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210 cr trees planted in 8 years, state's forest cover has increased: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said 210 crore trees were planted across the state in the last eight years, leading to a significant increase in forest cover despite rapid urbanisation and industrial growth. Speaking at the National Conference on the National Clean Air Programme here, he emphasised the importance of ensuring the survival of these trees. The government, he said, has engaged the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and a university in Chhattisgarh for third-party monitoring of plantations. These institutions periodically assess the survival rate and report their findings to the state government. "In last eight years, 210 crore plantations have taken place in the entire state and also ensure their survival," Adityanath told the gathering. The chief minister said nearly 70-75 per cent of the trees planted by state government have survived, while the survival rate of plantations done by private and voluntary organisations stands at

All 17 municipal corporations to become solar cities: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi highlighted the state government's efforts toward environmental conservation and sustainable urban development

Sacred sites encroached under 'land jihad' now free of mafias: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that under previous governments, land mafias had illegally occupied several sacred sites in Prayagraj, severely undermining their sanctity. He emphasised that during the Maha Kumbh, these sites, including Akshay Vat, Saraswati Koop, Patalpuri, Shringverpur, Dwadash Madhav, and Bhagwan Beni Madhav, were freed from mafia control, allowing devotees to visit them throughout the year. Speaking at the 'Manthan: Kumbh and Beyond' event organised by RSS-linked media 'Panchjanya' and 'Organiser' in Lucknow, CM Adityanath said that the Maha Kumbh showcased India's cultural strength and the true essence of the Sanatan Dharma while also transforming Uttar Pradesh's "negative image". Adityanath said that Prayagraj, the land of the world's first Gurukul, had been overrun by mafias under past governments. He said that Akshay Vat was confined and nearly destroyed during the colonial rule, depriving devotees of its darshan for 500 ...

UP govt to spend Rs 1 lakh per couple in mass weddings: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced that the state government will now spend Rs 1 lakh per couple under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana. Besides this, meritorious female students will be provided with scooters, and from April 1, a rapid campaign will be launched to ensure coverage of all beneficiaries under government schemes. He also revealed plans to include Jaunpur in the Smart City project soon. Adityanath was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Jaunpur Mahotsav,' held at the historic Shahi Qila complex. During the event, he blessed 1,001 newlywed couples who tied the knot under the mass wedding programme organised by the Social Welfare Department. The chief minister emphasised that Jaunpur's youth should not have to migrate for employment. "A 100-acre employment centre will be established here to provide training and make the youth self-reliant," he announced. He reiterated that the government is committed to suppo

UP CM Yogi Adityanath distributes Rs 1,890 crore gas subsidy before Holi

The distribution of gas subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme was formally launched in Uttar Pradesh at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Lucknow on Wednesday

UP CM Adityanath distributes Rs 1,890 cr gas subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana

The scheme saw an allocation of Rs1,890 crores, as part of a larger effort to improve the lives of beneficiaries in the state

Uttar Pradesh govt saves Rs 10,000 cr annually via direct benefit transfer

Speaking in the UP Vidhan Sabha, Adityanath termed DBT a "decisive blow against corruption"

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UP CM's photo at pro-monarchist rally sparks controversy in Nepal

The rally was intended to demonstrate support for the reinstatement of monarchy in Nepal. Hundreds of loyalists riding motorbikes carrying Gyanendra's picture

CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Avaada Group's 1.5GW solar facility in Noida

Avaada Group said that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated its 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing Gigafactory in Noida. The foundation stone has also been laid for Avaada Electro's ambitious 5 GW integrated solar manufacturing unit at Ecotech, Greater Noida, the company said in a statement. The 1.5 GW PV module manufacturing unit in Dadri is a significant step in Avaada Group's commitment to sustainable innovation. Constructed at an unprecedented pace, the first phase of the gigafactory became operational within just 3.5 months, with all utilities and module production lines fully commissioned, according to the statement. The facility specialises in TOPCon N-Type bifacial glass-to-glass PV modules, incorporating advanced multi-busbar configurations (16 to 24 bus bars) to maximize efficiency. The facility specialises in TOPCon N-Type bifacial glass-to-glass PV modules, featuring advanced multi-busbar configurations (16 to 24 busbars) to enhance efficiency.

