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Harsh Gujral's banana seller joke about crime in UP leaves CM Yogi laughing | Watch
A video of comedian Harsh Gujral is going viral on social media. In it, he shares a humorous story about crime in Uttar Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. While receiving an award on stage from the Chief Minister, Harsh narrated a real-life incident from Lucknow that also drew laughter from the audience. Yogi Adityanath was seen laughing at the comedians punchline. The video featuring Harsh and the Chief Minister is now making waves on social media.
UP govt to promote traditional pottery through 11-day Mati Kala Mahotsav 2026 in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths leadership, is set to promote traditional pottery and terracotta craftsmanship through the 11-day Mati Kala Mahotsav 2026, beginning on October 28 in Lucknow. The festival will continue until November 7 at the Khadi Bhawan premises in Dalibagh. The idea is to provide a major platform for traditional artisans to showcase their skills and products. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Mati Kala Board, the state-level festival will be held under the theme Mitti se Sanskriti, Sanskriti se Samriddhi (Culture from Soil, Prosperity from Culture). The initiative aims to preserve the states rich cultural heritage, encourage local craftsmanship and create greater market opportunities for pottery artisans. The grand exhibition will be inaugurated by Rakesh Sachan, Minister for Khadi and Village Industries, Silk Industry, Handloom and Textiles, on Wednesday, October 28. According to the official announcement, the inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. at the Uttar Pradesh Mati Kala Board premises, Khadi Bhawan, 8-Tilak Marg, Dalibagh, Lucknow. Anil Kumar Sagar, Principal Secretary of the Khadi and Village Industries Department, will also attend the event. Artisans from various districts of Uttar Pradesh will participate in the festival, displaying a wide range of high-quality pottery and traditional clay products. The exhibition is expected to highlight the creativity, craftsmanship and cultural significance of clay-based art while bringing traditional artisans closer to potential customers. The festival also reflects the government's efforts to strengthen traditional industries, support rural livelihoods and encourage self-employment among skilled craftspeople. By offering artisans a direct platform to exhibit their creations, the event aims to increase public appreciation for indigenous art and help sustain traditional pottery-making practices. Shishir, Chief Executive Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Mati Kala Board, has appealed to citizens, art enthusiasts and members of the public to visit the exhibition, explore the products and encourage local artisans. According to officials, the 11-day celebration is expected to bring together tradition, creativity and economic opportunity, reinforcing the importance of pottery in Uttar Pradeshs cultural identity.
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No Favouritism: CM Yogi Highlights UPs Push on Startups, MSMEs & Jobs at TOI Youth Icons Summit
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the states efforts to generate employment, promote startups and strengthen industries while addressing the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards UP Chapter in Lucknow. Thanking The Times of India for recognising young achievers, he outlined Uttar Pradeshs transformation, contrasting its past challenges with initiatives such as the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme. He said the scheme was promoting district-specific products nationally and internationally while creating employment opportunities for lakhs of young people. Highlighting the MSME sector, Yogi said UP has 96 lakh MSME units, providing direct employment to 3.25 crore people. He also cited 9.5 lakh government jobs filled over nine-and-a-half years and promised one lakh more within six months.
SGPGIMS Junior Resident (Hepatology) Recruitment 2026
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (SGPGIMS) has invited eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in Interview for 3 Junior Resident posts. The walk-in interview will be held on 30 October 2026 at School of Telemedicine, Second Floor, SGPGIMS, Lucknow. Candidates should report at 10:30 AM. Further details are available at sgpgims.org.in.
