September 23, 2026 8:30 PM

Bharat Taxi launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj

Bharat Taxi service has been launched in five cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. The service is based on the cooperative model with the principle of “Driver is the Owner.” Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the launch programme in Lucknow. He said the initiative is aimed at expanding the cooperative movement into emerging sectors such as mobility and enabling drivers to become stakeholders in the service. Du...

September 23, 2026 9:59 AM

PM Modi Pays Tribute to ‘Dinkar’, Hails His Timeless Poetry for Inspiring Valour, National Pride

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to renowned Hindi poet and writer Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ on his birth anniversary, saying his works have not only enriched literature but also inspired a sense of dedication to the motherland. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the birth anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji, I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. His powerful poems, imbued with the spirit of public awareness and national pride, continue to inspire courage, ...

September 21, 2026 10:26 AM

Youth of UP should not just be job seekers, but entrepreneurs: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the youth of the state should not merely seek employment but should become entrepreneurs who create jobs. In an open message to the people of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said the state’s identity is defined not only by its market and manpower but also by the skills of its youth and the talents of its artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. “….The identity of Uttar Pradesh is not merely its market and manpower, but also the skills o...

September 17, 2026 9:59 PM

‘India crafted identity of its own under PM Modi’s leadership’: CM Adityanath lights ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while asserting that India has crafted an identity of its own under the latter's leadership. The Chief Minister made the remark after lighting earthen lamps in Lucknow during the 'Aashirwad ka Diya' ceremony, as part of the nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath said: "Scores of earthen lamps are being lit across the country to pray for the goo...

September 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Hindi is a powerful expression of national unity: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his greetings and best wishes to Hindi lovers and the people of the state on ‘Hindi Diwas’, describing Hindi as a powerful expression of cultural consciousness and national unity. He called for its wider use and enrichment. Taking to X, CM Adityanath said: “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Hindi lovers and the people of the state on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hindi is a powerful expression of our ...

September 7, 2026 11:22 AM

AI Literacy Need of the Hour, Emerging Technologies Opening New Opportunities: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday batted for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, saying emerging technologies were opening up new opportunities in education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and employment. Education, he said, should not be limited to teaching children how to read and write but should also impart knowledge, values, discipline, confidence and an understanding that gives their lives the right direction. “Today, technology is rapidly changing our lives....

September 3, 2026 12:48 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Mathura for 2-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will undertake a two-day visit to Mathura from Thursday to participate in Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and inaugurate development projects, officials said. Adityanath will arrive in Mathura on Thursday afternoon and chair a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Brij Teerth Vikas Parishad. He will also inaugurate various projects, including the Sri Haridas Auditorium built at the Geeta Shodh Sansthan at a cost of around Rs 42 crore. The auditorium pro...

August 26, 2026 12:06 AM

UP Cabinet approves purchase of 25 lakh tablets for youth

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the purchase of 25 lakh tablets for free distribution among eligible youth under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, with the state government making a budget provision of Rs 2,374.60 crore for the scheme in 2026-27. The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, includes issuing purchase orders to institutions selected through the tender process, the state government said in a statement. The five-y...

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...