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UP govt moves SC, seeks green light for Kukrail night safari

The project got stuck due to the apex court’s February 19, 2024 order restraining the central and state govts to establish zoos and safaris in forest areas (other than protected areas) without approval of the top court

The UP government’s Kukrail night safari project and the proposal to shift Lucknow zoo from the heart of the city to Kukrail forest will only move ahead after clearance from the apex court. (File Photo)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:04 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Sambhal MP appears before judicial panel, questioned for over 4 hours

I answered all their queries...cannot divulge more details about my statements as inquiry is still underway, says Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq

The judicial commission, probing the violence that resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries following a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, summoned the Sambhal MP to appear in Lucknow on Wednesday. (File Photo)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Urdu Uttar Pradesh’s 2nd official language, but few takers for its proficiency exam

Urdu proficiency exam in UP sees dwindling interest, with only 5 candidates in 2024, leading to budget surrenders by the state government.

The state language department has surrendered <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.05 lakh against the budgetary provision of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.50 lakh made for conducting the examination in 2024-2025. It had surrendered <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.41 lakh of the budgeted sum of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.50 lakh in 2023-2024. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

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Published on Mar 30, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

U.P. govt approves ₹23 Cr for state guest house land in Noida

The guest house in Noida is expected to include suites, living rooms, conference halls, parking, servant quarters, and green spaces

The Noida site offers easy access to Delhi, Greater Noida, and the upcoming Noida International Airport, expected to be operational by April 2025. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Mahakumbh: Bathers’ count touches 52.96 cr @ over 1 crore per day, claims govt

Over 52.96 crore devotees have bathed in the Triveni Sangam during the Mahakumbh, surpassing estimates and averaging over 1 crore daily.

A security personnel makes announcements to manage the rush of devotees during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Saturday.(PTI)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 04:00 AM IST

ByKenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Politicians, 'rich' people should die at Kumbh and attain moksha: MP Pappu Yadav

Pappu Yadav also claimed that around 300 to 600 bodies were removed from the Kumbh after the January 29 stampede.

Pappu Yadav also took a jibe at the UP government over the death toll figures of the stampede incident. (Sansad TV)

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Updated on Feb 04, 2025 10:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Maha Kumbh 2025: 15 feared dead after stampede at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

Maha Kumbh 2025 stampede: The ‘Shahi Snan’, has been called off by several Akhadas after the stampede.

Pilgrims look for their belongings at the site of a stampede amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2025 02:07 PM IST

Reported by Pawan Dixit, Rajeev Mullick | Edited by Sohil Sehran

Land grabbed on pretext of Waqf: ‘Exercise to rectify records on, more properties to be reclaimed’

Of the 11857 hectare land claimed as Waqf property, the UP revenue dept has marked 10000 hectare as public property; exercise to correct land records continuing in all 75 districts

A person in possession of public property cannot dedicate that property as Waqf for religious/charitable purpose. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2025 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Judicial commission visits Sambhal to probe Nov 24 violence, records statements

The delegation visited the crime scene at Kot Garvi and Delhi Gate where violence broke out on November 24; members also inspected the drain where Pakistan and American made bullets were recovered by the police

A three-member judicial inquiry commission investigating the Nov 24 violence in Sambhal visits the Jama Masjid area in Sambhal, Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

SP will provide legal aid to Sambhal violence victims: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav blames U.P. govt for Sambhal violence, alleging police firing and false cases against innocent people. SP vows legal aid to victims.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. (HT file)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

This bus at Mahakumbh is home to a saint & world's heaviest crystal shivling

The bus, a Tata 1210 model, has caught several people's attention at one of the camps being set up near Alopshankari Crossing on the Sangam Lower Road.

Saints, seers, and naga Sadhus gather to mark the Maha Kumbh festival once in every 12 years. (PTI)

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Published on Jan 05, 2025 04:41 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Around 7 lakh people recruited by UP govt in over 7.5 yrs: Yogi

CM slams the Samajwadi Party, saying that recruitment on various posts remained pending in Uttar Pradesh “due to the ill intentions of the previous government.”

The CM said unemployment rate dropped to 2.4% in the state from 19% between 2012 and 2017: (File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 10:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP ministers hold four road shows for Mahakumbh

UP science and technology minister Anil Kumar and minister of state for minorities welfare Danish Ali invited J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha and chief minister Omar Abdullah to Mahakumbh

Workers at construction site of ghat in preparation for the Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj. (AP Photo)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP govt to present second supplementary budget on December 17

Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has convened an all-party meeting on December 15 to seek cooperation of leaders of all political parties in smooth conduct of business of the House

The business advisory committee of the House would also meet on December 15 to give final touches to the agenda of the House. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 08:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

IndiGo plane lands at Noida Int'l Airport in first flight validation test

The Noida International Airport, developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), will open for commercial operations in April 2025.

