Varanasi: UP govt will create special forests to tackle the challenge of rising temperature and heat wave spells with the proposed ‘Mission Chhaya’ as part of Plantation Mahaabhiyan-2026. Objective is not only to plant saplings, but to prepare a safe, green and cool environment for future generations. The total plantation target for Varanasi district is…
Lucknow: To address learning gaps in state-run schools and strengthen a collaborative, student-friendly approach, UP govt has announced a ‘Catch-up Teaching Programme’ that aims to ensure that every child receives education according to their learning level and achieves expected competencies.As part of it, a 15-day review/reinforcement teaching drive focusing on foundational linguistic and mathematical competencies…
The accused was arrested for allegedly infiltrating an industrial workers’ WhatsApp group and posting inciting audio messages linked to the April 13 unrest Noida: A home ministry driver arrested for allegedly infiltrating an industrial workers’ WhatsApp group and posting inciting audio messages linked to the April 13 unrest has been granted bail by fast-track court-II.Additional…
Varanasi: The UP govt has set a target to plant more than 1.85 crore saplings this year under Vriksharopan Abhiyan-2026.During the drive, large-scale plantation will be carried out in the four districts of Varanasi division—Varanasi, Ghazipur, Jaunpur and Chandauli— with public participation.The highest plantation target under this campaign, aimed at promoting environmental conservation and green…
Gorakhpur: The UP govt is revamping the flood protection infrastructure in Gorakhpur by replacing the five-decade-old regulators on the Herbert embankment with modern structures.The initiative, being carried out under the direction of CM Yogi, aims to improve flood management along the Rapti river while also enhancing urban connectivity through a four-lane road project.The 3.9-km-long Herbert…
Minister Asim Arun during TOI event Lucknow: UP govt is developing a new automated system under which eligible citizens under BPL (below poverty line) category will start receiving pension benefits automatically once they turn 60, said minister of state (independent charge) social welfare, scheduled caste and tribal welfare, Asim Arun at TOI conclave on Thursday.Speaking…
