Yogi Adityanath

May 27, 2026 5:08 PM

Yogi govt ramps up Balvatika initiative, focuses on pre-primary education reforms

The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified efforts to strengthen foundational education through the large-scale distribution of activity-based learning materials across co-located Anganwadi centres and Balvatikas in the state. The initiative targets children in the three-to-six age group and aims to improve early childhood learning through educational resources such as “Chahak-1, 2 and 3”, “Kadam”, “Kalankur”, Big Books, holistic report cards ...

May 18, 2026 3:19 PM

UP Cabinet clears metro expansion, approves OBC commission

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday approved several key proposals related to infrastructure, healthcare, energy, urban transport and panchayat reservation in the state. The decisions are aimed at boosting development and investment in the state. Proposals related to metro projects in Agra and Lucknow were cleared in the cabinet. In Agra, land transfer was approved for the construction of stations and elevated sections under the second corridor. In L...

May 13, 2026 9:50 AM

Mulayam Singh’s younger son Prateek Yadav dies, UP CM Yogi Adityanath condoles death

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparna Yadav, passed away at a civil hospital in Lucknow on Wednesday morning. Prateek Yadav, the stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, was brought to the hospital by family members, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Officials said further details are expected after the post-mortem examination. Prateek wa...

April 12, 2026 7:21 PM

Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurate laser, light and sound show at Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday jointly inaugurated a state-of-the-art laser, light and sound show at the Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow Cantonment. The nearly 30-minute multimedia presentation, narrated in Hindi, traces the Indian Army’s history, operational milestones and its contribution to nation-building through advanced projection, sound and lighting technologies. The show will be held daily in the evening and is expected to b...

January 5, 2026 4:14 PM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath meets Prime Minister Modi in Delhi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office, which shared photographs on X through the official handle of the Prime Minister's Office, stating that the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh had called on the Prime Minister. Earlier in the day, Adityanath paid tribute to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and former Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling h...

January 5, 2026 6:00 PM

Amit Shah pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on his birth anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tributes to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, Amit Shah said, "On the birth anniversary of the illustrious nationalist leader, the revered Kalyan Singh ji, I offer my humble salutations. Kalyan Singh ji, the symbol of a crime-free administration in Uttar Pradesh, never compromised on the principles of safeguarding the nation's heritage and cultural pride, and steadfastly remained true to his id...

January 1, 2026 8:59 AM

‘Noteworthy efforts towards improving lives in Northeast,’ PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Jyotiraditya Scindia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday wishes to Union Minister for Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, praying for his long and healthy life and lauding his contributions to strengthening the telecom sector and improving lives in the Northeast. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Ji. He is working extensively towards improving the telecom sector. His efforts to...

December 24, 2025 12:03 PM

People in Varanasi to get 24 smart parks with yoga, walking and gym facilities near homes

Residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi are set to receive a major boost to local fitness and recreation as the Yogi Adityanath-led state government develops 24 smart parks across the city in the New Year. The parks will be equipped with facilities for yoga, walking and light exercise, allowing people to access such amenities close to their homes. Of the 24 parks, 20 have already been completed, while work on the remaining four is progressing rapidly and they are expected to open to the public ...

December 23, 2025 1:32 PM

Cold wave grips UP; CM Yogi urges compassion, assures relief measures

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday urged people to remain calm and show compassion towards the vulnerable as a cold wave intensified across northern India, saying the state government was taking urgent steps to mitigate the impact of extreme weather. In a post on social media platform X, CM Yogi said officials had been directed to adopt a humane approach while implementing relief measures, adding that protecting lives during the harsh winter was a priority. The UP CM said ...

November 25, 2025 1:59 PM

PM Modi hoists sacred ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ atop Ayodhya Ram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted 'Dharma Dhwaja' atop the 191-feet 'shikhar' of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of the temple’s construction. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel were also present during the ceremony. The flag-hoisting was conducted during the Abhijit Muhurat on Vivah Panchami, considered an auspicious period associated with Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. The Dharma ...