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People of country consider 'Mother India' above all: UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the people of the country consider 'Mother India' above all, no matter which religion or part of the nation they are from. Speaking after unfurling the national flag at an Independence Day function at the Vidhan Bhavan here, he also stressed there should be a feeling in everyone that "if I discharge my duties, then my future generation will honour me". "We are all seeing a 'new India', the chief minister said, according to a statement. "Despite being different in appearance, dress and food, our feelings are the same. Indians may be from east, west, north or south, be of any religion, (but) they first consider Mother India above all. Mother India, our country, is their first priority," he said Citing instances of cultural unity, he said thousands of years ago, a monk born in Kerala established 'peeths' in four corners of the country in the form of Aadishankar. "Today the country is growing on a new philosophy. India is ...

Yogi govt set to build India's largest IT hub in Lucknow; details here

The Yogi government has already begun the process of selecting consultants for the allotment of land and successful implementation of the project

UP CM asks CHCs, PHCs doctors to stay overnight at designated locations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed the doctors posted at Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs) to stay overnight at their designated locations so that there is no inconvenience in treating the patients. He said health department officials should monitor the doctors' night shifts at their assigned locations and report it to the government. "Public health is a top priority of the government and any form of negligence in this matter will not be tolerated. Doctors posted at CHCs and PHCs should stay there overnight and attend the patients," Adityanath said. The chief minister issued these directions while reviewing the status of preventive measures and healthcare facilities for communicable diseases, including Japanese encephalitis (JE) and acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), in the Gorakhpur-Basti region via video conferencing from the Circuit House here. Adityanath praised various departments, including the health department, fo

UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on Sunday

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign by hoisting the national flag on the Gorakhnath Temple premises here. The chief minister urged the people of the state to enthusiastically participate in the Independence Day celebrations. Adityanath, who is on a three-day tour to Gorakhpur, also replaced the profile picture with that of the tricolour of all his social media accounts. Along with the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, silent processions will be held on 'Partition Day' (August 14) in all districts of the state to remember the horrors of the partition of India and pay homage to the victims of the violence during that period, an official statement said. Earthen lamps will be lit to pay homage to the soldiers for their sacrifices under the "Meri Mati Mera Desh" programme, it said. The relatives of freedom fighters, military forces, central police force and police department sacrifices will be honoured in the districts and "Kavi ..

UP people stranded in foreign countries will be brought back: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday assured women who attended his 'Janata Darshan', a public grievance meeting, here that residents of the state stranded in different parts of the world will be brought back. At the meeting in Gorakhnath Temple complex, a few women from Deoria and Kushinagar whose relatives are stranded in Thailand, Oman and some other countries sought the chief minister's intervention in the matter. "Don't worry. People of Uttar Pradesh who are stranded in other countries will be brought back," he said and directed officials to contact the embassies concerned and make necessary arrangements for their return. Adityanth listened to the grievances and problems of around 200 people at the Janta Darshan and directed officers to deal sensitively with aggrieved people. He also instructed officials to take strict legal action against those encroaching on others' properties and repressing the weak. "Ensure that no goons, mafia or criminals occupy land .

Yogi govt identifies 799 new mining areas for cheap minor minerals

The newly identified mining areas are mainly located in ten districts namely Mirzapur, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Saharanpur, Jalaun, Bijnor and Gorakhpur

Investment in UP was distant dream 6 years ago: Yogi slams previous govts

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday took potshots at previous opposition governments, claiming people were earlier apprehensive about setting up industries and businesses in the state due to "poor" law and order. "Investment in Uttar Pradesh was a distant dream till six years ago," he said in his address here after laying the foundation stone of a distillery with an investment of Rs 1,200 crore. Entrepreneurs and businessmen even from Uttar Pradesh moved out during previous governments, the chief minister said. "When entrepreneurs and businessmen themselves were not safe, how would their capital be safe?" However, over the past six years (the BJP came to power in the state in 2017), law and order in Uttar Pradesh "became an example in the whole country", he said. "Every investor wants to come to UP and wants to invest here. The investment proposal of Rs 36 lakh crore received at the Global Investors Summit in February is proof of this shift," he added. The chi

Anti-addiction campaign launched in UP, CM urges youth for association

Addiction leads to destruction, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said and stressed involving youths in the anti-addiction campaign launched here on Saturday to give their dreams new wings and shape the state according to their aspiration. During the inauguration of the 'Nasha Mukt Pradesh-Shashakt Pradesh' campaign on International Youth Day, he said, "It is our collective responsibility to connect with this initiative which aims to make Uttar Pradesh addiction-free and empowered." The theme of this year's International Youth Day is 'Green Skill for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World'. "Addiction is the cause of destruction. It is one of the factors which leads to the decline of youth. The more we promote healthy thinking by staying away from it, the better it would be," the chief minister said. He said that it is imperative to connect the nine crore youth of the state with this campaign to give their dreams new wings and to shape Uttar Pradesh according to their ...

