Lucknow: A three-month-long special drive has been launched by all 762 urban local bodies (ULBs) to ensure waste collection, segregation, and disposal across the state. During the 2024-25 Swachh Survekshan, only 83 ULBs out of 762 (11% of total ULBs) in the state attained garbage-free ratings and certification. Although more than 16 cities were able…
Lucknow: Calling the health department one in which service to people is the primary duty, health minister and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Monday said that serving someone who is unwell gets a person more ‘punya’ than even Ganga snan or visiting temples.Speaking at a programme where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to…
Lucknow: With the govt offering tax exemptions, grants and other facilities, a favourable investment environment to promote the dairy industry was created in UP.The claim was made by UP minister for livestock and dairy development, Dharampal Singh, on Monday. He was speaking at an investors’ workshop organised by the department. Singh said, “The govt’s goal…
Lucknow: An ancient river, approximately 200 km long, about 4 km wide, and 15–25 m deep, was discovered during an aquifer mapping exercise in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab region, between Prayagraj and Kanpur under the National Ganga Mission.A govt spokesperson said: “The achievement adds a new chapter to the study of India’s history and culture. The…
Lucknow: BSP president Mayawati on Monday demanded that the construction of senior care centre at Gautam Buddha Park in Moradabad should be stopped immediately. This is the second time in a week that Mayawati has demanded scrapping of construction projects proposed at Buddha parks built by the BSP govt in various cities. On Aug 31,…
Lucknow: Welcoming the probe into recognition and admission process of all universities and colleges in UP, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Monday said CM Yogi Adityanath has assured that the “education mafia will not be spared” and reiterated his govt’s commitment to protect students’ interests.Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, ABVP national general secretary…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced financial aid of Rs 5 crore each for the flood-affected states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and flagged off 48 trucks carrying relief material for the two states and Punjab.He said that the 25 crore people of Uttar Pradesh were standing in solidarity with the residents of…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday ordered a probe into the recognition and admission processes of all courses offered by higher learning institutions, including those run privately, across the state.This step has been taken to ensure transparency and accountability in Uttar Pradesh’s higher education system.The action came a day after the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi…
Lucknow: Known for his pull and lofted shots, cricketer Manan Kandpal brought laurels to Lucknow University as its BPEd student.Suresh Mali, also from the physical education department, earned national recognition in the field of yoga for the university. Both the ‘stars’ will be awarded LU’s highest medals for excellence in sports during the university’s 68th…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath listened to over 50 complainants during Janata Darshan at his Lucknow residence on Monday, most of whom had come with matters related to land disputes.A woman from Saharanpur came with a complaint against the ration dealer in her area. The CM directing officials to take strict action against the accused….
