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UP has moved from BIMARU to path of developed state: CM Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was addressing the FICCI's National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) in Lucknow

CM Yogi reviews law and order preparedness for upcoming festive season

The review meeting was attended by police commissioners, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, and police superintendents

Ensure flood victims get compensation within 24 hours: UP CM to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to ensure that flood victims get compensation within 24 hours. He also assured that the "double engine" government of the BJP was standing with the people affected by the floods. The CM, who was in Amritpur's Jamapur to distribute flood relief material, asked the officials to prepare a system so that it does not take more than 24 hours to give compensation to flood victims. About 700 villages in the state are hit by floods. There is flood in some parts and a drought in the other and this strange situation is prevalent across the state, he said. Companies of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) are engaged in flood relief and rescue work. At the government level, relief material is being distributed to the affected families, he said.

UP CM Adityanath asks BJP's IT cell to gear up for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath on Sunday laid emphasis on giving "timely reply" to opposition's negative information on social media. Addressing the 'Shankhnaad Abhiyaan' workshop organised by the UP BJP's IT and Social Media department at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here, he urged the party's social media team to gear up for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, and gave tips on how to use online media to spread information about the achievements of the Centre and the state government. "Any lie of the opposition parties should be answered through beneficiaries of state-run schemes. This will not only expose the lies of the opponents but also give them a befitting reply. It is necessary to give timely reply to negative information on social media. Give correct and logical answers, and take special care of linguistic decorum. Have information about the (various) schemes...," he said. "Today, almost every person is a smartphone user, to whom the true picture of the positive ...

Redressal of public grievances is UP govt's first priority: CM Adityanath

CM Yogi heard the problems and grievances of 100 people and referred their letters to the concerned authorities for quick and satisfactory disposal

UP govt to implement self-assessment system to make cities garbage free

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement a self-assessment system in urban bodies, in line with its commitment towards the Swachh Bharat Mission, with a view to making cities garbage free. The self-assessment will be done in every urban body till August 30 while a meeting to review the progress will be held on September 4, a senior official said on Sunday. A mock assessment in urban bodies in April underlined the need to continue the efforts being made towards achieving the target of garbage-free cities under the 2023 edition of Swachh Survekshan. Urban Development Department Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat said the self-assessment will be done through a dedicated Google Form that will define the standard of each parameter. This form will be filled by the urban bodies, he said and added that all executive officers in cities have been directed to ensure the submission within the prescribed time. The self-assessment system aims to empower urban bodies to actively ...

Yogi Adityanath, Lekhi attend cultural event at G20 programme in Varanasi

Meanwhile, CM Yogi also handed over the G20 Orchestra Baton to Brazil, the country that will hold the next leadership of G20

CM Yogi announces Rs 2 lakh for kin of UP residents killed in TN train fire

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday expressed grief over the deaths in a fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment at the Madurai railway station in Tamil Nadu. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of people from Uttar Pradesh who died in the incident. At least 10 people were "reported dead" in the fire inside the train compartment. The "private party coach" with 65 passengers had arrived from Lucknow, according to the Southern Railways. "Instructions have been given to provide an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of every citizen of Uttar Pradesh who died in this accident," the chief minister said on X, formerly Twitter. "The loss of lives in the unfortunate train accident in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is extremely sad and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families," he said. In a statement, the Uttar Pradesh government said the chief minister spoke to the railway minister, and took detai

Ensure benefits of welfare schemes reach needy: CM Adityanath to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the needy. He also asked them to be sensitive towards public issues. The chief minister issued these directions during 'Janata Darshan' held on the premise of Gorakhnath temple here, an official release said. Adityanath directed the officials to initiate strict legal action against those who illegally encroach on people's properties, or try to bully and harm the marginalised. He told them to resolve the people's problems promptly and satisfactorily. Interacting with those seeking financial assistance for treatment of serious ailments, the chief minister said the government would ensure full treatment of even those patients who did not have the Ayushman card. He asked the officials to settle matters related to revenue and police with complete transparency and fairness, the release said.

UP has become prime investment destination within country: CM Yogi

The Chief Minister highlighted the latest RBI and NITI Aayog reports to point out the development achievement of the state

UP transformed into prime investment destination in six years: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh has transformed from being a 'Bimaru' state to become a prime investment destination in the past six years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. 'Bimaru' is used to refer to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the states that are laggards in a number of economic growth indicators in the country. In a marked departure from its reputation just six years ago, the state has become a prime investment destination within the country, drawing substantial domestic tourism and securing significant funds from banks for industrial growth, Adityanath said while launching the Micro Entrepreneur Accident Insurance Scheme on the occasion of the World Entrepreneurship Day. According to an official release, Adityanath highlighted the growth in state's exports and said that the transformation was a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inspiration and direction along with the state government's inclusive approach that assured security to all investors. "As a

Modi govt fulfilled Kalyan Singh's dream of Ram temple in Ayodhya

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Narendra Modi government has fulfilled former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh's dream by paving the way for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. Speaking at a function here to mark Singh's death anniversary, Shah told BJP workers that winning all 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 general elections would be a true tribute to "Babuji" (Kalyan Singh). Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also fondly remembered Singh on the occasion.