CM Yogi shares story of boatman who earned Rs 30 crore during Mahakumbh

The Yogi government also presented the 2025-26 state budget in the Assembly, which focuses on the welfare of farmers, youth, women, and the poor

Akhilesh hits back at UP CM Yogi for targeting SP over Ansal Group issue

"If everything was wrong, why did you go there for the inauguration instead of sending a bulldozer," asked Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the party for "favouring" real estate developer Ansal Group during its rule. The Uttar Pradesh Police Tuesday booked the embattled Ansal Group for alleged cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and organised crime. The action was taken after Chief Minister Adityanath instructed officials to take strict measures and safeguard homebuyers' interests. During a discussion on the Budget in the state assembly on Tuesday, Adityanath said, "Ansal was your (SP's) creation. It was under your government that all its illegal activities were facilitated, deceiving investors and homebuyers." Reacting to the accusation, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's stance on investments while highlighting that the same leaders who are now raising allegations had earlier inaugurat

Police lodges FIR against Ansal Group after UP CM Yogi's instructions

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday booked embattled real estate developer Ansal Group for alleged cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and organised crime, officials said. The FIR was registered a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to take strict action in the matter and safeguard homebuyers' interest. The CM also invoked the real estate group's name on Tuesday inside the state assembly to slam opposition Samajwadi Party, accusing it of favouring such builders during its regime. The FIR was lodged at the Gomti Nagar police station in Lucknow on Tuesday evening. It names as accused Ansal Properties and Infra Limited Promoters, Pranav Ansal, Sushil Ansal, Sunil Kumar Gupta, Francette Patrica Atkinson and Vinay Kumar Singh (Director). They have been booked under BNS sections 316(5) (criminal breach of trust), 318(4)(cheating), 338 (forgery of valuable security, will, etc), 336(3)(forgery for cheating), 340(2)(using forged document as genuine), ..

'Will track them from depths of hell', UP CM invokes Ansal to slam SP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of favouring builders like Ansal API during its tenure. Speaking during a discussion on Budget in the state assembly, Adityanath also reassured homebuyers, saying no one should think they can escape after taking money from the common man and the poor. "Our government will track down such individuals even from the depths of hell," the chief minister said. While memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed in the past, their real value lies in implementation, which did not happen under previous governments, Adityanath claimed. Stating that every such case is being closely monitored, Adityanath said, "We saw an example of this today, and I have ordered an FIR against it. Ansal was your (SP's) creation. It was under your government that all its illegal activities were facilitated, deceiving investors and homebuyers." "This was done during the Samajwadi Party's rule

UP Budget 2025-26 focuses on 'priority to the deprived': Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday outlined the thematic approach of his government's budgets over the years, asserting that each budget has been designed to address key developmental priorities. The 2025-26 Budget is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and follows the theme "vanchit ko vareeyeta" (priority to the deprived), he added. Adityanath was speaking in the state legislative Assembly about the 2025-26 Budget, which he described as his government's ninth and the biggest so far. "Every budget follows a specific theme. In 2017 and 2018, we focused on farmers, launching a major loan waiver programme to support them. Today, we take pride in saying that farmer suicides have stopped in Uttar Pradesh," he said. The UP chief minister said the 2018-19 Budget prioritised infrastructure and industrial growth, leading to the state's first Investors' Summit. In 2019-20, the focus was on women's empowerment under Mission Shakti, while the 2020-21 Budget w

UP Assembly speaker slams MLA for spitting pan masala in Vidhan Sabha

Addressing the UP Assembly before the House proceedings began, Speaker Satish Mahana emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the Assembly

Why Maha Kumbh stampede wasn't 'excessively highlighted'? UP CM responds

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the need to prevent panic among eight crore devotees and sadhus the Maha Kumbh stampede was a priority

CM Yogi orders FIR against Ansal Group, assures homebuyers protection

Taking cognisance of the Ansal Group case in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday ordered immediate registration of an FIR against the company, and assured homebuyers their interests would be protected, according to an official statement. This came after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) initiated insolvency proceedings against the company. During a review meeting of the Housing and Urban Planning Department, the chief minister emphasised that Ansal Group's "fraudulent practices" against homebuyers will not be tolerated. He instructed officials to take strong action against all responsible officers of the company. "To ensure justice for those affected, CM Adityanath directed that FIRs be filed in all districts where similar cases against the Ansal Group have surfaced, following the pattern observed in Lucknow," the statement said. "Additionally, he instructed the formation of a committee comprising the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and aggrieved

Build hospitals along expressways to aid victims: CM Yogi to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to take comprehensive measures to reduce road accidents. He emphasised the need for building hospitals on both sides of expressways -- similar to food plazas -- to provide immediate medical aid to accident victims. The chief minister issued the directions during a meeting of the State Road Safety Council that was attended by ministers, senior bureaucrats, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, police commissioners, and superintendents of police. According to an official statement, Adityanath said in 2024, Uttar Pradesh recorded 46,052 road accidents, leading to 34,600 injuries and over 24,000 deaths. He termed the figures "extremely tragic" and stressed the need for multi-departmental coordination to reduce accidents. He directed officials to identify and rectify black spots across the state's road network. Every expressway should have hospitals on both sides, just like food plazas. Trauma centres,

Fire tenders to deliver Sangam water across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh

The Fire Department is using fire brigades to transport Sangam water to district headquarters for fire personnel and other officials who could not attend the Maha Kumbh