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Brajendra K Parashar

Brajendra K Parashar is a Special Correspondent presently looking after agriculture, energy, transport, panchayati raj, commercial tax, Rashtriya Lok Dal, state election commission, IAS/PCS Associations, Vidhan Parishad among other beats.

Articles by Brajendra K Parashar

After Yogi’s push, U.P. explores use of cow dung paint in govt buildings

The state’s department of animal husbandry is assessing the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the move

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (File Photo)

Lucknow

Published on May 06, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

U.P. registers vehicular boom, takes up road safety, licensing reforms

Number of vehicles increased by 1.48 crore from 3.44 crore in 2019-20 to 4.93 crore in 2025-25 in state

The rapid surge, especially in personal vehicles, poses challenges in terms of road safety and driver training. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Fresh notification: First time in U.P, MVIs authorised to compound select traffic offences

Electronic versions of documents available on DigiLocker will be accepted as valid proof, the new notification reiterated

The offences for which compounding fines will be accepted include illegal parking, failure to present driving or pollution certificates, unauthorised operation of vehicles, overloading, misuse of permits and use of hand-held devices while driving. (For representation only)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:26 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

BJP’s twin strategy for 2027: Focus on seats lost in 2022, Dalit outreach

A key part of the campaign is to counter the Opposition’s narrative regarding BR Ambedkar, the Constitution and related issues

BJP state general secretary Dharampal Singh (HT)

India News

Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

U.P. to be power-surplus state during 2025-26: CEA report

Uttar Pradesh is projected to have a power surplus in 2025-26, with 4,391 MW in peak demand and 25,720 MU in energy, ensuring stable supply.

Uttar Pradesh’s peak demand anticipated for the year 2025-26 is the second highest after the 35,081 mw peak demand that Maharashtra has been projected to have during the same year. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

U.P. mulls replacing diesel kits in tractors to spur CBG demand

Uttar Pradesh plans to replace diesel tractor kits with compressed biogas (CBG) to boost local consumption and support new biogas plants.

CBG is produced from biomass and organic waste and is considered a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels (For representation only)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh’s peak summer power demand likely to soar to 33,000 mw, UPPCL gears up for challenge

Last year, Uttar Pradesh experienced the peak power demand at 30,618 mw on June 13, breaking all previous records

Although last year’s peak power demand was recorded on June 13, in some years, it climbs further during August and September, keeping up the pressure on the power infrastructure. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

20 districts on radar to curb road mishap deaths by 50% in UP

The transport department is gearing up to engage IIT Kharagpur as its technical partner to analyse accident data and support road safety measures across the state

Lucknow

Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:18 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Lok Bandhu hospital sat over power safety red flags

Fire may have started in a store attached to a toilet, possibly after someone threw a burning cigarette into the cluttered room; electrical short-circuit not ruled out, says preliminary inquiry

Lucknow

Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Eye on road safety in U.P: Orders out to set up specialised driving institutes in 18 districts

UP government plans modern driver training centres in 27 districts to boost road safety and address the shortage of trained drivers.

Lucknow

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 08:53 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

UP eyes 10,000 MW solar power with floating plants

State rolls out comprehensive guidelines for allotment of reservoirs/dams for setting up solar power plants

Lucknow

Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Streetlights emerge as most demanded woks under Vidhayak Nidhi in U.P.

Such projects accounted for 43.45% of recommended works and 71.26% of sanctioned works in 2024-25, show data

According to the official data available on the rural development department’s official website, streetlighting projects topped the list with a total of over 14,000 installations. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 06, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

BJP-RSS coordination committee meeting: Yogi listens to Sangh affiliates’ concerns, assures to resolve them

Coordination committee meets every three to four months to discuss and resolve issues, chief minister’s presence adds to its significance

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (FILE PHOTO)

Lucknow

Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:52 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh to launch Rozgar Mission to assess foreign, domestic job opportunities

Chief minister to head proposed body’s governing council; the government is understood to have already sanctioned ₹200 crore for the start of the Mission under which a corpus fund is also proposed to be established.

Unemployed individuals registered with the employment exchange will receive counselling and skill training for both domestic and overseas job opportunities (SOURCED IMAGE)

Lucknow

Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Digital libraries to come up in over 22K village panchayats in U.P.

