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UP to provide bus connectivity to 12,200 villages: Transport minister

Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh on Sunday said 12,200 villages that are currently deprived of state roadways bus service will be connected with public transport facilities in the next one year. Singh also said that 23 bus stations in the state are being developed on the lines of airports. "12,200 villages in the state that are currently deprived of state roadways bus service will be connected with transport facilities within a year," Singh said while talking to PTI here. He said UP is playing a leading role in the country in the transport sector. "The state is at the forefront in terms of transport policy. We are leading in issuing driving licences, and rank third in automated testing stations. In the next six months, we will also secure the top position in this area," he said. The minister said that 23 bus stations in the state are being developed on the lines of airports, with rapid progress underway. Around Rs 1,000 crore is being spent on the modernisation

Over 100 global firms express interest to invest in Uttar Pradesh

The state has been trying to attract investments from Fortune 500 and Fortune India Next 500 companies across sectors such as telecom, energy, retail, insurance, banking and financial services

Our slogan 'Vote chor, gaddi chhod' proved across country: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the slogan 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' (vote thief, vacate your seat of power) has proved across the country and the party will establish it in "more dramatic ways". Gandhi is in Uttar Pradesh for a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Raebareli. He reached Lucknow's Chowdhury Charan Singh airport earlier in the day where he was received by Congress state president Ajai Rai and other senior leaders. Talking to reporters before entering an event venue, Gandhi said, "The main slogan is 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' and that is being proved across the country. We will prove it again and again in more and more dramatic ways." During his visit, Gandhi will attend several programmes and review developmental projects, party leaders said. Posters with pictures of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav were put up in Raebareli saying: "India ki antim aasha, kalyug ke "Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh" (India's last hope, Kalyug's ..

Nepal unrest leaves UP border markets deserted, locals anxious over safety

As unrest continues in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh's border districts saw empty markets, with residents grappling with cancelled travel plans and severed family contacts across the frontier and many expressing concern over the disruption of their daily lives. In Bahraich's Rupaidiha town, which usually bustles with Nepali shoppers, markets have fallen silent. "Normally, our markets thrive because Nepali buyers come here for daily needs. But now, the markets are silent. Families on both sides are interlinked by marriages, so the unrest has left people here worried," said Dr Uma Shankar Vaishya, chairman of the local nagar panchayat. Locals said the temporary social media ban in Nepal had even cut off communication with relatives across the border. The restoration of WhatsApp and Facebook brought some relief, but anxiety persists. "People are very angry after the deaths during protests in Kathmandu. Schools are closed, markets shut, and demonstrations are intense in Nepalgunj too. The ...

FIR filed in Lucknow over alleged 2016 X-ray technician recruitment fraud

An FIR has been registered in Lucknow over alleged irregularities in the 2016 recruitment of X-ray technicians in Uttar Pradesh's health department, where one person allegedly secured jobs in different districts under the same name, officials said on Tuesday. The complaint, filed by Dr Ranjana Khare, director (paramedical) at the Directorate General of Medical and Health Services, said that the accused allegedly used forged documents to impersonate a candidate --? Arpit Singh, son of Anil Kumar Singh --? whose name appeared at serial number 80 on the recruitment list declared by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission in 2016. According to the FIR registered at Wazirganj police station, the alleged fraud resulted in appointments in Balrampur, Farrukhabad, Rampur, Banda, Amroha and Shamli districts, with the individuals drawing salaries since 2016 and causing financial loss to the state exchequer. Police said the case has been registered under relevant sections of

CM Yogi reviews UP int'l trade show prep; PM to inaugurate on Sept 25

According to the CM's office post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the trade show with Russia participating as a partner country

Security tightened along Indo-Nepal border amid protests in Kathmandu

Additional checks and patrolling are being carried out to prevent any untoward incidents as tensions continue to rise across Nepal

Uttar Pradesh govt plans to groom over 500K women micro entrepreneurs

The enterprises will take shape in the hinterland with the Yogi Adityanath government offering training, credit and marketing support across 75 districts

UP to launch world's first ceramic waste park in Khurja this month

Uttar Pradesh is set to unveil 'Anokhi Duniya', the world's first-ever park crafted entirely from ceramic waste, according to officials. Built in Khurja, the state's renowned "ceramic capital," the park is slated to open to the public by the end of September. As per a press statement, the project is a significant part of the Yogi government's efforts to globally promote traditional industries and products, following the success of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. Dr. Ankur Lathar, Vice-Chairman of the Bulandshahr-Khurja Development Authority (BKDA), the park has been constructed on a PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model across a sprawling 2-acre area. "Khurja has earned a global reputation for its world-class ceramic products," Dr. Lathar said. "This park, which transforms more than 80 tonnes of ceramic waste into stunning artworks, gives our traditional ceramic heritage a distinct global identity while serving as an outstanding example of waste-to-art." A dedicat

Ashok Siddharth apologises to Mayawati, seeks return to BSP after expulsion

Former BSP MP Ashok Siddharth, who was expelled from the party, apologised to party chief Mayawati in a social media post on Saturday, saying he deeply regrets making "mistakes", some of them under the "influence of wrong people". Ashok Siddharth, the father-in-law of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national coordinator and Mayawati's nephew Akash Anand, wrote that he "bows down at the feet of Behenji", asserting that he will never work outside party discipline and take "undue advantage" of kinship or personal relations. "I will never make a mistake in future," he said on a post on X, appealing to the BSP chief to allow him to return to the party. Ashok Siddharth, former MP of the party, was once counted among the prominent leaders of BSP. But on January 12, 2025, Mayawati expelled Ashok Siddharth from the party. On Saturday, Ashok Siddharth publicly apologised and said he made some mistakes while he was a party leader, which he deeply regrets. He further wrote that he "bows down at the

