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3 killed as trolley carrying devotees plunges into canal in UP's Kushinagar

Three women were killed and around 18 others were injured after a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned and plunged into the Gandak canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Siswa regulator under the Khadda police station limits at around 8 pm on Wednesday, when the trolley, which was transporting nearly 25 devotees, overturned. According to police, the devotees were travelling from Mamkhor Barhara village in Maharajganj district's Ghughli area to attend the Chaitra Ram Navami Varni fair at Bhaisaha Ghat when the accident occurred. Preliminary findings indicate that the accident happened when the hook connecting the trolley to the tractor broke, causing it to overturn and fall into the canal, officials said. A total of 21 people sustained injuries and were rushed to the Kushinagar Medical College, where doctors declared Meera Devi (57) dead. Later, two more women, Kismati Devi (51) and Nirmala (45), died during ...

Uttar Pradesh govt approves coal mining project of ₹2,200 crore

"The utilisation of coal from the Jharkhand block will reduce the cost of power generation, thereby ensuring affordable and uninterrupted power supply to Uttar Pradesh," a senior official said

Noida airport to serve as launchpad for UP's economic growth: CM Yogi

Adityanath stated that the airport is part of a broader vision to transform India into a developed nation, noting that such infrastructure projects are driving growth across various sectors

Uttar Pradesh's 5th international airport to take wings on Saturday

Noida International Airport will become Uttar Pradesh's fifth international airport, boosting connectivity, jobs and trade while supporting sectors such as agriculture, MSMEs and logistics

UP govt cancels ₹25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI over financial concerns

The UP government cancelled its ₹25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI within days of signing, citing lack of net worth and credible financial linkages for the project

UP govt scraps ₹25,000 cr MoU with Bengaluru-based startup Puch AI

The Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled a proposed Rs 25,000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Bengaluru-based startup Puch AI for developing artificial intelligence infrastructure in the state, citing lack of financial credibility on the part of the firm. In a statement issued on the official handle of InvestUP on Thursday, the government said the decision was taken after a review conducted as per standard operating procedures revealed that the company did not possess the requisite net worth or credible financial linkages to execute a project of such magnitude. "As per standard protocols laid by the state government, the MoU signed with Puch AI on March 23, 2026, was reviewed. Necessary details were sought from the investor, but they were not provided in a timely manner. Due-diligence showed lack of net worth and credible financial linkages for the project's scale," the statement said. It added that the agreement stands cancelled with immediate effect and no ..

UPTET 2026 application starts March 27 at official website; details inside

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has begun the application for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 today, Mar 27, on the official website

Regulator approves real estate projects worth ₹5,200 crore in Noida

These 24 projects encompass 7,830 residential and commercial units, contributing to urban development and expanding housing and commercial infrastructure

LPG cylinders to be delivered as scheduled, no queues needed: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday assured people that there is no need to stand in queues for cooking gas cylinders, assuring them that LPG will continue to be delivered at homes according to the booking schedule. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a Software Technology Park in the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) area, Adityanath urged people not to rush to gas agencies or fuel stations unnecessarily. "Book your LPG cylinder as per requirement and it will be delivered to your doorstep in due course. There is no need to stand in line outside agencies," he said. He also advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumours. "Some people are trying to create panic and disturb normalcy by spreading misinformation. The public should not pay heed to such rumours," he said. Referring to consumption patterns, the chief minister questioned why households that

Tata Power commissions 400 kV Tanda-Gonda, Gonda-Basti lines in UP

Tata Power on Wednesday announced the commissioning of two transmission lines - 400 Kilovolt (Kv) TandaGonda and 400kV GondaBasti double-circuit line spanning 154 circuit kilometres (Ckm) in Uttar Pradesh. With this milestone, the company has now commissioned all Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission lines and substations under the South East UP Power Transmission Company Limited (SEUPPTCL) project, a company statement said. According to the statement, the network now comprises three 765 kV lines comprising 951 Ckm, fourteen 400 kV lines comprising 566 Ckm, and three 765/400 kV substations with 3460 MVA transformation capacity across the state. The commissioning of four transmission assets namely 765 kV MainpuriBara Single Circuit Line, 765 kV MainpuriUnnao Single Circuit Line, 400 kV TandaGonda and 400Kv Gonda-Basti double-circuit line will enable the safe and reliable evacuation of over 4,000 MW of thermal power generated within Uttar Pradesh. With the commissioning of these ...

