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How Uttar Pradesh became India's new business magnet, overtaking Bengal

Over the past year-and-a-half, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed remarkable growth, adding 28,649 active companies

CM Yogi launches Rs 5.8 cr scholarship scheme for Sanskrit students in UP

CM Yogi stated that institutions like Gurukul will be given additional support as the government is offering free accommodations and meals for students

Negligence or delay in addressing public concerns won't be tolerated: Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued directives to officials, emphasising that there must be no delay, or negligence, in addressing public grievances and assisting victims under any circumstances. "If any negligence occurs, appropriate action will be taken against those responsible," he said. While addressing public concerns during the Janata Darshan held at the Gorakhnath temple on Saturday morning, the chief minister instructed, "If there are any obstacles in resolving an individual's issue, they should be identified and swiftly addressed. If any case is intentionally left unresolved at any level, the accountability of the responsible officials should be ensured." As per a press statement, at the Janta Darshan, held in front of the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan within the temple complex, Adityanath met with approximately 300 individuals and listened to their concerns. Reiterating the government's commitment to resolve every person's issues effectively, he urged the peopl

Indian tourism industry leaders spotlight UP as safe travel destination

Travelling across India is safer and easier for tourists, Indian tourism industry leaders have said, promoting the country, especially Uttar Pradesh, as a premier tourist destination for Singaporeans. Their remarks came as they participated in the ITB Asia, a travel trade show held in Singapore From October 23 to October 25. We need to educate global travellers about the attractions in Uttar Pradesh and make UP known more and above the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, said Rahul Wadhwa who leads CAL India Tours and Travel. He estimated a growth of 10 per cent across the UP travel agency business. Further, Wadhwa said his Agra-based travel business was seeking collaborations globally to tie up travel arrangements and promote the state as well as India as a tourist destination. There are a growing number of five-star hotels and continuing investments in highways that make travelling across India, including UP, as seamless as the tourists expect, said the travel industry veteran of 33 ...

UP Assembly bypolls: 149 candidates file nominations for Nov 13 elections

Seventy-eight candidates filed their nomination papers for the Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls on Friday, taking the total number of contestants from the nine seats to 149. Friday was the last day for filing nomination papers. According to the Election Commission (EC), scrutiny of the nomination papers will be held on October 28 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 30. Voting will be held on November 13 and counting of votes on November 23. The EC on October 15 announced the bypolls on nine seats of the UP assembly, leaving out Milkipur (Ayodhya) due to a court case. The seats where bypolls will be held are Katehari (Ambedkar Nagar), Karhal (Mainpuri), Meerapur (Muzaffarnagar), Ghaziabad, Majhawan (Mirzapur), Sishamau (Kanpur city), Khair (Aligarh), Phulpur (Prayagraj) and Kundarki (Moradabad). Eight of these seats fell vacant after the sitting MLAs were elected as MPs in the Lok Sabha polls. On the Sisamau seat, the by-election was necessitated due to the ..

Number of MBBS seats in UP doubled, 17 new medical colleges opened: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said medical education in the state is being strengthened as the number of MBBS seats have doubled and 17 new medical colleges have been opened this year. He emphasised the remarkable transformation in healthcare in Uttar Pradesh, recalling how the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, which was once called an bimaar' (ill) state, today gives a healthy competition to the prestigious AIIMS Gorakhpur. Addressing a gathering during the inauguration programme of KMC Medical College (PPP) in Maharajganj district, he mentioned that when he took charge of the office in 2017, the state lacked sufficient funds even for salaries, yet through teamwork and collective support, significant progress has been achieved. The CM said to date, 5.14 crore underprivileged individuals in Uttar Pradesh have received the Ayushman Bharat Yojana golden card. Adityanath said that with the establishment of AIIMS in Gorakhpur, medical colleges have started in .

