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Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the upcoming air show and Prime Minister Narendra Modis proposed visit, conducting an on-site inspection at Namo Ghat and issuing detailed directives on crowd management, security, and logistics. The Chief Minister first visited Namo Ghat, where the Police Commissioner, District Magistrate, and Army officials briefed him using project maps. He inspected the proposed arrangements and instructed that robust security measures be ensured not only at Namo Ghat but also at other major ghats along the Ganga. The air show is scheduled for October 22, 24, and 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other dignitaries expected to attend on the final day. Later, at a review meeting held at the Circuit House auditorium, CM Yogi stressed the need for effective crowd management in view of the anticipated large turnout. He directed the deployment of adequate police forces so that the public faces no inconvenience and called for a comprehensive police deployment plan that takes into account other festivals and events in the city. The Chief Minister ordered smooth traffic management through a well-planned route diversion system and sufficient parking facilities with clear signage. He instructed proper barricading at the venue and riverfront ghats, availability of adequate life jackets, and readiness of a green corridor for emergencies. Mobile toilets must be provided in sufficient numbers at the ghats, and police, traffic police, and municipal personnel should be deployed at parking sites. He also directed the Municipal Corporation to launch a special cleanliness drive for the ghats and a city-wide sanitation campaign. Ghats from Namo Ghat to Assi Ghat are to be painted, spiral lights installed on utility poles along major routes from the airport, and key intersections beautified. The Vice-Chairman of the Varanasi Development Authority was asked to ensure necessary action. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar and Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal presented the administration and police preparations. Chief Medical Officer NP Singh outlined health arrangements, while Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal reported that silt is being cleared from the ghats, 300 mobile toilets and 400 water tankers have been arranged, and 3,000 sanitation workers have been deployed. The Chief Minister suggested involving volunteers from the NCC, NSS, Scouts and Guides, Civil Defence, and Yuvak Mangal Dal. He ordered that all necessary medical facilities remain ready in government and private hospitals. The meeting was attended by State Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, several ministers of state, MLAs, MLCs, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, senior police and administrative officers, Air Force officials, and other department representatives.
Samajwadi Party ignored teachers, offered prayers at graves of mafias: Yogi Adityanath
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday, accusing it of ignoring the interests of teachers and youth during its tenure in the state and instead offering prayers at the graves of mafias. The Chief Minister made the remarks during a convention in Varanasi held in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates for the Legislative Council elections (Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies). Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath said: One cannot expect the welfare of teachers from those who have no concern for education, who act as lackeys to the mafia, and who visit a mafia's grave to offer prayers (Fatiha) upon his death. During the SP government's tenure, teaching posts remained vacant, recruitment commissions were controlled by the 'Saifai Syndicate', and the future of the youth was jeopardised. In contrast, the BJP government has ensured transparency in the recruitment process and resolved teachers' grievances. Claiming that the SP's administration lacked momentum, the Chief Minister added: How could there be any progress? And in the absence of progress, such a dismal state of affairs was inevitable. They had installed members of their own family within the recruitment syndicates of that era. Recruitment drives were conducted through these very family members, after which the 'uncle-nephew' duo would set out to extort money. Back then, no one outside the 'Saifai Syndicate' could secure a job. During the Samajwadi Party government's tenure, Anil Yadav was appointed as the Chairman of a recruitment commission, despite being entirely unqualified for the role. Under that (SP government) administration, an individual topped the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission examinationa person who had secured only a third division in High School, Intermediate, and his B.A. degree. The situation was marked by such anarchy and lawlessness; the lives of the youth were being toyed with. Meanwhile, riots, civil unrest, and the mafia held sway, CM Adityanath alleged. He added that under the Samajwadi Party government, the youth faced a miserable plight. Meawhile, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister described teachers and graduates as vigilant guardians of society, noting that they complement each other. Teachers provide direction to the youth, and the youth determine the nation's future, he said. Referring to the recently held Rajya Sabha elections, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister highlighted that the BJP won eight out of ten seats, while the SP secured two. While the BJP provided representation to various sections of society, the SPwhich champions the 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak/Backward, Dalit, Minority) causeallocated one seat to party leader Ramgopal Yadav and the other to a wealthy tycoon from Mumbai, Yogi Adityanath said while questioning why the SP could not find a Yadav, Dalit, or Muslim candidate from Kashi, Ghazipur, or Ballia. Taking a swipe at the SP, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister redefined 'PDA' as 'Family Development Authority' and 'Paraya Dhan Apna' and accused the Akhilesh Yadav-led party of adopting double standards. Chief Minister Adityanath said that the Legislative Council needs a representative capable of effectively presenting teachers' issues to the Uttar Pradesh government. He mentioned the arrangements have been made for a special TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) for existing teachers following the Supreme Court's judgment on the matter. Moreover, he alleged that between 2005 and 2017, contributions for the New Pension Scheme for teachers and employees were not deposited and that even accounts had not been opened. After the BJP-led government assumed office in 2017, a provision of Rs 10,000 crore was made to open accounts for 1.4 million (14 lakh) personnel. The government's contribution to the New Pension Scheme was also raised from 10 to 14 per cent, CM Adityanath said.
