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Bank fraud: ED raids in J-K, Punjab, UP in Bharat Papers Ltd case

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday raided locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in a Rs 200 crore alleged bank loan fraud case linked to the Bharat Papers Ltd. (BPL), official sources said. At least nine premises in these regions are being searched by the central agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Incorporated in September, 2006, the BPL is an associate of the Bharat Box Factory Industries Limited (BBFIL), a paper board packaging industry based in Jammu and Ludhiana. The primary allegations against the company are that its directors have perpetrated a bank loan fraud of about Rs 200 crore with a consortium of banks with lead bank as the State Bank of India. The other banks include J&K Bank, PNB and Karur Vysya Bank. It is alleged that the accused "siphoned off" funds to sister concerns/bogus entities and undertook sale of imported/indigenous machinery without permission of lender banks by raising "fake" ...

Yogi-led UP govt reshuffles police department, transfers 84 IPS officers

In a reshuffle in the police department, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday issued transfer and posting orders for 84 IPS officers, according to an official statement. IPS officer Sanjeev Gupta has been made Additional Director General of Police and Secretary of the Home Department. Aligarh Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Shalabh Mathur was promoted as Inspector General. Dharmendra Singh, who was DIG (Recruit Training Centre) in Chunar, Mirzapur, has been made IG. L R Kumar, who was holding the charge of DIG Law and Order, has been made IG Law and Order, the statement added.

UP plans to integrate higher education with incubators to support biz ideas

According to a KPMG report, Uttar Pradesh emerged the country's fourth-largest startup ecosystem, with eight unicorns and two potential soonicorns. At present, two soonicorns are working in the state

Use of tech is important for transparent implementation of schemes: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the use of technology is important for transparent implementation of schemes and in every sphere of life. "Use of technology is important today for transparent implementation of schemes and in every sphere of life. Technology is the most effective mantra to attack corruption. In order to make the youth competent and capable as per the times with the use of technology and also to move them towards self-reliance, the state government is moving rapidly towards achieving the target of providing smartphones and tablets to two crore youths," he said. Adityanath was addressing the students at the smartphone-tablet distribution ceremony under the Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme at Deeksha Bhawan of the Gorakhpur University this afternoon. Smartphones were distributed to about 1,000 students of the universities and colleges during the ceremony. 15 students received smartphones from the chief minister, the Uttar Pradesh .

Ayodhya's youth to grab boom in job opportunities post-Ram temple opening

When the Supreme Court had paved the way for construction of Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya in its historic verdict in 2019, Dileep Pandey worked as a tailor in a cloth firm in Delhi. A native of Ayodhya, Pandey returned to his home when the first wave of Covid-19 struck in 2020. Sensing an opportunity in Ayodhya itself, he has decided never to return to Delhi. Pandey currently operates a small tour and transport firm facilitating people's visit to Ayodhya from different parts of the country. With the inauguration of the newly-constructed Ram temple on January 22, Pandey (28), now aims at expanding the business in view of the swelling number of devotees visiting Ayodhya. "I currently have three mid-size vans that visitors can hire to travel around Ayodhya. With the rise in the number of devotees, I plan to take a loan to buy two SUVs for them," said Pandey. Though keen in studies, he dropped out from the first year of a college in Ayodhya in order to start a job. "Ayod

Trains, flights delayed as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar

Early morning commuters in the national capital say that they are finding it difficult to cope with the weather

Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya showcased in UP's Republic Day tableau

An artistic image of Ram Lalla whose new idol was recently consecrated at a grand temple in Ayodhya is the showpiece of Uttar Pradesh's tableau in this year's Republic Day parade here. The tableau also depicts the first-ever operational high-speed regional rapid transit system (RRTS) of the country. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the priority section of its first corridor in October. The front portion of the tableau symbolically represents the consecration ceremony that took place in Ayodhya on January 22, with an artistic model depicting Lord Ram in a young avatar holding a bow and arrow. According to officials, the tableau also symbolises Ayodhya as a city that signifies a "Viksit Bharat" with "Samriddh Virasat". The trailer portion of the tableau reflects Uttar Pradesh's path to progress and its pace, propelled by cultural heritage, they said. The trailer features two sadhus with a "kalash" symbol, emblematic of the upcoming Magh Mela in Prayagraj and the ..

Adityanath calls on people to build a 'self-reliant' India on 75th R-Day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday greeted the people on Republic Day and called on them to build a "capable, self-reliant India." In a post on X, Adityanath said, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the 75th Republic Day! "This national festival not only remembers our immortal fighters but also provides us an opportunity to commit ourselves to the realization of the concept of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat'. "Let us all be determined to build a 'capable self-reliant India'! Jai Hind!" Adityanath also hoisted the national flag at his official residence.

PM lays foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 19,100 cr in Bulandshahr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched development projects worth more than Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr district in western Uttar Pradesh. Modi inaugurated a 173-km-long double-line electrified section between New Khurja and New Rewari on the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) by flagging off goods trains from the two stations through video conference. The prime minister also inaugurated a rail line connecting the Mathura-Palwal section and the Chipiyana Buzurg-Dadri section. These new lines will improve rail connectivity of the national capital to southern-western and eastern India. Modi unveiled multiple road development projects. He also inaugurated Indian Oil's Tundla-Gawaria pipeline. Built at a cost of about Rs 700 crore, this 255-km-long pipeline project has been completed well ahead of its scheduled time. The prime minister inaugurated the renovated Mathura sewerage scheme including the construction of a sewage treatment plant at a cost of about Rs 460 crore.

