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Union budget: Uttar Pradesh eyes bigger share in central pie

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- About a year before the 2027 state assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh hopes for an increased share in the overall Central tax devolution and a rise in grants focusing on infrastruct... Read More


UP gets 11th Ramsar site, second in country to Tamil Nadu's 20

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, is now the latest Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, taking the state's total count to 11, next to Tamil Nadu with 20. An announcement to this effect was ... Read More


Planning dept seeks rRs.r700-crore hike in development funds for Purvanchal, Bundelkhand

LUCKNOW, Jan. 29 -- The planning department has sought an increase of Rs.700 crore for the development of 37 districts under the Purvanchal/Bundelkhand Balanced Regional Development Fund (BRDF), a fin... Read More


UP to get first North-South road network linking 20 districts

LUCKNOW, Jan. 16 -- The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has proposed a first-of-its-kind North-South corridor project to improve connectivity for 20 districts that rely on link roads to re... Read More


Pre-budget meet with Union FM: Metro expansion, AIIMS in west UP, IIT in Bundelkhand on state's wishlist

LUCKNOW, Jan. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has sought the Central government's support for expanding healthcare and transport facilities, besides an increased share in central taxes through the Union Budget 20... Read More


INDIA bloc open to Bahujan Samaj Party for future elections: Congress

LUCKNOW, Jan. 9 -- While Congress prepares to contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Panchayat polls independently, state unit incharge Avinash Pandey said on Friday that the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Pa... Read More


Panchayat polls: Final voter list to now be out on March 28

LUCKNOW, Jan. 7 -- The publication of the final voter list for the three-tier panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh has been delayed by 50 days, as per the new schedule announced by the State Election ... Read More


PWD's new formula for quality: Higher deposit for 'very low' bids

LUCKNOW, Jan. 5 -- In an attempt to ensure quality is not compromised for cost, the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) is planning changes in its tender process by introducing a provision for... Read More


Codeine syrup nexus: Bulldozer action will come, don't cry foul then, Yogi tells Opposition

LUCKNOW, Dec. 22 -- In a strong reply in the state assembly, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said bulldozer action will come in the codeine-based cough syrup diversion case too and warned the... Read More


Uttar Pradesh's rRs.r24,496.98-crore supplementary budget gives priority to growth, welfare

LUCKNOW, Dec. 22 -- With the focus on industrial development, energy, health and urban development, the Uttar Pradesh government presented a supplementary budget of Rs.24,496.98 crore for the current ... Read More