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June 30, 2025 9:08 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasises medical service as service to humanity

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on Monday, marking a milestone in the institute’s journey as a centre of medical excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the President praised the AIIMS network for symbolising India’s advanced medical capabilities. She said that the name “AIIMS” evokes an image of world-class treatment, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated healthcare professionals. Highlighting the institution's...

May 30, 2025 4:51 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, highlights India’s self-reliance in defence sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for development and defence-related projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore during his visit to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a large public gathering, the Prime Minister said that the visit, initially scheduled for April 24, was postponed following the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. Paying tribute to Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who lost his life in the attack, the Prime Minister said the entire nation shares th...

May 28, 2025 1:52 PM

Prime Minister to inaugurate key infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on Friday, where he is set to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a series of major development projects in Kanpur aimed at significantly enhancing infrastructure, power supply, urban mobility, and water management in the region. A key highlight of the visit will be the inauguration of a crucial section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project. The newly completed stretch from Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station, constructed...

May 28, 2025 11:02 AM

PM Modi to visit four states on May 29–30, launch projects worth ₹69,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit four states — Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh — on the 29 and 30 of May, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹69,000 crore. Sikkim: marking 50 years of statehood On May 29, the Prime Minister will reach Sikkim and take part in the Sikkim@50 celebrations at around 11 AM. The programme, themed "Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growt...

April 23, 2025 4:58 PM

Centre fast-tracks 17 mega infra projects worth Rs 14,096 crore across 4 states

The Centre has accelerated work on 17 major infrastructure projects worth over ₹14,096 crore across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost development and streamline project execution. The projects were reviewed in a high-level meeting chaired by Amardeep Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) framework. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Indus...

March 24, 2025 2:03 PM

UP has become growth engine of India, says CM Yogi on completion of 8 years

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday asserted that the BJP-led double-engine government has delivered more progress in eight years than previous governments achieved in their combined 22-year tenure. Speaking at an event marking eight years of BJP governance in Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the state's transformation and expressed gratitude to the state’s 25 crore residents for their continued support. Reflecting on the situ...

January 14, 2025 9:14 AM

Living form of our eternal culture and faith: CM Yogi on Makar Sankranti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. Coinciding with the revered Maha Kumbh festival, which commenced on Monday with the 'Pavitra Snan,' Makar Sankranti marked the second day of the celebrations. Devotees thronged the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take the 'Amrit Snan' at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Taking to X, CM Yogi shared, "This is the living form...

December 13, 2024 5:18 PM

PM Modi launches multiple development projects worth ₹5500 crore in Prayagraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects totaling ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, today. These initiatives are part of preparations for Mahakumbh 2025. During his visit, he participated in religious ceremonies at various sacred sites. These included performing rituals at the Sangam, Akshay Vata Vriksh, Hanuman Mandir, and Saraswati Koop. Among the projects inaugurated are various infrastructure works, including rail and road improvements such as 10 Road...

October 14, 2024 4:53 PM

Bahraich violence: Protestors torch shops, hospitals after man killed during idol immersion clash

Bahraich violence: Protestors torch shops, hospitals after man killed during idol immersion clash Protestors vandalized shops and set fire to hospitals and pharmacies in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district on Monday, following violent clashes between two communities during the immersion of Durga idols in the Mahasi area the previous day. According to police, 30 people have been taken into custody in connection with the violence, and authorities have launched a manhunt for the main accused. Ut...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Uttar Pradesh: Eight railway stations in Lucknow division renamed

The names of eight railway stations in Uttar Pradesh have been changed according to an order issued by the Northern Railways on Tuesday. The Competent Authority has accorded its approval for the change in names of 8 stations that fall under the Lucknow division of the Northern Railways. The stations with new names are Kasimpur Halt, Jais, Misrauli, Bani, Nihalgarh, Akbarganj, Wazirganj Halt, and Fursatganj. The names of eight railway stations in the Lucknow division have been changed are: Kasi...