Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is set to accelerate the development of export-oriented industries, world-class manufacturing zones and logistics hubs, infrastructure and industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ announced on Friday.Speaking at the Economic and Industrial Policy Conclave organised by the Indian Investors Federation during the 10th Grand Banking Leadership Summit at Hotel Taj, Gomti Nagar,…
Lucknow: With the Election Commission extending the deadline for submitting voter verification forms to Dec 11, a voter awareness and outreach drive was conducted in the Rani Laxmi Bai Ward of Kesarbagh on Saturday.The initiative aimed to encourage residents to fill and submit the required forms for the ongoing voter revision process.State BJP president Bhupendra…
Lucknow: To upgrade healthcare infrastructure across Uttar Pradesh, the govt has approved funds worth nearly Rs 9.8 crore to equip 14 hospitals with modern medical devices.Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said the move would improve patient services and reduce burden on district facilities.Pathak, who is also the state health minister, said: “The govt is tightening…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a review of ongoing paddy procurement in the state and directed officials to increase procurement centres from 4,227 to 5,000.The CM was informed that since the start of paddy procurement this year, 9.02 lakh tons of paddy was procured from 1.51 lakh farmers till now, and Rs 1,984 crore…
Lucknow: In a community outreach initiative, students from the College of Nursing, SGPGIMS conducted an awareness rally on World AIDS Day at Village Nigoha, Mohanlalganj.As part of the awareness drive, students also performed street plays at two locations to educate the public about HIV/AIDS, its causes, prevention, and management. The theme for the event was…
Lucknow: A cleanliness-awareness cricket tournament, under Swachh Survey 2025-26, began on Monday at KD Singh Babu Stadium. Inaugurated by mayor Sushma Kharakwal, the opening match was played between Mayor XI and Media XI. The mayor said such events help spread the message of cleanliness and informed that the tournament is being conducted as a zero-waste…
Lucknow: In a breakthrough against interstate and foreign-linked cyber syndicates, Fatehpur Police on Sunday arrested three operatives of a highly organised digital extortion network that posed as senior ATS officers to terrorise victims with fabricated money-laundering charges.The arrests were made by a joint team of the Cyber Crime Police Station and the Intelligence Wing from…
CM Omar Abdullah applauded their maiden interventions as “first day, first show”. He was present in the House as it convened for the winter session Monday. (Photo credit: ANI) SRINAGAR: Newly elected National Conference lawmakers used their first day in Parliament to demand restoration of J&K’s statehood and remind the Centre of its pledge to…
Lucknow: In a shocking case of mob assault and humiliation, a young man from Gobarai Khas village was brutally beaten, abused on camera by four youths and forced to lick a pair of slippers on November 29. Hours later, the same group allegedly attacked the victim’s home with stones, attempted to break the gate, and…
Lucknow: The department of basic education has made classroom teaching through ICT labs and smart classes mandatory in the school timetable.The move is aimed at providing students with modern, technology-enhanced learning environments, improving access to educational resources, and helping bridge the digital divide. In a missive to all basic education officers, additional chief secretary, basic…
