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Uttar Pradesh govt to provide free pulses, oilseeds to 1 million farmers

UP is among India's top agricultural-producing states. Its food grain production jumped from 55.7 million tonnes (mt) in 2016-17 to nearly 72.5 mt in 2024-25

UP CM Yogi hands over flats built on land recovered from Mukhtar Ansari

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday handed over keys to allottees of flats, built on land recovered from the illegal possession of mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari in the upscale Dalibagh area of Lucknow, a statement said. The flats were distributed to 72 beneficiaries from EWS (Economic Weaker Section) during a ceremony organised at Ekta Van, located opposite the Director General of Police's residence, the statement added. Adityanath personally handed over keys to 10 allottees in the event. These flats, built under the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme, are priced at Rs 10.70 lakh each, with the lottery process for allotment completed on Tuesday, it said. Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar said the project is a result of the chief minister's zero-tolerance policy against the mafia, under which illegal land was freed across the state. The LDA constructed three G+3 blocks comprising 72 flats, each measuring 36.65 squa

How Galouti Kabab, Makhan Malai put Lucknow on the global cities map

Lucknow has been officially inducted into UNESCO's CCN under the 'Gastronomy' category, marking a major global recognition of its rich culinary heritage

UP approves 38 private logistics, warehousing projects worth ₹2,600 cr

According to the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), the projects will come in Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Rampur and other cities

GCC, energy among projects worth ₹5 trillion lined up for launch in UP

To leverage India's growing GCC ecosystem, the UP state is wooing major global players such as Microsoft and Adobe to set up their units in the Noida-Greater Noida region

Farmers facing fertiliser shortage under BJP rule in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of failing to provide adequate fertilisers to farmers, and claimed the farming community is struggling to procure essential inputs for sowing wheat and other crops after facing similar issues during the paddy season. Farmers in several districts, including Lakhimpur Kheri, Mahoba, Fatehpur, Badaun and Amethi, are standing in long queues outside cooperative societies for DAP, NPK and other fertilisers, but are forced to return empty-handed after hours of waiting, Yadav alleged. Ever since the BJP came to power (in Uttar Pradesh), fertiliser shortage and black marketing have continued unabated. BJP's own people are involved in this racket, and the government has nothing to offer the farmers except false assurances, Yadav claimed in a statement. Accusing the government of being insensitive and anti-farmer, the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief said the BJP wants farmers to abandon farming so that ..

UP govt sends 1,000 quintals wheat seeds to flood-hit Punjab farmers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday flagged off vehicles carrying 1,000 quintals of wheat seeds from his official residence as assistance for flood-affected farmers of Punjab. Addressing the event, the chief minister said the initiative reflected the state's commitment to stand with every distressed citizen, adding that the festival of Diwali gains true meaning when celebrated with a spirit of compassion and service. "At this difficult time, the Uttar Pradesh government stands firmly with the 'annadata' farmers of Punjab. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the double-engine government -- both the Centre and the state -- is committed to supporting every disaster-affected citizen through relief, financial aid and rehabilitation efforts," Adityanath said. According to an official statement, the chief minister noted Punjab's pivotal role in achieving agricultural self-sufficiency in India. However, heavy rains this year have severely disrupted lif

Our full effort is to make Lucknow world-class city: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that our full effort is to make Lucknow a world-class city. Irrespective of whether he remains MP or not, his commitment to Lucknow's development will remain, Singh said. Addressing a function organised after inaugurating projects in Jankipuram Sector F on Sunday, the last day of his three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Singh said, "We are fully committed to the development of Lucknow. And our full effort is to make Lucknow a world-class city." He said, "There are cities named Lucknow in many countries around the world! I just returned from Australia four days ago, and Lucknow is there too. But I want our Lucknow to become world-class." The defence minister said that when it comes to the development of Uttar Pradesh, he has tried to do whatever he could. "Whatever work I am doing today is with the blessings of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee," Singh said as he inaugurated a community centre and library, and virtually ...

Every inch of Pakistan's territory within BrahMos range: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. BrahMos has become a key pillar of India's armed forces and has strengthened the country's belief that it can turn its dreams into reality, Singh said after he and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of the missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit here. BrahMos Aerospace has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, an official statement said. The flagging off is not only a milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also provide a new energy to India's resolve to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing, it said. This state-of-the-art BrahMos Aerospace unit, which was inaugurated on May 11, houses all modern facilities for missile ...