Beautify Ayodhya, ensure state-of-the-art facilities: UP CM to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to beautify Ayodhya and ensure state-of-the-art urban facilities there in view of the proposed inauguration of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple next year. Adityanath, who visited Ayodhya a day ago, held a high-level meeting in Lucknow on Sunday to review the ongoing development projects and discuss the action plan for the temple's security management. He said the whole world is looking forward to the much-anticipated temple inauguration event. "Every devotee is eager to visit Ayodhya. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ayodhya is being developed in accordance with the glory of Treta Yug," the chief minister said. Besides preserving the ancient culture and civilization in Ayodhya, the government is committed to providing state-of-the-art urban facilities in view of the needs of the future, he said. "Every project for the overall development of Ayodhya, prepared in line with the prime minister'

Investigate before filing FIR against traders, UP CM directs authorities

With a view to curb frivolous complaints against entrepreneurs, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed authorities to conduct a preliminary investigation before filing an FIR in case of a complaint against traders. The order that came on Saturday aims to reduce the number of "baseless" FIRs filed against businessmen and traders in the state, which frequently result in harassment and undue pressure, the state government spokesperson said. Now an FIR cannot be lodged directly by any person against entrepreneurs. The order was issued considering the direction given by the Supreme Court in a case, the spokesperson said. Ravikant Garg, the president of the Bharatiya Udhyog Vyapar Mandal, on Sunday welcomed the move and said it will instil confidence among the entrepreneurs. "Generally, a trader is not someone with a criminal mindset. This move will enhance the confidence level among the traders, and will play a positive role in the development of the state," Garg tol

Veteran actor Rajinikanth meets Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

A day after a "courtesy meeting" with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, veteran actor Rajinikanth on Sunday met Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav at the latter's residence here. Rajinikanth, who is basking in the success of his latest film "Jailer", said he was happy to reconnect with Yadav, whom he called his friend, after almost a decade. "Nine years ago, I had met Akhilesh at a function in Mumbai. Since then, our friendship has continued, and we talk over the phone. I had come here five years ago for a shooting, (but) Akhilesh was not there, and (I) could not meet him. He is here now and I met him," the 72-year-old star told reporters here. He also said that his meeting with the UP CM on Saturday was "very good". Yadav also shared a series of photos from the meeting with Rajinikanth via his account on X, formerly called Twitter. "When hearts meet, people embrace. During my engineering studies in Mysore, the happiness I used to feel seeing Rajinikanth ji on th

Yogi govt formulates plan to create 'Safe Industrial Area' in Uttar Pradesh

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led-Uttar Pradesh government is set to enhance the security of industrial areas in line with its safe city plan.In alignment with CM Yogi's vision, the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has initiated work on creating a 'Safe Industrial Area' modeled after the Safe City concept. Projects are underway to ensure the safety of industrial areas, according to a government release.As part of this initiative, industrial areas are being equipped with CCTV cameras, aiming to capture every activity to enhance security. Additionally, the construction of pink toilets, fire stations, and police posts is also in progress.Approximately Rs 235 crore is being planned to be allocated for these projects. UPSIDA has started giving concrete shape to this plan in 70 industrial areas, the release said.Mayur Maheshwari, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UPSIDA, formulated the plan for a Safe Industrial Area, allocated a substantial budget of also ..

Over 49,000 youth can get admission to polytechnics in UP: State govt

Considering the interest level of students towards various courses, the government has determined the number of seats available

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Actor Rajinikanth to visit Ayodhya on August 20, meet UP CM Adityanath

On Saturday, Rajinikanth hosted the screening of his latest release 'Jailer' in Lucknow. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attended the screening

HC gives 4 weeks to UP govt, LDA to respond on stalled JP project

The Allahabad High Court has granted four weeks to the state government and the Lucknow Development Authority to file their counter-affidavits on a plea over the alleged delay in completing the construction of Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre in Gomti Nagar. The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court directed the matter to be listed after four weeks. A bench of chief justice Printikar Diwakar and justice Rajan Roy passed the order on Friday on the PIL filed by Sanjay Sharma. The petitioner has alleged that the construction of the center was started in 2015 but the work did not progress after a change in government, causing an escalation of cost. Located in the heart of the state capital, the centre was a dream project of the Samajwadi Party.