UP CM inspected preparations for inauguration of Arvind Mills, scheduled to be held by PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the preparations for the inauguration of Arvind Mills' new unit in Mirzamurad, Varanasi. During his visit to Varanasi on Wednesday, the Chief Minister's helicopter landed on the helipad built on the grounds of Janta Inter College in Khochwan village, Mirzamurad. The Chief Minister then travelled a kilometre by road to Arvind Mills and inspected the preparations. The unit is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 25th. This unit will generate an investment of
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IIT (BHU) Field Worker Staff Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has released the official notification for the post of Field Worker Staff. The last date to apply online is 02 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iitbhu.ac.in.
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IIT (BHU) Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026
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Devotees throng temples on 2nd day of Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The second day of Shardiya Navaratri, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, began with prayers, devotion and faith across the nation, as devotees flocked to temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and seek blessings. On the second day of Navratri, devotees visited the renowned Jhandewalan Devi Temple in New Delhi and offered prayers to Maa Brahmacharini. Devotees waited patiently in long queues, hands joined, to catch a glimpse of the Goddess while temple workers applied tika on their foreheads. A priest in Jhandewalan temple said, Today is the second day of Brahmacharini, in Ashin Maash, of Shukla Paksha. Brahmacharini means tapasyarini. Maa Bhagwati did deep penance to attain Lord Shiva. Brahma means tapa, which means to bear pain, to have patience. If we want to attain something, we have to bear with sacrifice, bear pain, and conquer it, he told IANS. He added that wishes of people who worship Maa Brahmacharini are fulfilled. One of the devotees, Gitanjali, told IANS that she comes to the temple every year with her family. The experience was really good. This year too, despite the torrential rains and bad weather, we were able to come with Devi Maas blessings, Gitanjali said. Another devotee said, We wait for Navratri the entire year to seek the blessings of Mata Rani. Arrangements at the Jhandewalan temple are very good. It's smooth and quick. There is no chaos at all. In Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, devotees gathered at the Maa Brahmacharini Devi Durga Temple in long queues in the early hours of the second day of Navaratri. One of the devotees, Munni, said that she has been visiting the temple for the last 25 years. Everyone comes here with devotion and faith in the Goddess. May our faith in the Goddess prevail forever. Another devotee, Renu, said, We come when Devi maa calls us. We pray for both their blessings and love. Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 2 falls on Monday and is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. After worshipping Maa Shailputri on the first day, devotees seek Maa Brahmacharini's blessings for patience, wisdom, self-discipline and spiritual growth. The day is associated with devotion and perseverance, reminding people that determination and faith can help them overcome challenges.