Uttar Pradesh estimates festival shopping to top Rs 1 trillion this year

Lighting solutions major Philips is also bullish on the potential of the UP market owing to the large consumer base, rising economy landscape and expanding real estate

Diwali 2024: How celebrations vary across regions and states in Indian

Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated across the country. Different states celebrate the special day in their own different ways

UP bypolls: SP, Cong have resolved to save Constitution, says Akhilesh

He also asserted that the Samajwadi Party's strength has increased manifold with the support of the Congress party's top leadership

BJP releases list of candidates for Rajasthan, UP Assembly bypolls

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its list of candidates for Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh assembly by-polls.For Rajasthan by-polls, BJP has fielded Karilal Nanoma from Chorasi (ST) seat.As per the list, in Uttar Pradesh BJP has fielded Ramvir Singh Thakur from Kundarki, Sanjeev Sharma from Ghaziabad, Surendra Diler from Khair (SC), Anujesh Yadav from Karhal, Deepak Patel from Phulpur, Dharmraj Nishad from Katehari and BJP's lone female candidate Suchismita Maurya from Majhawan.Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak exuded confidence that BJP will win all 9 seats in Uttar Pradesh by-polls.Speaking to ANI in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Pathak said, "BJP is prepared for by-elections. All our candidates will win all 9 seats. PM Modi's poor welfare schemes have reached everyone and we are among the people regarding development and law & order in Uttar Pradesh. Public's blessings are with the BJP."Earlier, after announcing that INDIA bloc candidates would be contesting ..

SC rejects plea alleging contempt of demolition order by three states

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea alleging contempt of its order on demolition of properties by the authorities in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai and comprising Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan said it was not inclined to entertain the plea filed by the petitioner who was not directly or indirectly related to the alleged act. "We don't want to open a pandora box," said the bench. The court said it will hear those affected by the demolition of properties. The petitioner alleged that authorities in Haridwar, Jaipur and Kanpur had demolished properties in contempt of the apex court's order which had said that demolitions would not be carried out without its permission. The top court had earlier reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions raising the plea that properties, including those belonging to persons accused of crimes, were being demolished in several states. The apex court had said in its Septembe

BS Samriddhi: UP's GSDP to surpass Rs 32 trillion in FY25, says CM Yogi

UP Yogi Adityanath added that the crackdown on land mafias by the anti-land mafia squad has freed 64,000 hectares of land

BS Samriddhi: UP linking startups with big industries to bolster economy

Move aimed at making the state a trillion-dollar economy in 4-5 years, says panel

Business Standard Uttar Pradesh Samriddhi 2024

Ministers, bureaucrats, eminent business personalities and other key stakeholders of UP will discuss the way forward for the state. >

Cylinder blast in UP's Sikandrabad kills at least 6 in house explosion

Fire brigade team, police department team, municipal corporation team, medical team, NDRF team are at the spot

UP Police Constable Result 2024: Results expected soon at official website

The UPPRPB is anticipated to declare the Constable recruitment exam results soon. When announced, candidates can view their scorecards and category-wise cut-off marks at uppbpb.gov.in

Instilling fear of law among criminals is UP govt's priority: Adityanath

The Chief Minister said that his government has a policy of zero tolerance towards crime and criminals

Preparations in full swing in Varanasi ahead of PM Modi's visit today

PM Modi will be launching and laying the foundation stone for several projects costing around Rs 1,300 crore

News updates: BJP releases the first list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand election 2024

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Arguments on plea for Gyanvapi survey completed, next hearing on Oct 25

Arguments were completed on Saturday before a court here on the application seeking a survey through excavation in the entire Gyanvapi complex and an order is likely on the matter on October 25, a lawyer for the Hindu side said here. The advocates of the Muslim side and the Waqf Board, who are opposing the survey, completed their arguments before Civil Judge Senior Division Jugal Kishore Shambhu, Madan Mohan Yadav, who represents the Hindu said, said. After hearing the arguments, the court has fixed October 25 as the date of the next hearing, when it may give its order on this matter, Yadav said. On October 16, the Hindu side had referred to the expertise of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in excavations to buttress its plea to carry out excavations in the Gyanvapi complex. Civil Judge Shambhu after hearing the arguments had posted the hearing on October 19. The Muslim side lawyers had submitted before the court that when the Hindu side has appealed to agitate the case in