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Wainganga-Nalganga project cost rises to Rs.6,000 cr

India, March 17 -- Mumbai: The estimated cost of the 426.52-km Wainganga-Nalganga River Linking Project, the largest river-linking project in India, has increased by more than Rs.6,000 crore even befo... Read More


Yogi: Religion should act as a unifying force in society

JAIPUR/BARMER, March 17 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said religion should act as a unifying force in society and warned against growing casteism, while also cautioning par... Read More


Surprise inspection lays bare filth, dirt and poor facilities

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- A surprise awaited deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak as he undertook a surprise inspection of the Chinhat Community Health Centre, on Monday. Dirt, filth and unhygienic conditi... Read More


Three-way pact signed to improve the state's air quality

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- The World Bank, the government of India and the government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) have signed an agreement to support UP's Clean Air Plan, which focuses on integrated solutions to ... Read More


Over 4.4 m joined Braj Holi celebrations during Rangotsav

Agra, March 17 -- More than 4.4 million tourists visited the Braj region during the peak Holi celebrations held as part of Rangotsav 2026, according to a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh tourism ... Read More


Yogi transfers Rs.900 cr to 90K PM Awas beneficiaries

Lucknow, March 17 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday transferred Rs.900 crore as the first instalment directly into the bank accounts of 90,000 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (... Read More


Crackdown on black marketing:Over 4.8K raids, 70 FIRs and 10 arrests

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- The state government intensified enforcement across UP to crack down on LPG black marketing and illegal sales. Following directives from the chief minister, authorities conducted ... Read More


Gradual LPG restoration brings relief to city biz, demand gap remains

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- Commercial kitchens picked up pace on Monday and factory operations gathered momentum as the supply of commercial LPG cylinders in Lucknow improved after recent disruptions, bring... Read More


Panel formed to probe 'cratered fields' in BKT villages; report soon

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- The district administration on Monday formed a committee to probe the alleged illegal soil mining in Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT). This will determine whether the soil was removed from g... Read More


UP likely to get fresh spell of rain from Mar 19

LUCKNOW, March 17 -- A new spell of rainfall is expected in the state from March 19 to 22 due to an approaching western disturbance, the weatherman said on Monday. Influenced by a western disturbance ... Read More