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Uttar Pradesh Plans Digital Libraries in Villages to Build Grassroots Learning and Exam Preparation Centres

18-12-2025 / 0 comments

Lucknow, December 18, 2025: In a major step towards strengthening rural education, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced an ambitious plan to set up digital libraries in gram panchayats across the state. The initiative aims to turn village institutions into local learning hubs and provide rural youth with easier access to quality educational resources, especially those preparing for competitive examinations. The project, launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, focuses...

Delhi Government Plans Major Revision of Agricultural Land Circle Rates After 17 Years, Prices May Rise Up to Eight Times

17-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 The Delhi government is preparing to sharply revise circle rates for agricultural land, with draft proposals suggesting an increase of up to eight times the existing rates in certain areas. If approved, this would mark the first revision of agricultural land circle rates in the Capital in 17 years and could significantly change land valuations across Delhi’s rural and semi-rural regions. Officials familiar with the proposal said the circle rate for agricultural...

JD(U) Leader Dhananjay Singh Reacts to Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘Codeine Bhaiya’ Remark, Urges Serious Approach on Cough Syrup Case

17-12-2025 / 0 comments

Lucknow | December 17, 2025 JD(U) leader Dhananjay Singh has responded strongly to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s recent “Codeine Bhaiya” jibe, describing it as “laughable” and urging the former chief minister to address the ongoing codeine-based cough syrup case with seriousness and proper research. The remark by Yadav, referring cryptically to Singh as “Jaunpur ke codeine bhaiya” in a tweet drawing parallels with the crime thriller web series Mirzapur, sparked political...

Dense Fog Engulfs Uttar Pradesh, Taj Mahal Obscured and Ayodhya Pilgrim Footfall Drops

17-12-2025 / 0 comments

Lucknow | December 17, 2025 Dense fog and cold winter conditions disrupted life across Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, significantly affecting visibility and daily routines in several cities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility between 50 and 200 metres in many areas and warned that poor visibility is likely to continue across the state until Wednesday morning. In Agra, the fog shrouded the iconic Taj Mahal for several hours, leaving visitors disappointed. From the Taj View...

UP CM Directs Officials to Step Up Welfare and Road Safety Measures as Cold Wave and Dense Fog Grip State

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Lucknow | December 17, 2025 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday issued a series of strict instructions to senior administrative and police officials to strengthen social welfare support and road safety measures amid severe cold weather and dense fog across the state. The directives come in the wake of deadly road accidents and growing concerns over the safety of homeless people during the ongoing cold wave. The Chief Minister’s instructions followed a tragic day on Tuesday...