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VP inaugurates UP Foundation Day celebration

Lucknow, Jan 24 (UNI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday inaugurated a three-day celebration marking Uttar Pradesh's Foundation Day at Awadh Shilp Gram in Lucknow.
The event was graced by the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Spanning from January 24 to 26, the grand occasion showcases the state's rich cultural heritage, developmental journey, and strides in economic empowerment.
As part of the celebrations, six distinguished individuals who have brought international recognition to the state’s growth and pride were felicitated with the 'UP Gaurav Samman'. The awardees included Krishnakant Shukla from Varanasi, Himanshu Gupta from Vrindavan, Mathura, Manish Verma from Kanpur, Krishna Yadav from Bulandshahr, Colonel Subhash Deshwal from Bulandshahr and Dr Jai Singh from Bahraich.
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Uttarakhand CM makes surprise visit, takes to brooming at ISBT

19 Nov 2025 | 2:35 AM

Dehradun, Nov 18 (UNI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today made a surprise visit to Dehradun ISBT and took himself to brooming to express his anguish over poor facilities and upkeep the bus terminus.

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VMC organises Kashi Sansad Bal Kavi Sammelan-2025

19 Nov 2025 | 2:19 AM

Varanasi, Nov 18 (UNI) Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the local MP, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation is organizing the grand "Kashi Sansad Bal Kavi Sammelan-2025." Kashi, world-renowned for its glorious history, literature, and culture, is now providing a grand platform for young writers.

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Mahadeva Mahotsav in Barabanki emerges as vibrant hub of rural tourism in UP

19 Nov 2025 | 2:13 AM

Barabanki, Nov 18 (UNI) The seven-day Mahadeva Mahotsav has begun at the ancient Lodheswar Mahadev temple in Barabanki, drawing lakhs of devotees and rapidly evolving into one of Uttar Pradesh’s strongest examples of rural tourism.

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Handicrafts to gain global recognition under PM Ekta Mall

19 Nov 2025 | 2:10 AM

Lucknow, Nov 18 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is taking decisive steps to bring the state’s rich arts, handicrafts, and traditional products to national and international markets.

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Himachal HC admits PIL challenging commercial use of Thodo Ground by Solan MC

19 Nov 2025 | 1:55 AM

Shimla, Nov 17 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging unchecked commercial use of the historic Thodo Ground in Solan by the Solan Municipal Corporation.
The petition, filed by local residents led by Kushal Jethi, asserts that the ground, traditionally reserved for community and recreational activities, is being diverted for profit-oriented events in violation of its public character.

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