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UP can play significant role in driving India's 'Mission 2047': World Bank

Uttar Pradesh can play a significant role in driving India's 'Mission 2047' to make the country a developed nation or 'Viksit Bharat' when it completes 100 years of Independence, Martin Raiser, World Bank Vice President, South Asia Region has said. Raiser during his interactions which Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and chief secretary Manoj Singh held discussions on how the World Bank could help UP become a USD 1 trillion economy. "We are at the beginning of a new (lending) strategy cycle for India and those strategy cycles are usually for four-five years. Part of the work we are trying to do is map out what we can do in the long term. "If all the ideas that we discussed with the UP CM and chief secretary over the last two days result in World Bank projects, I think we could reach, in the next two-three years, (lending or monetary support) of USD 1 billion or more, Raiser told PTI in an interview. UP, he added, could play a significant role in driving India's 'Mission 2047'. "I t

UP MSMEs call for conversion of leasehold land to freehold parcels

Industry leaders say it will give boost to 'Ease of Doing Manufacturing' and 'Make in UP' programmes

Mayawati questions UP govt's food safety move, calls it electoral politics

Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Thursday slammed the UP government's directive to display names and addresses of eatery operators, proprietors and managers, saying it was more about electoral politics than food safety. Citing incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres. He also directed that chefs and waiters should wear masks and gloves, besides making installation of CCTV cameras in hotels and restaurants mandatory. The UP government's announcement of making it compulsory to install cameras along with the name and address of the owners and manager in hotels, restaurants, dhabas etc. is similar to the action taken during the Kanwar Yatra, sparking discussions that this is less about food safety and more about diverting public's attention through electoral politics, Mayawati said in a

Himachal mandates ID display for all shop owners, vendors for public safety

All shopkeepers and vendors are required to display their identification to avoid any inconvenience for the public. Street vendors selling food items should also maintain proper hygiene standards

Shankh Air gets approval to soar, set to be Uttar Pradesh's first airline

Shankh Air, Uttar Pradesh's first scheduled airline, will hub at Lucknow and Noida, connecting major Indian cities with high-demand interstate and intrastate routes

UP restaurants asked to install CCTVs, eateries to display name of owners

Taking cognisance of incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres. He also directed that chefs and waiters should wear masks and gloves, besides making installation of CCTV cameras in hotels and restaurants mandatory. Addressing a high-level meeting here, Adityanath said the presence of human waste in food items was disgusting and ordered strict action against those who adulterate food items with human waste or dirty things, an official statement said. On September 12, a purported video showing a teenager spitting on rotis while preparing them at an eatery in Saharanpur district went viral on social media, leading to the arrest of the facility's owner. Last week, a juice vendor in Ghaziabad district was arrested for allegedly serving fruit juices mixed with urine to customers. In June, two

Shankh Air: Uttar Pradesh-based new airline gets Centre's nod, says report

Shankh Air, India's newest airline has got approval from the Aviation Ministry to start its operation. UP's first scheduled airline has planned its base at the Noida International Airport in Jewar

UP tightens food safety rules: Masks, gloves, CCTVs mandatory at eateries

An inspection drive will be launched in the state, while also making police verification mandatory for all employees, whether they work at small roadside eateries or upscale restaurants

Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh partner to develop 8 Gw solar power plants

These projects would supply power to each state during high demand seasons, alternating every six months

97% cases of atrocities against SCs in 2022 reported from 13 states: Report

About 97.7 per cent of all cases of atrocities against SCs in 2022 were reported from 13 states, with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh recording the highest number of such crimes, according to a new government report. According to the latest government report under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the majority of atrocities against Scheduled Tribes (STs) were also concentrated in 13 states, which reported 98.91 per cent of all cases in 2022. Of 51,656 cases registered under the law for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in 2022, Uttar Pradesh accounted for 23.78 per cent of the total cases with 12,287, followed by Rajasthan at 8,651 (16.75 per cent) and Madhya Pradesh at 7,732 (14.97 per cent). Other states with a significant number of cases of atrocities against SCs were Bihar with 6,799 (13.16 per cent), Odisha with 3,576 (6.93 per cent), and Maharashtra with 2,706 (5.24 per cent). These six states accounted for nearly 81 per cent of the to

Resolve public grievances swiftly: CM Adityanath to UP govt officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reiterated his government's commitment to justice and fairness and directed officials to resolve public grievances swiftly and satisfactorily. During a janata darshan at the Gorakhnath temple where he addressed around 300 people, Adityanath emphasised that injustice would not be tolerated under any circumstances, the state government said in a statement. Adityanath also issued a stern warning to the land mafia and strongmen occupying land illegally, stating that no leniency would be shown to those exploiting the weak. "Strict legal action must be taken against anyone forcibly occupying land and they should be treated as land mafia," he said and instructed that legal measures against such offenders must serve as a deterrent. The chief minister interacted with individuals outside the Mahant Digvijaynath Memorial Auditorium at the temple. Several women raised concerns over land disputes, with complaints about attempts by influenti

UP plans to use fluorescent strips on stray cattle to check road mishaps

The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to equip stray cattle with fluorescent strips particularly at night to mitigate the risk of road accidents. The initiative aims to enhance the visibility of stray cattle to drivers thereby preventing collisions and safeguarding both human and animal lives, officials said. According to the officials, the fluorescent strips would be positioned on the horns and necks of stray cattle. These highly reflective strips would be illuminated by vehicle headlights, making the animals easily visible in low-light conditions, thus reducing the number of accidents caused by unexpected encounters with these animals on roads. Animal Husbandry Department Director P N Singh revealed that the plan is nearing its final stages and is expected to receive approval soon. "The proposal has been under discussion for the past two weeks and has also been shared with the relevant minister for final approval," he said. The Animal Husbandry Department is slated to serve a

