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UP CM inaugurates development projects worth Rs 233 cr in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday gifted development projects worth Rs 233.20 crore to Gorakhpur, the UP government said in a statement. At the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of 303 development projects, the UP chief minister said urban development is the need of the hour, and it will play an important role in making India an economic superpower. Adityanath, who represents the Gorakhpur urban assembly constituency, laid the foundation stone of 189 development projects and inaugurated 114 projects. During this, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation (GMC) and the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for setting up a plant to make charcoal from garbage. Addressing the function, Adityanath said solid waste management has an important role in realising the vision of a smart city. The GMC has taken a big step in this direction with the help of the NTPC, he said. After the plant is set

CM Adityanath launches fourth phase of Mission Shakti in Uttar Pradesh

Women are capable of achieving remarkable feats with will power and support from the government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday while launching the fourth phase of Mission Shakti in Uttar Pradesh. Adityanath also said a campaign would be launched from October 15 as part of the fourth phase to educate people about government initiatives concerning the protection and well-being of women and girls. He launched the fourth phase of Mission Shakti, an initiative focused on promoting women's safety and self-reliance, from his official residence by flagging off a women empowerment rally. The rally, which traversed several locations in the capital, aims to enhance public awareness regarding various government schemes for the welfare of women and daughters, an official release issued here said. Citing the various government schemes which have helped women , Adityanath emphasised that "with will power and backing from the government and administration, women have the potentia

UP CM launches fourth phase of Mission Shakti aimed at empowering women

He also said that Mission Shakti has become a popular scheme in the state as it has led to reduction in crimes against women

Foodgrain, oilseed output pegged at 45 million tonnes in Uttar Pradesh

Rabi crops, also known as winter crops, are grown in October and November, and harvested in spring. Major rabi crops in India include wheat, barley, mustard, maize, sesame and peas

UP govt approves proposal to increase retirement age of doctors to 65 years

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to increase the retirement age of government doctors in the state from 62 years to 65 years. However, the decision taken at a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will not be applicable to senior medical officers posted at the administrative level, an official statement said. The cabinet gave its nod to the proposal to increase the superannuation (retirement) age of doctors working under the Provincial Medical and Health Services cadre, it said. The superannuation age of levels one to four medical officers has been increased from 62 years to 65 years. However, senior medical officers like director general (level seven), director (level six), and additional director/ chief superintendent/ superintendent/ chief city health officer (level 5) will retire at the age of 62 years after completing the superannuation age, the statement said. The medical officers of joint director grade (level four) serving o

Shah, Rajnath Singh, and CM Yogi extend greetings to IAF on foundation day

Indian Air Force on Sunday morning started the 91st-anniversary celebration with a ceremonial parade at Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj

India made unprecedented achievements in every field in last 9 yrs: UP CM

The country and the world have been witnessing a new India, one that has made unprecedented achievements in every field, during the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday. Four Uttar Pradesh districts -- Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra and Gautam Buddh Nagar -- hosted 11 meetings of the G20 bloc. By hosting these meetings, the state got a huge opportunity to showcase 'Brand Uttar Pradesh' to the world, he said. Through these events, Uttar Pradesh's glorious cultural heritage, history, lifestyle, food habits, law and order and technology were presented to the world. "We got a good opportunity to showcase the progress made in reducing corruption and providing a suitable business environment," a government statement quoted the chief minister as saying at the Central Zonal Council meeting in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh. He also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech. "The country and the world have seen a new India in the last nine years. Und

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Amid Olympics buzz, UP plans Olympic-grade sports infrastructure in Noida

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been zealously positioning the state as a major sporting hub in the league of Indian states

Sanatana Dharma is the only religion, rest all sects: UP CM Adityanath

CM Yogi further stressed the importance of having an open mindset to understand the essence of Shrimad Bhagwat's narrow-minded perspectives and struggle to comprehend its vastness

Gandhi's message of non-violence biggest strength of democracy: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Mahatma Gandhi's message of non-violence is the biggest strength of democracy as he paid tribute to the 'Father of the Nation' on his birth anniversary here on Monday. Adityanath paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Town Hall and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's statue at Shastri Chowk on the occasion of their birth anniversaries. During a visit to Gandhi Ashram in Golghar, he spoke to people engaged in yarn spinning there, and also bought some Khadi clothes. The chief minister said Gandhi showed the strength of non-violence to the world, and described it as the biggest strength of democracy. "Bapu showed the path of truth and non-violence to the world. We can win over the biggest powers of the world by following democratic principles. Following swadeshi', truth and non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi forced the autocratic British regime to leave the country," he said. The chief minister said that the ...

