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UP to introduce harsh laws against spitting, contamination in food stalls

Yogi govt cracks down on food contamination with new ordinances. This follows disturbing incidents of individuals spitting or mixing urine in food, sparking outrage and public health concerns

UP to bring ordinance over spitting in food incidents, CM to hold meeting

The Samajwadi Party has already declared candidates on six of the ten seats and has said it would contest the bypolls with the Congress

UP CM to withdrew cases against him, says Parameshwara on Hubballi riots

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday defended the government's decision to withdraw cases pertaining to the 2022 Hubballi riots and claimed that even Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had dropped ones against him. He was reacting to the BJP staging a protest at Freedom Park here against the government's October 10 move to withdraw criminal cases registered against a mob which had attacked policemen with stones on April 16, 2022 in Hubballi town in north Karnataka. This is one of the 43 cases the state Cabinet decided to withdraw at its meeting on Thursday following a petition by the Anjuman-e-Islam to Parameshwara, official sources said. After approving the proposal to withdraw the case, we have to inform the court. If the court accepts the proposal then the case will be withdrawn. If it doesn't then the case won't be withdrawn. We have to follow all the procedures cautiously. We cannot withdraw on our own just because someone said it, Parameshwara told ...

UP govt to strictly enforce ban on passenger travel on tractor-trolleys

The Uttar Pradesh government will soon convene a high-level meeting to ensure compliance of the ban on using tractor trolleys for passenger transportation. The decision has been made in the wake of a spate of mishaps featuring passenger-travel on tractor trolleys, the latest one reported on October 4 from Mirzapur when 10 labourers were returning from a project site to their homes in Varanasi. After October 4 too, many tractor-trolley related mishaps have been reported from different parts of Uttar Pradesh. "We will soon convene a high-level meeting to discuss ways to curb use of tractor-trolleys for passenger transportation. Our strategy is going to be two-fold. Enforce regulations on tractor-trolleys strictly while also creating necessary awareness among the rural masses, who prefer tractor trolleys for commuting, possibly because they consider it to be a cheaper and readily accessible option," Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh told PTI. The rules prohibit allow

Yogi Adityanath, BJP leaders honour JP on his 122nd birthday anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid tributes to socialist stalwart Jayaprakash Narayan on his 122nd birth anniversary, calling the anti-Emergency movement icon a "Lok Nayak" (people's leader) in the true sense of the term. "Tributes to the great freedom fighter, great worshipper of democracy, 'Bharat Ratna' 'Loknayak' Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary!" Adityanath posted on X in Hindi. "During Emergency, he made an unforgettable contribution in restoring democracy by awakening the democratic consciousness of the nation. He was a 'people's leader' in the true sense of the word," he added. Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana, Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya, and Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun, among others, also took to social media to pay tributes to Narayan, fondly called 'JP'. Born in 1902 in Bihar's Saran district, Narayan was a fierce socialist and freedom fighter who led a popular movement against the

Certain section considers it their right to disrespect Hindu deities: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said a certain section of society considers it their right to make derogatory remarks against Hindu deities and break idols, and warned that those indulged in such activities will be dealt with strictly. He also said while non-violence is the ultimate dharma, violence is justified if necessary to protect the nation, religion and the innocent, according to an official statement. Adityanath made the remarks during his speech at the Durga Puja celebrations at Bharat Sevashram Sangh, Sigra in Varanasi. He also said that in West Bengal, where the ritual of worshipping the goddess originates, Sanatan Dharma today appears "helpless and insecure". "Hinduism does not seek the destruction of anyone. Instead, it teaches 'Ahimsa Paramo Dharmah' (non-violence is the highest virtue)...while non-violence is the ultimate dharma, violence is justified if necessary to protect the nation, religion, and the innocent," Adityanath said, according to

UP govt cancels leaves of police personnel till Nov 8 ahead of festivals

Cleaning work of Ganga ghats in Varanasi continues ahead of the increased footfall expected during the upcoming festivals of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja

UP allocates Rs 892.7 cr to resume delayed Chilla elevated road project

Construction of the 5.9-kilometre, six-lane elevated road was initially conceived in 2012 to alleviate traffic congestion between Noida and Delhi. However, the project has faced many setbacks

Uttar Pradesh expected to get Rs 1.5 trillion investment in energy sector

Rapid industrialisation, urbanisation feeding power demand

Uttar Pradesh expected to get Rs 1.5 trillion investment in energy sector

Rapid industrialisation, urbanisation feeding power demand

CM Yogi directs officials to implement relief measures amid heavy rain

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday instructed officials in rain-hit districts to promptly carry out relief operations. He emphasised the need for officials to monitor the situation on the ground and provide assistance to those impacted, according to an official statement. The chief minister directed that families affected by loss of life due to the disaster should receive relief funds immediately, it said. Additionally, he called for immediate financial assistance to those whose homes or livestock have been damaged, it added. Several districts in the state have been receiving heavy rain showers of late. In its forecast for Friday, the India Meteorological Department has warned of very heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning and squall in Uttar Pradesh.

