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UP govt orders closure of all illegal cuts on NHs to avert accidents

All the district magistrates of the state have been instructed to give effective orders to the concerned to immediately close the illegal cuts on national highways in their jurisdiction

SC seeks UP govt's reply on plea against ban on halal-certified food items

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Uttar Pradesh government and others on two separate pleas challenging the notification prohibiting the manufacturing, storage, sale and distribution of food products with halal certification within the state, except for items produced for export. The November 18 last year notification was issued by the office of Commissioner, Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh, under Section 30 (2) (a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The petitions came up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta which issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, Centre and others seeking their responses on the pleas. Initially, the bench questioned the advocates representing the petitioners as to why the apex court should entertain the pleas under Article 32 of the Constitution and why they should not approach the high court first. The lawyer representing one of the petitioners said the issue involved ...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Invitation card for consecration released, check video

The video of the invitation card for the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Mandir has been going viral on the social media platform. Check the video here

Ram Temple breathes new life into exploited civilisations worldwide: UP CM

"They rose above the limitations of the physical world and showed us a new way of living. Our saints have made us experience the true values of Sanatan Dharma," CM Yogi remarked

UP CM Yogi issues instructions to prepare semiconductor policy of state

According to estimates, the global semiconductor ecosystem is expected to have generated revenues exceeding $950 billion in the fiscal year 2022

UP Special Task Force arrests two for bomb threat to Ram temple, CM Yogi

Two people were arrested on Wednesday for a social media post which threatened to bomb Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and blow up Ayodhya's Ram temple in a blast, officials said. A team of Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force arrested Tahar Singh and Omprakash Mishra from Vibhuti Khand area of Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, according to a statement. The two had threatened Adityanath, STF chief Amitabh Yash and Ayodhya's Ram temple in a post on X' in November using the handle @iDevendraOffice', the statement said. Investigation initially revealed that email IDs alamansarikhan608@gmail.com' and zubairkhanisi199@gmail.com' were used to send the threat posts, it said. After technical analysis of the email IDs, it was found that Tahar Singh created the email accounts and Omprakash Mishra sent the threat messages, it added. Singh and Mishra are both residents of Gonda and work in a paramedical institute, the statement said. The STF is probing the matter further, it added.

Mahua Moitra calls out UP CM Yogi Adityanath over IIT-BHU rape case

IIT-BHU gangrape case: Opposition parties have targeted Yogi Adityanath government over the law and order situation in the state

Those who hesitated to take Ayodhya's name now saying will visit: CM

Taking a swipe at opposition party leaders, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that those who hesitated to even take Ayodhya's name are now saying they will visit the city if invited. Adityanath made the remark while addressing a large gathering in Vatsalya Gram, Vrindavan at a programme organised to celebrate Sadhvi Ritambhara's 60th birthday. Several opposition party leaders have suggested that they will attend the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Those who hesitated to go to Ayodhya earlier, those who were hesitant in even taking Ayodhya's name, are now saying that if we get an invitation we will also go, the chief minister said. Adityanath also lauded the change in Ayodhya's infrastructure, which now has spacious roads, upgraded railway station and air connectivity. He added that Ayodhya will soon have waterways also. This is the biggest change in the double engine government. If you assert your power, everyone will join you, he

Resolve complaints promptly, negligence will not be tolerated: CM Yogi

The Chief Minister assured those seeking financial help for medical treatment that adequate funds would be provided and no one's treatment would be hampered by the dearth of funds

BJP chief Nadda in Lucknow to participate in 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra'

BJP chief JP Nadda is in Lucknow to participate in the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' on Sunday. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November, the yatra is aimed at attaining saturation of flagship schemes of the government by ensuring that the benefits of these schemes reach all targeted beneficiaries in a time-bound manner. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior BJP leaders welcomed Nadda in Lucknow. In a post in Hindi on 'X', Adityanath said, "Hearty welcome and congratulations to the honourable national president of @BJP4India Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda ji in the new land of investment and innovation 'New Uttar Pradesh'!" Nadda and Adityanath, along with other senior BJP leaders, later listened to Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast. In the 108th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', the prime minister said the country is imbued with the spirit of 'Viksit Bharat' and self-reliance, and asserted that this spirit and momentum has to be maintaine