India's infant mortality rate hits historic low of 25; big states struggle

Kerala has one of the lowest infant deaths in India at 5 per 1,000 births, while the national average has dropped to 25 - the best ever. But states like UP, MP and Chhattisgarh still lag behind

₹950 crore subsidy to boost EV adoption, infra expansion in Uttar Pradesh

The state registered sales of about 370,000 electric vehicles in FY25, ahead of Maharashtra (240,000), Karnataka (170,000) and Tamil Nadu (132,000)

Flood of jobs in govt sector, over 6 mn youth employed: UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said his government is committed to providing employment to the youth within the state, claiming that there has been a "flood" of government jobs. He said more than 60 lakh youngsters have secured employment through private investments. Speaking after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs 2,251 crore in the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) area, Adityanath highlighted recent large-scale recruitments and upcoming hiring drives. "The Uttar Pradesh government has recently recruited over 60,000 police personnel. A significant number of youth from Gorakhpur have also been selected. Following that, the recruitment of 2,538 child development supervisors has been completed. Soon, we are going to start large-scale recruitment of staff nurses and teachers. Sub-inspector recruitment has already been announced, and fresh advertisements for new jobs will be released shortly," the ..

UP approves policy to boost manufacturing of key electronics components

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an electronics component manufacturing policy with an investment target of Rs 5,000 crore to promote production of 11 key components such as displays and camera modules. The policy, aligned with the Centre's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), will come into effect from April 1, 2025, for a period of six years, according to an official statement. The Uttar Pradesh Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy-2025 (UP ECMP-2025) aims to promote the production of 11 key electronic components including displays, camera modules, and multilayer PCBs, with an investment target of Rs 5,000 crore and the potential to create lakhs of jobs, it stated. Under the scheme, entrepreneurs will receive state incentives in addition to central benefits, helping strengthen UP's electronics ecosystem and supply chain. The policy will be implemented through a nodal agency, guided by a policy implementation unit and an empowered committee at th

Vintage car owners in UP can now register vehicles under MoRTH rules

Vintage vehicle enthusiasts in Uttar Pradesh can now register their prized cars and bikes in the "vintage" category, with the state transport department starting the facility in line with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' (MoRTH) 2021 notification. Officials on Monday said the move will provide clarity, ease of compliance and help preserve the heritage value of these vehicles. The facility has been rolled out under the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. A detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for vintage registration is currently under consideration by the Uttar Pradesh government and will be implemented once approved. Until then, registrations will be processed strictly as per the central government notification, officials said. "Citizen convenience and regulatory compliance are our priorities. Vintage registration is not for daily or commercial use; it is meant to preserve the vehicle's original technical configuration and to maintain orderly ..

Safety, respect for women govt's foremost priority: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reiterated that the safety and respect of women is the government's foremost priority, warning that negligence in this regard will invite strict action. Directing officials to make the Anti-Romeo Squad more active in all districts, Adityanath said that their continuous presence must be ensured at markets, educational institutions, sensitive spots and public places. "It is the duty of the police to provide a fearless environment for women and girl students. Any compromise will not be accepted," he said. Taking serious note of the recent unpleasant incidents in some districts, Adityanath sought detailed reports from the police chiefs of the districts on the action taken so far, making it clear that strict and swift punishment of culprits is mandatory, the UP government said in a statement. He also announced that a new phase of Mission Shakti will be launched from the upcoming Sharadiya Navratri, directing districts to begin ...

Mayawati promotes nephew Akash Anand as BSP national convener: Report

Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati has promoted her nephew Akash Anand, appointing him as the BSP's national convener, party sources said. If the sources are to be believed, the post of national convener is second to that of the national president. Akash has now become the second most powerful leader, they said. Till now, Akash Anand had been playing the role of national coordinator. BSP UP unit president Vishwanath Pal, talking to PTI on Friday, confirmed that Akash Anand has now become the national convener of the party. Later, in a post on X, Pal said, "Many thanks to respected sister Kumari Mayawati ji for appointing Shri Akash Anand ji as the national convener of the BSP. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to national convener Hon. Akash Anand ji. #JaiBhim." Pal's post was shared by senior BSP leader Satish Chandra Mishra on X. However, the party has not yet issued any official statement about this new appointment. Pal said, "On the instructions of Behen

Solar park projects to drive Uttar Pradesh's green energy road map

The Yogi Adityanath government, under its Solar Energy 2022, is targeting 22,000 Mw of solar capacity

UPSSSC PET 2025 exam city slip released, check complete details at website

UPSSSC has announced exam district details for PET 2025, while admit cards will be issued later on the official website. The exam is scheduled for Sept 6 and 7 in two shifts across 48 UP districts

UP Guv calls for mandatory 75% attendance in schools, focus on research

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday laid emphasis on research work and also said that 75 per cent attendance should be made compulsory for students. Addressing the 44th convocation of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University at Baba Gambhirnath Auditorium, Patel stressed on the importance of research, saying that identifying problems prevalent in the society, studying them and taking the solutions forward is the need of the hour. The government gives grants for research, this should be used in projects that caters to societal welfare. After completion of the research work, it should be sent to officials concerned, so that effective action can be taken on it, Patel said. The UP governor added that "minimum 75 per cent attendance should be made compulsory for students in colleges, schools and universities." Parents work hard to educate their children, so they should regularly listen to lectures in class, use laboratories and libraries, and strive to progress in studies, s