Uttar Pradesh plans to set up digital libraries in 22,700 panchayats, enhancing digital literacy and access to educational resources for rural youth.

Each digital library will be equipped with a Smart LED TV with a camera, two desktop computers and a computer table. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Mar 30, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Will BJP pick a Dalit as its U.P. chief or rely on OBC, upper caste face again?

The key challenge for the BJP is, however, countering the opposition’s caste mobilisation, particularly the Samajwadi Party’s PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) formula

Lucknow

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

After HC order: State tax dept reinforces authorities’ power to seize undervalued goods

High court order had put spotlight on ‘organised tax evasion’ by the pan masala industry in Uttar Pradesh

The driver admitted that the goods had been loaded in Kanpur, despite documents claiming they originated from West Bengal or Assam. (HT File Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Stage set for U.P. BJP chief’s election, several names doing the rounds

With party announcing presidents for 70 of the 98 organisational districts, the number is well above the 50% quorum required for the election of the new state BJP chief

The delay in finalisation of the district presidents’ names was stalling the state president’s election that the party had initially decided to complete by January end. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Taking new power connections in undeveloped colonies dearer now

UPERC doubles development charges, but scraps condition that required at least 25% of plot owners to construct houses in order to apply for electrification in undeveloped colonies

To account for rising infrastructure costs, the development charge will be adjusted annually based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). (For representation only)

Lucknow

Published on Mar 01, 2025 10:12 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Holding areas for seized vehicles: U.P. to set up yards as police stations burst at seams

Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a vehicle yard policy to decongest overcrowded police stations

Currently, vehicles impounded by various enforcement departments are parked at police stations, causing space constraints and administrative difficulties. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 24, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

New money transfer system: Many centrally-sponsored schemes in U.P. face funds crunch

Under the previous system, centrally sponsored scheme funds were routed through the state exchequer, allowing departments to access their share more readily

The Centre announced SNA-Sparsh initiative in January 2024 and for last few months, it has started routing funds for centrally sponsored schemes through the RBI instead of state treasuries. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:08 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

UP Budget 2025-26: Stray cattle remain in focus with ₹2K cr thrust

As per the Budget speech, around 12.50 lakh stray cattle are protected/conserved in a total 7713 cow shelters across the state

A budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>123 crore is also proposed for strengthening veterinary hospitals/animal service centres. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:43 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

National Highways account for 36% road accident deaths in Uttar Pradesh

Two-wheeler riders constitute nearly one-third of the total deaths on highways, according to transport department’s latest road accident data presented in a meeting of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety

The data further reveals that most accidents occur between 12 pm and 9 pm, with peak fatality hours between 3 pm and 6 pm. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE )

Lucknow

Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Electronic monitoring of traffic violations: Displeased SC panel directs UP, states to expedite steps

The court had also directed states to ensure compliance of section 167 A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules by issuing challans on the basis of footage from the electronic devices

Lucknow

Published on Feb 14, 2025 09:50 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

UP govt to go ahead with power privatisation plan

Despite employees’ protests, the govt remains firm on its decision, as it is of the opinion that privatisation will improve efficiency and service delivery in the power sector: Official

The order outlines key actions, including the appointment of a transaction advisor, with related expenditures and proceedings to be handled by UPPCL. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:50 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Poor response to UPPCL’s one-time settlement scheme, only 18.21% consumers enrol so far

Only 38.32 lakh out of 2.10 crore eligible consumers have enrolled, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the initiative aimed at clearing long-standing electricity dues

The UPPCL management has extended the scheme till February 15. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

To curb tax evasion on sensitive goods, UP seeks access to NHAI data to monitor e-way bills

The integration of NHAI’s extensive surveillance network will further strengthen enforcement efforts.

Lucknow

Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

U.P. launches initiative to broaden GST base

The state aims to enhance compliance and curb tax evasion by appointing officials to oversee specific sectors and ensure operations are scrutinised for irregularities.

Commissioner state tax, Nitin Bansal said the service sector has immense scope for broadening the tax bae in the state (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Over 24k lives lost last year as road mishaps log rise in U.P.

Uttar Pradesh recorded 46,052 road accidents in 2024, resulting in 24,118 deaths, maintaining its status as the state with the highest fatalities in India.