Mayawati questions UP govt's food safety move, calls it electoral politics

Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Thursday slammed the UP government's directive to display names and addresses of eatery operators, proprietors and managers, saying it was more about electoral politics than food safety. Citing incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres. He also directed that chefs and waiters should wear masks and gloves, besides making installation of CCTV cameras in hotels and restaurants mandatory. The UP government's announcement of making it compulsory to install cameras along with the name and address of the owners and manager in hotels, restaurants, dhabas etc. is similar to the action taken during the Kanwar Yatra, sparking discussions that this is less about food safety and more about diverting public's attention through electoral politics, Mayawati said in a

UP restaurants asked to install CCTVs, eateries to display name of owners

Taking cognisance of incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres. He also directed that chefs and waiters should wear masks and gloves, besides making installation of CCTV cameras in hotels and restaurants mandatory. Addressing a high-level meeting here, Adityanath said the presence of human waste in food items was disgusting and ordered strict action against those who adulterate food items with human waste or dirty things, an official statement said. On September 12, a purported video showing a teenager spitting on rotis while preparing them at an eatery in Saharanpur district went viral on social media, leading to the arrest of the facility's owner. Last week, a juice vendor in Ghaziabad district was arrested for allegedly serving fruit juices mixed with urine to customers. In June, two

UP tightens food safety rules: Masks, gloves, CCTVs mandatory at eateries

An inspection drive will be launched in the state, while also making police verification mandatory for all employees, whether they work at small roadside eateries or upscale restaurants

UP secures Rs 1.15 trillion worth investment in green hydrogen sector

The Yogi Adityanath government has set a target of 1 million tonnes per year for green hydrogen or green ammonia production by 2029

Strong hybrid car sales in UP take off after registration tax waiver

The data revealed that the share of strong hybrid vehicles in total car sales in UP grew from 1.2 per cent in June to 3.3 per cent by August

UP plans to use fluorescent strips on stray cattle to check road mishaps

The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to equip stray cattle with fluorescent strips particularly at night to mitigate the risk of road accidents. The initiative aims to enhance the visibility of stray cattle to drivers thereby preventing collisions and safeguarding both human and animal lives, officials said. According to the officials, the fluorescent strips would be positioned on the horns and necks of stray cattle. These highly reflective strips would be illuminated by vehicle headlights, making the animals easily visible in low-light conditions, thus reducing the number of accidents caused by unexpected encounters with these animals on roads. Animal Husbandry Department Director P N Singh revealed that the plan is nearing its final stages and is expected to receive approval soon. "The proposal has been under discussion for the past two weeks and has also been shared with the relevant minister for final approval," he said. The Animal Husbandry Department is slated to serve a

Uttar Pradesh govt to acquire paddy worth Rs 16,000 cr this kharif season

The procurement is scheduled to commence from October 1 and continue till February 28, 2025, starting from Western UP and gradually covering the eastern part

UP CM conducts aerial survey after wolf attacks, meets affected families

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday assured the residents of Mahis tehsil that the forest department, district administration and police will continue working until the wolf threat ends. He also conducted an aerial survey of the region and met families of those who lost their lives in the recent wolf attacks during the human-wildlife conflict. The priority is to capture the remaining wolf safely and shooting it will be the last resort, said Adityanath who also met the injured and inquired about their well-being. According to an official statement, the chief minister assessed the relief efforts, including the compensation provided and medical assistance given to the injured. While addressing the media, Adityanath emphasised that the safety of the public is the government's top priority and said that the forest department, district administration and police, will continue working in the area until the threat is fully eliminated. "The government has classified ...

UP to clear investment proposal worth Rs 10 trn, offer 25% sops: Adityanath

The Uttar Pradesh government will soon organise the groundbreaking ceremony of investment proposals worth Rs 10 lakh crore, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday. Inviting the semiconductor industry to invest in the state, the chief minister highlighted that Uttar Pradesh offers incentives such as land subsidies and capital subsidies of 25 per cent for chip units under a policy. Together with the Centre's incentives of 50 per cent, chip units can get subsidies of up to 75 per cent for investment proposals, the chief minister stated. Addressing the international conference on semiconductors, Semicon India, Adityanath said that the state under his government has attracted huge investment proposals from the industry. He recalled that a team which was preparing for an investor summit in the state earlier told him that investment proposals worth Rs 20,000 crore would come in UP. "Same Uttar Pradesh after seven years has brought investment proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore. Ou