Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra, UP among 10 high risk states leading in mule account cases

Other regions identified as major hotspots include Haryana, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu

6 killed, many injured in Yamuna Expressway bus-van accident in Hathras

Six persons, including three women, were killed and as many injured after a double-decker sleeper bus hit a van on the Yamuna Expressway here on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred around 4.20 am in the Sadabad police station area, they said. The van carrying 13 passengers was on its way from Prem Nagar in Delhi to Dholpur in Rajasthan when it was hit from behind by a sleeper bus travelling from Noida to Gorakhpur, Additional Superintendent of Police Ram Anand Kushwaha said. All the occupants of the van were residents of Prem Nagar, Delhi, and belonged to different families travelling to Dholpur. The accident left six people, including three women, dead. The driver of the van escaped unhurt, police said. Six others, including three children, two men and a woman, suffered serious injuries. The injured children were referred to SN Medical College in Agra for treatment, where two of them are stated to be out of danger. On receiving information, Additional Superintendent of

Uttar Pradesh govt to carve out 1,000 acres for Singapore, Japan firms

'Each enclave will cater to investors from their respective countries across a range of industries and domains,' said a senior state official

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced an agreement with a German railway infrastructure company for an investment of Rs 200 crore to bolster modern infrastructure in the state. According to a statement issued here on Thursday evening, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RAILONE GmbH during a visit to the company's manufacturing plant in Germany. The move aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of developing modern infrastructure in the state and enhancing global partnerships. During the visit, the delegation led by Maurya inspected advanced railway track technologies and modern concrete sleeper manufacturing systems. The statement noted that the delegation held detailed discussions with company officials to understand production processes, quality standards and global best practices. The state government expects the agreement to provide Uttar Pradesh with access to advanced technology, high-quality ...

UP targets pulses crop area of 3 mn hectares: State Agriculture Minister

Uttar Pradesh plans to raise pulses crop area by 20% in 2025-26, targeting higher farm incomes and reducing India's dependence on imports

UP DElEd result 2026 out for 1st & 3rd semester at btcresult.in; know more

The Examination Regulatory Authority, Prayagraj, has issued the UP D.El.Ed (BTC) 1st and 3rd Semester exams results. Candidates in the exams can now check and download online from the official portal

UP school education board can prescribe Class 10, 12 textbooks: HC

The Allahabad High Court has held that the secretary, Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Prayagraj, holds the authority to prescribe textbooks for studies in classes 10 and 12. A two-judge bench comprising Justices Niraj Tiwari and Garima Prasad passed the order on a petition filed by M/s Rajiv Prakashan. The petitioner had moved the court challenging an order of the Board secretary. However, the court in its order dated February 19 said the petitioner cannot be restrained from publishing books or selling them in the open market if it is not committing any violation of the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Course Books Act. The writ petition was disposed of in terms of the high court's earlier judgement on the issue decided in 2014. "We are of the opinion that the impugned order does not require any interference in this writ petition for the reason that it is the power and jurisdiction of the authority to prescribe textbooks for studies in high school and intermediate

Uttar Pradesh govt launches new scheme to empower rural women entreprenuers

Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the SHE Mart initiative aims to empower rural women by establishing community-owned retail outlets managed by women SHGs

UP govt inks ₹4,458 crore MoU with AISATS for Jewar airport projects

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding with AISATS to invest Rs 4,458 crore in two major aviation service projects at Noida International Airport, officials said. The agreement was signed during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ongoing visit to Singapore, marking a key investment outcome on the second day of the tour aimed at attracting global capital to Uttar Pradesh. Under the MoU, AISATS will develop an advanced cargo campus and a world-class air catering kitchen at the upcoming international airport in Jewar, located in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. Officials said the integrated cargo campus is expected to position Jewar as a major air freight and logistics hub for north India, facilitating export-import activities across sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. The facility will leverage the airport's planned multi-modal connectivity to strengthen international trade linkages. The second project involves the

UP CM holds meetings with top Singapore investment-focused business groups

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held meetings with Singapore's investment focus government entities and discussed opportunities for sovereign investment participation in his state. He arrived in the city state on Monday. The CM discussed opportunities for sovereign investment participation in Uttar Pradesh across data centres, logistics hubs, renewable energy and industrial infrastructure. Highlighted the state's policy framework and fast track clearances for global investors, he posted on X. "Had a fruitful meeting with Lim Chow Kiat, Chief Executive Officer, GIC, along with his delegation, in Singapore today," he said in a second post on X, after meeting Government Investment Corp (GIC). "Explored avenues for long term institutional investments in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in infrastructure, logistics, industrial parks and sustainable urban development projects. Appreciated GIC's existing partnerships in Uttar Pradesh, including its association with IRB

