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Ghaziabad Electoral Roll Digitisation at 59%, Work on Track for Revised SIR Schedule

12-12-2025 / 0 comments

Ghaziabad | December 12, 2025 Officials in Ghaziabad have confirmed that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is progressing in line with the revised schedule announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Uttar Pradesh. As of December 11, about 59.4% of the collected forms have been digitised, and authorities remain confident of completing the process by the new deadline of December 26, with draft rolls set to be published on December 31, 2025. The SIR exercise...

UP Cracks Down on Illegal Codeine Racket: FSDA Files Criminal Cases Under NDPS and BNS for the First Time

12-12-2025 / 0 comments

Lucknow | December 12, 2025 Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a major crackdown on the illegal distribution of codeine-based cough syrup, filing criminal cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for the first time. The move comes after a months-long investigation that exposed an extensive network of suppliers and super stockists operating illegally across the state. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) identified...

Uttar Pradesh Unveils First-Ever Official Magh Mela Logo, Showcasing Spiritual, Cultural and Astronomical Heritage

12-12-2025 / 0 comments

Prayagraj | December 12, 2025 The Magh Mela, one of Uttar Pradesh’s most important annual spiritual gatherings and a tradition that has continued for centuries, has taken a historic step by introducing its first-ever official logo. The Prayagraj Mela Authority announced the unveiling after receiving approval from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marking a new milestone for an event deeply rooted in faith, culture, and ancient astronomical systems. The newly revealed logo has been designed...

Delhi Orders Citywide Fire Safety Checks; Government Plans Single-Window Licensing for Hospitality Sector

11-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has launched urgent fire safety inspections across the capital, directing its officers to examine restaurants, hotels and clubs without delay. The decision follows the recent fire tragedy in Goa and comes ahead of the Christmas and New Year period, when fire-related incidents typically rise. The move aims to ensure that public gathering spaces remain safe during the busy festive season. The instructions were issued through an official...

Greater Noida to Crack Down on Realtors Defaulting on Rehab Policy Dues

10-12-2025 / 0 comments

Noida, December 10, 2025: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is taking strict action against real estate developers who have failed to pay dues under the state government’s rehabilitation and stalled-projects policy. The move is aimed at reviving stalled projects and ensuring timely completion of housing units, while recovering pending amounts from defaulting builders. GNIDA has hired consultancy firm Currie and Brown to conduct physical and drone surveys of projects...