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When Harsh Gujrals hilarious take on UP crime left CM Yogi in splits
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Comedian and actor Harsh Gujral once narrated an interesting incident about the diminishing rate of crime in Uttar Pradesh. An old video of the comedian-actor from UP Creators Summit & Awards 2026 has resurfaced on the internet, and it shows him recollecting the funny incident as he stood next to the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He said in his speech, Im telling you a real life example. I was in Lucknow for a show. I went out for a walk when I asked a shopkeeper selling bananas about the crime rate in UP. He said the crime rate has diminished a lot in UP. I asked him how he was so sure about that. He said, Im a criminal myself but Im not selling bananas. Thank you so much for this award, Uttar Pradesh Rocks. While the comedian-actor shared a personal anecdote, the National Crime Records Bureaus (NCRB) data shows fluctuations in Uttar Pradeshs registered crime rate over recent years. On a cursory glance, the rate stood at 225.3 cases per lakh population in 2016, climbed up to 278.2 in 2019 and reached 287.4 in 2020. It declined to 262.5 in 2021 and 171.6 in 2022, before it rose sharply to 335.3 in 2023. In 2023, UP recorded approximately 7.93 lakh cases under the Indian Penal Code and Special and Local Laws, while its crime rate remained below the national average of 448.3. Talking about Harsh Gujral, he made his Bollywood film debut with Mere Husband Ki Biwi, directed by Mudassar Aziz. The romantic comedy also starred Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles, with Gujral appearing in a supporting role. The film was released on February 21, 2025.
U.P. Cabinet clears 1,947-cr textile park project, seven water-sewerage schemes in Lucknow, Varanasi
It also cleared expenditure proposals for seven drinking water and sewerage projects across Lucknow and Varanasi
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (SGPGIMS) has released the official notification for 3 vacancies, including Senior Resident and Junior Resident posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 30 October 2026 at School of Telemedicine, Second Floor, SGPGIMS, Lucknow. For complete details, candidates can visit sgpgims.org.in.
Yogi REVEALS One Condition to DRDO for BrahMos, Says UP-Made Missile Left Pak in Turmoil
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards 2026 UP Chapter in Lucknow, recounted how his government allocated land for DRDOs missile project during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the government agreed to spend around 200 crore on land, despite objections, citing national security. Yogi said a condition was placed on DRDO to include UP institutions in its recruitment process. Through campus selection at AKTU, around 500 young engineers and technical professionals secured jobs. He also highlighted BrahMos missile manufacturing in Lucknow and said UP received 35 crore in GST from missile sales.
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BJP agent: AAP slams UP CEO after objectionable remarks on X
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) issued an apology on Tuesday, October 27, after his objectionable comments on the official X handle sparked outrage. A day ago, State Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa made controversial remarks while responding to a video of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh, who alleged absurd irregularities Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh has issued an official apology following severe backlash over controversial comments posted from its official social media handle and major discrepancies in the states electoral rolls. The controversy escalated after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh held a press conference in Lucknow on Monday, [] The post UP Election Body Issues Apology Following Row Over Controversial Social Media Posts and Voter Roll Errors appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Police Suspended After Triple Murder In Lucknow
Two police personnel in Lucknow have been suspended following the murder of three family members, including an RSS functionary, over a car parking dispute. The accused has been arrested, and an FIR has been registered against eight people under murder and rioting charges. The incident led to protests by BJP leaders demanding action against the police.
UP MLC polls: Counting underway for 11 seats, SP candidate expresses confidence in victory
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) Counting of votes for 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats began on Tuesday, with Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Sanjay Tripathi expressing confidence in his victory in the Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers constituency, citing years of hard work and the support of teacher voters. Speaking in Gorakhpur, Tripathi said he was hopeful of a favourable outcome, adding that the support he had received from teachers had strengthened his confidence. I am grateful to God and seek His blessings. This is the result of years of continuous hard work, and today is the time for it to bear fruit. The way I have received the cooperation and support of teacher voters has made me very confident, he said. Counting is underway at designated centres across the state amid tight security arrangements. In Lucknow, the counting process is being conducted at the Ramabai Ambedkar Rally Ground, where multi-layer barricading has been put in place. Candidates and their supporters have also gathered at the counting centre. In another development, counting for the Graduate and Teachers constituency elections is underway at Naveen Mandi Samiti. Security has been strengthened at the venue, while traffic diversions have been implemented for heavy vehicles to ensure smooth traffic movement around the counting centre. Earlier, DIG Shivhari Meena said the Varanasi Police Administration had prepared a three-tier security plan to ensure the peaceful and orderly counting of votes. The Varanasi Police Administration has prepared a three-tier security plan for the counting of votes in the MLC election. It includes outer, inner and isolation cordons... Security arrangements are being strengthened, and social media is being monitored. Drones and CCTV cameras have also been deployed to ensure tight security so that the vote-counting process can be conducted smoothly, he said. The elections cover five Graduates constituencies and six Teachers constituencies, with 152 candidates in the fray and 14,81,310 registered voters. A total of 2,697 polling stations were established across 72 districts, while Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat and Unnao were excluded from the electoral exercise. The main contest is between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party, although Independent candidates and party rebels are also in the race. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of six supervisory officers and initiated disciplinary proceedings against five presiding officers and 16 police personnel over alleged dereliction of duty and supervisory lapses during the biennial election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from the Agra Teachers constituency, according to media reports.
TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards UP: Celebrating Young Changemakers
TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards, UP Chapter, comes to Lucknow on October 27. It brings together achievers, emerging leaders and influential voices to celebrate young Indians shaping the countrys future. The day features an address by the Chief Minister, talks by leading voices from film and public service, an entrepreneurship masterclass, and fireside chats on journeys from small towns to the world stage and on taking rooted Indian stories global. Panels explore UPs transformation, from jobs, skills and startups to safety, connectivity and culture. The Awards honour achievers from Uttar Pradesh in enterprise, sports, society, culture and social media.
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Nepali gang arrested for murder of retired IPS officers wife in Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) More than five months after Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, was brutally murdered at their residence in Hyderabad, police on Monday arrested four Nepalese. Those arrested include the domestic worker, Dharma Tiruwa alias Kalpana, who had worked at the victims residence. The arrests were made following a five-month-long investigation spanning several states and the India-Nepal border. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar announced the arrests at a press conference. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rising property offences committed by Nepali gangs across the three Police Commissionerates, arrested four accused near Nampally Railway Station on Monday (October 26). Dharma alias Kalpana, 26, is from Surkhet district in Nepal. Ganesh B.K. alias Ganesh Bishwakarma alias Dinesh Thapa, 31, is a labourer who was residing in Pune; Chandra Bahadur Tamang alias Ranjeet Thapa alias Shanker Chandra Lama alias Kancha, 44, a cook whose listed Indian address is in Gurugram, Haryana; and Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, 37, a watchman who was residing in Pune. Police said two other accused remained absconding and that teams were continuing efforts to trace them. The police had earlier arrested two other accused in the case. Police said the accused entered the house in Prashasan Nagar on the night of May 78, restrained Tanuja Ranjan and smothered her. They allegedly escaped with 225 grams of gold jewellery and other valuables. The police investigation revealed that Dharma came to Hyderabad in June 2025 through a relative and began working as a domestic help at the Jubilee Hills residence for a monthly salary of about Rs 20,000. During her employment, she allegedly remained in contact with Bikas, a Nepal national based in Pune, who repeatedly asked about her employer, the households assets and the valuables inside the house. He eventually proposed a robbery in return for a share of the proceeds. In April 2026, Dharma travelled to Pune to visit her ailing father and came into contact with other members of the alleged gang. On May 4, when her employer left for Bengaluru, she allegedly alerted the group. The police account says Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Shanker Chandra Lama and Sunil Pariyar met at Kalamboli in Raigad district, Maharashtra, on May 4 and travelled to Pune in a hired Maruti Ertiga. The next day, they met other alleged accomplices, including Ganesh B.K., before setting out for Hyderabad. On the morning of May 7, Ganesh B.K. and Suresh Shahi allegedly met Dharma near her workplace, surveyed the premises and discussed how the group could enter the house. Two groups allegedly carried out the operation. According to police, the gang assembled at Ravindra Bar near the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station area on the evening of May 7. It allegedly split into two groups under a plan devised by Sujan Shahi, also known as Suresh Shahi. One group, comprising Ganesh B.K., Suresh Shahi and Shanker Lama, was assigned to enter the house and carry out the robbery. The other, comprising Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Sunil Pariyar and Netra Shahi, allegedly remained near Nampally railway station as a lookout team. During the intervening night of May 7 and 8, Dharma allegedly opened the door to let the others in. Police said Tanuja woke up during the incident. The attackers allegedly gagged and restrained her, causing her death by suffocation. The group then searched the house, broke open cupboards and took gold jewellery and other valuables. After leaving through the rear gate, the accused allegedly travelled to Nampally and joined the lookout team. Investigation revealed that the group subsequently travelled towards Kazipet, moved into isolated hilly terrain and divided the stolen property into nine equal shares. Members then split into smaller groups, fled towards Nepal and disposed of the valuables at different locations. On May 22, Task Force teams arrested Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar and alleged receiver Dilip Bahadur Mijar alias Sonar. Police recovered 26 grams of the stolen property from them. The investigation continued across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Uttarakhand. The SIT also carried out field inquiries near the India-Nepal border, spending more than five months gathering intelligence in remote and hilly areas. Police said local informers helped the team track the suspects alleged hideouts, travel routes, employment and contacts.
