The meeting held in Lucknow was attended by energy ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, besides senior officials from central government, state governments, state power utilities, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Ltd and REC Ltd.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav marked 'Hindu Nav Varsh' by offering prayers at Dutta Akhara Ghat in Ujjain. He highlighted Emperor Vikramaditya's legacy and emphasized collective efforts for India's progress under PM Modi's leadership. Celebrations were held statewide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Ugadi which marks the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
Chaitra Navratri celebrations began in Uttar Pradesh with special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Ashtabhuji Mata Mandir, and Alop Shankari Devi Shakti Peeth Mandir. Devotees gathered to offer prayers and participate in traditional ceremonies.
Anuj Kannaujia, a shooter associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang, was killed in an encounter on Saturday during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and the Jharkhand Police, an official said.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday inaugurated Ashoknagar's first-ever BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) center, marking a significant milestone for the region.
The Hindu outfit had placed saffron flags across the city in view of the upcoming Navratri festival, including one at the clock tower on Friday night. However, acting on the CMO's instructions, civic body employees restricted them during the night and later removed the flags. Angered by this
This is the first collaboration of its kind in the state's history, marking a significant milestone in the State's efforts to harness its vast hydro power potential.
Uttar Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued strict orders to shut down illegal slaughterhouses and enforce a ban on the sale of meat within a 500-meter radius of religious sites.