Tourism Beyond Destinations: Why Indias Next Leap Must Be Built on Partnership
India has never suffered from a shortage of destinations. What it has occasionally lacked is the institutional imagination to make the world discover them, reach them, experience them and, most importantly, return to them. Our civilisational inheritance is almost without parallel: ancient cities and living traditions, sacred landscapes and wildlife, architecture and crafts, cuisine and festivals, mountains and coastlines. Yet tourism is not created by heritage alone. A monument does not constitute a destination; a destination is an ecosystem. It is the road that leads to it, the story that precedes the journey, the hospitality that receives the traveller, the artisan who gives it authenticity, the technology that makes it discoverable, and the community whose participation determines whether tourism becomes an economic opportunity or merely an intrusion. This is why the next chapter of Indian tourism must be written not in terms of destinations alone, but in terms of partnerships. The old architecture of tourism was largely hierarchical. Governments built infrastructure, destinations were promoted, industry transported and accommodated visitors, and communities remained largely at the periphery. The new architecture must be horizontal. Government, industry, technology companies, creators, investors, States, local bodies and communities must become co-creators of the tourism experience. The distinction is more than semantic. It represents a fundamental change in how we understand development. Tourism today is no longer simply the movement of people from one place to another. It is the movement of ideas, stories, aspirations, capital and cultural influence. The traveller increasingly seeks not merely to see India but to encounter it to taste its food, understand its traditions, enter its homes, meet its artisans and participate, however briefly, in its living culture. That transformation presents India with an extraordinary opportunity. But opportunity without coordination rarely becomes outcome. The State therefore has a vital, though changing, role. Its responsibility is not to do everything; it is to make more things possible. Public investment in roads, airports, railways, sanitation, digital infrastructure, heritage conservation and civic amenities provides the foundation upon which private enterprise can innovate and invest. Political will provides continuity and direction. Industry contributes capital, managerial expertise, technology and access to markets. Communities contribute what no government or corporation can manufacture: authenticity. The real challenge is to bring these capacities together. The Ministry of Tourism s expanding engagement with industry is an attempt in this direction. Eleven strategic MoUs have been entered into, including five exchanged on World Tourism Day 2026. Their importance lies not in the documents themselves but in the capabilities they seek to connect technology, mobility, hospitality, content, digital outreach and local enterprise. Consider the changing economics of destination discovery. A generation ago, a traveller might have encountered India through a travel guide or an advertisement. Today, a destination can enter the global imagination through a film, a streaming platform, a creator s narrative or an image encountered on a mobile phone. The collaboration with Netflix demonstrates this new grammar of destination promotion, bringing India s culture, wildlife and mountain landscapes to international audiences. Flavours of India, showcased at ITB Berlin 2026, and promotional campaigns in London and New York illustrate how the geography of tourism is increasingly preceded by the geography of storytelling. But storytelling must eventually lead to a reason to travel. This is where the next generation of partnerships becomes significant. Project Varanasi Priceless, developed with Mastercard, moves beyond advertising towards an experience that can actually be discovered and booked: the Ganga at sunrise, classical music, conversations around literature, Banarasi weaving communities and heritage stays. The significance of such an initiative is that Varanasi is presented not as a monument to be photographed but as a civilisation to be experienced. This distinction should inform our entire tourism strategy. India must move from selling attractions to curating experiences. Air connectivity is an equally important part of this architecture. Partnerships with Alliance Air, Air India and IndiGo extend Incredible India into the passenger ecosystem itself, bringing destination promotion into flights, digital platforms and international markets. Technology adds another dimension: intelligence. The future tourism system must increasingly understand who is travelling, what travellers seek, where demand is emerging and how preferences are changing. The collaboration with Google India, including capacity-building and work towards understanding global travel demand and traveller behaviour, points towards a tourism policy that can become progressively more evidence-led. Yet the most consequential transformation may occur far away from the traditional tourism centres. If tourism is to become genuinely inclusive, the village must