Lucknow: NEET Aspirant Allegedly Fakes Kidnapping, Sends Death Message; Demands
A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Lucknow staged his own abduction, demanded a 5 lakh ransom, and falsely claimed he had been killed before police traced him unharmed.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 26 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday pitched for linking the voters' list with Aadhaar and other biometric verification tools, arguing that this was the need of the hour given the scale of electoral irregularities and manipulation of electoral rolls by those in power. The SP supremo made the demand during a press conference on Monday, where he pointed fingers at the Centre and the Election Commission, accusing them of facilitating tampering of the voter list and rigging in elections. He accused the Centre of weakening democracy and eroding the trust of people in constitutional institutions through match-fixing of votes. The government that shuns questions weakens democracy, he said and called for safeguarding the integrity of elections by deploying the latest technology. Voter lists should be linked with Aadhaar, and a biometric system should be introduced at the polling booths. It should not be optional, and everyone should be added. These devices are not very expensive, and technology can help rectify irregularities, he said. The SP supremo, raising concerns over duplicate voter entries and their impact on electoral outcomes, said that on multiple occasions, the same names appear in the electoral rolls again and accused the BJP of orchestrating these discrepancies for electoral gains. Akhilesh alleged that over 2,000 entries under the name Sunita, wife of Rajesh have been found across the state. He emphasised that it is the Election Commission's responsibility to ensure that no eligible voter is left out and that no ineligible names are included, and argued that creating duplicate voter IDs would not be easy, but could be controlled to a large extent if the Commission harnesses technology to investigate the alleged irregularities. Akhileshs fresh attack on the poll panel and Centre came while inducting party leaders from other parties who jumped ship to join SP. The leaders who joined the SP in the presence of the party chief included former BJP MLAs Sinod Shakya and Kushagra Sagar, former IAS officer Ram Bahadur Pasi, BJP leader Chandra Kumar Mishra, and Dara Singh Prajapati (previously associated with the BSP). Akhilesh stated that the SP has experience of coalition politics and will work alongside its allies to oust the BJP from power. He urged party workers to strengthen the organisation at the booth level. He also commented that many BJP MLAs are also interested in switching allegiance.
Three killed in Lucknow firing over vehicle parking, accused arrested
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ITC Hotels reports revenues of Rs 1054 cr for Q2, PAT at Rs 203 cr
ITC Hotels reported strong second-quarter growth, with revenue rising 26% and net profit increasing 52% year on year, supported by higher room rates, occupancy and demand from business events. The company also expanded its portfolio through new hotel signings, the Welcomhotel Ahmedabad acquisition and a land allotment in Lucknow.
Lucknow NEET Aspirant, 17, Fakes Kidnapping To Extort Rs 5 Lakh From Father
The boy called his family, pretending to be a kidnapper, and demanded Rs 5 lakh as ransom. The father, worried about his son's safety, arranged for Rs 3 lakh.
