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India names Lonar lake, Sur Sarovar as wetlands of international importance

India has named two more wetlands of international importance-- Lonar lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar in Agra-- under the Ramsar Convention, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said

UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches 'recycled incense sticks' in Gorakhpur

To promote environment-friendly products in the market, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched 'recycled incense sticks' at an ashram of Gorakhnath Temple, in Gorakhpur, on Sunday

Diwali celebrated across UP, CM asks people to light lamps for martyrs

The festival of lights was celebrated across UP by following coronavirus protocol with a majority of people preferring to observe the festival with their family within the confines of their homes

2,183 fresh coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh; state tally 507,602

So far, 7,327 people have died due to the disease in the state

Bypolls: BJP wins 16 seats, Shivraj Singh Chouhan govt on firm wicket

The results have also come as a shot in the arm for former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who took a big political risk by quitting the Congress and joining the BJP in March

UP bypoll results indicate BJP victory in 2022 assembly polls: Adityanath

He further said that the lead margins for the candidates in Uttar Pradesh by-polls is very high: 17,000 to 32,000

Yogi Adityanath government to launch portal for virtual 'Deepotsav' in UP

The statement said the portal will also allow a virtual selfie with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh registers 2,247 new coronavirus cases, 26 fresh fatalities

Uttar Pradesh reported 2,247 new Covid-19 cases and 26 deaths, according to state's government data

Post-demonetisation, corruption increased: Samajwadi Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Taking a dig on four years of demonetisation, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said fake currency notes are still in circulation and corruption has increased

UP registers 1,901 fresh coronavirus cases; recovery rate stands at 94%

With 1,901 fresh cases, the Covid-19 tally in Uttar Pradesh rose to 495,421, while the fatalities went up to 7,180 with 25 more deaths, officials said

Ensure farmers aren't harassed over stubble burning: UP CM to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to ensure that farmers are not harassed or misbehaved with when action is taken against stubble burning

UP committed to becoming favourite investment destination globally: Yogi

The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to promoting the state as a favourite investment destination across the globe, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday

UP revenue collection increases to Rs 10,672 crore after lockdown

For the third consecutive month after lockdown, UP has posted an impressive revenue receipt of Rs 10,672 crore in October which is Rs 1,828 crore more than what it received last year in the same month

UP records 2,204 fresh coronavirus cases, 16 infection-related deaths

With 2,204 fresh cases, the total count of coronavirus infections on Wednesday went up to 489,502 in Uttar Pradesh and the number of fatalities rose to 7,104 with 16 more deaths, official data showed

3 killed, 11 injured in blast at illegal firecracker godown in UP

Three people were killed and at least 11 injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker godown in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said

Uttar Pradesh among Top 5 in MSME employment generators amid Covid-19

Uttar Pradesh has found place among top five states of the country for providing employment under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during Corona pandemic

UP assembly bypolls: Over 53% cast votes sealing fate of 88 candidates

An average of over 53% voters exercised their franchise in the Uttar Pradesh assembly by-elections for seven seats with 88 candidates in the fray

Uttar Pradesh reports 1,726 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13 additional deaths

Covid-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 7,089 on Tuesday with 13 more people succumbing to the disease, while 1,726 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 487,335, a government spokesman said

Uttar Pradesh elections: Polling begins in seven seats Assembly seats

Voting for bypolls to seven Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh began on Tuesday morning amidst Covid-19 protocol and tight security

Uttar Pradesh reports 25 more Covid-19 deaths, 1,788 fresh cases

The Covid-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 7,076 on Monday after 25 more people succumbed to the disease, while 1,788 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 4,85,609, according to a statement