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Allahabadi guava crop hit by rain, pests; 13,000 quintals lost

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 14 -- The famed Allahabadi guava crop in Prayagraj has suffered a major setback this year due to above-average monsoon rainfall, fruit fly infestation and the spread of the soil-borne ... Read More


UP Board to roll out smart textbooks with sunlight-reflective ink

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 12 -- In a major step to curb the circulation of counterfeit textbooks, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) is set to introduce advanced security features in textbo... Read More


Magh Mela -2026: Annual fair to feature two large theme parks

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 5 -- The 2026 edition of Uttar Pradesh's largest annual religious congregation-Magh Mela-will feature two large thematic parks for pilgrims and tourists, marking a first for the fair. ... Read More


DElEd/BTC certificates cancelled in UP for pursuing jobs, parallel courses

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 28 -- The Examination Regulatory Authority (ERA), Uttar Pradesh, has launched a crackdown on candidates who pursued Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd/BTC) training while simultane... Read More


Delay in scholarship distribution leaves 70,000 Sanskrit students in limbo

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 27 -- Nearly eight months into the 2025-26 academic session, which began on April 1, around 70,000 students across Uttar Pradesh are still awaiting their scholarships under the Sanskri... Read More


Prayagraj dialysis initiative provides lifeline to over 34k patients

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 26 -- In a major healthcare boost for kidney patients from economically weaker sections, a free dialysis initiative at three government hospitals in Prayagraj has benefited 34,417 indi... Read More


Reviving a dying art: Bundelkhand's Sajar stone art gets global reach

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 22 -- A traditional craft once on the brink of extinction in Uttar Pradesh has not only been revived but is now finding buyers across continents. The Sajar craft-rooted in the rare Saj... Read More


Stubble burning continues to flare across Prayagraj division

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 21 -- Despite a strict ban aimed at curbing air pollution and improving soil health, stubble burning continues unabated among farmers in the Prayagraj division. Between September 15 a... Read More


Prayagraj rural women emerge as community leaders, transforming power bill recovery

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 17 -- Just a few years ago, 52-year-old Manisha Sahu of Ismailpur village in the trans-Ganga region of Prayagraj was struggling to keep her household afloat. Her husband, a casual labo... Read More


Chemical fertilisers take a toll on soil health in Prayagraj division; natural farming offers hope

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 12 -- Farmers in the Prayagraj division are facing a severe productivity crisis as years of excessive use of chemical fertilisers have degraded soil health and slashed crop yields, acc... Read More