PM Modi flags off Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train from UP's Shatabdi Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services here on Sunday and address a public meeting, officials said. According to information received from the district administration, the prime minister will arrive at the Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad at 11 am. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will reach the helipad at Mohkampur near Shatabdi Nagar station by a state helicopter at 11.15 am. Modi's helicopter is scheduled to land at the same helipad at 11.30 am, where he will be received by the chief minister. At 12.30 pm, the prime minister will flag off the Namo Bharat train and the Meerut Metro from Shatabdi Nagar station. Thereafter, Modi and Adityanath will travel by metro up to Meerut South station. From there, the prime minister will proceed by road to the public meeting venue at Mohiuddinpur, where he is expected to arrive around 1 pm. Before addressing the gathering, Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate var

UP govt gives ₹285 crore compensation to 251k farmers: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday provided Rs 285 crore as crop compensation to over 2.51 lakh farmers, asserting that the government is ensuring their protection from natural calamities. Addressing a programme for the distribution of assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana, the chief minister said that farmers who insure their crops are entitled to financial aid in case of losses caused by disasters. "The amount of Rs 285 crore has been provided as crop loss compensation to 2.51 lakh farmer families in the state. Crop insurance ensures that farmers receive economic assistance in times of adversity. This amount is a support to our 'annadata'," Adityanath said. Adityanath, while distributing cheques to beneficiaries, reiterated the state government's commitment to safeguard the farmers' interests.

TryfactaConnex to invest $7.7 bn in UP for AI infra, 1-GW data campus

TryfactaConnex has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government to launch a large-scale India AI infrastructure platform, investing $7.7 bn to build a 1-GW hyperscale data centre campus

Uttar Pradesh CM to hold investor roadshows in Singapore, Japan next week

The CM is expected to hold investors' roadshows and meetings in Singapore and Japan on February 23-24 and February 25-26 respectively

UP govt, IOCL sign MoU for Gorakhpur's international cricket stadium

The stadium will have a 30,000-seat capacity and feature modern facilities like pitches, practice areas, floodlights, and high-end sports infrastructure

Sale of non-subsidised fertilisers banned in UP, industry cries foul

Industry players warn that UP's ban on non-subsidised fertilisers could curb access to high-quality nutrients, potentially hitting yields of sugarcane, paddy and key vegetables across the state

UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push

These proposals have flowed in under the 'Uttar Pradesh FDI/FCI, Fortune Global 500, and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023', the government said

UP govt cancels licences of 178 private hospitals over various complaints

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday said that the licences of 178 private hospitals in the state were cancelled, of which the licences of 59 hospitals were revived after a hearing. Replying to a supplementary question by Atul Pradhan of the Samajwadi Party regarding the number of complaints received against private hospitals in the state and the action taken against them, Pathak said, "Around 500 complaints were received against private hospitals, and we had cancelled the licences of 1678 hospitals. After cancelling the licences, the hospitals appealed to an authority, which revived the licences of 59 hospitals after hearing." Pathak also informed the House that FIRs have been registered against 281 hospitals, which were operating while allegedly violating the norms. Apart from this, 533 hospitals were "seized". "We have also issued notices to 1542 hospitals till now, stating that they should improve themselves," Pathak, who also holds the Medical Health ...

1 million devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam on Mahashivaratri

The administration has implemented strict security measures, with Uttar Pradesh ATS mobile patrol squads actively monitoring the Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026

Noida Metro extension to ease travel for millions of commuters: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the approval for the extension of the Noida Metro (Aqua Line) is a historic decision that will take the connectivity of Noida and Greater Noida to new heights. In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "The approval given today by the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the respected Prime Minister @narendramodi jee, for the extension of the Noida Metro (Aqua Line) is a historic decision that will take the connectivity of Noida and Greater Noida to new heights." This 11.6-kilometre project, from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142, will greatly facilitate travel for millions of commuters, he said. He added that this extension will include eight new elevated stations, and the Botanical Garden will emerge as a major interchange hub. "This decision will not only accelerate regional development but also further strengthen Noida as a major manufacturing and service hub in the country. Thank you, Prime Minister, for t