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Congress does not care for country's security, people's sentiments: UP CM

The Congress could not have taken steps such as construction of the Ram temple, the surgical strike or the abrogation of Article 370 because it does not care for the country's security or the sentiments of people, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Campaigning for the BJP in this constituency in Himachal Pradesh's Una district, Adityanath said India is touching new heights under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country's prestige has risen on the global stage. The BJP government at the Centre, he said at a rally, has taken landmark steps such as the surgical strike across the line of control in Kashmir and the abrogation of Article 370. The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya also started under this government, Adityanath, who has been campaigning extensively across the hill state, told the gathering. "...has the Congress ever taken such landmark steps? No it cannot. Congress is a party of a family, it does not care for country's

UP CM Yogi Adityanath unveils statue of former PM Chandra Shekhar in Ballia

Adityanath said that the government is committed to supporting farmers from "Beej to Bazar", adding that attention should be paid to the attractive packaging.

Bypolls in six states: BJP wins in 4 of 7 Assembly seats; loses to TRS

RJD, Shiv Sena (Uddhav) win one each

Uttar Pradesh government's ministers to play key role in Gujarat elections

The Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held in two phases on December 1 and 5

UP plans to upgrade Amangarh tiger reserve, rename it 'New Jim Corbett'

As part of its drive to protect wildlife, UP government is planning to upgrade Amangarh tiger reserve, located adjacent to Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, and name it 'New Jim Corbett'

UP CM lays foundation of hostel for nursing students of BRD Medical College

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday laid the foundation of a hostel for nursing college students on the occasion of golden jubilee celebration of BRD Medical College here. The hostel will have the capacity to accommodate 100 students. He also inaugurated the golden jubilee main gate of the college. On the occasion, the chief minister said the government is providing good health infrastructure, and research is the responsibility of doctors. People's health is the priority and the government is providing good health infrastructure. Only treatment of disease is not important but to know its main cause is also important so that it could be checked effectively. It is the responsibility of doctors and medicine teachers to promote research work and the government will provide all possible help, he said. Adityanath advised medical students to not be limited to only libraries but to step into rural areas, find out the causes of disease and complete research papers. If

ED arrests Abbas Ansari, son of UP don Mukhtar Ansari, for money laundering

The ED had initiated investigation under PMLA, 2002 against Mukhtar Ansari (Ex MLA) and his aides on the bases of multiple FIRs lodged by Uttar Pradesh Police.

FMCG companies watch rural demand with bated breath as pain persists

In October, FMCG sales in rural areas stood at 0.8 per cent while urban sales declined 0.1 per cent against September, according to data by Bizom- a retail intelligence platform

UP ATS arrests 2 suspects from Saharanpur, Haridwar for links with Al-Qaeda

The ATS also recovered a mobile phone without a battery and sim card, three other mobile phones without sim cards and cash Rs 5400 from the possession of Mohammed Harris

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath flags off Shri Ram Karmbhoomi Yatra chariot

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attended the 'Shri Ram Charan Paduka Pujan' programme here and flagged off the Shri Ram Karmbhoomi Yatra chariot which will reach Janakpur Dham in Nepal via Buxar. The event was attended by Union Minister Ashwini Choubey, Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh and several saints, an official release issued here said. At the outset of the programme, Adityanath conducted a ritualistic 'pujan' of Shri Ram Charan Paduka amid the chanting of mantras. After the pujan, the chief minister flagged off the Shri Ram Charan Paduka chariot. The saints also presented a book based on Lord Shri Ram and 'Ganga Jal' to the chief minister on the occasion, the release added.