become as important to tourism policy as the metropolitan gateway. The homestay can become as important as the hotel. The artisan can become as important as the attraction. The local entrepreneur can become as important as the large operator. Partnerships involving Airbnb, Soul of India and MakeMyTrip are attempting precisely this democratisation of opportunity equipping homestay hosts with digital capabilities, giving lesser-known destinations greater visibility and connecting unexplored villages with creators and bookable accommodation. The underlying proposition is profound: when a destination enters the traveller s imagination, the economic opportunity it creates must enter the lives of the people who give that destination its identity. This is the true test of tourism-led development. Visitor numbers alone cannot be the measure of success. We must ask a more searching question: Who benefits when a destination succeeds? Does the artisan earn more? Does the young person find an opportunity locally? Does the woman entrepreneur gain a market? Does the community acquire an incentive to preserve its cultural and natural inheritance? Does the traveller leave with a deeper understanding rather than merely a photograph? If the answer to these questions is affirmative, tourism becomes more than an industry. It becomes an instrument of cultural confidence and distributed economic development. India s lesser-known destinations offer an especially significant opportunity in this regard. Technology can bring them to younger audiences; mobility can make them accessible; private investment can create appropriate infrastructure; and community participation can ensure that growth does not come at the cost of identity. Initiatives supporting community-led heritage tourism in the Himalayas, including the documentation of oral traditions, crafts and indigenous knowledge, demonstrate how tourism can become an ally of preservation rather than its adversary. But partnership must not become another bureaucratic vocabulary for signing agreements. An MoU is only a beginning. The real partnership begins when an agreement produces a product, when a campaign produces a traveller, when a traveller produces local income, and when that income produces greater community ownership of the destination. Industry associations and the travel trade therefore remain indispensable. Their knowledge of markets, travellers, itineraries and distribution can convert aspiration into actual journeys. States and local institutions, meanwhile, determine the quality of the experience on the ground. The future of Indian tourism will consequently depend upon our ability to dissolve old institutional boundaries between government and industry, Centre and States, technology and tradition, global platforms and local communities. Varanasi offers a glimpse of this possibility: storytelling, music, heritage, weaving, hospitality and technology converging around a single destination. The larger lesson is unmistakable. India does not need merely more tourists. It needs a stronger tourism society. A society in which the citizen sees tourism not as an industry belonging to someone else, but as an opportunity in which he or she has a stake. A society in which public investment creates the platform, private investment multiplies possibilities and community participation gives development legitimacy. The tourism destination of the future will therefore not be a place marked on a map. It will be a network of relationships. And India s competitive advantage may ultimately lie not merely in the magnificence of what we possess, but in our capacity to bring together the many people and institutions capable of transforming that inheritance into an experience the world values. The question before us is no longer whether India has enough to offer the traveller. It plainly does. The question is whether we can build the partnerships necessary to ensure that every journey into India becomes a journey into its civilisation and that the prosperity generated by that journey reaches the people who keep that civilisation alive. (The author is Union Minister for Culture & Tourism. Courtesy: PIB)
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Sanskriti Sansad 2026: Discussions on culture, nation, new generation in Varanasi
Sanskriti Sansad 2026 will be held in Varanasi from November 3 to 5 to foster a national debate on Indian culture, knowledge traditions, cultural and social values, and their relationship with the new generation. The sixth Sansad, to be held at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, will see the participation of saints, scholars, organisers, scientists, experts, youth, and artists. The event is being organised by the Ganga Mahasabha under the guidance of the All India Sant Samiti, the All India Akhara Parishad, and the Shri Kashi Vidvat Parishad. Around 3,000 saints from across the country are expected to gather for the event. The framework of the Sanskriti Sansad is not limited to discussions, but also includes youth dialogues, cultural presentations, painting, photography, and various competitions. Dialogue will take place through six major events. The Sanskriti Sansad will include the main Sanskriti Sansad, a Gen Z conclave, a cultural festival, a painting exh...
