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Top Court Extends Deadline To Submit Document On Protection Of Taj Mahal

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 25, 2018

The Supreme Court today extended till November 15 the time for Uttar Pradesh government to submit a vision document on protecting the Taj Mahal from pollution.

In Pics: Mumbai Plane Crashes In Crowded Ghatkopar

Mumbai News | mid-day online correspondent, mid-day.com | Thursday June 28, 2018

A private chartered plane, reportedly belonging to the Uttar Pradesh state government crashed in Ghatkopar, Mumbai around 1.30 pm on Thursday.

For Mass Wedding of Muslim Girls, Yogi Adityanath Government Has A Plan

India News | Reported by Kamal Khan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday April 14, 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has said it would help with the mass weddings for poor Muslim girls in the state. The state government will provide the venue free of cost, sources said. These would be Sadbhavna Mandaps -- community centres that would be built with Central funds in 49 districts of the state.

Girl Child Welfare Next On Yogi Adityanath Government's List

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 12, 2017

In line with its election manifesto, the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has directed officials to start work on 'Bhagya Lakshmi Yojna' to give Rs 50,000 on the birth of girl child in poor families.

Bungalows To Ex-Chief Ministers: Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 11, 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking action against authorities for alleged failure to get the government bungalows allotted to five former chief ministers vacated.

No Liquor Shops Allowed Near Religious Places, Schools In UP, Says Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 8, 2017

No liquor shops will be allowed around religious places, schools or populated areas, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Friday.

After Samajwadi Party Poll Debacle, Official UP Government Twitter Handles Go Blank

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 15, 2017

In a surprise development barely days after the Samajwadi Party's rout in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, all activities from the state government's Twitter handles suddenly disappeared on Tuesday.

Rights Panel Issues Notice to Uttar Pradesh Officials Over Death of Newborns

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 9, 2015

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Health Secretary and the Chief Medical Officer of Ballia, calling for reports within two weeks over the death of three babies after delivery on the floor at a primary health centre.

NHRC Notice to Top Officials of Uttar Pradesh on Mainpuri Violence Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 20, 2015

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that tension prevailed in Mainpuri district after rumours of cow slaughter triggered violence on October 7 and served notices to the top police and administrative officials of Uttar Pradesh.

Provide Facilities for Visitors at Ram Janma Bhoomi, Says Top Court to Centre and UP

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2015

The Supreme Court today asked if better amenities could be provided to pilgrims visiting the Ram Janma Bhoomi site near the disputed structure in Ayodhya, by the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government.

Supreme Court Asks Centre, States, Not to Insist on Aadhar Card

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday March 16, 2015

The Supreme Court today directed the Centre and states to stick to its earlier order and not insist on Aadhar card for granting social security benefits to citizens. The court had issued an order to that effect nearly two years ago, in September 2013.

Uttar Pradesh Again. 17-Year-Old Gang-Raped in Mulayam Singh's Constituency

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 30, 2014

A teenaged girl was allegedly gang-raped by four persons in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district on Wednesday, the police said today, adding that one man has been arrested in the case.

Was tactful, didn't risk communal harmony: IAS officer Durga to UP govt

India News | Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Saturday August 3, 2013

Durga Shakti Nagpal, the IAS officer whose suspension has provoked a national debate, offered her defense today to the Uttar Pradesh government.

UP government to inspect hotels after molestation bid in Agra

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 20, 2013

Expressing serious concern over the molestation bid on a foreign tourist in a hotel in Agra yesterday, Uttar Pradesh government today accepted the need for an inspection of all hotels and rest houses, where such incidents have taken place.

Sonia Gandhi's Kumbh visit cancelled due to 'want of co-operation' by UP govt

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2013

The proposed visit of Congress President Sonia Gandhi to the ongoing Maha Kumbh here has been cancelled due to "want of cooperation" of the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh in making security arrangements, the party's state unit alleged today.