Uttar Pradesh to get major pharma boost with ₹2,500 crore investment

Uttar Pradesh is ramping up investments in pharma parks and medical device manufacturing to emerge as a major healthcare production hub in South Asia

Capex pours into 3 states, yet efficiency blooms elsewhere: Report

UP, Maharashtra, and Gujarat dominate capital expenditure, while Karnataka and Telangana lead in capital efficiency, highlighting divergence in investment patterns across states

Uttar Pradesh approves food processing projects worth over ₹200 crore

The approved private projects encompass farm segments including vegetables, horticulture, dairy, and poultry

Uttar Pradesh defence corridor logs in ₹35,000 crore investments

One of the largest projects in the corridor is the weapon manufacturing plant set up by Adani Defence Systems in Kanpur at an investment of about ₹1,500 crore

6 arrested following raids at 1,483 sites in Uttar Pradesh amid LPG crisis

Amid the LPG crisis, Uttar Pradesh's Food and Civil Supplies Department conducted raids at 1,483 locations here and arrested six people in an operation to check black marketing of cooking gas cylinders, according to an official statement. The raids were conducted on Friday, along with the district administration. As part of the operation, 24 FIRs were registered, said the statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government late on Friday night. In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions, the Food and Civil Supplies Department and the district administration are continuously monitoring the supply system of LPG cylinders and conducting inspections and raids across the state so that no shortage or irregularity occurs anywhere, it said. In this regard, Chief Secretary S P Goyal has issued instructions to all district magistrates to take all necessary steps to maintain the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders. Uttar Pradesh is the first state to initiate swift

UP to make registration mandatory for Ola, Uber, other ride-hailing apps

In view of the safety and convenience of passengers, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to make the state registration mandatory for app-based ride-hailing service providers like Ola and Uber. A decision in this regard was taken by the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, state transport minister Dayashankar Singh said that Uttar Pradesh will adopt the rules under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that were amended on July 1, 2025. Earlier, there was no regulatory control over Ola and Uber, but now they will also be required to register. They will have to submit applications and pay licence and renewal fees, he said. Until now, authorities could not verify who was driving the vehicles, but now, drivers will have to undergo medical examinations, police verification and fitness checks, the minister said. He further said that in Uttar Pradesh no vehicle will be allowed to operate without registration, fitne

Paddy payments jump nearly 11% to ₹14,900 crore in Uttar Pradesh

Last year, the state's institutional paddy payments stood at about ₹13,370 crore

Helicopter with UP Dy CM onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow

A helicopter flying to Kaushambi, with Uttar Pradesh's Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on board, had to undertake an emergency landing after it developed a technical snag soon after take off from Lucknow, sources said on Saturday. According to a BJP leader close to Maurya, the deputy chief minister was going to Kaushambi to attend multiple events. The chopper, with five persons including Maurya, his aide Vivek and two pilots, had taken off from Lucknow La Martiniere College ground helipad when it developed a snag. "Smoke was noticed all inside the chopper soon after take off, forcing the pilots to opt for an emergency landing at the Lucknow airport," the BJP leader said. Party leaders suggested Maurya was fine and would go to Kaushambi later in another helicopter. A team of experts have been rushed in to identify the causes that led to smoke and forced the pilot to opt for an emergency landing.

Uttar Pradesh expressway network to support 27 industrial parks

Three expressways are under construction, including Ganga Expressway and Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, while 12 new expressway projects have been proposed by the government

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