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UP Guv mandates uniform for students in all state colleges, universities

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday mandated uniforms for all universities and colleges in the state. Patel, the chancellor of all state universities, issued the direction on Wednesday at a meeting in Jan Bhavan. The order pertains to all government and aided colleges affiliated to Jananayak Chandrashekhar University, Ballia, an official statement said. Finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna welcomed the move, saying, "Discipline measures being implemented by her in universities are in the interest of students." The governor also issued strict instructions to teachers, saying no teacher should indulge in any act that harms the dignity and stature of the profession, the statement said. She stressed the need for the holistic development of students and directed teachers to attend classes on time and ensure the regular attendance of students. Patel emphasised improving the condition of women's hostels and ensuring they stay away from anti-social influences. Patel said

Constitution under constant attack from BJP-RSS, says Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Constitution is under attack and called it a document that represents the voices of Dr B R Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi that must be protected. He was addressing a 'Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha' in Raebareli, his parliamentary constituency, in memory of revolutionary Veera Pasi who belonged to the district. "While listening to other speakers, I felt that we remember Veera Pasi and Dr Ambedkar, but the ideology they stood for is not being protected properly because, in front of our eyes, an attack is being made on the Constitution," Gandhi said. The Congress leader said the Constitution is not an ordinary document, but one that carried the ideology of Ambedkar, Veera Pasi and Mahatma Gandhi, along with the contributions of several reformers such as Narayana Guru in Kerala and Basavanna in Karnataka. Gandhi also referred to Buddha, Guru Nanak, and Kabir, saying their voices were reflected in the Constitution. He alleged tha

Assam, UP and Meghalaya India's fastest-growing states, says study

Smaller and mid-sized states are emerging as India's fastest-growing economies, signalling a broader and more balanced growth story beyond traditional industrial hubs

Food sector in UP gets boost as industry pushes startups, cloud kitchens

To strengthen the linkage between the farm economy and markets, the government is planning to establish 75,000 new food processing units across the state

UP govt allocates portfolios to ministers a week after cabinet expansion

Among the changes announced on Sunday, former UP BJP state president Bhupendra Chaudhary was appointed as a Cabinet Minister heading the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department

Centre's sugarcane draft rules create ripples in western Uttar Pradesh

A section of farmers feel the proposed provisions could hurt cane growers and small khandsari units. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports

Balrampur Chini aims ₹ 2,000 cr revenue from new bio-plastic plant in UP

Sugar firm Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd expects about Rs 2,000 crore annual revenue from its new bio-plastic plant in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled to be commissioned during the December quarter, a senior company official said. Balrampur Chini Mills, which has 10 sugar factories in Uttar Pradesh, is setting up a Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant of 80,000 tonnes per annum capacity at a cost of more than Rs 3,000 crore. In an interview with PTI, Balrampur Chini Executive Director Avantika Saraogi said, "This new plant will be operational in the third quarter of this fiscal." Asked about the revenue potential from the plant, she said, "We are expecting a revenue of about Rs 2,000 crore at full capacity. Balrampur Chini posted a total revenue of around Rs 6,300 crore during the last fiscal. The full-year impact of this new PLA plant would be reflected in the 2027-28 fiscal. Saraogi said the construction activities on the site are undergoing at full speed. Meanwhile, the company is doing analysis

India's direct selling industry crosses ₹23K crore in FY25, says IDSA

India's direct selling industry grew 4 per cent in FY25, driven by wellness products and rising participation of women entrepreneurs

Uttar Pradesh ethanol production jumps 23% to 2.23 billion litres

Uttar Pradesh's ethanol output rose 23 per cent in 2024-25, supporting India's biofuel push and strengthening the state's farm economy

Prayagraj worst hit as UP storms claim 89 lives; CM orders relief measures

At least 33 people were killed on Wednesday after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains caused widespread damage in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Bhadohi, Fatehpur and Budaun, officials said. The officials said at least 16 persons have lost their lives in Bhadohi, nine in Fatehpur, five in Budaun, two in Chandauli and one in Sonbhadra district. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes. He said relief work for the affected families should be completed within 24 hours. In Bhadohi, Additional District Magistrate Kunwar Virendra Kumar Maurya said reports were coming from several areas about uprooted trees, electricity poles and damaged houses. He said restoration and rescue operations faced difficulties because mobile networks were disrupted due to the storm. Maurya said sub-divisional magistrates, tehsildars, other district officials and police were ...

