Mayawati has to deposit money used for erecting her statues, BSP symbol: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday said it was of the tentative view that BSP chief Mayawati has to deposit public money used for erecting statues of herself and elephants, the party’s symbol, at parks in Lucknow and Noida to the state exchequer. According to report, then Chief Minister Mayawati spent around Rs […]
Kumbh Mela to generate Rs 1.2 lakh crore revenue for Uttar Pradesh
PRAYAGRAJ: The mega Kumbh Mela, which began on January 15 and will continue till March 4, is expected to generate a revenue of Rs 1.2 lakh crore for Uttar Pradesh, says apex industry body Confederation of Indian Industry. Although the Kumbh Mela is spiritual and religious in nature, the economic activities associated with it generate […]
Noida-Greater Noida metro line to start from this month
NEW DELHI: The Noida-Greater Noida Metro Rail line will be “likely” inaugurated on January 25 by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) said on Thursday. The rail corridor also known as the Aqua Line would run between Sector 51 station in Noida and the Depot Station in Greater Noida, […]
North-South corridor of Lucknow metro to become operational by February
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Metro on Wednesday successfully completed a trial run on the remaining section of its North-South corridor and it is likely to become operational by February, two months ahead of the April deadline. “We today completed the successful trial run of the remaining section of the North-South corridor. The work is likely to […]
Narendra Modi inaugurates Rs. 2900 crore projects in Agra
NEW DELHI: Giving a major push to develop and enhance Tourism infrastructure in Agra, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a series of development projects worth Rs. 2900 crore for the Agra city and the adjoining areas. The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation, Gangajal project, which will provide Agra with better and more assured […]
Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of medical college in Ghazipur
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi visited Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh and released a commemorative postage stamp on Maharaja Suheldev. He also laid the Foundation Stone of a Medical College in Ghazipur. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the projects being unveiled at various events today, would go a […]
No need for division of Uttar Pradesh: Rajanth Singh
NEW DELHI: India’s Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday ruled out the division of Uttar Pradesh into four parts and said it was not needed as the state had no dearth of resources. His remarks come after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced in September that it will launch a campaign to fulfil people’s long-standing […]
Noida: Aqua line metro awaits Uttar Pradesh government’s approval
NOIDA: A final and mandatory safety inspection report has given the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) the approval to launch commercial operations of the Aqua Line, officials said on Friday. With the approval, the NMRC has now written to the Uttar Pradesh government to finalise the date of inauguration of the much-awaited Aqua Line that […]
Now you have to pay Rs 200 to see the main mausoleum at the Tajmahal
NEW DELHI: Those wanting to see the main mausoleum at the Taj Mahal will need to buy an additional ticket of Rs 200 from Monday. Vasant Swarnakar, Archaeological Survey of India’s chief archaeologist in Agra, said domestic visitors will have to pay Rs 250 and foreign visitors Rs 1,300 to see the main mausoleum at […]
Nitin Gadkari to lay foundation stone for Rs 1,224 crore NH projects in Uttar Pradesh
NEW DELHI: The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone for widening and improvement of Rs 1224 crore worth of National Highways (NH) works in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The projects include widening and improvement of Ramjanaki Marg (NH-227A) from Ayodhya […]
Over 70 per cent owners agree to give land for Jewar airport
NEW DELHI: Over 200 land owners in Jewar agreed Saturday to give their lands for a proposed international airport in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, taking the overall consent of affected families to 71 per cent, local MLA Dhirendra Singh said. According to the provisions of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation […]
Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh boosts kharif sowing: Agriculture Minister
NEW DELHI: Faced with flood-like situation in some parts of Uttar Pradesh, throwing normal life out of gear, heavy rains in the state have a silver lining with the state’s kharif sowing showing encouraging results, though pulse production might be a little worrisome. With heavy rains in most parts of the state, kharif sowing has […]
Rajnath Singh approves Rs 157.23 crore for Uttar Pradesh, Rs 60.76 crore for Maharashtra
NEW DELHI: India’s Home Minister of India Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the High Level Committee (HLC) in New Delhi today to consider the additional Central Assistance to the States of Uttar Pradesh (affected by rabi drought during 2017-18) and Maharashtra (affected by pest attack & cyclone during 2017). The Union Minister for Agriculture […]