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World saw power of Yoga, traditional Indian medicines during Covid: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the world saw the power of Yoga and traditional alternative medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic when the "fatalities in India were half of that of the United States of America". He was speaking after inaugurating Kshemavana', a wellness centre set up by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (SDMINYS) at Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Despite the US population being one-fourth of ours, the fatalities there (due to COVID-19) were double the number of deaths reported in our country. It proves that the traditions of our country which we recognise as 'AYUSH' strengthens the lifespan and immunity of people, he said. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, the head of the institution Dharmadhikari' Veerendra Heggade, head of the Adi Chunchanagiri Math of Nath sect, to which Yogi Adityanath too belongs, Nirmalananda Natha Swamiji were among those present on the occasion.

UP CM Adityanath directs 47 NDRF, SDRF teams to work in flood-hit areas

The government is sending relief materials to stranded people in 1,111 flood-affected villages spread across 18 districts of the state, said a spokesman

Uttar Pradesh: Man arrested for 'objectionable' tweet on CM Adityanath

A man was arrested here for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social media, police said on Wednesday. Surendra Yadav, a resident of Kot Majharia village under the Narhi police station area, was arrested on Tuesday, they said. Yadav allegedly posted objectionable remarks against the chief minister on Twitter on Monday. All India Kshatriya Manch in-charge Brijesh Singh filed a complaint in the matter on Tuesday, Narhi police station in-charge Panne Lal said. Taking the matter seriously, a case was registered against Yadav under the relevant sections of the IT Act and he was arrested, Lal said.

Uttar Pradesh govt sets aside Rs 4,000 crore as state's start-up corpus

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to create the fund to cater to the needs of start-up ventures proposed by the state's youth

CM Yogi welcomes UP's new BJP chief, says will win all 80 seats in 2024

Yogi Adityanath welcomed Bhupendra Chaudhary as the new UP BJP chief, saying he was confident that under Chaudhary's leadership, the BJP would win all 80 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Twin Towers in Noida is living proof of SP's corruption: Deputy CM Maurya

He said that the state government under the leadership of chief minister Yogi Adityanath is acting on all such illegal encroached sites

Adityanath orders officials to initiate drive against illegal drug mafia

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday instructed officials to initiate an intensive drive against illegal drug trade. Adityanath issued the directions while chairing a meeting through a video link of senior police and administrative officials to review the law and order situation and other matters. "Raids should be conducted against those indulging in illegal drug trade, and if there is any laxity, then accountability will be fixed. The fight against the drug mafia will assume the shape of a mass movement," he said. The Chief Minister said that those indulging in illegal drug trade will be identified at the police station level. Stressing on robust facilities in the border areas, he directed the officials to facilitate construction of hospitals and markets there in PPP mode. The CM said owing to rising water level in Yamuna and Chambal rivers, normal life has been affected in 18 districts of the state, even as Ganga and Betwa were also on rise. However, now wat

BJP MLA raises environmental concern on twin tower demolition, writes to CM

BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Friday wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath raising concerns about the possible environmental impact of the demolition of twin towers in Noida scheduled to take place on August 28. The former Enforcement Directorate officer-turned-politician suggested measures to mitigate the impact of dust and debris once the nearly-100-metre tall illegal structures have been razed. In a letter to the CM, Singh sought formation of a team headed by Additional Chief Secretary, Home, comprising Principal Secretary Environment, DO Fire Services, CEO Noida Authority, and Commissioner of Police, Gautam Budhh Nagar, among others. "This team may be directed to immediately take stock of the situation and should ensure that minimum pollution hazards are there and sufficient steps are taken to mitigate the same," the BJP MLA wrote. Over 3,700 kg of explosives would be used to demolish Supertech's illegal twin towers at 2.30 pm on August 28, leaving behind 35,000 cu

Plea seeking denial of sanction against UP CM in Gorakhpur riots dismissed

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging denial of sanction to prosecute Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a case pertaining to the alleged hate speech in 2007. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana noted that a closure report has already been filed by the investigating agency, "Having heard the parties and considered the material placed on record, we are in agreement with Senior counsel appearing for the respondent that the subsequent events have rendered the present appeal into a purely academic exercise," the bench also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and C T Ravikumar said. The top court said it appears from the record that the forensic report of the CD which forms the basis of the prosecution was found to be tampered with and edited. The apex court said that in the instant case, a short affidavit was filed wherein it is stated that the investigation was closed. "This position is not disputed by the appellants. Thus, as of now, the position t

