Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a review meeting on national highway-related projects held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, he presented the demand for the expansion of national highways in the state to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. He also assured that the process of expanding national highways in Uttar Pradesh will not be halted and that any obstacles in this process will be resolved on time. Additionally, land from any department required for the expansion of national highways will be provided free of charge. The Chief Minister mentioned that in…
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(FE) India’s retail inflation in July dropped to 3.54%, marking a near five-year low as food prices eased, government data revealed on Monday. This decline follows a 5.08% inflation rate in June and is the lowest recorded since August 2019. Economists had anticipated a slightly higher inflation rate of 3.65%, but the actual figure fell below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target, primarily due to a high-base effect from last year. In July 2022, inflation had peaked at 7.44%, driving the comparative drop this year, Reuters reported. Food prices, which constitute nearly half of the retail inflation basket, saw a…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) collaborated to enhance the travel experience for passengers of the Namo Bharat trains over the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS Corridor through the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative. Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project implemented by the NCRTC across the National Capital Region, is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity, comfortable commuter service connecting regional nodes in NCR. Currently the Sahibabad – Modinagar North section is operational and work is in progress to connect other cities to Delhi. This innovative collaboration aims to provide a seamless travel solution, making…
NBCC, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jhansi Development Authority (JDA) to undertake development of land parcels in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Shri Alok Yadav, IAS, Vice Chairman, JDA, and Shri Pradeep Sharma, Executive Director, NBCC. Shri Paritosh Goyal, General Manager, NBCC along with other key officials from both organizations attended the signing ceremony. Following the signing, a strategic meeting was held with Shri Bimal Dubey, IAS, Commissioner/Chairman, JDA, to discuss the project’s scope and implementation strategy. This landmark agreement aims to transform the urban landscape of Jhansi through a self-sustainable development model. The…
(TH) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday (August 11, 2024) announced that her party will field candidates in all the 10 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh where bypolls are going to be held. The Election Commission is yet to declare the schedule for the by-elections to Karhal, Milkipur, Katehari, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Meerapur, Phulpur, Majhawan and Sisamau Assembly seats. In a statement released after a meeting of the BSP’s State unit district chiefs, office bearers and functionaries, the party said Ms. Mayawati reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Assembly bypolls. “Ten assembly constituencies have fallen vacant after the Lok Sabha…
(AU) चमोली और रुद्रप्रयाग जिले में भारी बारिश के कारण जन-जीवन बुरी तरह प्रभावित रहा। रुद्रप्रयाग जिले की तुंगनाथ घाटी में लगभग छह घंटे तक मूसलाधार बारिश के कारण आकाशकामिनी नदी उफान पर आ गई। इसके चलते जहां कुंड-ऊखीमठ-चोपता-गोपेश्वर हाईवे कई जगह से क्षतिग्रस्त हो गया। हाईवे पर गहरी दरारें आ गईं। वहीं कई लोग देर रात ही परिवार समेत घर छोड़कर सुरक्षित स्थानों पर चले गए हैं। हालात का जायजा लेने के लिए प्रशासन की टीम मौके पर पहुंच गई है। साथ ही स्थानीय स्कूल, पंचायत भवनों को आवश्यकतानुसार राहत शिविर बनाने की भी तैयारी की जा रही हैं।…
(FE) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said that it has received the government approval to invest more capital into ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL). The investment will include infusion of additional equity capital upto Rs 10,501 crore in ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL), which will take ONGC’s stake in its subsidiary to 95.69 per cent. The company received the approval from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India (GoI) on August 9, 2024. “It is informed that the company has received a letter dated 09.08.2024 from Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India (GoI), inter-alia, conveying approval of the GoI…
(DE) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to the two soldiers who were martyred while fighting terrorists in J&K’s Anantnag district. Rajnath Singh said in his X post on Sunday, “Deeply saddened at the loss of our brave and fearless Indian Army soldiers in a counter terrorist operation in Kokernag, Anantnag (J&K). My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The Nation stands firmly with them, in this hour of grief.”
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the second edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Exhibition is set to take place from September 25 to 29 at the India Exhibition Mart in Greater Noida. This significant event aims to showcase the rich “craft, cuisine, and culture” of Uttar Pradesh to a global audience, drawing entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and traders from around the world. In a recent review of the preparations, CM Yogi highlighted the success of the inaugural edition of the UP International Trade Show, held from September 21 to 25, 2023. The event attracted over 3 lakh attendees,…
The Yogi government is taking significant steps to enhance facilities for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, with preparations for the paddy procurement under the Kharif Marketing Year 2024-25 already underway. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is now focusing on upgrading the state’s paddy procurement centers with advanced technology to streamline the process and ensure that farmers receive the best possible support. Under the directive of CM Yogi, the Food and Logistics Department will equip the procurement centers with internet connectivity, computers, laptops, iPads, and e-pop machines. These technological upgrades aim to make the procurement process more efficient and farmer-friendly. Paddy procurement at…