Firozabad factory explosion: Accused arrested after encounter with police

Police have arrested the main accused in an explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory that killed five persons including two children, police said on Tuesday. Bhure Khan alias Nabi Abdullaha was arrested following an encounter and suffered a bullet injury on his led, they said. The police received a tip-off that Khan was hiding near a canal in Shikohabad police station and was trying to flee, Additional SP Praveen Tiwari said. When the police tried to stop Khan, who was trying to escape, he opened fire at them. In exchange for fire, he suffered a bullet injury on his leg after which he was arrested and sent to the district hospital for treatment. Five persons, including two children and a woman, were killed due to an explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory here on Monday night. The explosion caused damage to nearby houses and 11 persons were injured in the blast, which occurred in the factory located in the Naushera area under the Shikohabad police station limits. On ..

Illegal demolition against Constitution's ethos: SC halts bulldozer justice

Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while directing that authorities across the country will not demolish properties of those accused of crime without seeking its leave. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan clarified that its order will not be applicable to unauthorised structures on public roads, footpaths etc. "Even if there is one instance of an illegal demolition it is against the ethos of our Constitution," the bench observed. The top court was hearing petitions alleging properties of those accused of crime were being demolished in several states. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that a "narrative" was being built over demolition of properties. "Rest assured that outside noise is not influencing us," the bench told the senior law officer. The bench posted the matter for further hearing on October 1.

SC seeks UP govt's response on plea of Siddique Kappan in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Uttar Pradesh government's response to a plea of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of a bail condition of reporting to police every week in a UAPA case registered against him. A bench of Justices P S Narasimhan and R Mahadevan asked the state government to file its reply on the plea of Kappan, who was arrested in October 2020 while on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh after a Dalit woman from there died following a gang-rape. The bench listed the matter after two weeks. On September 9, 2022, the top court granted bail to Kappan, who was in jail for almost two years, while observing that every person has the right to free expression. It had laid down several conditions for bail, including that he would have to remain in Delhi for the next six weeks after release from prison and report to Nizamuddin police station here on Monday every week. "The appellant shall be taken to the trial court within three days and shall

Factory explosion in Firozabad kills 4, including 3-yr-old; 6 hospitalised

Four persons, including a three-year-old girl and a woman, were killed in a sudden explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district, police said on Tuesday. Six persons were injured in the incident, which took place in the factory located in the Naushera area under Shikohabad police station limits on Monday night, a senior police official said. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem and the injured have been hospitalised, the official said. Deepak Kumar, IG, Agra range, who reached the incident spot and inspected it, told PTI, "So far about 10 people have been rescued from the building, of which four have died while, six injured have been admitted to the hospital." "There is still a possibility of some people being buried under the debris," Kumar added. Team of fire and police departments, and district administration are engaged in relief work under supervision of the superintendent of police and CMO officials, he said. Accordi

Eros aims Rs 900 cr revenue from new housing project in Greater Noida West

Realty firm Eros Group is expecting around Rs 900 crore revenue from its new housing project in Greater Noida (West) on strong demand for premium residential properties. The company has recently launched its new housing project 'Eros Sampoornam 3' in Greater Noida West comprising a total of 726 units. The project is spread over 5.5 acre and is scheduled to be delivered by 2028. To begin with, Eros Group has opened 318 units across five towers for sale and has already sold around 180 units valuing Rs 250 crore. Avneesh Sood Director, Eros Group said, "The early sales success reflects the trust and confidence that homebuyers have in our brand." A company official said the total sales realisation for the entire 726 units is expected to be around Rs 900 crore. The carpet area of flats ranges from 531.63 square feet to 1,068.67 square feet. Eros Group has already delivered its 12.5 acre housing project 'Sampoornam' comprising 1,768 units. It will soon offer possession for 'Sampoornam 1

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Uttar Pradesh: 14 dead, rivers above danger mark

Uttar Pradesh rains: Since Saturday, 14 people have lost their lives in incidents related to the rain and drowning, with 10 of these fatalities occurring in a building collapse in Meerut

UP CM conducts aerial survey after wolf attacks, meets affected families

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday assured the residents of Mahis tehsil that the forest department, district administration and police will continue working until the wolf threat ends. He also conducted an aerial survey of the region and met families of those who lost their lives in the recent wolf attacks during the human-wildlife conflict. The priority is to capture the remaining wolf safely and shooting it will be the last resort, said Adityanath who also met the injured and inquired about their well-being. According to an official statement, the chief minister assessed the relief efforts, including the compensation provided and medical assistance given to the injured. While addressing the media, Adityanath emphasised that the safety of the public is the government's top priority and said that the forest department, district administration and police, will continue working in the area until the threat is fully eliminated. "The government has classified ...

3 killed, 7 feared trapped after 3-storey house collapses in UP's Meerut

Three people were killed, two injured and seven feared trapped after a three-storey house collapsed in this Uttar Pradesh district on Saturday, officials said. "Twelve people got buried under the debris after the sudden collapse of the house. Till now, five people have been taken out from the debris. Of them, three died and two injured have been admitted to Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College," the relief commissioner's office said. The incident occurred around 5:15 pm and emergency services were immediately alerted, it said. District Magistrate Deepak Meena confirmed the collapse of the three-storey house in Zakir Colony. Officials initially said around six people were trapped under the debris. Senior officials rushed to the spot to oversee the rescue operations. National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade and police teams are working to rescue those trapped under the debris.