The government in Uttar Pradesh is all set to rename its anti-Romeo squad launched for the protection of women from eve-teasing and molestation. As per reports, the step comes after the campaign faced condemnation from numerous parts of the society. The Anti-Romeo Squads criticized as of its name as the[Read More…]
Tag: Yogi Adityanath
UP Assembly: Opposition flings paper balls at Governor
The maiden session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly started on a stormy note where the Opposition MLAs raised slogans against the newly elected Yogi Adityanath government in the state and threw paper balls at the podium. When UP governor Mr. Ram Naik went to the podium for his customary address,[Read More…]
UP CM’s house visit row: This is disrespect to slain jawan, says Cong, SP
The Congress and Samajwadi Party has slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying that ‘removing air-conditioner and sofas from slain BSF jawan’s house after CM’s visit was a ‘mockery and disrespect’ of the soldier. “This is disrespect to the slain jawan. What the administration has done is not right.[Read More…]
Can’t deny an individual his rights to consume non-veg food: Allahabad HC to UP govt
On Friday, the Allahabad High Court said that government cannot deny an individual his rights to consume non-veg food. This decision comes after the court heard over 20 petitions filed against the Uttar Pradesh government after UP CM Yogi Adityanath ordered a crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses. According to reports, the[Read More…]
Yogi mango: UP man develops new variety of mango, names it after UP CM
This summer, one can relish the taste of a new variety of mango- a ‘Yogi mango’ named after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The mango variety has been developed by Padamshri Haji Kalimullah. Three years ago, Kalimullah, 74, named mangoes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actresses and now,[Read More…]
UP: Groom calls off marriage as the bride’s family failed to serve non-veg dishes
The crackdown on slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh under Hindutva hardliner Yogi Adityanath is adversely affecting the marriage ceremonies in the country’s most populated state. According to a report, a groom called off a marriage ceremony in Muzaffarnagar after the bride’s family said they may not be able to serve any[Read More…]
UP CM orders making of walls around holy spots
Nightmare for UP schools: Government scraps 15 public holidays
In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled 15 public holidays marking the birth or death anniversary of eminent personalities in schools and colleges. Now, the students would be taught about them on those days. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath.[Read More…]
Chargesheet filed against UP minister
CM Adityanath forms panel to generate resources
UP govt to rename Agra airport
Yogi Adityanath completes one month as CM
84% people in favour of UP CM Yogi Adityanath: Survey
According to a survey by a rural media platform named Gaon Connection, more than 80% of the total people who participated in the survey are in favour of BJP’s decision to appoint Yogi Adityanath as the CM of Uttar Pradesh. 22% of the total participants were students, 21% were housewives,[Read More…]
CM Yogi Adityanath to chair second cabinet meeting today
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will head the second cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a week after the first meeting took place. CM Adityanath took a series of important decisions, including the loan waiver for farmers of the state in the first meeting. Thus, a lot is expected from the[Read More…]
Not singing Vande Mataram a serious matter
Ready to go to jail for Ram Mandir: Uma Bharti
Hindutva hardliner and Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said on Saturday that Ram Temple in Ayodhya was her ‘belief’ and she was ready to go to jail for it. “Ram temple is a matter of belief for me and I have immense pride in it, if I have to[Read More…]
UP: Qureshis to protect cows
Nothing wrong in Hindu Rashtra concept: CM Adityanath
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath supported Hindutva and a Hindu Rashtra for the overall development of India. Disregarding controversies, he declared that “there was nothing wrong in the Hindu Rashtra theory and taking a step forward in this direction”. He also said that his government will include Yoga[Read More…]
Shivpal Yadav to meet Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath today
Days after Mulayam Singh’s younger daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav met the Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath leading to speculations that she might join BJP, now Senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav will meet Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday. Significantly, Aparna and her husband Prateek Yadav met Adityanath just two days after[Read More…]
UP: Adityanath govt waives farm loans worth Rs 36000 crore
The BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh waived off crop loans of up to Rs 1 lakh of small and marginal farmers in the state on Tuesday. With this the party has fulfilled a key promise it made before the February-March assembly polls. The decsion that will benefit nearly 21 million[Read More…]
UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s first cabinet meet to be held in Lucknow
UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s first cabinet meeting will be held on Tuesday in Lucknow where important agendas in the BJP’s poll manifesto such as waiving off farmer loan and providing electricity in rural areas, is likely to be discussed in the meeting. State Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said a[Read More…]
In Yogi’s UP, meat shop owners turn tea vendors
As the crackdown against slaughter houses are intensifying in Uttar Pradesh under the saffron rule, meat shop owners are constrained to sell tea to make ends meet. “My meat shop has been forcefully closed even when I had proper license, forced to sell tea now,” Nazakat, a resident of Muzaffarnagar,[Read More…]
Is crackdown on slaughter houses helping corporates?
While the crackdown on illegal slaughter houses and the burning of slaughter houses are putting lives of hundreds of meat traders at risk, online meat trading companies are reportedly getting fresh investments. Latest in the array is Bengaluru-based online meat startup Licious, which secured $ 10 million from investors including[Read More…]
Shiv Sainiks force 500 meat shops to shut down for Navratri
At least 500 meat shops, including a KFC outlet, in Gurgaon were forcefully shutdown by over 200 Shiv Sainiks in old Gurgaon for the nine days of Navratri. Sena workers also threatened shop owners to halt their business on every Tuesday. “A number of Hindus keep fast on Navratri and[Read More…]