Big role of police telecom dept in disseminating information: UP CM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the Police Telecom Department plays a big role in obtaining important information and delivering it accurately to all the places. Speaking at the foundation day event of the Police Telecommunication Department, Adityanath said, History bears witness to the fact that any force equipped with proper training, tools, and weapons has always emerged victorious." "Telecommunication Department plays a big role in obtaining other important information and delivering accurate information to all the places, he added. At the outset of the event held at the Police Radio Headquarters here, the chief minister was presented the Guard of Honour, following which he inaugurated the JC Bose Technology Exhibition. He extended his best wishes for the events scheduled to take place from October 1 to October 3 to mark the Foundation Day. The chief minister commended the state police's work during the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2019. The way the police conduc

PM Modi pitches for blending well-being and health with cleanliness drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for blending fitness and well-being with cleanliness as he led a nationwide 'Swachhata hi Seva' campaign that saw thousands participate in an hour-long "shramdaan" across the country. Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya. Sharing a four-minute video on his official 'X' account, Modi said, "Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe!" People from all walks of life, from politicians to students, took up brooms and participated in the campaign in response to the prime minister's appeal for the cleanliness drive. According to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, more than 9.20 lakh sites across the country have been adopted for the mega drive. In a recent episode of "Mann Ki Baat", Modi appeale

'Krishi Kumbh 2.0' likely in December, CM Yogi reviews preparations

The last Krishi Kumbh was organised in 2018

No fault of police in killing of Atiq Ahmad, his brother: UP govt tells SC

The Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court that "no fault" has been found on the part of the police in an ongoing probe into the killing of dreaded gangster and former Lok Sabha member Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj on April 15. In a status report filed in the apex court, the state of Uttar Pradesh has said it has left no stone unturned to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the incident and other cases, including the killing of gangster Vikas Dubey and various police encounters since 2017, raised by the petitioner. Ahmad (60) and Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists while police personnel were escorting them to a medical college for examination on April 15. The entire shooting was captured live on national television. In its report, the state has given details of the status of cases mentioned in the plea filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, who sought an independent probe into the killing of Ahmad and ...

The victory of the loser

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is his own master, and the Ghosi byelection is a demonstration

Vacancies at district-level affecting important projects, says UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday sought detailed reports on the vacancies in all state departments and directed that steps be taken to speed up the recruitment process a various levels. The chief minister noted that there were a large number of vacancies in various departments in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Mathura, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Ghaziabad districts due to which many important projects are being affected, the state government said in a statement here. He directed that qualified personnel should be deployed here on priority, it said. In order to speed up the recruitment process, there is a need to use technology further to reduce the amount of time spent on it, the CM said on Monday while reviewing the department-wise personnel arrangements with the Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries of all the departments. The chief minister emphasised the need for a comprehensive assessment of necessary vacancies at every level, spannin

MotoGP brings economic opportunities of Rs 1,000-crore in UP: Minister

The MotoGP race in Greater Noida has provided Uttar Pradesh with economic opportunities worth around Rs 1,000 crore besides employment generation on a large scale, the state's Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta said on Sunday. While addressing a Business Conclave ahead of the main event of MotoGP's first-ever bike race in India at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) on Sunday, the minister for Export, NRI and Investment Promotion, said, With the successful organization of Global Investor Summit, International Trade Show and MotoGP, Uttar Pradesh is completing the hat-trick of international events in the year 2023. "The telecast of this event is reaching 50 crore homes in 200 countries through satellite TV," Gupta said. "More than one lakh tickets have been sold for the MotoGP event. This event has generated economic activities worth about Rs 1,000 crore as well as employment generation opportunities on a large scale," the minister was quoted as saying in an official

MotoGP event to help promote global automobile investments in UP: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh has a lot of potential for sports activities and that is why both the state government as well as the Centre are making all possible efforts to promote this sector, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said ahead of the MotoGP main event in Greater Noida on Sunday. He said this during his address at the Business Conclave ahead of the main race of MotoGP in which representatives of several major domestic and multinational companies participated, with UP government's MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan and Industrial, Exports Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta in attendance. The chief minister said he has been informed that more than one lakh tickets have been sold for the high-pulsating motorcycle race's maiden show in India being held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). "More than 275 national and international brands are associated with the MotoGP event which include BMW, Tissot, Michelin, RedBull, Shell, DHL, Oakley, Amazon, Petronas, etc. This race also provides an ...

It should be learnt from PM Modi how schemes are made, implemented: UP CM

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that it should be learnt from the PM how development schemes are made and effectively implemented for the benefit of every section of society. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav-2023 at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre here. The chief minister said that "whenever the prime minister comes to Kashi, he comes after giving something great to the country and to the world", and highlighted the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, the G20 Summit, the women's reservation bill and the Aditya L-1 mission to study the sun. "How to make development schemes for every section of society and implement them effectively, we learn this from your (Prime Minister Modi) leadership capability," Adityanath said. Prime Minister Modi represents Varanasi, also known as Kashi, in the Lok Sabha. The chief minister said that this is the fourth ...