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Devastating fire engulfed a three-floor commercial building, claiming at least 15 lives LUCKNOW: The screams of trapped youngsters, desperate jumps from a smoke-filled building and frantic rescue attempts marked a devastating Monday afternoon in Lucknow’s Aliganj, where a massive fire ripped through a three-floor commercial building housing an animation coaching centre and left at least…

The CM was at an event in Aligarh where he was scheduled to inaugurate development projects when he was informed about the tragedy. LUCKNOW: Right after receiving news of the Aligang fire tragedy that had claimed at least 15 lives till Monday evening, chief minister Yogi Adityanath cut short his west UP visit and rushed…

How scammers are exploiting job aspirants (AI Image used for Representational purpose only) A rising tide of recruitment scams and impersonation cases is bringing out a very worrying trend where the dream of having a career in government employment is being abused by cyber criminals and imposters. The cases ranging from fake selections to fake…

Nine years on, Yogi government bets big on industry, investment and MSME growth in UP The industrial landscape of Uttar Pradesh in 2026 is characterized by a robust transition from a traditional agrarian economy to a manufacturing and services powerhouse. As India’s most populous state, UP is strategically leveraging its massive labor force and proactive…

Over the last nine years, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s most rapidly transforming states. Once viewed primarily through the lens of its demographic size and developmental challenges, the state has increasingly positioned itself as a national leader across multiple sectors. From agriculture and farmer welfare to renewable energy, housing, healthcare, digital governance,…

LUCKNOW: Four people are feared dead after a major fire broke out at a coaching-cum-gaming zone in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, sparking panic and a large-scale rescue operation. Several others are reported to have suffered injuries. The blaze reportedly erupted inside the institute building and spread rapidly, trapping people inside. Fire brigade teams, police…

“It is necessary to make the administrative system at the village level strong, transparent and technically capable… Funds for panchayat gateway portal should be paid through computers installed in secretariats to ensure transparency and accountability in the working,” UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Transparency in governance has been the highpoint of Uttar Pradesh government ever…

Over the last nine years, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant transformation in the way women-centric governance is conceived and implemented. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, women’s safety, welfare, education, social security, and economic empowerment have emerged as central pillars of the state’s development agenda. The government has adopted a comprehensive approach…

The falling beam struck workers present at the site, trapping some of them under debris and causing panic among labourers and project personnel. LUCKNOW: Two labourers sustained serious injuries after a massive beam of an under-construction bridge collapsed during installation work over the Sharda Canal on National Highway-731 in Hardoi district on Monday morning, triggering…

Lucknow: In a call to turn water conservation into a mass movement, chief minister Yogi Adityanath urged the people of Bundelkhand to proactively adopt water conservation measures. The chief minister appealed to the public to be extra cautious in their use of water.He directed that action plans for the coming years should be linked to…