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UP govt starts identifying child labourers, beggars for rehabilitation

The Yogi Adityanath government in UP has started the process of identifying children engaged in child labour and begging. The exercise has been initiated under the 'Mission Shakti' campaign

NGT extends term of oversight committee to monitor pollution of Ganga

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said that unless the UP govt sets up any other effective alternative mechanism, it may not be advisable to close the committee abruptly

About 35 arrests, dozen FIRs as UP 'love jihad' law completes one month

Uttar Pradesh police have made more than one arrest a day since the controversial anti-conversion ordinance came into effect a month ago, having apprehended about 35 people so far

Ayodhya mosque's foundation stone to be laid on 5-acre plot on Republic Day

The blueprint of the mosque to replace the Babri Masjid will be unveiled this Saturday and its foundation will be laid on Republic Day, members of the Trust formed for its construction said

Uttar Pradesh registers 1,441 fresh Covid-19 cases, 16 more fatalities

Sixteen more people succumbed to Covid-19 in a day in Uttar Pradesh taking the death toll to 8,072, while 1,441 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 565,556

Uttar Pradesh coronavirus update: 1,515 fresh Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths

With 1,515 fresh cases, the total number of those infected by coronavirus went up to 5,56,397 in Uttar Pradesh, while the death toll rose to 7,944 following 20 more deaths on Monday

PM Modi set to inaugurate construction work of Agra Metro Project virtually

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the construction work of the Agra Metro Project through video conferencing

Yogi govt initiate process to professionalise investment promotion

UP government initiated the process to professionalise its investment promotion and facilitation agency - 'Invest UP' in right earnest

SC dismisses plea to have govt nominees in trust to build mosque in Ayodhya

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea which sought directions for nominating central and state government representatives to the 'Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation' trust for building a mosque in Ayodhya

CM Adityanath woos industrialists, promises security, respect in UP

Assuring "security, respect and conducive environment", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday invited businesses to invest in the state of "unlimited possibilities". The UP chief minister met a slew of industrialists during his two-day visit to Mumbai. "We will give you safety, security, respect and conducive atmosphere for setting up your businesses," an official release issued here said quoting Adityanath. The chief minister emphasised that Uttar Pradesh is soon going to compete with the best of the world in the field of basic infrastructure. He said the state's vast population is a huge resource as well as a big market for businesses. In an interaction with top corporate honchos, including Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, realtor Niranjan Hiranandani who also heads an industry lobby, S N Subrahmanyan of engineering major L&T and Baba Kalyani of Bharat Forge, Adityanath also spoke about the landmark projects being executed in the state. The chief minister

BJP govt has no sympathy for farmers, only care about corporates: Akhilesh

Hitting out at CM Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged that developmental works have stalled

UP govt approves ambitious Ganga Expressway project worth Rs 36,402 cr

The Cabinet also approved a district-wise alignment of the Expressway, an official release said on Wednesday

UP clears ordinance against 'unlawful conversions', cites 'love jihad'

Violators could face a jail term of up to 10 years

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of development projects in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi via video conferencing

UP revenue collection increases to Rs 10,672 crore after lockdown

For the third consecutive month after lockdown, UP has posted an impressive revenue receipt of Rs 10,672 crore in October which is Rs 1,828 crore more than what it received last year in the same month

3 killed, 11 injured in blast at illegal firecracker godown in UP

Three people were killed and at least 11 injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker godown in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said

UP assembly bypolls: Over 53% cast votes sealing fate of 88 candidates

An average of over 53% voters exercised their franchise in the Uttar Pradesh assembly by-elections for seven seats with 88 candidates in the fray

UP CM launches special campaign to identify people suffering from TB

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a special 10-day campaign to identify people suffering from tuberculosis (TB) in the state.

UP CM Adityanath paving 2022 path with Rs 80,000-cr expressway work

The state government is looking at throwing open these expressways for the public before the 2022 poll bugle is sounded

End 'love jihad', or get ready for 'Ram Naam Satya hai' journey: Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said his government would bring a law to deal with 'love jihad' and used Hindu funeral chant 'Ram Naam Satya Hai' to threaten those who don't respect their daughters and sisters