Increase police patrolling in crowded areas during festivals: UP CM

CM Yogi further emphasised on constant coordination between the police, administration, and municipal corporation

Uttar Pradesh govt pitching for investments in textile, auto sectors

Other sectors the government is working on include electric mobility, chemicals, electronics, services, for which it is eyeing big private investments

Allahabad HC seeks responses from UP govt on Sahara Shahar sealing order

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the Uttar Pradesh government to file their replies by October 30 on a plea filed by Sahara India Corporation Limited, challenging the orders for sealing Sahara Shahar. The court also directed that any cattle left inside Sahara Shahar be taken to 'Kanha Upvan' and taken care of properly. Sahara Shahar, a 170-acre township in Lucknow's posh Gomtinagar, was sealed by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation due to alleged violations of lease and licence agreements, a point contested by the Sahara group, which recently moved the court against the sealing order. On Wednesday, a Lucknow bench of justices Sangeeta Chandra and Amitabh Rai passed the order on the writ petition filed by Sahara India Corporation Limited. After hearing the matter at length, the bench said that the matter required consideration and so directed the parties to exchange the pleadings in the matter. Sahara strongly opposed the stand of t

Ink used in printing lottery tickets liable to tax, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that ink and chemicals used to print lottery tickets qualify as goods under a works contract, upholding the Allahabad High Court order

Uttar Pradesh govt shifts focus to smaller towns in industrial push

To bridge this gap, the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has taken up the task for promoting an equitable industrial growth across the state

UP govt bans coldrif cough syrup following death of 14 children in MP

The order also prohibits the import and export of the cough syrup in government and private institutions until further notice

Over 2,500 FIRs, 3,900 arrests under UP's Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign

More than 2,500 FIRs were registered and nearly 3,900 people arrested across Uttar Pradesh under the Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, launched on the first day of Navratra by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said on Saturday. The campaign aims to empower women by promoting self-reliance, social inclusion and security. Under the statewide drive, police intensified efforts to enhance women's safety and strengthen public trust, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement. Additional Director General (ADG) (Women and Child Security Wing) Padmaja Chauhan, the nodal officer of Mission Shakti, said Anti-Romeo Squads increased surveillance across public spaces, including temples, markets, malls and parks. During the campaign, police inspected 1,08,292 temples and other public locations, checked 9.77 lakh persons, and registered 2,542 FIRs. As many as 3,972 people were arrested for anti-social behaviour, while 3.13 lakh were issued warnings and counselled on public ...

5 arrested for putting up 'I love Muhammad' poster in UP's Meerut

A case has been registered against five people for allegedly putting up an "I love Muhammad" poster in a town here, police said on Saturday. According to police, the poster was put up on Friday night at the main intersection of Mawana town. On Saturday morning, locals objected to the poster and staged a protest. Mawana Station House Officer (SHO) Poonam Jadon said based on the complaint lodged by outpost in-charge Manoj Sharma, a case has been registered against -- Idrish, Tasleem, Rihan, Gulfam, and Haroon -- under section 353 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for putting up the poster. All five have been arrested, she said, adding that action will be taken against anyone who is found involved in the incident. After the controversy, the posters were immediately removed and additional police force has been deployed in the town as a precautionary measure. Police patrolling has also been increased to prevent any spread of rumours, with the ...

Uttar Pradesh housing projects worth ₹7,000 crore launched for urban push

These 21 realty projects will develop almost 11,000 units spanning residential apartments, commercial spaces and shops in major cities

NCRB data shows lower crime rate than national average in UP: State Police

Despite Uttar Pradesh having the highest population in the country, the crime rate in the state in 2023 stood at 181.3, much below the national crime rate of 270.3, the state police said on Wednesday, quoting the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 16.98 per cent of the total population in the country. Crime rate, defined as the number of crimes per one lakh population, is considered the most reliable indicator for assessing a state's law and order situation, as it adjusts for population size and growth, the state police said in a statement. An analysis showed that Uttar Pradesh ranks favourably across various crime heads. For total crimes reported under the Indian Penal Code, the state was placed 20th among the 28 states and eight Union Territories. It was placed 29th in the number of 'murder' cases reported, with a crime rate of 1.4 against the national crime rate of 2. The state stood 30th in 'attempt to murder' cases with a crime rate o

Uttar Pradesh gets military-ware, aerospace investment of ₹34K cr

The nodal agency UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has allocated 1,000 hectares to 62 companies under UPDIC