Uttar Pradesh

Industrial infrastructure gets fresh impetus with UPSIDA board approval

UPSIDA approves new industrial areas in Fatehpur and Ayodhya, backed by a ₹9,000 crore budget to boost manufacturing, investment, jobs, and industrial infrastructure

BSP's lone UP MLA Umashankar Singh dies at 55 after prolonged illness

Rasra MLA Umashankar Singh, Bahujan Samaj Party's lone legislator in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly, passed away on Wednesday evening after a prolonged illness, party leaders said. Singh (55) was undergoing treatment for brain tumour, they said. He died at around 8.30 pm at a private hospital in Delhi, BSP's Azamgarh and Gorakhpur zonal coordinator Madan Ram told PTI. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the MLA's demise, calling it "extremely heartbreaking". "The passing away of MLA Uma Shankar Singh Ji from the Rasda Assembly Constituency of Ballia district is extremely heartbreaking. Humble tribute," Adityanath said on microblogging platform X. "I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed soul be granted a place at His divine feet, and that the bereaved family members be bestowed with the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti," his post read. BSP president Mayawati also expressed grief over Singh's passing, stating that his death was "deeply saddening" and ..

UP Private Business Park Development Scheme, 2025: Key features, eligibility, and implementation

The scheme aims to develop plug-and-play business parks on government land through private investment to attract GCCs, technology firms and other knowledge-intensive service industries.

UP Bio-plastic Industry Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility, and implementation

The policy offers incentives to attract a Rs 1,000 crore anchor PLA unit and develop a domestic bioplastics manufacturing value chain.

UP govt tables ₹59,019 cr Supplementary Budget with focus on key sectors

The Supplementary Budget allocates higher spending for industrial development, agriculture, energy and infrastructure, taking Uttar Pradesh's total FY27 Budget to over ₹9.71 trillion

UPSSSC exam calendar 2026: Check recruitment exam, PET and interview

The UPSSSC has released its exam calendar 2026. This schedule will help candidates in planning for the recruitment exams, interviews, physical tests, and skill tests to be held this year

UP govt presents ₹59,019 cr supplementary Budget amid protest in Assembly

Amid sloganeering by Samajwadi Party members, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday presented the first supplementary Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the state Assembly, proposing an additional expenditure of Rs 59,019.54 crore. Presenting the supplementary demands for grants during the Monsoon Session, Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the supplementary Budget comprised revenue expenditure of Rs 17,399.50 crore and capital expenditure of Rs 41,620.04 crore. He said the supplementary budget included fresh proposals worth Rs 7,854.25 crore. According to the minister, the proposed allocations include Rs 22,107.88 crore for heavy and medium industries, Rs 17,942.73 crore for rural development, Rs 7,422.27 crore for the energy sector, Rs 2,025 crore for medical and health services, Rs 1,655 crore for the social welfare department, Rs 1,094.40 crore for the women welfare department and Rs 700.01 crore for the Public Works Department. Khanna told the House that the ..

Uttar Pradesh agri markets' income rises 15% to over ₹2,300 crore in FY26

Uttar Pradesh's notified agricultural markets reported a sharp rise in revenue as the state pushes mandi modernisation, digital integration and farm processing units

UP gains credit-active consumer share as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu decline

TransUnion Cibil data shows Uttar Pradesh posted the sharpest rise in credit-active consumer share between March 2017 and March 2026, while Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu lost ground

'True measure of success will be no of industries that become operational'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outlines the roadmap to a $1 trillion economy, driven by infrastructure, manufacturing, MSMEs, exports and investment-led growth

Supreme Court pulls up UP, GDA over 19-year delay in Ansal housing project

Top court directs Uttar Pradesh government and GDA to decide pending approvals within two weeks, saying nearly 1,600 homebuyers have waited 19 years

UP lines up ₹6 trn investment projects, targets ₹8 trn for GBC 5.0

Uttar Pradesh has lined up projects worth ₹6 trillion for GBC 5.0 and aims to expand the pipeline to ₹8 trillion as it accelerates industrial investments

Life imprisonment to ₹10 cr fine: How Indian states are tackling exam fraud

As Parliament passes the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill, here's how states punish examination fraud with life imprisonment, fines of up to ₹10 crore, debarment and property seizure

Uttar Pradesh PCS 2026 registration for 500 posts extended till August 3

The UPPSC has extended the last date to apply online for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (General/Special Recruitment) Examination 2026 to Aug 3 on the official website

UPTET Result 2026: Uttar Pradesh TET result soon at upessc.up.gov.in

The UPESSC is soon going to release the UPTET result 2026 on the official website at upessc.up.gov.in. The examination held on 02-04 July 2026; once the link gets activated

Kanwar Yatra: Vehicles banned on Delhi-Haridwar highway from Aug 4 to 12

Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions for the Kanwar Yatra, including a complete vehicle ban on the Delhi-Haridwar highway from August 4 to 12 and curbs on heavy vehicles from July 30

Mega infra projects worth ₹47,600 crore to take wings in Uttar Pradesh

UP Cabinet clears four expressway projects worth over ₹47,600 crore to strengthen connectivity, create an expressway grid, and support the state's $1 trillion economy goal

Ram Temple donation theft: UP govt reconstitutes SIT, adds 3 IPS officers

The newly constituted SIT is headed by IG Kiran S, with DIG Ayodhya Somen Verma and SSP Ayodhya Dr Gaurav Grover as members

9 mega industrial zones on anvil to boost private investments in UP

UP plans nine mega industrial zones with plug-and-play facilities, skill hubs and employment centres to attract large private investments and boost manufacturing

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