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Uttar Pradesh to host Khelo India National University games in 2023-24

After Odisha and Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh has got the opportunity to host the National University Games for the first time

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates ISKCON campus in Mathura

Stressing on the need to establish milk processing units at the tehsil level, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday asked the ISKCON administration to take the lead in the formation of "milk societies" in rural areas by associating women with them. "It will pave the way for increasing the income of cattle-owners," he said while inaugurating a dairy plant on the premises of the Bhakti Vedant Gurukul, the extension campus of ISKCON in the Ajhai area of Mathura. Though the state government is looking after nine lakh cows in the state, there is a need to improve their breed, he said. The Deen Dayal Veterinary university has been making efforts to improve the breed of the Indian cow, and the ISKCON administration can also take lead in this direction, Adityanath added. Earlier, he inaugurated a Krishna Balram temple in the Ajhai campus of ISKCON. He also paid obeisance at the Bhagwat Bhavan of Sri Krishna Janmasthan.

Varanasi court postpones judgement in Shivling worship plea to Nov 14

A fast track court on Tuesday postponed till November 14 judgement on a plea seeking permission to allow worship of a "Shivling" claimed to have been found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex here. As the civil judge (senior division) of the court Mahendra Pandey is on leave, the court posted the matter for November 14, Assistant District government counsel Sulabh Prakash said. After hearing arguments of both the sides, the court had on October 27 reserved its order on the suit for November 8. On May 24, plaintiff Kiran Singh, who is general secretary of the Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, had filed the suit in the Varanasi district court seeking a ban on the entry of Muslims into the Gyanvapi complex, handing over the complex to the Sanatan Sangh and permission to offer prayers at the "Shivling". On May 25, district court Judge A K Vishvesh had ordered the transfer of the suit to a fast track court. Varanasi district magistrate, police commissioner, Anjuman Intezamia Committee that is ...

Pay attention to your state, says Alka Lamba to UP CM Yogi Adityanath

'First of all, Yogi ji should pay attention to his state Uttar Pradesh where law and order is weak. NCR cities like Noida, Ghaziabad and Lucknow are hot spots of the crime world'

UP CM targets Congress in Himachal, says India's stature rising under PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath on Monday attacked the Congress in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh and alleged that it "compromises border security and creates hurdles in development"

New start-up scheme to focus on biz ideas, unicorns in Uttar Pradesh

Under the new framework, the start-up seed capital/marketing support sum has been hiked by 50 per cent from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh

UP CM Yogi Adityanath unveils statue of former PM Chandra Shekhar in Ballia

Adityanath said that the government is committed to supporting farmers from "Beej to Bazar", adding that attention should be paid to the attractive packaging.

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait says he will boycott trials of GM Mustard

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait here on Sunday said he will not allow trials of genetically modified (GM) Mustard proposed by the central government. Addressing the mahapanchayat of farmers near Ghungroo intersection of Jhalwa, Tikait said, "The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved the trial of GM mustard. Preparations are being made to conduct trials at two places, Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur in Rajasthan. We will not allow the trial, neither in Uttar Pradesh nor in Rajasthan." The Bhartiya Kisan Union leader said that there was no reason why the GM Mustard should be allowed into the country after objections from scientists from several countries. "When something is banned in the whole world, we have reports of 400 scientists, we have bad results of BT cotton cultivation, then what is the need for the Indian government to allow the cultivation of GM mustard. Is there a shortage of mustard in the country?" he said. Tikait claimed there will not be a dearth of cr

Uttar Pradesh government's ministers to play key role in Gujarat elections

The Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held in two phases on December 1 and 5

UP CM lays foundation of hostel for nursing students of BRD Medical College

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday laid the foundation of a hostel for nursing college students on the occasion of golden jubilee celebration of BRD Medical College here. The hostel will have the capacity to accommodate 100 students. He also inaugurated the golden jubilee main gate of the college. On the occasion, the chief minister said the government is providing good health infrastructure, and research is the responsibility of doctors. People's health is the priority and the government is providing good health infrastructure. Only treatment of disease is not important but to know its main cause is also important so that it could be checked effectively. It is the responsibility of doctors and medicine teachers to promote research work and the government will provide all possible help, he said. Adityanath advised medical students to not be limited to only libraries but to step into rural areas, find out the causes of disease and complete research papers. If

UP CM orders officials to increase surveillance to control spread of dengue

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to increase surveillance to control the spread of dengue cases. Adityanath held a meeting on dengue prevention at his residence, a government spokesperson said in a statement. The chief minister directed officials to take steps to effectively control the spread of dengue. He also ordered nodal officers to make field visits to review the steps taken for dengue prevention. He also directed municipal corporations and local bodies to undertake special fogging campaigns. Asking doctors to work on a mission mode to provide treatment, Adityanath also directed them to ensure availability of medicines.

