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The apex court also asked the Allahabad High Court to decide on the constitutional validity of the Ordinance within one year from the date of filing of the writ petitions.

UP govt approves homestay, bed and breakfast policy to boost tourism

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

UP govt proposes 'no helmet, no fuel' policy to curb road accidents

Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh issued an official letter on January 8 directing the fuel station operators not to sell fuel to two-wheeler riders, who are not wearing helmets, including the pillion.

Jhansi hospital fire: Cong demands probe, strict action against those guilty of negligence

Hitting out at the Yogi Adityanath government, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said such tragic incidents happening one after another in Uttar Pradesh raise many serious questions about the negligence of the government and administration.

UP plans ordinance to make spitting in food non-bailable offence

The ordinances are expected to be rolled out soon, ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding the preparation and handling of their food.

UP govt to bear entire fee of Dalit student in IIT Dhanbad

Atul Kumar, the son of daily wage labourer Rajendra Kumar, could not secure admission in IIT Dhanbad stopped due to non-payment of fees.

Shopkeepers Split Over Order for Eatery Owners to Display Names | Opposition Criticizes Government

The Uttarakhand government has mandated all eateries falling on the route of Kanwar Yatra to display the name of the owner and workers.This order has come into effect in Haridwar district where pilgrims will come to collect water of the holy Ganga river. Some local shopkeepers welcomed the decision of the state government saying it will enable pilgrims to eat comfortably according to their preference. Opposition leaders have slammed the government for playing divisive politics.

UP govt bans sale of meat in open on Kanwar Yatra routes

CM Adityanath issued the directions in this regard while chairing a review meeting with senior officials, including police commissioners, divisional commissioners, district magistrates and superintendents of police, ahead of the upcoming festival season, an official statement said.

Hi-Tech Pipes, UP govt ink pact to set up steel unit with Rs 510 crore investment

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed under the Invest UP Programme of the Uttar Pradesh Government, the steel pipes maker said in a statement.

Target $1 trillion economy: UP appoints Deloitte as consultant to achieve goal

The action plan will be examined by a high-level committee headed by the chief secretary. It will also be reviewed by a group of ministers.

UP govt asks Lucknow airport not to allow arrival of Chhattisgarh CM, Punjab dy CM

Eight people were killed on Sunday as violence erupted during a farmers' protest, claiming the lives of both farmers and BJP workers ahead of a visit to Lakhimpur by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.

COVID-19: UP govt allows opening of cinema halls from today

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi, in a statement, said cinema halls, multiplex cinema halls, gyms and sports stadia have been allowed to open from Monday to Friday while adhering to COVID-19 protocol.

Meet Kerala-born IAS officer Roshan Jacob credited for containing COVID-19 spread in Lucknow

Last year in May, under Jacob's supervision, UP became the first state in the country to start mining work during the lockdown.

Yogi Adityanath’s ODOP scheme is preserving, promoting local art and crafts of Uttar Pradesh : Navneet Sehgal

In three years since its inception, the One District One Product, a flagship initiative of Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, has enrolled 80,000 artisans from across the state with 11,000 products available on Amazon.

UP govt allots five acres of land to Sunni Waqf Board near Ayodhya

The land is in village Dhannipur in tehsil Sohawal in Ayodhya on the Lucknow highway, about 18 kilometres from the district headquarters, state government spokesperson Shrikant Sharma told reporters.

Gorakhpur tragedy: NHRC sends notice to UP govt, seeks report

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent the notice to the UP Chief Secretary, and sought a detailed report in four weeks on the steps taken for relief and rehabilitation of the affected families as well as the action taken against the guilty officers, the NHRC today said.

Attack on scribe: UP govt promises strict action

The Uttar Pradesh government today said strict action would be taken against those who attacked a senior scribe in the state capital recently.