The tragic death of over 60 children in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur has been termed as a ‘massacre’ by Nobel laureate and child’s rights activist, Kailash Satyarthi. The social worker also appealed to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath to fix the corrupt medical system of the state. 30 kids[Read More…]
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Toilet Ek Prem Katha declared tax free in Uttar Pradesh by CM
Toilet Ek Prem Katha stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar were in Lucknow today to promote their upcoming film and also to spread awareness about the importance of building toilets and putting an end to defecation in the open — a message he is giving out with his forthcoming film.[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: Shiksha Mitra’s withdraw protest
The ‘Shiksha Mitras’ who have been protesting in the streets against the state government in the last one week, withdrew their protests on Tuesday after a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. After a three hours meeting with Adityanath and Minister of State for Basic Education Anupama Jaiswal, the protest[Read More…]
SP MLCs resigns clearing path for Yogi Adityanath induction into UP legislature
Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath need not contest an election to become a member of the legislative assembly as the two members of the Samajwadi Party has already resigned. Legislative council members (MLCs) Bukkal Nawab and Yashwant Singh quit their memberships on Saturday. Sources say more resignations from the[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: Road safety drive launched to ensure safe driving across state
Expressing concern over the deaths and other mishaps due to road accidents, the state traffic directorate has decided to launch a two-week statewide road safety drive from Friday in Lucknow. The decision comes after chief minister, Yogi Adityanath expressed concern for increasing deaths in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh. Secretary,[Read More…]
CBI probe into Gomti riverfront project: Uttar Pradesh government
The Uttar Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into ‘irregularities’ in Rs 1503 crore Gomti River Front project. “Gomti River Front case has been referred to the CBI. We hope the CBI will soon take over the case and begin investigations,” said state home secretary Bhagwan Swaroop. A FIR[Read More…]
Mayawati likely to be Mahagathbandhan candidate in UP: Sources
After resigning from the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday evening, political corridors are now abuzz with speculations over BSP supremo, Mayawati’s next move. Mayawati is likely to contest the by-poll to the Phulpur Lok Sabha seat, which will be vacated by sitting MP, Keshav Prasad Maurya, who is now deputy chief minister in[Read More…]
UP govt to scrap “wasteful projects” of SP regime, says State Agriculture Minister
Agricultural minister Surya Pratap Sahi claimed that funds allocation to “wasteful projects” of previous Uttar Pradesh government has been “stopped” to create resources for farm loan waiver scheme. Further adding that the UP government is concerned and sensitive to the needs of the farmers and will take every possible step[Read More…]
Explosive in Uttar Pradesh Assembly a terror conspiracy: Yogi Adityanath
On Friday, an explosive was found by the security personnel with the help of dog squad on 12 July in the premises of Uttar Pradesh assembly. After this major security breach, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the matter calling[Read More…]
UP: Yogi government marks Rs 36,000 crore for crop loan waiver in budget
The Yogi Adityanath government budget targets 10% growth over the next five years, focusing exclusively on farmers and the rural population. The targeted growth is well above India’s projected growth – 7.2% for 2017-18, according to the IMF. The Rs 3.84 lakh crore budget – 10.9% bigger than the previous[Read More…]
UP government’s family planning scheme: Condoms as ‘shagun’ to the newly-wed
Yogi Adityanath government to soon give condoms as ‘shagun’ (ceremonial offering) to newly-weds in Uttar Pradesh. This ceremonial offering kit will not only contain condoms but will also have oral contraceptive pills distributed by ASHA workers. The kit will also come with a family planning message to help create awareness[Read More…]
Rapes, murders have increased in the 100-day tenure of Yogi Adityanath: Azam Khan
Hitting out at the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party leader, Azam Khan, has strongly criticised the condition of the state in the state. Yogi-Adityanath-led BJP government has just completed 100 days of power in the state. The SP leader also stated that the CM may have applauded his[Read More…]
UP CM reveals a booklet highlighting his government’s achievements
On Tuesday, as UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s government completed a 100th day in power of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath unveiled a booklet highlighting his government’s achievements. Not only did he praise his government but he also used the occasion to slam the previous party in power on the ground of the[Read More…]
Adityanath government reduced to “inquiry committee” says Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party attacked the Yogi Adityanath government saying it has reduced itself into an “inquiry committee”. This comes as nearly half-a-dozen projects launched in Uttar Pradesh by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav under the CBI scanner. With BJP government is about to complete a 100 day in office, a[Read More…]
Mukhbir Scheme: UP to reward people who tip off govt about female foeticide
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Mukhbir Scheme in Lucknow on Saturday. Under this scheme, the government will give a reward of Rs 2 lakh to the person who will give information about female foeticide. Reportedly, 64 rescue vans will now run in districts across the state to aid[Read More…]
Woman files case against Yogi Adityanath for posting her nude picture online
As per media reports, Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, has been caught in a controversy, after a tribal woman from Assam filed a case against him for sharing her nude photograph on his social media page 10 years ago. The photograph was taken during a stir in Guwahati ten[Read More…]
Yogi Adityanath orders CBI probe into Gomti River Channelisation Project scam
On Monday, Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath, allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate into the Gomti River Channelisation Project scam. The process of sending the letter of recommendation to the Ministry will also be completed soon. In this probe, many names are expected to come up. On[Read More…]
Muslim teenager lashes out in a viral video for being called anti-national
In a viral video, a Muslim teenager, 18, raised several questions over people calling him an anti-national. A student of class XII, on Tuesday, expressed his anger on Facebook saying, “I am tired of being called a Katua; I am tired of being called Jinnah Ki Aulad; I am tired of being[Read More…]
UP government to make marriage registration compulsory even for Muslims
Officials announced on Tuesday that the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make marriage registration compulsory for all in the state. Accordingly, the women’s welfare department has drafted a proposal that is likely to be brought in the next session of the state cabinet. The sources say that following the[Read More…]
[Watch]: Cops beat people raising slogans against Yogi Adityanath
In what is seen as a strong protest and agitation against Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, a group of people are seen shouting slogans against UP Chief Minister in the state, while he was travelling in his convoy. The video shows Yogi Adityanath travelling in his car, where a[Read More…]
Mughulsarai station may be renamed after RSS crusader Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) crusader Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s native village in Mathura will soon be converted into a rural tourism spot. According to The Economic Times, the Yogi Adityanath government has sent the proposal of naming Mughulsarai station after Upadhyay to the Central government, marking the centenary year celebrations[Read More…]
UP: Cattle smuggling and slaughter punishable under National Security Act and Gangsters Act
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday issued a warning which said that those involved in cow slaughter and illegal transport will be charged under the National Security Act and Gangsters Act. This order has been carried to all district police chiefs by the state Director General of Police Sulkhan Singh.[Read More…]
Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at makeshift Ram Temple in Ayodhya
On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya, first time after taking over the office as the CM, and offered prayers at the makeshift Ram temple. Before this, he had also made a trip to the Hanumangarhi temple, one of the pious places for Hindus in the city.[Read More…]
Azam Khan slams UP government over increasing crime in the state
On Sunday, former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan slammed the Yogi Adityanath-led government over the Rampur molestation case. He said that the situations are as such that men should try and keep their women indoors. He further added that the state is so unsafe that women should stop going to suspicious[Read More…]
UP govt to include dalia, halwa in Anganwadi menu
After several reports of mishaps related to the quality of food in Anganwadi centres in India, the UP government is planning to include items such as like dalia, laddoo, halwa and khichdi in the menu. This menu is meant for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers from an economically unstable[Read More…]