The Swachh Bharat Mission in Uttar Pradesh has revolutionized sanitation infrastructure by significantly enhancing both household and public toilet facilities. With a dedicated emphasis on achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF-Plus) status in rural areas, the i…
The Yatri Rahat Yojana offers financial aid for UPSRTC bus accidents. Over Rs 17.33 crore has been disbursed since 2017 for these incidents. Compensation for adult passenger death increased to Rs 7.50 lakh in 2023. The scheme now covers pedestrians and non-pa…
A three-year Excise Export Policy for 2026–27 to 2028–29 makes Uttar Pradesh the first state in India to introduce a dedicated, multi-year excise export framework.
Uttar Pradesh, with its vast geographical expanse, population of more than 240 million and rapidly expanding urban and industrial centres, faces a tra.
The Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme, relaunched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in October 2024, marks a significant effort to strengthen .
In rural Uttar Pradesh, an electricity bill is acquiring a new meaning. It is no longer merely a monthly household expense or a reminder of consumptio.
UP Family ID (Ek Parivar Ek Pahchan) is an initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh aimed at creating a comprehensive and verified database of fa.

The technician, named locally as Aditya Bhan Singh, was tied and bound with cables to a mobile tower in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur, in what police have called a dispute over connectivity issues.


Bijnor murder: 20-year-old Bittu Kashyap stabbed to death; police say accused killed him over alleged illicit affair. Family protests, threatens to leave village.

8th pay commission: The 8th CPC panel is holding meetings in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh today and tomorrow (22 and 23 June). Check here for full schedule of state visits and latest updates on the commission's progress.


The India Meteorological Department has issued a mixed weather outlook for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next few days. While some areas may experience relief from heat, others can expect …

Shivpal Yadav calls theft of offerings at Lord Ram temple most unrighteous, targets BJP for misleading public, claims SP growing stronger and questions govt in granddaughter case.

HFCL secures ₹2,666 crore contract for BharatNet Phase-III project in Uttar Pradesh, enhancing rural telecom connectivity.


An AI assistant has helped Zahid Khan find 25 ancestral land parcels in Uttar Pradesh's Mohammadpur village. The land records were scattered and in technical Hindi. Khan used an AI tool to navigate government portals and decode maps. This innovative use of AI…
Power department employees in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district were filmed using a stand fan and water to cool an overheated transformer amidst North India's intense heatwave. The unconventional method aimed to prevent transformer failure and maintain electrici…
The JEECUP 2026 admit card is expected to be released today on the official website for candidates seeking admission to diploma programs across Uttar Pradesh. The examination, conducted in computer-based test mode from June 2 to June 9, 2026, will assess cand…
India's birth rate has fallen below the replacement level. Most states now have fewer than 2.1 children per woman. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh remain above this mark. Delhi has the lowest rate. The country's working-age population is growing, but the elderly popu…
An FIR has been filed against Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai in Lucknow. He faces charges for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint was lodged by Advocate Neeraj Rawat. BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan con…

The initiative includes plans for eight data centre parks, a 5-gigawatt AI compute corridor by 2040, and positioning Lucknow as an AI City, while attracting investments worth ₹2 lakh crore.
India's automobile market surged in FY2025-26, with total vehicle sales reaching nearly 2.83 crore units. Two-wheelers dominated sales, followed by passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and three-wheelers. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh emerged as top-perfo…
American fitness icon Ashton Hall visited Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, meeting former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He was stunned by the former MP's 15-acre property, rode Rs 2.5 crore horse, and was shocked after seeing a chopper parked inside the premises. Hall e…