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Sports Min Mandaviya: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle here, bringing together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants to champion the message of a drug-free youth and a healthier India. The event, centred on the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, witnessed the participation of medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, including Prachi Chaudhary, Parul Chaudhary, Jay Kumar and Raj Kumar Pal. The event commenced at Namo Ghat with a meditation session led by Nivedita Shreyans, Director, Youth Affairs, Heartfulness Institute, Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad, highlighting the importance of mental well-being alongside physical fitness in leading a healthy life. Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya called upon young people to make fitness a part of their daily routine and embrace healthy lifestyle choices. Reinforcing the importance of a drug-free society, the minister and participants took the Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge, reaffirming their collective resolve to combat substance abuse and build a drug-free generation. Following the address, Mandaviya led the cycle rally from Namo Ghat to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, carrying the message of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat across the streets of Varanasi. The event also celebrated Indias sporting achievements with the felicitation of distinguished medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The felicitated sportspersons included Prachi Chaudhary, bronze medallist in the womens 400m; Parul Chaudhary, double bronze medallist in the womens 3000m steeplechase and 5000m; Jay Kumar, silver medallist in the mixed 4x400m relay and bronze medallist in the mens 4x400m relay; and Raj Kumar Pal, gold medallist as part of the Indian mens hockey team. By bringing accomplished athletes closer to communities, Fit India Sundays on Cycle also provided an opportunity for young people to interact with sporting role models and draw inspiration from their journeys. The 94th edition reinforced the message that fitness goes beyond physical activity, it is a way of life that promotes discipline, mental well-being and responsible choices. By bringing accomplished athletes closer to communities, Fit India Sundays on Cycle also provided an opportunity for young people to interact with sporting role models and draw inspiration from their journeys. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sunday in Varanasi
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Varanasi introduces a new language as part of its time-travel narrative
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Mumbai: Tollywood heartthrob Mahesh Babu penned a heartfelt birthday wish for the Varanasi maker SS Rajamouli on Saturday. He took to his official Instagram handle and published a picture of the Baahubali director, in which he was seen laughing at something. Expressing his excitement about collaborating with the ace filmmaker, Mahesh Babu wrote on the 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 .
Asiad medal winners to join Sports Min for Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 10 (IANS) Asian Games medallists will be joining Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in the upcoming Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi to emphasise the message of fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India. The event will be organised in Varanasi on Sunday, along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, from 6:00 AM onwards. The theme, Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, will zero in on highlighting the importance of active lifestyle and encouraging the youth to stay away from substance abuse and will bring together young people, fitness enthusiasts, citizens and sporting icons. Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, will be the chief guest for the occasion, while some of India's Asian Games medallists will also grace the event, including Prachi Chaudhary, Parul Chaudhary, Jay Kumar and Raj Kumar Pal. Chaudhary won bronze in the womens 400m, while Parul secured two bronze medals in the womens 3000m steeplechase and 5000m events. Jay also achieved glory at the Aichi-Nagoya Games as he won a silver in the mixed 4x400m relay and bronze in the mens 4x400m relay, while Pal won a gold medal with the Indian men's hockey team. The participation of the Asiad medal winners will add the sporting flavour to the event and offer an opportunity for youngsters and sports lovers to connect with the athletes. The event will include a variety of fun and fitness activities at Namo Ghat, which will include yoga sessions, Zumba, fun games and exciting interactive activities, which will offer the participants an engaging platform to embrace fitness and wellness. The campaign will be under the ambit of the vision of building a Fit India and a drug-free society by influencing citizens to make physical activities like cycling, walking and other forms of exercise part of their daily routines.
Jr NTR wishes SS Rajamouli on birthday, says he keeps raising the bar and then jumps over it himself
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actor Jr NTR extended a heartfelt birthday wish to filmmaker SS Rajamouli. celebrating the director's readiness to raise the bar with his cinema and then surpass his own achievements. The actor shared a warm picture with Rajamouli on his social media account, offering fans a glimpse of the camaraderie they share beyond the screen. In the picture, Jr NTR can be seen hugging Rajamouli from behind, wrapping his arms around the filmmaker as the two share a cheerful moment. Rajamouli, dressed in black, smiles as Jr NTR affectionately holds him, while the actor is seen leaning over his shoulder smiling. Alongside the picture, Jr NTR wrote, Happy Birthday to the man who keeps raising the bar and then jumps over it himself. Love you Jakkanna @ssrajamouli. For the uninitiated, actor Jr NTR and ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli share a long-standing professional association that began with Student No. 1 in 2001. The film marked an important milestone in the actor's career, with their collaboration continuing with Simhadri in 2003 and Yamadonga in 2007. The duo reunited after a gap of 14 years for RRR in 2022, which also starred Ram Charan. Over the years, SS Rajamouli has built a reputation for combining emotionally charged storytelling with high-octane action sequences and large-scale cinematic worlds. His filmography includes Magadheera in 2009, Eega in 2012, Baahubali: The Beginning in 2015, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in 2017 and RRR in 2022. The Baahubali franchise established his ability to mount large-scale historical fantasy dramas. Rajamouli is currently working on Varanasi, which he has called an ambitious action-adventure film featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The project marks Priyanka's return to a major Indian movies after focusing extensively on international projects. Mahesh Babu plays Rudhra, Priyanka portrays Mandakini, and Prithviraj takes on the role of Kumbha. The makers have scheduled its theatrical release for April 7, 2027.