Assembly by-elections: More than 45% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm

An average voter turnout of 45.60 per cent was recorded till 3 pm Thursday in the by-elections to seven assembly constituencies underway in six states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The polling is being held in Mokama and Gopalganj assembly constituencies of Bihar, Andheri (East) of Maharashtra, Adampur of Haryana, Munugode of Telangana, Gola Gokarannath of Uttar Pradesh, and Dhamnagar of Odisha. Among the seven seats where bypolls are being held, the BJP held three seats and the Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each. The contest is symbolic of the fierce turf war between the BJP and the regional parties. For the bypolls in Bihar, the main contest is between the BJP and the RJD, and the saffron party's main contenders in Haryana are the Congress, INLD and the AAP. In Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, the main contests are between the BJP and the TRS, SP and the BJD respectively. The Munugode assembly bypoll recorded the highest turnout till 3 pm of 59.9

UP govt launches Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday launched its Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2022 to enable the state's aim of becoming a one trillion-dollar economy. With the UP Global Investors Summit 2023 at sight, the state Cabinet on Thursday passed the new umbrella policy of the State, an official spokesperson said here. The policy aims at creating a progressive, innovative, and competitive industrial ecosystem generating employment in the state while mobilising investments from across the world, Industry Minister, Nand Gopal 'Nandi' said. "Ensuring a continuity of the successes of Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2017, the new umbrella industrial policy of the State reflects the voice of industries of the State & the country," he said. With India at a bright spot in the global economy today, the policy is an excellent offering for foreign as well domestic investors. It complements as well as supplements various schemes and policies of the

Rs 14,000 crore to be infused via paddy procurement in Uttar Pradesh

An estimated Rs 14,000 crore is expected to be injected into the rural economy of Uttar Pradesh through the procurement of paddy in the current 2022-23 kharif marketing season

1 mn Agniveers ready to serve borders, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

He was speaking during an election rally in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday

Ensure security of enemy properties across UP: Adityanath directs officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the officials concerned to ensure the security of enemy properties located in different districts of the state, an official statement said. Enemy properties are properties that have been left behind by people who have taken citizenship of Pakistan and China. There have also been reports of encroachment at certain places. In such a situation, a report of the updated status of all the enemy properties should be prepared. To make them free from encroachment, statewide action should be initiated under the supervision of the Home Department, the chief minister was quoted as saying in the official release issued here. For the protection, management, and monitoring of enemy properties, a principal secretary level officer should be appointed as a nodal officer, the chief minister said while chairing a high-level meeting. He also said that the potential for tourism development can be shaped by effectively promoting the ...

A total of 300 principals receive training in UP under 'Mission Niramaya'

The 300 principals were trained in how to conduct career counselling of students studying in class 11th-12th

UP aims to become $1 trn economy: State industrial development minister

Uttar Pradesh is aiming at becoming a one-trillion dollar economy and protecting investors' interests is the top priority for the government, the state's industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta said on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh is soon going to come up with a new industrial policy also to attract global investors, the minister said in a programme organised by Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). "Uttar Pradesh is now moving towards becoming 'Uttam Pradesh' (the best state). All the departments are working unitedly to make UP one trillion-dollar economy. Soon the new industrial policy is going to be implemented, which will attract the whole world for investment, Gupta said. The state received investment assurances worth Rs 80,224 crore this year and a 'Global Investor Summit' is being organised in Lucknow in February 2023 through which an investment target of Rs 10 lakh crore has been set, according to a statement from the minister's office. "The ...

Yogi Adityanath orders demotion of 'corrupt' police official in UP

According to official sources, DSP Vidya Kishore Sharma, has been demoted after the government took cognisance of a video of him accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh

ED attaches properties worth Rs 10.12 crore of gangster Vikas Dubey

The ED had lodged a PMLA case against Vikas Dubey, his family and aides on September 14, 2020

Housing, connected infra necessary for planned development of cities: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reviewed the state's new township policy and said housing and connected infrastructure is necessary for planned and sustainable development of cities. In the last five-and-a-half years, planned urbanisation has increased at a rapid pace in the state and this should be further encouraged keeping in view the future needs, an official release quoting the chief minister said. To make the availability of land easy to investors, it is necessary to simplify the process of land mobilisation. The process of land use change too should be simplified, he said and called for a single-window system for various approvals and clearances. It is the endeavour of the state government to ensure that every family gets accommodation, he said. Adityanath asked the officials to ensure that the interests of farmers, landowners, and customers be guarded. While approving a project, the time limit for its completion should also be fixed, he said. The ch