Lucknow: A sum of Rs 41.75 crore has been transferred to 1,250 beneficiaries this year so far under the state-run Rani Laxmibai Mahila Evam Bal Samman Kosh.Under the scheme, women who are victims of heinous crimes are provided financial assistance of Rs 1-10 lakh by the govt.The govt has an annual budget of Rs 50…
Kanpur: The rising waters of Chambal river have disrupted aquatic life. A large gharial, typically found in the Chambal river, was spotted in the Yamuna river in Etawah on Tuesday. The sighting took place near the cremation ground when some people observed it and made a video that quickly circulated online. A team from the…
Lucknow: The UP govt in collaboration with Tata Technology Limited (TTL) would set up Tata Technology Excellence Centres in 121 govt polytechnics across the state to help these technical educational institutes meet industry requirements.In a govt order (GO), additional chief secretary, technical education, Narendra Bhooshan said the decision was taken to bridge the industry-academia gap…
Lucknow: Bareilly Police on Wednesday rescued a 21-year-old man within nine minutes of receiving a suicide alert triggered by a Meta platform post.The alert, generated by Instagram and relayed to the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters in Lucknow, helped authorities reach the youth moments before he could take his life.The young man, employed as a labourer…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Janmashtami would be celebrated at every police station and police training institute in the state on Aug 16.“The occasion would provide trainees with an opportunity to showcase their cultural and artistic talents, making the festival a symbol of cultural unity,” Yogi made this announcement during his visit…
Lucknow: After successful editions in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur, TOI Dialogues will now put the spotlight on Uttar Pradesh’s infra journey.TOI Dialogues — Infrastructure Chapter will be held in Lucknow on Thursday. It will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, changemakers and experts for thought-provoking panel discussions and fireside chats on urban development, industrial growth,…
Lucknow: Lucknow-based IT solutions company Takyon Networks Limited on Wednesday got listed on the SME platform of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).Headquartered in Gomtinagar, Takyon Networks Limited’s listing on the BSE SME (small and medium enterprises) platform signals the growth story UP-based entrepreneurs are achieving. The initial public offering (IPO) valued Rs 20 crore was…
Lucknow: The UP govt has collected Rs 18,394.27 crore revenue in July as compared to Rs 17,304.60 crore in the corresponding month of the last fiscal, netting Rs 1,089.67 crore more through direct and indirect taxes this month, said finance & parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Khanna. He said, a total of Rs 72,346.08 crore was…
Lucknow: UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi said on Wednesday that it was the main responsibility of the officers of the department to spend the budget approved for the benefit of farmers on time.He also directed the officials to ensure that the seeds and related agricultural equipment are made available to the farmers on time.“Any…
Lucknow: The state govt will initiate the process of giving agricultural equipment to farmers on subsidy through e-lottery system on Thursday and Friday.Agriculture department will select the farmers through committees formed under the chairmanship of the district magistrate in all 75 districts.A state govt spokesperson said that the booking of agricultural equipment under the Promotion…