Emerging from humble beginnings with a mere salary of Rs 50, SS Rajamouli has risen to fame as a top-tier filmmaker. With hits like Baahubali and RRR under his belt, his next venture, Varanasi, stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Expected to be a visually stunning adventure, this film is slated for release on April 7, 2027. Read on to know more about SS Rajamouli's journey.
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Preparations Intensify for Air Show at Namoh Ghat in Varanasi
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Free LPG cylinders, AC electric buses: UP Cabinet approves more than 30 proposals
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a number of proposals, including continuation of the scheme to provide two free LPG cylinders in a year, facilitating the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses, launching of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone development scheme, and providing three sarees every year to the state's Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 39 proposals were approved during the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The UP Cabinet approved a proposal to continue the scheme of providing one free LPG cylinder refill each on Diwali and Holi to the eligible beneficiaries of 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' in the financial year 2026-27. In all, the eligible beneficiaries will receive two free cylinder refills during the financial year. The state government will spend Rs 2,142.78 crore on this initiative. The first free refill will be provided between October and December 2026 (coinciding with Diwali), and the second between January and March 2027 (coinciding with Holi). According to the eligibility criteria set by the government, the benefits of the scheme will be available only to those Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries whose bank accounts are linked to Aadhaar and who have completed their Aadhaar authentication. The Yogi Adityanath government will also facilitate the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses. These electric buses will operate in Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Shahjahanpur, Saharanpur, Varanasi, and Noida (including Jewar). As per the Cabinet's decision, the operation of all 1,725 AC electric buses will be handled by private operators through a 12-year contract, commencing from the date of commercial operations. The UP cabinet has also approved the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone (SVPSTPZ) development scheme during its meeting on Friday. The scheme aims to develop Uttar Pradesh into an ultimate sourcing hub for skilled manpower and a global manpower hub. Under this initiative, an integrated system for skill training and employment will be developed across nine zones, covering all 75 districts of the state. According to the government, this will help train youth in accordance with the industry demands and connect them with employment opportunities available both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, a proposal to rename the state's Bhadohi district to 'Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi' was also approved. During the tenure of the previous Samajwadi Party government, the name 'Sant Ravidas' was dropped, with the district being known as Bhadohi. Now, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to reincorporate the name of 'Sant Ravidas' while simultaneously preserving Bhadohi's historical identity. Further, the UP government has decided to provide three sarees every year to the state's Anganwadi workers and helpers. Currently, workers and helpers receive two sarees a year. The new arrangement is scheduled to benefit 3,80,290 workers and helpers across the state. Moreover, Chief Minister Yogi announced during a press conference after the meeting that the UP Cabinet has passed a proposal to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) After the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet passed a resolution to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, said that the decision will serve as a reminder for the youth to work towards achieving PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Pathak said: Taking a major step, the Noida International Airport, has been named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will serve as an important lesson for future generations, reminding them of the Prime Ministers resolve to build a Viksit Bharat. It will also motivate the youth to contribute in building a developed India, he added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the announcement after the Cabinet meeting. Speaking to IANS, UP Minister Somendra Tomar said: It is a matter of great happiness for us that PM Modi has completed 25 years in public service, more so since he is MP from here (in Varanasi). We congratulate him. Minister Danish Azad said that under PM Modi's leadership, the way CM Adityanath has transformed UP is exemplary. We believe that Uttar Pradesh will fully contribute in realising PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, he told IANS. BJP State President, Pankaj Chaudhary, congratulated the UP Cabinet for the resolution, saying: The person who has made significant developmental efforts in Uttar Pradesh and across the country for so many years, deserves this respect. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Adityanath referred to the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of Uttar Pradesh that PM Modi was elected, he said. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and that under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. CM Adityanath added that the Prime Minister has made service, dedication, and nation-building his mission, and that India's global stature has strengthened under his leadership.
