Lucknow: The department of food and public distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, organised a workshop on Food Grain Procurement Reforms for UP and Uttarakhand in Lucknow on Friday.Officials stressed enhancing transparency, efficiency, and digital integration in food grain procurement. Key initiatives discussed included software like PCSAP, CFPP, CFSP, Agri-Stack, SCAN Module,…
Lucknow: The UP tourism department sent a group of 40 on a familiarisation trip on Friday to foster team spirit among various stakeholders of the rural tourism sector.The ‘FAM trip’, which showcased farm stays, homestays, SHG-led products and community-based tourism practices, aimed to attract tourists and foster cultural revival.The day-long trip included visits to farm…
Lucknow: UP’s Mission Rozgar, which aims to place over one lakh workers in domestic and international jobs, will operate through a robust, multi-layered governance structure designed to ensure accountability and coordination across departments.Speaking at the Rozgar Mission Industry Connect-2025 programme on Friday, principal secretary MKS Sundaram said, “At the apex of this structure rests the…
Lucknow: A swashbuckling unbeaten 88-run knock by Siddharth Yadav guided Gorakhpur Lions to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Falcons in a thrilling UP T20 League match at Ekana Stadium on Friday.Batting first, Lucknow Falcons posted a challenging total of 182 for the loss of eight wickets, powered by Aaradhya Yadav’s smashing 68 off 47 balls,…
Lucknow: A hands-on training workshop was organised by the department of neonatology at SGPGIMS on Friday.Attended by paediatricians, neonatologists and intensivists, the workshop provided practical exposure to state-of-the-art monitoring techniques and educated them on advances in neonatal critical care.The workshop served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and skill enhancement, empowering clinicians to deliver…
Lucknow: Late marriages and lifestyle problems among urban women are contributing to nearly 30% of premature births, and many need special breathing support to survive, experts highlighted at the start of the 16th Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) in the city on Friday.State coordinator of the conference and senior paediatrician…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday instructed officials to conduct continuous monitoring to ensure that farmers do not face any problems in obtaining fertiliser.He stated that govt has taken a tough stand on black marketing and overpricing. Due to regular monitoring by govt, transparency has been maintained in the fertiliser distribution system. The CM…
Lucknow: BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal is scheduled to undergo organisational reshuffle in the next few months.Sources in RLD said the changes will include the election of a new national president and the UP chief. While Jayant Chaudhary is likely to be chosen unopposed, all eyes will be on the appointment of a new UP…
JHANSI: A daring police constable rescued a 32-year-old woman who attempted suicide by jumping into a river on Thursday night in Jhansi district.The incident took place in Mauranipur tehsil, where the widow was staying with a 17-year-old girl in rented accommodation. On Thursday evening, the girl’s parents arrived unexpectedly and tried to take her home.Distressed…
New Delhi: Union Minister of textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated “The Kunj” a flagship retail and cultural destination dedicated to celebrating and promoting the diverse heritage of Indian handicrafts and handlooms in New Delhi. Conceived and developed by the office of the development commissioner (handicrafts), the Kunj is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at empowering artisans, enhancing…