Tamil Nadu, UP, Delhi among top states in logistics performance index

Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram and Delhi have been categorised as 'exemplars' in the logistics performance ranking for 2025, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday. The logistics index chart, released as part of LEADS (Logistics ease across different states) 2025 report, is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth. 'Exemplars' represent the top-performing states and Union Territories (UTs) that demonstrate sustained excellence across policy, infrastructure, service delivery and regulatory dimensions in the logistics sector, as per the report. LEADS is the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade's (DPIIT) flagship national assessment of logistics performance across states and Union Territories and serves as an important benchmarking and reform tool for improving logistics efficiency across the country. The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minist

Uttar Pradesh govt approves thermal power project of ₹33,000 crore

Apart from ramping up thermal power, the state government is also boosting its solar and renewable energy portfolio

UP ends prepaid smart meters: What changes for consumers now?

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to discontinue the prepaid electricity meter system in the state, saying all smart meters will now function as postpaid connections.

UP bagged ₹50 trillion investment proposals since 2017: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state's industrial revival was driven by rule of law, infrastructure growth and policy reforms

Three arrested from UP in connection with killing of Suvendu's aide

Three persons were arrested from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the killing of Chandranath Rath, an aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, police said on Monday. The accused were apprehended by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the murder that occurred in North 24 Parganas district's Madhyamgram on the night of May 6. Investigators traced digital clues and interstate links in the case, the senior police officer said. The arrested men were identified as Vishal Srivastava, a resident of Pandiyapatti in Bihar's Buxar district, while the two others are from Uttar Pradesh, he said, adding that the investigators suspect that one of them is a sharpshooter. "This is a breakthrough. The investigation indicated that the assailants were from outside West Bengal. Based on technical surveillance, digital tracking and other inputs, members of the SIT were sent to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar," the officer told PTI. At least eight people were involved in the ..

UP govt acquires over 300 hectares for logistics hub in Greater Noida

Uttar Pradesh acquires over 300 hectares in Greater Noida for a mega logistics hub to strengthen industrial growth and cargo connectivity

2 drown, 4 missing after boat capsizes in Yamuna in UP's Hamirpur

Six people, including children, went missing and three were rescued after a boat capsized in the Yamuna river here, police said on Thursday. They said the incident took place on Wednesday evening in Kutubpur Patiya hamlet under Bhauli gram panchayat in the Kurara police station area when nine people were returning from a river island after purchasing cucumbers and muskmelons. According to police, the boat lost balance in the middle of the river and capsized around 7 pm. The boatman, Dheeru, managed to rescue three people -- Vishnu, Rinku and Parul. The remaining six -- Akanksha (9), Rani (9), Brijrani (25), Labhyansh (5), Mahesh (6), and Aditya (11) -- are missing, police said. District Magistrate Abhishek Goyal said a search for the missing is being conducted by teams of the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force.

Unincorporated sector added 7.5 million jobs in 2025: NSO survey

NSO's ASUSE 2025 survey showed Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal dominating in scale, while Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu led in productivity and value creation

'City of glass' is under threat from Iran war

The factories in Firozabad, just 21 miles from the Taj Mahal, have been barred from using coal-fired furnaces since 1996 to protect the monument's white marble facade

Real estate projects worth ₹5,770 crore on the anvil in Uttar Pradesh

Fresh ₹5,770-crore proposals across 39 projects signal strong momentum in Uttar Pradesh's housing sector, backed by infrastructure growth and regulatory support