The IndiGo plane landed at Noida's Jewar airport on Monday, December 9. (HT/Sunil Ghosh)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 03:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

UP govt introduces online vehicle booking, ‘pink taxis’ for Mahakumbh 2025

The e-vehicle system is also a move to align with the UP government's Green Mahakumbh initiative, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

The Mahakumbh Mela, held every 12 years, will take place from January 14, 2025 in Prayagraj.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2024 08:12 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘UP govt hiding actual death toll in Jhansi hospital fire’: Akhilesh at HTLS

HTLS 2024: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said if the Yogi Adityanath government had improved health infrastructure, the incident would not have occurred

Akhilesh Yadav speaks at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday,(Arvind Yadav /Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2024 06:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Jhansi fire: UP govt orders three-tier probe, announces ex gratia for kin

An ex gratia of ₹5 lakh has been announced for parents of each of the deceased babies and ₹50,000 for each of the injured babies' families.

The fire, which broke out at the NICU ward, is said to be caused by a short circuit. (PTI)

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Published on Nov 16, 2024 04:01 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

In last 2 years,UP govt released ₹436 cr for fees of poor kids in private schools

A total of 1,14,196 children enrolled under Right to Education in 2024-25, up from 71,214 in 2022-23;portal launched by NIC, making enrolment process digital and more effective

In last 2 years,UP govt released <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>436 cr for fees of poor kids in private schools

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Published on Nov 07, 2024 09:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

One KGBV-One Sport: U.P. launches scheme for sports development among girls

This initiative seeks to enhance sports training and provide opportunities for young athletes to compete at state and national levels

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Updated on Nov 04, 2024 08:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ensure public reps are given chairs of same size, decor as used by officers in meetings: UP govt

The government gave directives in this regard vide a GO, pointing out that officers use a higher chair or a one decorated with a towel at official meetings at state headquarters and in districts while public representatives are made to sit on common chairs

If officers are holding a meeting sitting on a sofa, the public representatives too should be given a seat respectfully on a sofa, as per the directive. (File photo)

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Updated on Oct 09, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP has 16 investment proposals for cargo terminals in 14 districts

iA cargo terminal is a facility specifically designed for the loading, unloading, storage, and distribution of goods being transported, typically via rail, road, or air. These terminals serve as critical nodes in the supply chain, where cargo is transferred between different modes of transportation or between vehicles within the same mode

The transport department, which is the nodal body for these sectors, has invited fresh proposals to get investors for inland waterways and truckers parks as well. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Life term to ₹1 crore fine: Yogi govt to bring new law against paper leaks

The law provides for property attachment for criminal activities and designates all offences as cognizable, non-bailable, and triable by the sessions court.

Showering praises on PM Modi, Yogi said that this moment had come for the first time after 62 years, when a politician of the country had brought about a comprehensive change in the lives of people on the strength of his work. (HT FILE)(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:46 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Uttar Pradesh Police recruitment board chairperson removed

UP government removes Police Recruitment Board chairperson Renuka Mishra post UP Constable exam paper leak, orders re-examination within 6 months.

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Updated on Mar 05, 2024 10:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP unveils subsidies for semiconductor units

Investors will get substantial subsidies on capital, interest and land along with exemptions from stamp duty, registration fees, and electricity duty in establishing semiconductor units, which are considered the backbone of electronics goods manufacturing in the state under the new policy

The state government will extend support to companies in skills training/research and development, emphasising its commitment to positioning UP as a leader in the semiconductor sector. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Groundbreaking ceremony: Launch of investment projects to narrow regional disparities in UP

Though final shape is being given to the region-wise and district-wise breakup of investments, there are indications that the share of west UP will come to nearly 50%, east UP 28-30% while central UP may get 13-14%; Bundelkhand’s share may be in the range of 6-7%

Preparations for GBC 4.0 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on Thursday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2024 10:15 PM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi

Paddy procurement at MSP: UP falls short of target, claims farmers prefer open market

Govt acquired only 52.29 lakh metric tonnes of paddy, which is not just 75% of the 70 lakh MT target and one of the lowest in recent years, but also less than the state’s annual rice requirement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), shows data

Around 8 lakh of more than 10.45 lakh farmers, who registered themselves with the food and civil supplies department, sold their paddy to the government that had set up 5,207 purchase centres across the state. The government disbursed more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 crore to farmers’ accounts as MSP. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

GBC-4.0: UPSIDA to launch projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore

UPSIDA had received proposals worth more than ₹3.5 lakh crore through the Global Investors’ Summit held in February last. Out of these, it is going to implement projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore in GBC-4.0, a government press release said.