Poor may be vote bank for Oppn, but for us, they are part of family: Yogi

The chief minister further noted that the government is proud to say that encephalitis is no longer present in various parts of the state

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has shown vision of new India: UP CM Adityanath

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has shown the vision of a new India where there is no discrimination against citizens on the basis of caste, creed and religion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday. The chief minister also launched the 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' campaign on the occasion of the 98th anniversary of the Kakori Rail Action. He paid tribute to the revolutionaries, martyrs and the jawans guarding India's borders as well as the soldiers who contributed towards improving its internal security. Adityanath urged the people to upload selfies taken at martyrs' memorials, saying, "The Tricolour is the symbol of our pride. It should be hoisted at every residence." "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has shown a vision of a new India where there is no discrimination against any citizen on the basis of caste, creed and religion," the chief minister said. Every citizen must take the resolution of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat', he asserted. "Teachers should teach, students study,

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Yogi govt goes strict on officials not responding to calls of public reps

Officials said that the government has given a strong message to the officers who do not pick up the calls of public representatives and ordered them to follow the courtesy

77th I-Day to be celebrated by saluting soil and worshipping heroes: UP CM

On August 9, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will formally launch a week of programmes in Kakori by taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Panch Prana' pledge for Amrit Kaal

Over 13,000 cybercrime cases registered in UP from 2022 to March 20, 2023

More than 13,000 cybercrime cases were registered in Uttar Pradesh from 2022 to March 20, 2023, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who also holds the home portfolio, informed the state assembly on Tuesday. SP MLA from Sardhana Atul Pradhan had sought the information in a starred question and asked about the measures taken by the government to check the "increasing" cybercrime in the state. "From the year 2022 till 20.03.2023, 13,155 cases of cybercrime were registered. Out of the total number of 27,390 complaint applications, 21,623 cases have been disposed of and the remaining applications are being disposed of," Adityanath said in a written reply. To effectively control cybercrime in the state, 18 cybercrime police stations have been set up. The process of setting up cybercrime police stations in 57 districts is underway, he said. "In every district, cyber helpdesks have been set up at 1,531 police stations of the state to help the victims of cybercrime. District cyber cell has been

ASI survey of Gyanvapi continues on Day 5, heavy security deployed

Heavy security was deployed at the Gyanvapi mosque complex as the survey is still in its ongoing phase by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

UP govt ready to answer every question in assembly, says CM Adityanath

The assembly is an important platform for legislators to bring to the fore the problems of the public, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday and added that the government is ready to answer every question in the House. Speaking to reporters before attending the Monsoon session of the House, Adityanath said the sitting is an opportunity for all members to present the problems of their area. Adityanath added that his government is ready to answer every question in the House. "I am sure that all the members will make the House the centre of a healthy discussion, keeping in mind the sentiments of the general public. The members will keep their point effectively in the House, the government is ready to answer every question," he added. The Monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly began on Monday. Adityanath said people in parts of west Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods while there are more than 40 districts where drought poses a challenge. "We have

UP CM extends greetings on completion of 4 years of Article 370 abrogation

5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court had on Wednesday begun hearing a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir

UP CM stresses need for speedy disposal of govt cases pending in courts

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday stressed the need for speedy disposal of the cases of government departments pending in various courts, and directed officials to create a panel of noted advocates for the purpose. Speedy disposal of pending cases of government departments in various courts of the state is very necessary as this affects the work of the departments, he said. In view of this, the chief minister asked officials to create a panel of expert advocates, in addition to government advocates, and appoint them for effective handling of the matters in courts. Adityanath, who reviewed the working of the Justice Department, also asked for fixing a fee for these advocates, according to an official release. The chief minister said that a strong judicial system is the basis of good governance. "In view of this, encourage Gram Nyayalayas. It should be our priority to get affordable, simple, accessible, and quick justice to the common man at the tehsil level .

Association with World Bank will prove beneficial for UP: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh is a state with limitless possibilities and its association with the World Bank will prove to be beneficial and fruitful for the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday. Welcoming a delegation of the World Bank led by its executive director Parameswaran Iyer to the state, Adityanath said that due to planned efforts, Uttar Pradesh has come out of the category of a Bimaru state and has become the leading economy of the country. Looking at the latest figures of NITI Aayog, Uttar Pradesh has been successful in bringing its 5.5 crore population out of the poverty line in the last six years, the chief minister said, according to an official statement. Uttar Pradesh is a state with limitless possibilities and its association with the World Bank will prove to be beneficial and fruitful for the state, he said. According to the statement, the World Bank has appreciated the efforts made in the last six years under the leadership of Chief Minister Adityanath with

Survey waterlogged areas, address stagnation problems: UP CM to officials

The Chief Minister stated that through the Akankshi Nagar Yojana, the state government was promoting development work in urban areas through healthy competition among them