PM Modi arrives in Ayodhya, receives warm welcome from CM Adityanath

He is scheduled to inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham airport as well as the redeveloped railway station

PM's visit to usher in new era of development in Ayodhya: CM Yogi

"A new era of development is going to be inaugurated today in Shri Ayodhya Dham by the respected Prime Minister @narendramodi ji," Chief Minister Adityanath posted from his official handle on X

CM Adityanath to visit Ayodhya to review preparations ahead of PM's visit

He will review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on December 30

Ram Mandir opening ceremony: Here's a list of prominent people invited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and over 6,000 people are expected to attend the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024

Yogi Adityanath to visit Ayodhya Ram temple site, inspect work: Officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to visit Ayodhya on Thursday to take stock of preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the temple town on December 30, officials said. There has been a delay due to dense fog wrapping the city since early morning but he is expected to arrive soon, they said. After arriving, he will first visit the Hanumangarhi temple and pay obeisance to Lord Hanuman. Following this, he will have a "darshan" of Ram Lalla and then inspect the ongoing construction work of the Ram temple, a senior official told PTI. Ramesh Das, a 'pujari' at the ancient Hanumangarhi temple said, "We have received information that he will be coming to our temple to pay obeisance to Hanumanji". Any dignitary, customarily, after arriving in the city first visits the Hanumangarhi temple, abode of the residing deity of Ayodhya, he said. Sources said that the chief minister may also inspect the newly built airport of Ayodhya. However, there is no

Magh Mela in 2024 will be held in 800 hectares area in Prayagraj: CM Yogi

CM Yogi further informed that a drainage pipeline is currently under installation in the fair area to facilitate proper drainage

Mamata 'unlikely' to attend Ram Mandir event, Sharad Pawar 'not invited'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in January, a senior TMC leader said on Wednesday. According to TMC sources, neither Banerjee nor any representative of the West Bengal government or the party will be present at the programme scheduled on January 22. "There is no question of Mamata Banerjee or any other representative of the TMC attending the Ram Mandir inauguration at Ayodhya next month. We don't believe in mixing politics with religion," a senior party leader privy to the development told PTI. The Ram temple will be inaugurated on January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and more than 6,000 people expected to attend the grand "Pran Pratistha" ceremony. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has turned down an invitation to attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the party said on Tuesday while underlining its belief that religion is a ..

Large number of farmers benefited from purchase of Shree Anna at MSP: Yogi

CM Yogi further noted that the efforts directed towards ensuring the easy availability of ration to every eligible family in the state with complete transparency have yielded positive results

UP CM Yogi announces 3-year age relaxation for UP Police recruitment

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday issued an order providing three-year age relaxation for candidates applying for the recruitment of 60,244 police constables. The chief minister's instruction to the Home Department came in the wake of demands from youths and public representatives who cited the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on career prospects of youngsters in the state. Earlier on Tuesday, Jewar (Gautam Buddh Nagar) MLA Dhirendra Singh and Anupshahar (Bulandshahr) MLA Sanjay Sharma also met the chief minister in the state capital to press for the age relaxation. Opposition party Rashtriya Lok Dal had also started a public campaign in western Uttar Pradesh for the demand. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the Principal Secretary (Home Department) to give three years relaxation in the age limit of candidates of all categories in the police recruitment this time," according to an official statement from CM's office. The state government had on Decemb

Ex-PM Vajpayee proved how stable govts can be beneficial: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said Atal Bihari Vajpayee proved during his tenure as the prime minister of the country how stable governments can be beneficial and that tradition continues to this day. He was addressing the 'Atal Geet Ganga Programme' organised on the eve of the former prime minister's birth anniversary here. Adityanath said Vajpayee laid the foundation of schemes benefiting the poor and significant infrastructure projects. "Former prime minister Vajpayee proved during his tenure how stable governments can be beneficial for the country. The tradition continues today. Even while working for a long time, one can serve the people with values, ideals, and dedication... Whether on domestic or international fronts, Atal Bihari paved the way for the country's growth," he said. The chief minister said the temple dedicated to Lord Ram in Ayodhya embodying the values and ideals of Vajpayee will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January