Ram temple rush: 'Darshan' timing extended, key roads to temple town closed

The extended timing to offer prayers at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya came into effect on Thursday with 'darshan' being allowed from 6 am as key roads leading to the temple town remained closed to regulate vehicular movement. Authorities have implemented strict security measures in Ayodhya amid a huge rush of people following the January 22 consecration ceremony. Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been deployed outside the temple and roads from Basti, Gonda, Ambedkarnagar, Barabanki, Sultanpur and Amethi blocked 15 kilometres ahead of their borders with Ayodhya. On Wednesday, the temple management decided to let people offer prayers from 6 am to 10 pm, and allotted 15 minutes for 'aarti' and 'bhog' from 12 noon. Earlier, it was 7 am to 6 pm with a two-hour break in between. On Thursday, devotees started arriving in the temple town on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima' and thousands were seen taking a holy dip in the Saryu river. Ayodhya Commissioner Gau

2nd day sees massive devotee turnout at Ram Temple post 'Pran Pratistha'

District Magistrate Nitish Kumar shared that efforts were made to facilitate darshan for over 2.5 lakh devotees till 10 pm on the second day

UP CM urges cooperation as 500,000 devotees visit Ram temple on day one

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure proper crowd management for convenient 'darshan' of Ram Lalla as more than five lakh people visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, a day after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. He also appealed to people to cooperate with officials and maintain patience as this would allow everyone to have a darshan of the deity. The doors of the newly constructed temple were opened to the public at 6 am. On the instructions of the chief minister, the Ayodhya district magistrate has deployed magistrates at eight places in the city for crowd management, according to a statement issued by the state government. Information Director Shishir, in another statement, said, "Today, five lakh devotees had a darshan of Ram Lalla." The last entry of visitors was at 10 pm. The consecration of the new idol of the deity at the temple was done at an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The state government statement s

Uttar Pradesh government plans to cash in on semiconductor PLI scheme

With domestic semiconductor demand projected to jump 10 times to $100 billion by 2025 from $10 billion in 2020, the state is aiming to emerge as a leading player in the segment

Isro's R-Day tableau showcases Chandrayaan-3, UP highlights Lord Ram

Among other feats, India now aims for are the Gaganyaan Mission in 2024-2025, setting up 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' by 2035, and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040

Ram temple consecration: Ayodhya to be India's biggest tourist hotspot

The grand opening of the Ram temple in Ayodhya may help the town attract at least 50 million tourist a year -- higher than religious tourism hotspots of Golden Temple and Tirupati Temple -- as massive spend on infrastructure such as airports will put the once out-of-the-way town in Uttar Pradesh on the tourism circuit. Brokerage Jefferies in a report estimates that a USD 10 billion makeover of Ayodhya with a new airport, revamped railway station, township and improved road connectivity will likely drive a multiplier effect with new hotels and other economic activities. It "could attract 50 million+ tourists a year". Golden Temple in Amritsar gets an estimated 30-35 million footfalls a year while Tirupati temple sees 25-30 million visits. Globally, Vatican city gets around 9 million tourists every year and Mecca in Saudi Arabia around 20 million. "Religious tourism is still the biggest segment of tourism in India," according to Jeferies. "Several popular religious centres attract ...

It appears we've arrived in 'Treta Yug': Adityanath after Ram temple event

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Monday said the Ram temple consecration ceremony here has come after a wait of 500 years and the entire country has become "Ram maye". Addressing a gathering after the ceremony, the chief minister said, "It is an emotional moment for all of us and it has come after a 500-year wait." "The whole nation has become Ram maye (immersed in the devotion of Lord Ram). It seems that we have arrived in 'Treta Yug'," Adityanath added.

Pran pratishtha at Ram mandir: When and where to watch live telecast

With much pomp and fanfare, the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram's idol is expected to begin at 12:20 pm and may go on till 1 pm

VP Dhankhar congratulates people on Ram temple consecration ceremony

The Vice President, in a post on X, said that January 22, the day of Pran Pratishtha, is etched in history as a defining moment of 'tryst with divinity' in the country's civilisational trajectory

UP CM welcomes saints, religious leaders to Ayodhya on Pran Pratishtha day

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced on Sunday that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony will be marked by a dazzling musical event titled 'Mangal Dhwani'

Ayodhya set to welcome Lord Ram, PM to attend consecration ceremony

The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to welcome Lord Ram with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to participate in the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir on Monday. The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities. The ceremony will begin at 12:20 pm, and according to the temple's trust, it is expected to end by 1 pm. Following this, the prime minister will address the gathering. "The prime minister will also interact with 'shramjeevis' associated with the construction of the temple," a member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is in charge of the construction and management of the Ram temple, said. Prime Minister Modi will also visit Kuber Tila, where an ancient Shiv temple has been restored. He w