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CM Yogi gave UP a new identity: Manohar Lal Khattar

Lucknow, Jan 18 (UNI) union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday virtually participated in a programme at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on the occasion of the transfer of the first instalment of funds to the accounts of over two lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 in Uttar Pradesh.
He termed the initiative a significant step towards realising the dream of home ownership for the poor and middle class.
The union Minister said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has carved out a new identity by ensuring basic amenities such as housing, tap water, toilets, LPG connections and insurance coverage.”
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AAP leaders launch ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign to make Punjab Drug-Free

17 Feb 2026 | 12:28 AM

Moga, Feb 16 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday launched a large-scale campaign against drug trafficking in Punjab, with party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann participating in a Village Defence Committee (VDC) oath ceremony in Moga.

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Asia's second tallest Tehri Lake to be developed as global tourism destination

16 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM

Dehradun, Feb 16 (UNI) Uttarakhand's Tehri Lake, second highest dam in Asia, will be developed as a global tourism destination, a top state government official said here on Monday.

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Waterman Rajendra Singh to lead seminar on environmental challenges in Gorakhpur

16 Feb 2026 | 11:35 PM

Gorakhpur, Feb 16 (UNI) A one-day seminar on environmental challenges and sustainable development will be held on Tuesday at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, jointly organised by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board.

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UP: Five-year-old girl dies after allegedly swallowing bracelet bead at private school in Badaun

16 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM

Badaun, Feb 16 (UNI) A tragic and shocking incident has come to light from Badaun district, raising serious concerns about the safety of young children in schools.

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At Academic Council, JU approves integrated UG-PG progs for offsite campuses under NEP-2020

16 Feb 2026 | 11:13 PM

Jammu, Feb 16 (UNI) The Academic Council of the University of Jammu approved introduction of Five-Year Integrated UG-PG Programmes under New Education Policy-2020. The decision was taken at the Council meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai on Monday.
Prof Rai deliberated upon and endorsed a wide range of academic, statutory, and institutional matters aimed at strengthening academic innovation, expanding academic programmes, and aligning the University’s academic ecosystem with the transformative vision of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020).

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