Indian Railways is planning a major expansion of high-speed rail connectivity, with seven proposed corridors expected to slash journey times between some of the country's biggest cities. The proposed routes include Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Pune and Chennai-Bengaluru, with travel times projected to fall to less than four hours, 48 minutes and around 73 minutes, respectively. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the corridors are intended to improve passenger mobility, connect economic centres and support regional development.
CM Adityanath announces renaming of Noida airport as Narendra Modi International Airport
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Friday announced the renaming of the Noida International Airport in Jewar to Narendra Modi International Airport, following a resolution passed by his Cabinet to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public service. During a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet approved a total of 39 proposals. While announcing the decision after the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said: It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of UP (Varanasi) that PM Modi was elected as MP. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. Leaders from alliance partners, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, were present alongside the Chief Minister. CM Adityanath added that the Prime Minister has made service, dedication, and nation-building his mission, and that India's global stature has strengthened under his leadership. Linking the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to the end of a 500-year wait, the Chief Minister cited the development of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the repatriation and installation of the idol of Goddess Annapurna from abroad as significant examples of the Prime Minister's efforts. He observed that while the state lacked basic infrastructure prior to 2017, connectivity has now improved significantly through projects such as expressways, highways, the Metro, and the Regional Rapid Transit System. The UP Cabinet is grateful to PM Modi for gifting Noida International Airport to the state, which is UP's biggest airport and is going to become the country's biggest aviation hub in the future, CM Adityanath said. Therefore, the Cabinet has passed the resolution to rename the airport as Narendra Modi International airport, Jewar, Noida, he added. The development of Jewar Airport is expected to boost UP's air connectivity and economic activity. PM Modi had inaugurated the first phase of the airport in March this year. Its initial annual passenger capacity is estimated at approximately 12 million. Upon the completion of all four phases, it is scheduled to rank among Asia's largest airports. Highlighting industrial development in the state, CM Adityanath noted that projects such as the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit and the PM MITRA Textile Park in Lucknow will generate new opportunities for investment and employment. Uttar Pradesh is also strengthening its position as a logistics hub through improved road and air connectivity, he mentioned. Meanwhile, Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma announced that 1,725 new electric buses would be deployed across 18 municipal corporation areas to enhance the urban transport system. Under the established procurement policy, 50 per cent of the buses will be purchased from the company quoting the lowest rate in the tender, while the remaining buses will be sourced from companies manufacturing buses within Uttar Pradesh. Further, the UP CM highlighted schemes implemented for the poor, farmers, women, and marginalised sections of society. He stated that over 65 lakh houses have been provided under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana', and free food grains are being distributed to 3.67 crore ration cardholders. He asserted that the UP Cabinet reaffirms its commitment to work towards realising the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' 2027.
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Strict security and sanitation measures are being taken during the grand air show (Aerial Display-2026) to be held at Namo Ghat on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force. In this context, to protect the safety of fighter jets flying during the air show, the sale and cutting of meat and fish will be strictly prohibited within a 20-30 kilometer radius around Namo Ghat from October 19th until the end of the event. Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Srivastava, Public Relations Officer, Varanasi Municipal Corporation, said, The most important decision taken is that within the 30-kilometer aerial zone, shops selling meat, fish, or poultry won't be allowed to sell or slaughter anything there. The state government has declared this historic event a state event. The main air show will be held on October 22nd, 23rd, and 25th, with October 26th designated as a standby day. Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal said that extensive security and administrative arrangements are bein...
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