SC dismisses plea against HC order in hate speech case involving UP CM Yogi

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court judgement in a matter pertaining to the alleged hate speech of 2007 involving Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said it is not necessary to go into issue of denial of sanction in this case. The legal questions of sanction will be kept open to be dealt with an appropriate case, the bench also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and C T Ravikumar said. In its verdict delivered in February 2018, the high court had said it has not found any procedural error either in the conduct of an investigation or in the decision-making process of refusal to grant sanction to prosecute. An FIR was lodged at a police station in Gorakhpur against Adityanath, then a Member of Parliament, and several others on alleged charges of promoting enmity between two groups. It was alleged that several incidents of violence were reported in Gorakhpur on that day after an alleged ha

UP drafts 'services export' policy to attract investors, earn forex

UP is targetting to increase merchandise exports to almost Rs 3 trillion in the next three years

What is UP's new Parivar Kalyan Card and how will people be enrolled for it

UP Parivar Kalyan Card will provide a unique 12-digit ID number for each family, and the initial collection of data will be done through ration cards

Bhupendra Chaudhary likely to be appointed as UP BJP chief: Reports

Uttar Pradesh minister Bhupendra Chaudhary is likely to be appointed the BJP's state unit chief, sources said on Wednesday. Chaudhary, a Jat leader from western Uttar Pradesh, met BJP president J P Nadda late on Wednesday evening, they said. Chaudhary will replace Swatantar Dev Singh, who has been made the minister in the Yogi Adityanath-led government. With the chief minister hailing from eastern Uttar Pradesh, the BJP looks to strike a regional balance with the appointment of Chaudhary as the party's state chief.

Lumpy virus: Yogi bans cattle fairs in UP as 15 districts report cases

A special vaccination drive will also be carried out to vaccinate cattle against the LSD

Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh transfers 12 IAS officers

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh transferred 12 IAS officers

Defence corridor nets Rs 11,250-crore projects in Uttar Pradesh

The state government has tied up with leading commercial banks and financial institutions to promote the easy flow of funds to prospective investors

Case lodged against man for 'indecent remarks' on UP CM Yogi Adityanath

The police have lodged an FIR against a man for making indecent remarks on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said on Monday. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Akhilesh Narain said a complaint was lodged by a person named Rajesh Ali who alleged that Suresh Yadav, chief of Hathwant block here, made indecent remarks and used abusive language against UP CM. The FIR was lodged at the Jasrana police station based on the complaint, the SP said. We are probing the matter and necessary legal action will be taken accordingly, the SP added.

Akhilesh slams Yogi govt over death of 2 devotees at Mathura temple

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Saturday attacked the state government over the death of two devotees in a stampede-like situation at Mathura's Bankey Bihari temple during Janmashtami celebrations, blaming it on an "administrative failure" and a "Rs 27-crore loot" in the name of beautification. The two devotees were killed and seven others injured in the early hours of Saturday, with District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal saying "prima facie, the cause of death is suffocation due to a heavy rush during the 'mangala aarti'." In a statement issued from the SP headquarters on Saturday, Akhilesh Yadav alleged "the accident took place due to corruption and administrative failure and the administration was aware that there is a huge crowd on Janmashtami festival but proper arrangements were not made to control it." "The truth is that in the name of beautification of the area around Shri Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan, the officials sitting in the Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad ha

India will be superpower if PM Modi's 5 resolves are kept in mind: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday urged people to fulfil their duties keeping in mind the five resolves mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech. In his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi urged citizens to focus their energies on five resolutions -- to turn India into a developed nation, remove every trace of bondage, take pride in its heritage, unity and integrity, and fulfil their duties to achieve the dreams of freedom fighters by 2047. "Prime Minister Modi on August 15 gave five resolves to the people. If every person moves on the path of duty keeping in mind the five resolves, then India will definitely become a superpower. In the days to come, India will lead the world," the Uttar Pradesh chief minister said at a public meeting here on the occasion of Ballia Balidan Diwas. About the occasion, Adityanath said, "It is said Ballia gives no importance to discipline. But, the discipline

UP CM Adityanath pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his deputies paid rich tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fourth death anniversary on Tuesday.