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Use of tech is important for transparent implementation of schemes: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the use of technology is important for transparent implementation of schemes and in every sphere of life. "Use of technology is important today for transparent implementation of schemes and in every sphere of life. Technology is the most effective mantra to attack corruption. In order to make the youth competent and capable as per the times with the use of technology and also to move them towards self-reliance, the state government is moving rapidly towards achieving the target of providing smartphones and tablets to two crore youths," he said. Adityanath was addressing the students at the smartphone-tablet distribution ceremony under the Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme at Deeksha Bhawan of the Gorakhpur University this afternoon. Smartphones were distributed to about 1,000 students of the universities and colleges during the ceremony. 15 students received smartphones from the chief minister, the Uttar Pradesh .

UP CM Adityanath congratulates Nitish Kumar for taking oath as Bihar CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday congratulated Nitish Kumar for taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. In a post on 'X', Adityanath said, "Hearty congratulations to Shri @NitishKumar ji on taking oath as as the Chief Minister of Bihar and Shri Samrat Chaudhary ji and Shri Vijay Sinha ji on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers! Fully confident that the double engine government formed in Bihar will set excellent standards of service, good governance and development in the state under the guidance of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji." JD(U) president Kumar on Sunday took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for the record ninth time after a dramatic volte-face, ditching the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and the opposition bloc INDIA and forming a new government with the BJP, which he had dumped less than 18 months ago. Kumar was sworn in by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna in the presence of senior leaders, including BJP ...

Adityanath calls on people to build a 'self-reliant' India on 75th R-Day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday greeted the people on Republic Day and called on them to build a "capable, self-reliant India." In a post on X, Adityanath said, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the 75th Republic Day! "This national festival not only remembers our immortal fighters but also provides us an opportunity to commit ourselves to the realization of the concept of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat'. "Let us all be determined to build a 'capable self-reliant India'! Jai Hind!" Adityanath also hoisted the national flag at his official residence.

UP's ODOP exports have soared to Rs 2 trillion, says CM Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised the transformative role played by the One District One Product scheme in the context of Uttar Pradesh, saying the state's exports under this scheme have touched Rs 2 lakh crore. Adityanath was speaking at an event at the Awadh Shilpgram here after inaugurating a programme to celebrate 'Uttar Pradesh Diwas'. During his address to the attendees of the event, the chief minister highlighted the significance of the Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day as a potent platform for realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. Speaking about the impact of the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, launched in 2018, on the state's growth, Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has so far exported ODOPs worth Rs 2 lakh crore. He also launched the 'ODOP Mart Portal' for e-marketing of ODOP products. He mentioned that 96 lakh MSME units are operational in the Uttar Pradesh, providing employment to 40 lakh people returned to their native places in the st

Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day 2024: PM, President extends best wishes

The Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated every year on January 24, 2024. PM Modi and the President extend their best wishes

UP CM urges cooperation as 500,000 devotees visit Ram temple on day one

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure proper crowd management for convenient 'darshan' of Ram Lalla as more than five lakh people visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, a day after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. He also appealed to people to cooperate with officials and maintain patience as this would allow everyone to have a darshan of the deity. The doors of the newly constructed temple were opened to the public at 6 am. On the instructions of the chief minister, the Ayodhya district magistrate has deployed magistrates at eight places in the city for crowd management, according to a statement issued by the state government. Information Director Shishir, in another statement, said, "Today, five lakh devotees had a darshan of Ram Lalla." The last entry of visitors was at 10 pm. The consecration of the new idol of the deity at the temple was done at an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The state government statement s

It appears we've arrived in 'Treta Yug': Adityanath after Ram temple event

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Monday said the Ram temple consecration ceremony here has come after a wait of 500 years and the entire country has become "Ram maye". Addressing a gathering after the ceremony, the chief minister said, "It is an emotional moment for all of us and it has come after a 500-year wait." "The whole nation has become Ram maye (immersed in the devotion of Lord Ram). It seems that we have arrived in 'Treta Yug'," Adityanath added.

VP Dhankhar congratulates people on Ram temple consecration ceremony

The Vice President, in a post on X, said that January 22, the day of Pran Pratishtha, is etched in history as a defining moment of 'tryst with divinity' in the country's civilisational trajectory

UP CM welcomes saints, religious leaders to Ayodhya on Pran Pratishtha day

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced on Sunday that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony will be marked by a dazzling musical event titled 'Mangal Dhwani'

Ayodhya set to welcome Lord Ram, PM to attend consecration ceremony

The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to welcome Lord Ram with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to participate in the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir on Monday. The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities. The ceremony will begin at 12:20 pm, and according to the temple's trust, it is expected to end by 1 pm. Following this, the prime minister will address the gathering. "The prime minister will also interact with 'shramjeevis' associated with the construction of the temple," a member of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is in charge of the construction and management of the Ram temple, said. Prime Minister Modi will also visit Kuber Tila, where an ancient Shiv temple has been restored. He w

CM Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya ahead of 'Pran Pratistha' at Ram temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Ayodhya on Sunday, a day before the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple and oversaw final inspection of the preparations. Adityanath conducted the final inspection of the preparations for Pran Pratistha' and also took stock of other arrangements, a state government spokesperson said in a statement issued in Lucknow. The chief minister also met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat at Sangh office, Saket Nilayam. According to the statement, Adityanath then performed paid obeisance at Hanuman Garhi and later went to Ram temple and took stock of the preparations there. He also went to Karsevakapuram and visited the tent city built by the pilgrimage area there.

