States » North17 Apr 2025 | 3:28 PMLucknow, Apr 17 (UNI) To boost eco-tourism and environmental conservation in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board (UPETDB) will appoint 18 Eco Tourism Fellows and one Programme Coordinator to enhance infrastructure, empower local communities and preserve the environment, sources said here on Thursday.
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17 Apr 2025 | 3:17 PMLucknow, April 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday severely criticised opposition parties over their “silence” on recent incidents in Murshidabad in West Bengal following violent protests against the Waqf Act and other communal incidents in Bangladesh.
see more..17 Apr 2025 | 3:00 PMLucknow, Apr 17 (UNI) In a bid to create new employment avenues for youth, the Uttar Pradesh government is now set to provide employment opportunities to more than two lakh young individuals as Fire Safety Gfficers and personnel in private institutions, official sources said here on Thursday.
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17 Apr 2025 | 2:39 PMLucknow, Apr 17 (UNI) Inspired by the successful rejuvenation of Kashi and Ayodhya, the government is now focused on giving Naimisharanya, the ancient pilgrimage site steeped in spiritual legacy on the banks of the Gomti river, a similar revival, official sources said here on Thursday.
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17 Apr 2025 | 2:35 PMLucknow, Apr 17 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is empowering women in rural areas by training them in masonry work and involving them in the construction of village houses, official sources said here on Thursday.
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17 Apr 2025 | 2:32 PMSrinagar, Apr 17 (UNI) BJP leader and Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi, on Thursday said, except politicians, there was no confusion among the common people in the Union Territory about the newly enacted Waqf law.
Andrabi asserted that Waqf properties, including mosques, shrines, and graveyards in Jammu and Kashmir, are secure and face no threat.
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17 Apr 2025 | 1:44 PMSrinagar, Apr 17 (UNI) Widespread rains lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours with the tourist resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir receiving the highest rainfall ,Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
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17 Apr 2025 | 1:03 PMLucknow, April 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday held a 'Janta Darshan' at his official residence, where over 125 individuals from various districts of Uttar Pradesh presented their grievances.
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17 Apr 2025 | 12:48 PMBadaun (UP), Apr 17 (UNI) Two persons were killed and three injured when a tractor trolley overturned in Kotwali Dataganj Kotwali area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police said here.
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17 Apr 2025 | 12:22 PMNeemach, April 17 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the Centre has resolved to completely eliminate Naxalites from the country by March 31, 2026 and that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) would play an important role in achieving the objective.
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17 Apr 2025 | 10:38 AMLucknow, Apr 17 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati on Thursday accused Samajwadi Party (SP) of creating an "atmosphere of tension and violence" through controversial statements for "narrow" politics, urged Dalits and Muslims to avoid falling for its aggressive provocations.
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17 Apr 2025 | 9:27 AMShimla, Apr 17 (UNI) A strong thunderstorm swept across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, leaving behind a trail of destruction and widespread disruption.
see more..17 Apr 2025 | 2:00 AMShimla, Apr 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh is expected to face rough weather conditions over the next day, as the regional weather department has warned about thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds blowing at 45-55 kmph, and possible hailstorms in some areas.
see more.. 17 Apr 2025 | 1:41 AMLucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the safest state in India regarding lightning-related fatalities, and it recorded a death rate of just 0.14 per lakh population, official sources said here on Wednesday.
see more.. 17 Apr 2025 | 1:30 AMLucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed that it should be ensured that no diesel or CNG buses older than 15 years are used; they should be scrapped and replaced with electric buses.
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