Ahead of the plantation program, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appealed to the public representatives of the Rural Development Department, Panchayati Raj, and Urban Development Department to plant 15 crore trees in the state.
The department has made compliance with the various guidelines aimed at strengthening arrangements mandatory. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Amrit Abhijat, stated, "All urban bodies in the state must stay vigilant and proactive during the Kanwar Yatra, Sawan Mela, a
The Ministry of Railways has announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakhs to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for grievous injury and Rs. 50,000 to the minor injured in the accident.
Expressing grief over the Dibrugarh express train derailment that claimed two lives, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the injured have been taken to hospital and will be given a proper treatment.
The UP Police on Thursday said that the police have urged all the eateries to "voluntarily display" the names of their owners and employees, adding that the intention of this order is not to create any kind of "religious discrimination" but only to facilitate the devotees.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the holy Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 22, and provided necessary guidelines. The meeting was attended by ministers of water, power, urban development, and energy, along with the PWD minister and state ministers.
The meeting came amid a review in the party of its performance in the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh, with its leaders pointing to various factors for the party performing far below its expectations in the crucial Hindi heartland state
Ahead of the commencement of the holy month of 'Shravan', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to ensure smooth darshan and security for devotees visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham.
Muharram holds significant religious importance for Shia Muslims. In India, the 7-8 crore Shia Muslim community, along with people of different religions, participate in large processions and tazias.