Uttar Pradesh has achieved the top spot in the Veergatha Project 4.0 and surpassed all other states with an impressive 45.2 lakh student nominations. This achievement sets a new benchmark in promoting respect for bravery and encouraging creativity and motivation among students.
Category: LUCKNOW
UP govt to appoint DGP independently; Cabinet approves new policy
In a major administrative shift ahead of the bye-elections, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has decided to take control of appointment of the state's Director General of Police (DGP), bypassing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) panel process.
Yogi govt launches initiative to enhance para-vet workforce in rural areas
To strengthen veterinary services in rural areas and increase the number of trained para-veterinary workers, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved a new policy on Monday.
UP bypolls: SP faces flak over declaring jailed Azam Khan its star-campaigner
Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday released a list of 40-star campaigners for the upcoming bypolls in nine Assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh, which includes jailed party leader Azam Khan.
UP govt ramps up security for Maha Kumbh 2025, deploys 6,000 PAC personnel
In preparation for Maha Kumbh 2025, to be held in Prayagraj in January, the Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up security measures with the deployment of over 6,000 Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel across the city and along the riverbanks.
Dalit man’s death in police custody: Ajay meets family members, demands Rs 1 crore compensation
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Monday met the family members of 24-year-old Dalit youth Aman Gautam, who allegedly died in police custody, hours after being apprehended from a gambling den in city’s Vikas Nagar area.
Lucknow building collapse: Death toll climbs to 8, 3 more bodies recovered
Police said the building was constructed around four years ago and some construction work was underway at the time of the incident. Most of the victims were working on the ground floor when the incident occurred at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Rs 11,000 crore loans for 11 lakh people: How PM Mudra Yojana is transforming lives in Uttar Pradesh
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is benefitting a large chunk of people in Uttar Pradesh, as more than 11 lakh residents have received loans to the tune of Rs 11,000 crore in the financial year 2024-25 alone.
Manpower, advanced technology used to ensure integrity of UP Police recruitment exam
The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Examination concluded on Saturday amid strict security measures, marking the end of a rigorous examination process that began on August 23.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath allocated Rs 2,900 crore for flood relief in 7.5 years
Over the past seven-and-a-half years, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has allocated more than Rs 2,900 crore to aid those affected by floods, officials have said.
UP CM launches tree plantation campaign
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched 'Ped Lagao Ped Bachao Jan Abhiyan 2024' by planting a tree at Soumitra Van and stressed the goal of planting 36.50 crore trees with a "Sanatan bhaav" (spirit of Sanatan).
UP govt forms judicial commission to probe Hathras stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission under the chairmanship of retired Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava (II) of Allahabad High Court to investigate the July 2 Hathras stampede, in which at least 121 died.
Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as BSP’s National Coordinator, political heir
After removing him from the key post over a month ago, BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday, reinstated her nephew Akash Anand to the post of the party's National Coordinator and named him her political successor once again.
Yogi Adityanath leads Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel led the International Yoga Day celebrations here on Friday at Raj Bhawan.
UP Police, Meta help prevent 457 suicides in 1.5 yrs
A collaboration between Meta, the company which owns social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, and the Uttar Pradesh Police has prevented a total of 457 people from committing suicide during nearly 1.5 years, an official statement said.
UP govt staff to submit property details by June 30
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government now plans to come down heavily on those government employees who have not yet submitted their property details on the designated portal, government officials said.
Six Union Ministers, including Smriti Irani, staring at defeat in UP
Union Minister Smriti Irani is set to lose Amethi, where she is trailing against Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress by over 1.45 lakh votes. The shock results were most unexpected since the minister and her campaigners considered Sharma a ‘small fry’.
33 poll personnel die due to heat wave in final phase in UP
Thirty-three poll personnel succumbed to heat-related conditions during the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha election held in 13 constituencies in the state on Saturday, according to Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa.
Will declare UP a 'mafia-free' state after June 4: Yogi Adityanath
The Chief Minister's proclamation comes amidst heightened scrutiny on the government's anti-mafia initiatives, as he addressed inquiries regarding the administration's strategies in combating both criminal elements and political opposition.
LS polls: Rahul Gandhi to contest from Raebareli, K.L. Sharma in Amethi
Ending days of suspense, the Congress has finally announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest from the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency, the seat held earlier by his mother Sonia Gandhi.
2 Samajwadi Party leaders booked in HM Amit Shah's edited video case
Two Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders have been served summons in connection with the edited video speech of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. SP candidate from Ambedkar Nagar, Lalji Varma, has been served notice and was even subjected to initial questioning.
NDA poised for a resounding victory under PM Modi's leadership: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is poised for another resounding victory under PM Modi's leadership in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
CM Yogi Adityanath's claim validated as mafia goes missing from UP's poll scene
The chief minister's zero tolerance policy towards crime has ensured that the mafia is no longer contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state. Some are dead, others are jailed and some have been convicted, making them ineligible to contest the polls.
Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests 3, including 2 Pakistani nationals, for planning terror attacks
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two Pakistani nationals and their aide who entered the country through the India-Nepal border and posed as Indian citizens, based on forged documents, an official said.
Reach out to first-time voters: PM Modi tells booth heads
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, asked booth heads to reach out to first-time voters and tell them about the corruption and lack of development during the previous governments.