activity. Improved connectivity and safety The project will add...

March 3, 2026 5:19 PM

Making UP green state: Over 242 crore saplings planted in nine years

The Yogi Adityanath-led government is on a mission to transform Uttar Pradesh into a ‘green state’, and the goal is evident from the heightened scale of sapling plantations in the past few years. According to official estimates, more than 242 crore saplings have been planted across the state in the last nine years, leading to a spike in the state’s forest cover by 559.19 square kilometres. Last year, a record 37.21 crore saplings were planted in a single day on July 9 alone. In 2026, the...

February 22, 2026 11:47 AM

PM Modi launches HCL-Foxconn semiconductor unit in UP, says India moving towards chip self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated via video conferencing in the groundbreaking ceremony of the HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh, describing the project as a major milestone in India’s journey towards technological self-reliance and global leadership in semiconductors. The semiconductor facility, being set up by HCL Technologies and Foxconn, is part of India’s broader push to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependence on global su...

February 10, 2026 4:46 PM

Centre supports tourism projects in Uttar Pradesh and NCR

The Union Ministry of Tourism has extended financial assistance for multiple tourism infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) under its flagship schemes, including PRASHAD, Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) programme. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that these central schemes are designed to complement the efforts of sta...

February 10, 2026 4:40 PM

Ramayana, Buddhist circuit projects in Uttar Pradesh completed under Swadesh Darshan scheme

All tourism infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits of the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Uttar Pradesh have been physically completed. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that the Tourism Ministry had sanctioned 76 projects worth Rs 5,290.33 crore across the country under various thematic circuits since the launch of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014–15. These included projec...

February 10, 2026 3:08 PM

UP to build 1,680 modern toilets at 640 railway stations; Aparna Yadav calls it key step for women’s safety

As the Uttar Pradesh government is set to build 1,680 modern toilets for women at 640 railway stations across the state, Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission Vice Chairperson Aparna Yadav on Tuesday termed it an important step for women’s health, dignity, and safety. Calling the initiative a welcome move, Aparna Yadav praised the state government and the Railway Department for prioritising women-friendly infrastructure at railway stations, especially in smaller and rural areas. Aparna Yadav sa...

January 5, 2026 12:00 PM

Prayagraj Magh Mela: Devotees throng Sangam ghats in large numbers for holy dip

On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela began on January 3 at the Sangam in Prayagraj with the auspicious Paush Purnima bath. A devotee from Hyderabad said, “We have come here from Hyderabad. Earlier, we had visited the Mahakumbh, and now we have come to take a holy dip during the Magh Mela...

December 30, 2025 7:48 PM

ECI revises Special Intensive Revision schedule for Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday released a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, with January 1, 2026 set as the qualification date. According to the revised timeline, the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh will now be published on January 6, 2026. The period for filing claims and objections will remain open from January 6 to February 6, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh said that verification, dispos...

December 28, 2025 9:52 AM

UP Police Instils Fear in Criminals, Trust Among Citizens: CM Yogi at Police Manthan Conference

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday presided over the concluding session of the two-day state-level senior police officers’ conference, ‘Police Manthan-2025’, at the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters, praising the force’s transformation over the past eight-and-a-half years. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the Uttar Pradesh Police has evolved into an institution that instils fear among criminals and inspires trust among citizens, marking a shif...