New food processing policy will pay heed to concerns of MSME entrepreneurs

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the new food processing policy to be soon introduced in the state will pay special attention to the concerns raised by the entrepreneurs in the MSME sector. The chief minister, who attended the three-day-long national seminar and expo on Agro-based Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) here, called upon the entrepreneurs attending the conference to get ready for the Global Investors Summit, which will take place in Uttar Pradesh in February, an official release issued here said. Stressing that UP today is a state with endless potential, he said ,"I am pleased to learn that everyone in UP is considering the opportunities in the field of food processing. Many of you have already scripted stories of success in this sector. I congratulate all entrepreneurs who worked in the field of MSME and food processing industries and contributed to carrying out Prime Minister Modi's resolve to double the income of 'Annadatas' ...

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath flags off Shri Ram Karmbhoomi Yatra chariot

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attended the 'Shri Ram Charan Paduka Pujan' programme here and flagged off the Shri Ram Karmbhoomi Yatra chariot which will reach Janakpur Dham in Nepal via Buxar. The event was attended by Union Minister Ashwini Choubey, Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh and several saints, an official release issued here said. At the outset of the programme, Adityanath conducted a ritualistic 'pujan' of Shri Ram Charan Paduka amid the chanting of mantras. After the pujan, the chief minister flagged off the Shri Ram Charan Paduka chariot. The saints also presented a book based on Lord Shri Ram and 'Ganga Jal' to the chief minister on the occasion, the release added.

Rs 14,000 crore to be infused via paddy procurement in Uttar Pradesh

An estimated Rs 14,000 crore is expected to be injected into the rural economy of Uttar Pradesh through the procurement of paddy in the current 2022-23 kharif marketing season

Run a campaign to remove encroachment from enemy properties: UP CM Yogi

A principal secretary-level officer should be appointed as a nodal officer for protecting, managing, and monitoring enemy property, added the press release.

1 mn Agniveers ready to serve borders, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

He was speaking during an election rally in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday

Ensure security of enemy properties across UP: Adityanath directs officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the officials concerned to ensure the security of enemy properties located in different districts of the state, an official statement said. Enemy properties are properties that have been left behind by people who have taken citizenship of Pakistan and China. There have also been reports of encroachment at certain places. In such a situation, a report of the updated status of all the enemy properties should be prepared. To make them free from encroachment, statewide action should be initiated under the supervision of the Home Department, the chief minister was quoted as saying in the official release issued here. For the protection, management, and monitoring of enemy properties, a principal secretary level officer should be appointed as a nodal officer, the chief minister said while chairing a high-level meeting. He also said that the potential for tourism development can be shaped by effectively promoting the ...

Yogi Adityanath orders demotion of 'corrupt' police official in UP

According to official sources, DSP Vidya Kishore Sharma, has been demoted after the government took cognisance of a video of him accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh

Gyanvapi case: Notice to VVSS chief over 'power of attorney' to CM Yogi

Asking VVSS chief Jitendra Singh Visen to clarify whether the chief minister's prior consent had been taken in the matter, police have given him three days to reply or face legal action.

Housing, connected infra necessary for planned development of cities: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reviewed the state's new township policy and said housing and connected infrastructure is necessary for planned and sustainable development of cities. In the last five-and-a-half years, planned urbanisation has increased at a rapid pace in the state and this should be further encouraged keeping in view the future needs, an official release quoting the chief minister said. To make the availability of land easy to investors, it is necessary to simplify the process of land mobilisation. The process of land use change too should be simplified, he said and called for a single-window system for various approvals and clearances. It is the endeavour of the state government to ensure that every family gets accommodation, he said. Adityanath asked the officials to ensure that the interests of farmers, landowners, and customers be guarded. While approving a project, the time limit for its completion should also be fixed, he said. The ch