The number of road accidents in U.P. grew by in 2024 as compared to 2023. (Foe Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Problem of plenty: UP BJP struggles to decide party district chiefs

BJP faces challenges in selecting district presidents amid over 2,500 applications, striving for consensus and balancing caste representation ahead of 2027 polls.

Lucknow

Published on Jan 21, 2025 09:35 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

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Brajendra K Parashar

Brajendra K Parashar is a Special Correspondent presently looking after agriculture, energy, transport, panchayati raj, commercial tax, Rashtriya Lok Dal, state election commission, IAS/PCS Associations, Vidhan Parishad among other beats.

The state’s department of animal husbandry is assessing the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the move

Number of vehicles increased by 1.48 crore from 3.44 crore in 2019-20 to 4.93 crore in 2025-25 in state

Electronic versions of documents available on DigiLocker will be accepted as valid proof, the new notification reiterated

A key part of the campaign is to counter the Opposition’s narrative regarding BR Ambedkar, the Constitution and related issues

Uttar Pradesh is projected to have a power surplus in 2025-26, with 4,391 MW in peak demand and 25,720 MU in energy, ensuring stable supply.

Uttar Pradesh plans to replace diesel tractor kits with compressed biogas (CBG) to boost local consumption and support new biogas plants.

Last year, Uttar Pradesh experienced the peak power demand at 30,618 mw on June 13, breaking all previous records

The transport department is gearing up to engage IIT Kharagpur as its technical partner to analyse accident data and support road safety measures across the state

Fire may have started in a store attached to a toilet, possibly after someone threw a burning cigarette into the cluttered room; electrical short-circuit not ruled out, says preliminary inquiry

UP government plans modern driver training centres in 27 districts to boost road safety and address the shortage of trained drivers.

State rolls out comprehensive guidelines for allotment of reservoirs/dams for setting up solar power plants

Such projects accounted for 43.45% of recommended works and 71.26% of sanctioned works in 2024-25, show data

Coordination committee meets every three to four months to discuss and resolve issues, chief minister’s presence adds to its significance

Chief minister to head proposed body’s governing council; the government is understood to have already sanctioned ₹200 crore for the start of the Mission under which a corpus fund is also proposed to be established.

Uttar Pradesh plans to set up digital libraries in 22,700 panchayats, enhancing digital literacy and access to educational resources for rural youth.

The key challenge for the BJP is, however, countering the opposition’s caste mobilisation, particularly the Samajwadi Party’s PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) formula

High court order had put spotlight on ‘organised tax evasion’ by the pan masala industry in Uttar Pradesh

With party announcing presidents for 70 of the 98 organisational districts, the number is well above the 50% quorum required for the election of the new state BJP chief

UPERC doubles development charges, but scraps condition that required at least 25% of plot owners to construct houses in order to apply for electrification in undeveloped colonies

Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a vehicle yard policy to decongest overcrowded police stations

Under the previous system, centrally sponsored scheme funds were routed through the state exchequer, allowing departments to access their share more readily

As per the Budget speech, around 12.50 lakh stray cattle are protected/conserved in a total 7713 cow shelters across the state

Two-wheeler riders constitute nearly one-third of the total deaths on highways, according to transport department’s latest road accident data presented in a meeting of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety

The court had also directed states to ensure compliance of section 167 A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules by issuing challans on the basis of footage from the electronic devices

Despite employees’ protests, the govt remains firm on its decision, as it is of the opinion that privatisation will improve efficiency and service delivery in the power sector: Official

Only 38.32 lakh out of 2.10 crore eligible consumers have enrolled, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the initiative aimed at clearing long-standing electricity dues

The integration of NHAI’s extensive surveillance network will further strengthen enforcement efforts.

The state aims to enhance compliance and curb tax evasion by appointing officials to oversee specific sectors and ensure operations are scrutinised for irregularities.

Uttar Pradesh recorded 46,052 road accidents in 2024, resulting in 24,118 deaths, maintaining its status as the state with the highest fatalities in India.

BJP faces challenges in selecting district presidents amid over 2,500 applications, striving for consensus and balancing caste representation ahead of 2027 polls.

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