Over 4,000 Noida cops on alert mode, security up ahead of Ram temple event

Security was amplified multi-fold with deployment of over 4,000 police personnel across Noida and Greater Noida as vigilance was Sunday ramped up in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, which shares border with Delhi and Haryana. Monitoring of social media platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram also increased to keep a check on misinformation or circulation of content which may be adverse for law and order, officials said. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh has directed officers to ensure maximum deployment on the ground, including for law and order and traffic duties, in view of the day of Shri Ram Lalla Pran Pratishthan programme in Ayodhya on Monday, a police spokesperson said. "Accordingly, the entire police commissionerate has been divided into three super zones, 10 zones, 26 sectors. 350 additional police forces and two companies of PAC have been allotted to police stations. For law and order duties, around 4,000 police personnel have been deployed while sniffer dogs, .

UP raises state price for sugarcane by Rs 20 per quintal for 2023-24 season

4.5 mn farmers in the state are directly dependent on the crop; price raised ahead of national elections

Scindia, Adityanath flag off A-I Express flight connecting Ayodhya-Kolkata

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister flagged off an Air India Express flight connecting Ayodhya to Kolkata on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has touched new heights of development. "Uttar Pradesh is a state that ensures India's progress. We celebrated Diwali in November last year. Meanwhile, the people of my state (Madhya Pradesh) also celebrated Diwali on December 3 after the Assembly poll results were declared. Now, we will celebrate another Diwali on January 22," he said. The consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is scheduled to be held on January 22. In his address via video-conferencing, Adityanath said, "The Ram mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony will be held on January 22 and the entire country is excited about the event." "People are eagerly planning to visit Ayodhya. Four or five years ago, nobody could have thought

ETO Motors bags order to deploy 500 EV 3-wheelers in UP, focus on Ayodhya

ETO Motors on Monday said it has bagged an order to deploy 500 electric three-wheelers in Uttar Pradesh, with special focus on Ayodhya. The Letter of Award (LoA) given by the Uttar Pradesh government has given the company the responsibility to deploy and manage the electric three-wheelers in Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra, Mathura, and Gorakhpur, ETO Motors said in a statement. Notably, ETO Motors has received authorisation to initiate the deployment with a special focus on Ayodhya, coinciding with the inauguration of the Ram Temple, it said. The strategic launch in Ayodhya aims to facilitate devotees visiting the sacred site, marking a beginning for the integration of electric mobility into cultural and religious events, the company said. "Our e-three-wheelers are not just vehicles but carriers of change, driving economic growth and social empowerment while upholding our commitment to environmental stewardship," ETO Motors Director Karthik S Ponnapula said. ETO Moto

CM Adityanath flags off 75 EVs in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday flagged off 75 electric vehicles in Ayodhya, a week ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram temple. Adityanath also launched the official website of Ayodhya Police and a Digital Tourist App, the UP government said in a statement. The e-vehicles flagged off by the chief minister include 50 buses and 25 auto-rickshaws. Addressing the people on the occasion, Adityanath said the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation and Ayodhya city have created e-services in order to provide the best facilities of public transport to the devotees coming before the 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) programme in Ayodhya Dham to be held on January 22. The chief minister said January 22 is a date to honour India's faith and belief and is also a sacred date to restore India's self-respect and honour. "When Lord Shri Ram will be seated in his grand temple after 500 years, then not only in Ayodhya Dham but also in the state and the entire country the work

UP govt launches cleanliness drive, CM Adityanath joins it in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government and several organisations on Sunday launched a statewide cleanliness drive, which will continue till on January 22, the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in the campaign in Ayodhya, while other ministers and public representatives join the drive elsewhere. "On the call of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, major cleanliness campaign was started from Shri Ayodhya Dham today. On this occasion, vehicles related to garbage disposal and cleanliness were also flagged off. We are dedicated to keeping the divinity and sanctity of Navya Ayodhya intact," the chief minister posted on X. Addressing the public in Ayodhya on December 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to them to take a pledge to make Ayodhya the cleanest city of India. "This is the responsibility of the residents of Ayodhya." He had also requested people to run a cleanliness drive at all religious

Ram Temple event: UP CM Aditayanath flags off 100 e-buses for tourists

"We will provide the electric bus service to all our VVIP guests invited on January 22. We are also trying our best to promote CNG autos, tempos, taxis, etc. in the city," the RTO said

Make UP clean, beautiful before Ram temple consecration: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday addressed village heads and panchayat representatives through video conference and called upon them to help make the state clean and beautiful before the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The chief minister emphasized that participation in a special cleanliness campaign would give the entire country a new message. "January 22 is the day for a national celebration. After 500 years, the festival of Lord Rama's arrival in the new, grand, and divine temple is not just for Ayodhya but a celebration for every village, every home, and every individual," he said. It is an unprecedented celebration, and preparations in every village and home should be in the same way, Adityanath said, adding that efforts should be made to celebrate the festival of Lord Ram in every home. "Devotees should ensure temples are clean and decorated beautifully. The heads of the villages should awaken people with their efforts and make them

Ram temple highlights: Congress didn't deserve invitation, says Assam CM

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