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Lucknow: Chief secretary SP Goyal on Monday emphasised the need to curb trafficking, consumption and sale of narcotic substances and called for more effective drug-free awareness campaigns across Uttar Pradesh.While chairing a meeting of the state-level committee of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD), the CS said at least two NCORD meetings must be mandatorily held…

Lucknow: The state cabinet on Monday approved Rs 1,435.25 crore cost for an International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre to be built at the Defence Expo Ground in Sector 15 of Vrindavan Yojana.The proposal was cleared in a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Once completed, the facility is expected to add to the city’s exhibition…

Lucknow: The second day of the White Swan Art Festival brought together musicians, scholars and educators to explore the power of music in promoting world peace and sustainability on Monday.The panel on ‘Responsible Music for a Peaceful and Sustainable World’ highlighted how music can influence society, foster understanding and encourage responsible cultural engagement.Speakers included Prof…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has approved eight new projects in the warehousing and logistics sector, with proposed investments of around Rs 800 crore, an official spokesperson said on Monday.“The approvals, granted under the Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022, reflect rising investor confidence in the sector, driven by incentives, financial…

Lucknow: A deepening LPG shortage and soaring prices are crippling small vendors across Lucknow, forcing many migrant workers—largely from eastern Uttar Pradesh districts—to shut businesses and return to their villages.Vendors from districts such as Azamgarh, Basti, Deoria, Mau, Ballia, Jaunpur, and Kushinagar said irregular supply and inflated prices have made survival difficult.“We are earning less…

SULTANPUR: Three passengers, including an elderly couple, were allegedly drugged by a gang aboard the Saryu Express, officials said on Tuesday.The incident took place on Monday night. The victims were later found unconscious and admitted to a hospital, authorities added.Railway Protection Force (RPF) Inspector Ram Kumar Verma identified the passengers as Hriday Nand Chaube (84),…

Lucknow: Strengthening the urban services, state govt approved a budget of Rs 2,916 crore to improve the civic amenities in key towns across over a period of five years.As the first step, the amount has been earmarked to upgrade the headquarters of the urban local bodies in 58 districts. The remaining 17 districts are already…

Lucknow: The state cabinet on Monday approved the infrastructure development for an integrated manufacturing and logistics cluster (IMLC) near the Ganga Expressway in Sambhal under the Atal Industrial Infrastructure Mission.An official spokesperson said the cluster will be developed under the Industrial Corridor Project proposed at 29 locations within the expressway network developed by the Uttar…

Prayagraj: At least four persons were killed and 12 others, including a minor, were injured when a portion of a cold storage facility collapsed in Prayagraj’s Phaphamau on Monday afternoon.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and have announced financial assistance to the injured and ex-gratia for the…

Lucknow: The state cabinet approved the procurement policy for wheat for the 2026–27 marketing season, fixing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) at Rs 2,585 per quintal, in line with the rates announced by the Centre.The announced MSP marks an increase of Rs 160 per quintal compared to the previous year, a move aimed at ensuring…