If police don’t shoot, should they take bullets?: CM Yogi defends police action

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday defended the government’s zero-tolerance policy against crime, questioning criticism of police action against criminals and questioning whether police should “take bullets” if they do not fire in response. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0, the Chief Minister said strict and consistent enforcement […]

Good news for residents of Uttar Pradesh: Delhi-Dehradun-Haridwar route gets a boost with THIS new 6-lane highway, here’s everything you need to know

The project involves the construction of approximately twenty new underpasses to eliminate traffic congestion at intersections. This ensures that vehicles can drive smoothly and safely on the highway without interruptions. The upcoming 6-lane highway project promises to be a game-changer for travelers on the Delhi-Dehradun-Haridwar route. This development is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, […]

The government of Uttar Pradesh extends the winter break, schools up to class 8 will remain closed until THIS date, and reopen on…

The decision to close schools was taken in view of the ongoing cold snap, dense fog and concerns about student safety. Read here for more information. The severe cold wave and dense fog that have gripped Uttar Pradesh for several days have provided some relief to students as schools remain closed. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath […]

Uttar Pradesh plans to offer up to 25% discount to vacate 10,000 unsold flats in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The UP government is planning discounts of up to 25% to clear the inventory of nearly 10,000 unsold flats built by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and UP Housing Board in the city.The impetus comes via the Model Costing Guidelines Basic Principles 2025, introduced to divest unsold stocks of apartments and plots and standardize […]

Multi-channel reporting, awareness important to curb cybercrime, says Lucknow police

Amid the increase in cyber fraud activities with multiple attempts and cases of digital arrest recorded in Uttar Pradesh in the past few weeks, Lucknow police officials on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) urged multi-channel reporting, awareness campaigns, quick blocking of accounts and reaching out to vulnerable sections of the population as security protocol to curb […]

The Cabinet approves new norms for approving construction plans on private land in Noida

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Monday approved the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Building Construction on Land Transferred Through Exchange) Regulations, 2025, aimed at simplifying the approval process for construction plans on private land in the Noida region.The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yogi Adityanath. With the implementation […]

HC dismisses Uttar Pradesh government’s order withdrawing ‘zero period’ exemption to builder

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has quashed a state government order withdrawing a rental waiver granted to a real estate agent under the ‘zero period’ policy. In an order dated October 8, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench set aside the January 9, 2024 directive of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Industrial Development (IIDC). […]