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Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:35 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Oppn mocks ‘biggest budget’, says it’s visionless & misleading

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said, “The budget has nothing for the PDA - 90% of the population...it is only for 10% people."

The SP chief said the government has stopped talking about jobs and talks about rozgaar (employment). (File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2024 04:37 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Uttar Pradesh gets fourth consecutive acting DGP

Prashant Kumar will hold charge as acting DGP till the permanent appointment for the coveted post; he will also hold the posts of DG (law and order) and DG (economic offences wing)

DGP Prashant Kumar meets CM Yogi Adityanath at the latter’s official residence on Kalidas Marg in Lucknow. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jan 31, 2024 08:24 PM IST

ByRohit Kumar Singh

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The project got stuck due to the apex court’s February 19, 2024 order restraining the central and state govts to establish zoos and safaris in forest areas (other than protected areas) without approval of the top court

I answered all their queries...cannot divulge more details about my statements as inquiry is still underway, says Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq

Urdu proficiency exam in UP sees dwindling interest, with only 5 candidates in 2024, leading to budget surrenders by the state government.

The guest house in Noida is expected to include suites, living rooms, conference halls, parking, servant quarters, and green spaces

Over 52.96 crore devotees have bathed in the Triveni Sangam during the Mahakumbh, surpassing estimates and averaging over 1 crore daily.

Pappu Yadav also claimed that around 300 to 600 bodies were removed from the Kumbh after the January 29 stampede.

Maha Kumbh 2025 stampede: The ‘Shahi Snan’, has been called off by several Akhadas after the stampede.

Of the 11857 hectare land claimed as Waqf property, the UP revenue dept has marked 10000 hectare as public property; exercise to correct land records continuing in all 75 districts

The delegation visited the crime scene at Kot Garvi and Delhi Gate where violence broke out on November 24; members also inspected the drain where Pakistan and American made bullets were recovered by the police

Akhilesh Yadav blames U.P. govt for Sambhal violence, alleging police firing and false cases against innocent people. SP vows legal aid to victims.

The bus, a Tata 1210 model, has caught several people's attention at one of the camps being set up near Alopshankari Crossing on the Sangam Lower Road.

CM slams the Samajwadi Party, saying that recruitment on various posts remained pending in Uttar Pradesh “due to the ill intentions of the previous government.”

UP science and technology minister Anil Kumar and minister of state for minorities welfare Danish Ali invited J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha and chief minister Omar Abdullah to Mahakumbh

Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has convened an all-party meeting on December 15 to seek cooperation of leaders of all political parties in smooth conduct of business of the House

The Noida International Airport, developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), will open for commercial operations in April 2025.

The e-vehicle system is also a move to align with the UP government's Green Mahakumbh initiative, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

HTLS 2024: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said if the Yogi Adityanath government had improved health infrastructure, the incident would not have occurred

An ex gratia of ₹5 lakh has been announced for parents of each of the deceased babies and ₹50,000 for each of the injured babies' families.

A total of 1,14,196 children enrolled under Right to Education in 2024-25, up from 71,214 in 2022-23;portal launched by NIC, making enrolment process digital and more effective

This initiative seeks to enhance sports training and provide opportunities for young athletes to compete at state and national levels

The government gave directives in this regard vide a GO, pointing out that officers use a higher chair or a one decorated with a towel at official meetings at state headquarters and in districts while public representatives are made to sit on common chairs

The law provides for property attachment for criminal activities and designates all offences as cognizable, non-bailable, and triable by the sessions court.

UP government removes Police Recruitment Board chairperson Renuka Mishra post UP Constable exam paper leak, orders re-examination within 6 months.

Investors will get substantial subsidies on capital, interest and land along with exemptions from stamp duty, registration fees, and electricity duty in establishing semiconductor units, which are considered the backbone of electronics goods manufacturing in the state under the new policy

Though final shape is being given to the region-wise and district-wise breakup of investments, there are indications that the share of west UP will come to nearly 50%, east UP 28-30% while central UP may get 13-14%; Bundelkhand’s share may be in the range of 6-7%

Govt acquired only 52.29 lakh metric tonnes of paddy, which is not just 75% of the 70 lakh MT target and one of the lowest in recent years, but also less than the state’s annual rice requirement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), shows data

UPSIDA had received proposals worth more than ₹3.5 lakh crore through the Global Investors’ Summit held in February last. Out of these, it is going to implement projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore in GBC-4.0, a government press release said.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said, “The budget has nothing for the PDA - 90% of the population...it is only for 10% people."

Prashant Kumar will hold charge as acting DGP till the permanent appointment for the coveted post; he will also hold the posts of DG (law and order) and DG (economic offences wing)

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