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PepsiCo to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in Gorakhpur greenfield project

GIDA will allot 45 acres to the company for the plant, which will generate about 1,500 jobs

UP CM Yogi orders investigation of all properties registered under Waqf

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to undertake a probe of all the properties recorded under Waqf

UP CM writes to female legislators ahead of women-only session on Sept 22

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday sent a letter to the female legislators of the state Legislature ahead of the women-only occasion on the session of September 22

4 dead, 9 rescued as Noida society's wall collapses; CM condoles deaths

An unknown number of labourers were feared trapped under the debris of an under-construction wall that collapsed here on Tuesday morning.

We were stopped from protesting: Akhilesh Yadav hits out at UP govt

SP-led by Akhilesh Yadav held a protest march against the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government, highlighting issues in the state before the Monsoon Session of the state legislature commenced

UP CM Yogi orders flood alert in 10 districts over rising river water level

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the administration to be on alert, following the increase in the water level of the Kuano river at Chandradeep Ghat

India didn't give freebies during covid, helped with free ration: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed that India was the only country in the world during the coronavirus pandemic that did not go give freebies but helped 80 crore people with free ration. The chief minister said this addressing a gathering here at Indira Gandhi Prathisthaan after inaugurating an exhibition to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "India was the only country, which did not distribute any 'revrhi' (freebies) but when the need arose, free ration was provided to 80 crore people. And, more than 200 crore free vaccine doses were also made available," he said. "India was the only country that did not waver during the coronavirus pandemic and but continued its journey forward with full patience and strength. The credit for this goes to the leadership of the PM," Adityanath said. The chief minister said it is a matter of pride that the country has emerged as the fifth largest economy in the world. India's ability is being recognised

UP CM Yogi Adityanath, BSP chief Mayawati wish PM Modi on birthday

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday extended their wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 72. In a tweet in Hindi, Adityanath said, "Heartiest greetings to respected Prime Minister @narendramodi, the architect of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshth Bharat', constantly engaged in the worship of the nation for 'Antyodaya'!. May Lord Shri Ram give long life and good health to the respected prime minister, the supreme worshipper of Maa Bharti." Mayawati, his her tweet, wished Modi a healthy and long life. An RSS pracharak from a young age, Modi was drafted into the BJP's organisation and later became the chief minister of Gujarat in 2001. Since then, he has achieved the unique feat of never losing the state and now national election when he has been the face of the party. He led the BJP to win in three consecutive Gujarat assembly polls in 2002, 2007 and 2012 and then in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.

Children should be well-fed for healthy, empowered nation, says Adityanath

For the nation's healthy and empowered future, children should be well-fed and free from malnutrition, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday. In his address while launching a National Nutrition Month programme at Lok Bhawan, Adityanath said if a teenager girl or child is well nourished, then society and the nation will move towards achieving the goal of becoming healthy and empowered. According to an official statement, the chief minister inaugurated 501 anganwadis and laid the foundation of 199 such centres. He also released a nutrition manual for the capacity building of anganwadi workers. He also launched a mobile app, "Sahyog", for collaborative supervision of anganwadis. The chief minister performed "annaprashan" of two children. He said 1.7 crore children strengthen their foundation through anganwadis in the state.

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi govt thwarts Samajwadi Party's dharna at Vidhan Bhawan

The SP had announced that its MLAs would hold a four-hour dharna from Wednesday to Sunday in front of Chaudhary Charan Singh's statue in the Vidhan Bhawan

UP top milk producer in India, 9 new dairy plants to be ready by 2024: CM

Uttar Pradesh is India's largest milk producer and nine new greenfield dairy plants will get functional in the state in the next two years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. He sought the National Dairy Development Board's further support for the dairy sector in the state and assured all cooperation from his government. Adityanath said UP now has 319 lakh metric tonnes of annual milk production and contributes 16 per cent of India's dairy production and is the top milk-producing state in the country. He made the appeal and shared the figures during his speech at the inaugural session of the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit 2022, being held in Greater Noida. The four-day summit, last held in India in 1974, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "UP is the largest state in India in terms of population. It is also at the top in the country in milk production, having 16 per cent of the country's dairy production. "Today UP produces 319 lakh met

