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UP asked to appoint senior IPS officer to investigate student slapping case

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint a senior IPS officer to probe the case of a school boy who was allegedly slapped by his classmates on the instruction of his teacher in Muzaffarnagar, terming the incident as "serious" A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal, while directing that the IPS officer shall file a report in the apex court, asked the state government to conduct counselling of the victim and other students, who were involved in the case, by professional counsellors. It said there is a prima facie case of failure on part of the Uttar Pradesh government in complying with the provisions of Right To Education Act, which deals with providing quality, free and compulsory education to children up to 14 years, without any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed or gender. The bench asked the state government to furnish a status report on implementation of the RTE Act in schools across the state in four weeks, while terming th

Govt sacked over 50 docs, served notices to 724 found absent: UP Dy CM

The Uttar Pradesh government has sacked over 50 doctors and served notices to more than 700 medical practitioners found absent from their place of posting, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has said. He, however, asserted that the shortage of government doctors in Uttar Pradesh will be over very soon as the recruitment of specialist doctors has already started. According to official data, against a sanctioned strength of 19,000, Uttar Pradesh has around 12,000 doctors at government facilities across the state. However, there are of complaints that many doctors do not attend duty at the place of posting. "Over 50 absentee doctors have been sacked and notices served to 724 government doctors found continuously missing from their place of posting," Pathak, who is also in charge of the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, told PTI in an interview. Asked about the shortage of doctors in the state, he said, "For the first time, the Uttar Pradesh government has started recruit

PM Modi inaugurates 16 residential schools for needy children in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated 16 residential schools for needy children in Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of about Rs 1,115 crore. These schools - Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas - have been opened to provide quality education to children of labourers and construction workers and those orphaned in the COVID-19 pandemic. Before dedicating these schools to the nation, Prime Minister Modi interacted with some students. The residential schools, built at a cost of about Rs 1,115 crore, intend to accommodate 1,000 students each. These will enhance access to quality education and help in holistic development of children. Each of the schools is constructed on an area of 10-15 acres with classrooms, playground, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess and residential quarters for staff members.

Uttar Pradesh govt set to launch industrial projects worth Rs 10 trn by Dec

UP industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' recently reprimanded officials for their failure to achieve the GBC target of Rs 90,000 crore set for Noida

The elephant in the room: Will solo 2024 contest help or hurt BSP?

Out of power in UP since 2012, the BSP has been on a downslide, unable to leverage its purported Dalit vote bank to its advantage as in the past

Ashok Leyland, UP govt sign MoU to set up greenfield bus plant in state

Under this partnership, Ashok Leyland will focus on production of electric buses, and will assemble other vehicles powered by available fuels, as well as emerging alternative fuels

Uttar Pradesh govt plans to meet green hydrogen production capacity

The current hydrogen demand in UP is approximately 900,000 tonnes per annum, especially in the fertiliser and refinery sectors

Yogi govt announces 50% subsidy on dairy farm consisting of 25 cows

The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana under Nand Baba Mission

In cheer for INDIA bloc, SP retains Ghosi bypoll; BJP wins 3 seats

In Ghosi, in Mau district, the Opposition bloc campaigned for the SP's Sudhakar Singh, while the BSP did not field a candidate

Intellectuals must spread word about govt welfare schemes: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appealed to the intellectuals of Balrampur district to cooperate in promoting the state government's schemes. "The intellectuals should play their role in ensuring that government schemes reach those in need. Connect as many people as possible with the schemes and identify those who should benefit from them," Adityanath said during his visit to the city on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. "At the individual level, doctors, professors and other intellectuals should make use of their skills to benefit the common people," he added. Talking to the intellectuals from various backgrounds, the chief minister urged them to ensure the benefits of their expertise reach the common people. Speaking to the doctors, Adityanath suggested that they continue working for public welfare alongside their private practice and help those in need. The chief minister said that efforts should be made for anyone, who requires the assistance of a govern

Ensure flood victims get compensation within 24 hours: UP CM to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to ensure that flood victims get compensation within 24 hours. He also assured that the "double engine" government of the BJP was standing with the people affected by the floods. The CM, who was in Amritpur's Jamapur to distribute flood relief material, asked the officials to prepare a system so that it does not take more than 24 hours to give compensation to flood victims. About 700 villages in the state are hit by floods. There is flood in some parts and a drought in the other and this strange situation is prevalent across the state, he said. Companies of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) are engaged in flood relief and rescue work. At the government level, relief material is being distributed to the affected families, he said.

UP govt to implement self-assessment system to make cities garbage free

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement a self-assessment system in urban bodies, in line with its commitment towards the Swachh Bharat Mission, with a view to making cities garbage free. The self-assessment will be done in every urban body till August 30 while a meeting to review the progress will be held on September 4, a senior official said on Sunday. A mock assessment in urban bodies in April underlined the need to continue the efforts being made towards achieving the target of garbage-free cities under the 2023 edition of Swachh Survekshan. Urban Development Department Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat said the self-assessment will be done through a dedicated Google Form that will define the standard of each parameter. This form will be filled by the urban bodies, he said and added that all executive officers in cities have been directed to ensure the submission within the prescribed time. The self-assessment system aims to empower urban bodies to actively ...