Woman Allegedly Caught on CCTV Stealing Silver Ornaments from Lucknow Temple
A woman was captured on CCTV allegedly stealing a silver umbrella and a nose ring adorning an idol of Goddess Lakshmi at the Char Dham Temple in Chaupatiya locality of Saadatganj, Lucknow, on Sunday morning. A crown belonging to an idol of Shrinath Ji was also reported missing from the temple. The incident came to light after the temple management discovered that ornaments adorning the idols were missing and alerted the police.
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to carry out a comprehensive probe into the accident involving vehicles trailing the convoy of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Sultanpur district, officials said. The SIT was formed on the directions of the Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh, taking into account the seriousness and sensitivity of the incident. According to an official release issued by the UP Police Headquarters, the SIT will be headed by Inspector General of Police (IGP), Lucknow Range, Kiran S. The panel includes Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sultanpur, Brij Narayan Singh, and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Traffic, Sultanpur, Ram Krishna Chaturvedi, as members. The probe team has been tasked with investigating the exact causes, circumstances, and any potential security or traffic management lapses that may have contributed to the mishap. Acco...
Fatal Parking Dispute Claims Three Lives In Lucknow
A car parking dispute in Lucknow's Saadatganj area escalated into a fatal shooting on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Police have detained the accused and recovered the weapon.
ALIMCO Various Posts Admit Card 2026 Out
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SIT formed to probe accident involving vehicles behind Rahul Gandhis convoy in Sultanpur
Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: SC permits Ashish Mishra to visit family on Diwali
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday permitted Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his hometown in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri to celebrate Diwali with his family and close relatives. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana allowed Mishra's plea seeking permission to visit his hometown for the festival and directed him to return on November 16. Senior advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Mishra, submitted that the apex court had granted him similar relaxations on previous festive occasions and requested permission for a week-long visit to celebrate Diwali with his family. The CJI Kant-led Bench allowed the request, recording in its order that Mishra could visit Lakhimpur Kheri to celebrate Diwali with his family and close relatives, subject to the existing bail conditions. During the hearing, the apex court was also apprised of the progress in the trial. Advocate Ruchira Goel, Standing Counsel for the Uttar Pradesh government, informed the CJI Kant-led Bench that a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) had been appointed in the case. Responding to concerns over the pace of the trial, the apex court highlighted the need to ensure its timely conclusion without either rushing the proceedings or allowing prolonged delays. Let the trial be timely concluded. There should not be a tearing hurry, but there also should not be prolonged delay. Balance has to be maintained by the prosecution, the CJI Kant-led Bench observed. The hearing also touched upon the transfer of the trial judge, whose conduct had earlier been questioned by the victims' side. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the victims, expressed satisfaction over the developments concerning the transfer. However, senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted that the transfer was a routine administrative exercise and was not based on any suspicion or adverse finding against the judge. The Supreme Court clarified that it was not casting any aspersions on anyone and observed that whatever corrective measures the Allahabad High Court had taken were sufficient. The issue follows the apex court's earlier directions passed on September 22 to forward an application raising allegations concerning the conduct of the trial judge to the Allahabad High Court for appropriate action and seek a report in a sealed cover. The Supreme Court has been monitoring the progress of the trial arising from the October 3, 2021, violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, in which eight people were killed during a farmers' protest against the visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. According to the Uttar Pradesh Police FIR, four protesting farmers were allegedly mowed down by an SUV in which Mishra was seated. In January 2023, the Supreme Court imposed stringent conditions while granting interim bail to Mishra, including restrictions on his entry into Uttar Pradesh except for attending trial proceedings and a warning that any attempt to influence witnesses could lead to cancellation of bail. The apex court made his interim bail absolute in July 2024 and subsequently relaxed certain conditions, permitting him to stay in Lucknow or Delhi and allowing limited visits to his family.
CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Strict Legal Action on Land Encroachment Issues
CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public grievances in Lucknow, emphasizing strict action against land encroachment and ensuring citizen welfare. CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Strict Legal Action on Land Encroachment Issues
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4 killed, several injured as speeding car hits 'Teshu-Jhanjhi' immersion procession in Firozabad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at Lucknow Airport today, from where he will travel to the Special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur as the court is expected to pronounce its verdict on the 2018 defamation case against remarks on Amit Shah. This matter dates back to May 2018, when, during a press conference in Bengaluru, Rahul Gandhi made objectionable remarks about the then-national president of the BJP, Amit Shah. He referred to him as an accused in a murder case. Aggrieved by this, Vijay Mishra
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at Lucknow Airport today, from where he will travel to the Special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur as the court is expected to pronounce its verdict on the 2018 defamation case against remarks on Amit Shah. This matter dates back to May 2018, when, during a press conference in Bengaluru, Rahul Gandhi made objectionable remarks about the then-national president of the BJP, Amit Shah. He referred to him as an accused in a murder case. Aggrieved by this, Vijay Mishra
Akhilesh accuses BJP of fake posters to split INDIA bloc
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday, October 25, accused the BJP of putting up fake posters to create differences within the opposition INDIA bloc, and demanded action against municipal officials for allegedly allowing their display without the payment of the prescribed fees. Claiming the BJP is worried about the opposition alliance, Yadav said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended greetings to the people on the birth anniversary of Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki, highlighting his contributions to Indian civilisation and humanity, and urged the youth to draw inspiration from the ideals of Lord Shri Ram and pledge never to accept discrimination in any form. In a message issued on the occasion, the Chief Minister described Maharishi Valmiki as a great exponent of social harmony. On the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki, the great exponent of social harmony, justice, and humanity, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all of you, CM Yogi said. He said Maharishi Valmiki was not only a revered figure in Indian civilisation but also a timeless guide and a source of inspiration for all humanity. Through his immortal epic, the Ramayana, he conveyed enduring values of truth, righteousness, dignity, and devotion to duty. These ideals continue to illuminate the path of society across generations, the Chief Minister said. Addressing the youth, CM Yogi called for a society free from discrimination and prejudice. On this auspicious occasion, I make a special appeal to our youth. Let us draw inspiration from the ideals of Lord Shri Ram and pledge never to accept discrimination in any form. A truly harmonious society can be built only when the barriers of inequality and prejudice are removed from our hearts and minds, he said. Recalling the circumstances that led to the creation of the first Sanskrit verse, CM Yogi said the profound compassion that arose from witnessing the killing of a krauncha bird found expression in the verse, ultimately paving the way for the composition of the Ramayana. He said that by bringing the life and character of Lord Shri Ram to the forefront, Maharishi Valmiki envisioned an ideal society founded on love, justice, social harmony and fraternity. The Ramayana recounts how Lord Ram embraced Nishadraj Guha as a close friend, reminding us that genuine respect, equality, and human connection transcend social identities. The concept of Ram Rajya is likewise built upon the principles of dignity, security, and welfare for every individual, he said. Highlighting the Uttar Pradesh government's initiatives inspired by Maharishi Valmiki's teachings, CM Yogi said efforts were being undertaken to promote his ideals and preserve sites associated with his life and legacy. He said development work at Maharishi Valmiki's revered meditation site in Chitrakoot was aimed at inspiring devotees and the younger generation. Various projects had also been implemented for the preservation and tourism development of Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor, where tradition associates the composition of the Ramayana. The Chief Minister added that naming Ayodhya's international airport after Maharishi Valmiki had brought national and global recognition to his legacy. The declaration of a public holiday on Valmiki Jayanti in Uttar Pradesh also reflected the state's respect for the revered sage. CM Yogi said the government remained committed to the social and economic advancement of marginalised and underprivileged communities, with initiatives aimed at ensuring dignity, security and equal opportunities for all. The true spirit of Maharishi Valmiki's teachings can be realized only when the person standing at the last mile of society enjoys dignity, security, and equal opportunities, he said. He also highlighted welfare initiatives for sanitation workers and said villages inhabited by the Van Tangiya community had been granted revenue village status.
IIT Kanpur to host Global Climate Resilience Summit on regenerative agriculture in Lucknow
IIT Kanpur and the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences will host a November summit in Lucknow on regenerative agriculture, water security, clean energy and rural climate resilience.
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