UP CM reviews preps for World Dairy Summit in Gr Noida ahead of PM's visit

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday evening reached Greater Noida and reviewed preparations for the World Dairy Summit-2022, which is starting from Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the global event, which has been taking place in India since 1974 and will have participants from around 50 countries, according to officials. "The chief minister did a thorough site inspection of the helipad, exhibition hall and the main venue of the auditorium. After that, while meeting with the police administration, Indian Dairy Federation and other officials concerned, he said it was a matter of pride for UP to be hosting the event," an official statement read. "He said stakeholders from about 46 countries are participating in the event and a large number of foreign dignitaries will be participating, too, as he instructed officials to ensure that the visiting foreign guests be able to participate in the programme with ease," it added. During the inspection

Lucknow hotel tragedy: UP CM Adityanath orders action against officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered action against 19 current and former officials, taking congnisance of a probe report into the death of four people in a fire tragedy at a hotel here. The 19 people are accused of irregularities and negligence in the report submitted by a high-level inquiry committee set up by the state government to probe into the tragedy that took place in the Hazratganj area on Monday. A spokesperson said the CM gave the instructions after receiving the investigation report of Lucknow Commissioner of Police SB Shiradkar and Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob. The spokesman said departmental action, including suspension, will be taken against officials of the Departments of Home, Energy, Appointment and Personnel, Housing and Urban Planning and Excise. The official said action will be taken against those who retired according to prevailing rules. Four people were killed and 10 others injured in a fire at Hotel Levana Suits on Monday. Poli

UP govt plans 300 km 'immune belt' to check lumpy virus spread in animals

To check the lumpy virus disease among animals in the state, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is planning to create a 300 km-long 'immune belt' from Pilibhit to Etawah

UP CM expresses grief over Prayagraj building collapse; announces ex-gratia

As many as four people died while 10 were left injured after four shops collapsed in Mutthiganj area of Prayagraj

4 dead, 10 injured as fire breaks out at Lucknow hotel; UP CM orders probe

Four people, including two women, died and at least 10 were injured after a fire broke out in a four-floor hotel in the city's commercial centre Hazratganj Monday morning, police said. Rescue teams were inspecting the premises of the Levana Suites on Madan Mohan Malviya Marg in Hazratganj to check if someone had been trapped, officials said. Initially, 10 people were rushed to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee civil hospital. Of these, two were declared dead and seven are undergoing treatment. One of the injured was released, they said. Officials said two more people were later rushed to the civil hospital, and were declared dead, taking the toll to four. "Two more people who were found in a serious condition during room to room search of the hotel were rushed to the civil hospital. They were declared brought dead by doctors," Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, Piyush Mordia told PTI. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the injured in the hospital and enquired abo

AIMPLB questions Yogi's decision to survey madrasas; calls it 'targeting'

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to survey unrecognised madrasas in the state

UP civic polls: Yogi Adityanath's first big test after Assembly victory

Opposition parties are digging in their heels to give a tough fight and try to queer the pitch for the BJP over the issues of inflation and unemployment, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha contest

UP govt won't allow security of investors to be breached: CM Adityanath

UP CM Adityanath pointed out that the state has become a "preferred destination" for investors, said that the government would not allow the "security of traders and entrepreneurs to be breached"

UP now preferred destination for investors after improved law and order: CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the state has become the preferred destination for investors after the improved law and order situation. No riots took place in the state in the last five-and-a-half years. The state is receiving huge investments and employment opportunities are being generated. Now highways and expressways are being constructed in Uttar Pradesh, he said. According to a senior official, Adityanath launched several development projects worth Rs 267 crore in Bijnor district. Citing the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, the chief minister said no communal riots took place under his regime and the state is on the path of development. He also said Uttar Pradesh was working tirelessly to achieve the goal of one district, one medical college. Emphasising that the state government follows a zero tolerance policy against crime, the CM said his government will not allow the security of traders and entrepreneurs in UP to be ...