Siddharth Kalhans

Govt unveiling affordable housing plans in Varanasi as realty prices soar

Varanasi's property prices are soaring as VDA rolls out land pooling, new townships and affordable housing projects to support the city's rapid urban expansion

Growth must go hand in hand with environment: UPPCB's Ravindra Pratap Singh

UP can achieve rapid industrial growth without compromising the environment by adopting cleaner technologies, AI-led monitoring and sustainable energy, says UPPCB chief

Purvanchal is emerging as a major investment hub, says Deepak Kumar

UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar

Focus is on e-buses as state modernises public transport: Dayashankar Singh

From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel

'Safety, connectivity in UP have led to exponential growth in tourism'

Minister Jaiveer Singh explains how religious corridors, improved security and robust infra are driving record-breaking footfall to propel state toward a trillion-dollar economy

BS Samriddhi: 'Uttar Pradesh has a healthy pipeline of foreign investments'

UP's industrial push gains momentum with strong policy incentives, rising land demand, and a major fifth ground-breaking ceremony set to roll out projects worth lakh-crores

Industry has to heed the environment: UPPCB chairman Ravindra Pratap Singh

Singh spoke about the steps being taken to make people environment-conscious

Wheels of change turn electric as state expands its green fleet of buses

Wired for change: State charges ahead with 120 electric buses, driving the Yogi Adityanath government's vision for a cleaner, stronger public transport network

UP has extensive land bank for industries: UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari

UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari spoke about plans to help industries

Investments in UP spread across regions: Minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi'

The minister shared details of the steps taken to boost the economy, exports, and industries in UP

MSME sector has bounced back, repayments normal: Sidbi CMD Ramann

'The future cannot be dependent on priority sector shortfall funding'

Separate policy, promotion will give micro sector a fillip: Balram Narula

Noted industrialist of UP and chairman of Jet Knitwears Balram Narula, a panelist at the Samriddhi, spoke to Siddharth Kalhans regarding the MSME sector and the industrial scenario in UP

MSMEs are pivotal to Uttar Pradesh's economy, says Sharad S Chandak

State Bank of India has always recognised the importance of MSMEs in the growth of UP

Sunni Board to challenge order of ASI survey at Gyanvapi Mosque complex

The chairman of Sunni Board Zufar Ahmad Faruqi said that the order of the Civil Judge, Varanasi, ordering a survey by the Archaeological Survey of India would be challenged before the High Court

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh feel the pinch as potato prices touch record highs

Potato seed is selling for Rs 60-70 per kg in the open market this year as compared to Rs 18-22 earlier. Crop area of potato is set to reduce this year due to high rates of seeds

PNB To lead consortium of banks lending to UP's Gorakhpur Link Expressway

State govt will borrow Rs 2,250 crore in all for the project, PNB's share stands at Rs 750 crore

Adityanath govt to create single window portal for film makers in UP

Necessary permissions and no objection certificates for film shooting can be obtained through this portal

UP to engage women SHGs to recover unpaid power bills from 60,000 villages

Success of pilot project in Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Mathura prompts state govt to extend it to all districts, as recovery by energy dept is about 50%

UP follows Centre, will set up single hiring agency for all govt jobs

Proposal to tabled before state cabinet soon; all recruitment exams will be conducted by this new agency; officials say UP will be first state to have such a system

Layout approved, Ram temple at Ayodhya to spread over 274,000 sq mtr

Indo-Islamic Welfare Foundation initiates the process of building a mosque on separate 5 acres of land in the city