UTTAR PRADESH

Punjab "shamelessly" protecting gangster Mukhtar Ansari: Uttar Pradesh govt tells Supreme Court
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Ansari, said that he (Mukhtar) is "small fry" being cornered by the "might of the state".

'Uttar Pradesh CM Covid Care Fund received Rs 412 crore till July last year'
"In the Chief Minister Relief Fund-Covid Care Fund, Rs 412 cro...

COVID-19 deaths: Ex-gratia provision for families of govt employees in Uttar Pradesh
Till October 26, 2020, families of 19 personnel who died...
Uttar Pradesh to set National Law University in Prayagraj, allocates Rs 450 crore for district courts
A budget provision of Rs 150 crore has been made for building construction of Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court and Rs 450 crore for Allahabad High Court is made.
Uttar Pradesh budget gives boost to agriculture sector
In view of doubling farmers' income by 2022, an outlay of Rs 100 crore has been proposed for Atma Nirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojana in the year 2021-22. Outlay of Rs 600 crore has been proposed for the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.
Uttar Pradesh government presents first paperless budget in state Assembly
Reading out the budget speech from a laptop, Khanna said the target was to make Uttar Pradesh "Aatmanirbhar" and ensure all round development of the state.
BJP reaches out to khap leaders in western Uttar Pradesh
Senior leaders including Union ministers, state ministers, MPs, MLAs and party office-bearers have been involved in this outreach.
Death of 2 minor Dalit girls in Uttar Pradesh: Poisoning suspected
The police said, it appeared to be a case of poisoning as the girls were discovered foaming at their mouths. The victim’s brother stated in the FIR that the two girls also had their dupatta (stole) tied around their necks when they were found.
BJP plans to reach out to khap leaders in western Uttar Pradesh
“We will go and sit with farmers in the region and try to hear them out,” Union minister Sanjeev Balyan told ET after a meeting with Jat leaders of western UP at his residence on Wednesday.
Two members of PFI arrested with huge quantity of explosives in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has earlier sought a ban on the PFI accusing it of inciting violence.
Uttar Pradesh police launches new telephone line 1090 for women's safety
It is a digital outreach programme aimed at reaching people digitally and create awareness, said Additional Director General Neera Rawat of UP Police's Women Powerline wing while launching the new service.
Accomplice of pro-Khalistan terrorists arrested in Uttar Pradesh
The accused is linked to pro-Khalistan terrorists Paramjit Singh Pammah and Maltani Singh, they said, adding, Paramjit is currently in the UK while Malatani is in Germany.
Liquor swings to desi beats in Uttar Pradesh
The figures of state excise department reveal an interesting story: the sale of ‘pavva’ (country liquor is available only in 180 ml, and not in half or full bottle) has soared to 65 lakh ‘petis’ (cartons) a month from just 35 lakh ‘petis’ 15 months ago. One ‘peti’ has 50 quarters, the average cost of each being Rs 65.
Vehicles in Priyanka Gandhi's convoy collide in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur, none hurt
Accompanied by Congress' Uttar Pradesh unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu, Gandhi is headed to Rampur to attended the 'antim ardaas' of Navreet Singh, a resident of Dibdiba village in the district who died on January 26 in Delhi where he was participating in the farmers' protest against the new agri laws.
Uttar Pradesh govt transfers senior officers in late night reshuffle
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Finance, Sanjiv Kumar Mittal has been sent to the State Tax department in the same capacity, while ACS Vocational Education S Radha Mohan shifted to Finance in his place.