CM Yogi announces Rs 2 lakh for kin of UP residents killed in TN train fire

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday expressed grief over the deaths in a fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment at the Madurai railway station in Tamil Nadu. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of people from Uttar Pradesh who died in the incident. At least 10 people were "reported dead" in the fire inside the train compartment. The "private party coach" with 65 passengers had arrived from Lucknow, according to the Southern Railways. "Instructions have been given to provide an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of every citizen of Uttar Pradesh who died in this accident," the chief minister said on X, formerly Twitter. "The loss of lives in the unfortunate train accident in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is extremely sad and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families," he said. In a statement, the Uttar Pradesh government said the chief minister spoke to the railway minister, and took detai

UP Cong has 'biggest responsibility' in making Rahul Gandhi PM: Ajay Rai

Newly appointed president of Uttar Pradesh Congress Ajay Rai on Thursday said the party's state unit has the "biggest responsibility" in making Rahul Gandhi the prime minister of the country and exhorted party workers to work hard to achieve the goal. Rai was addressing a gathering of office bearers and workers of the Congress after taking charge as the state unit chief at the party's headquarters here. "Everybody now wants Rahul Gandhi to become the prime minister of the country...party's UP unit has the biggest responsibility in making him the PM. We all work for Rahul Gandhi and for the party, only then we will be able to show our strength in 2024 (Lok Sabha) polls," Rai said. Rai, who comes from Varanasi, has contested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 and 2019 general elections. "I come from Kashi where people of all religions live together. This is also the thinking of the Congress," he said. He also hit out at the ruling BJP, saying that Congress leaders and work

9 killed as tractor falls into drain in UP's Saharanpur, 4 of them children

A tractor-trolley fell into a drain near Redhibodki village in the Saharanpur district, leaving nine people dead, four of them children, police on Thursday said. The incident took place Wednesday evening in the Tajpura area when a tractor carrying around 50 devotees was on its way to Randaul village for a religious event, Superintendent of Police, City, Abhimanyu Manglik told PTI. On Wednesday, police recovered four bodies from the drain. The victims were identified as Sulochana, 58, Manglesh, 50, and Aditi and Arjun, both aged five and 12. Five bodies recovered on Thursday are yet to be identified, Manglik said. Several people were washed away due to a strong current in the river. A rescue operation is still on to retrieve one missing person, the SP said. The spot was visited by Saharanpur District Magistrate Dr Dinesh Chand and SSP Dr Vipin Tada. Tada told PTI that the villagers had been told not to take the route but the driver disregarded the warning. An excavation machine h

Green energy: UP plans hydropower projects totalling Rs 15,000 crore

UP has set a target to generate 22,000 mw of renewable energy over the next five years spanning solar and other sources

Ensure benefits of welfare schemes reach needy: CM Adityanath to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the needy. He also asked them to be sensitive towards public issues. The chief minister issued these directions during 'Janata Darshan' held on the premise of Gorakhnath temple here, an official release said. Adityanath directed the officials to initiate strict legal action against those who illegally encroach on people's properties, or try to bully and harm the marginalised. He told them to resolve the people's problems promptly and satisfactorily. Interacting with those seeking financial assistance for treatment of serious ailments, the chief minister said the government would ensure full treatment of even those patients who did not have the Ayushman card. He asked the officials to settle matters related to revenue and police with complete transparency and fairness, the release said.

UP has become prime investment destination within country: CM Yogi

The Chief Minister highlighted the latest RBI and NITI Aayog reports to point out the development achievement of the state

Uttar Pradesh govt to groom 3 million rural women as micro agri-preneurs

UP women SHGs comprising 60,000 members were engaged in growing improved varieties of sugarcane seeds after the first wave of pandemic

Investigate before filing FIR against traders, UP CM directs authorities

With a view to curb frivolous complaints against entrepreneurs, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed authorities to conduct a preliminary investigation before filing an FIR in case of a complaint against traders. The order that came on Saturday aims to reduce the number of "baseless" FIRs filed against businessmen and traders in the state, which frequently result in harassment and undue pressure, the state government spokesperson said. Now an FIR cannot be lodged directly by any person against entrepreneurs. The order was issued considering the direction given by the Supreme Court in a case, the spokesperson said. Ravikant Garg, the president of the Bharatiya Udhyog Vyapar Mandal, on Sunday welcomed the move and said it will instil confidence among the entrepreneurs. "Generally, a trader is not someone with a criminal mindset. This move will enhance the confidence level among the traders, and will play a positive role in the development of the state," Garg tol