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UP CM's letter to people; conveys message of development, good governance and self-reliance for UP Diwas 2026

Lucknow, Jan 22 (UNI) In preparation to the Uttar Pradesh Day 2026, which is on January 24, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the people of the state through a letter, reiterating the commitment to development, good governance, and a self-reliant Uttar Pradesh.
In his message on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh, a state with immense potential, has broken the shackles of struggle and deprivation and transformed from a backward state into the growth engine of India's development.
The Chief Minister said that the rule of law and good governance has been established with firm resolve. The reign of terror of the mafia, which flourished under political patronage, has been ended, and development has been accelerated. Investors who once stayed away from the state due to law and order concerns are now vying to invest in Uttar Pradesh.
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07 Feb 2026 | 1:27 AM

Jammu, Feb 6 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday underscored the "unwavering commitment" of the Narendra Modi government to attain the goal of "terror-free Jammu and Kashmir."
Shah was chairing a high-level security review meeting at Lok Niwas on Jammu and Kashmir, where innovative measures to further reinforce the watertight security cordon were discussed.

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UP: Case registered against YouTuber Shadab Jakati over allegations of confinement, sexual harassment

07 Feb 2026 | 1:07 AM

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Shelter homes and ABC centres to provide relief from stray dogs in UP

07 Feb 2026 | 12:52 AM

Lucknow, Feb 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has expedited the process of establishing dog shelter homes and Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres in municipal corporations and district headquarters to tackle the problem of stray dogs and the increasing incidents of canine bites in the state, officials said on Friday.

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UP Excise revenue crosses Rs 43,975 cr by Jan 2026

07 Feb 2026 | 12:42 AM

Lucknow, Feb 6 ( UNI) Uttar Pradesh has recorded a sharp rise in excise revenue in the financial year 2025–26, with collections up to January 2026 reaching Rs 43,975.15 crore, reflecting strong year-on-year growth.

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Process to merge civilian areas of cantonments with municipal bodies gains momentum

07 Feb 2026 | 12:42 AM

New Delhi/Shimla, Feb 6 (UNI) The process of separating civilian areas of 38 cantonment boards currently with the Ministery of Defence and merging them with the states' nearby municipal bodies has gathered pace. These include six contonment boards of Himachal Pradesh.

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