Brajendra K Parashar is a Special Correspondent presently looking after agriculture, energy, transport, panchayati raj, commercial tax, Rashtriya Lok Dal, state election commission, IAS/PCS Associations, Vidhan Parishad among other beats.
Articles by Brajendra K Parashar
U.P. govt plans 50 MW solar plant in Bakhira Bird Sanctuary
LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh government is all set to establish a 50 MW solar plant in the heart of the Bakhira bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site touted as India’s largest natural floodplain wetland in Sant Kabir Nagar district, officials aware of the development said
Updated on Dec 11, 2023 07:16 AM IST
Election results are a setback to INDIA bloc, says RLD chief
The Congress lost its governments in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, and failed to dislodge the BJP in Madhya Pradesh
Updated on Dec 10, 2023 06:02 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
HT Interview| Despite minor differences, INDIA bloc partners together: RLD chief
Jayant Chaudhary says his party’s “relations with the SP are as good as could be between blood relations”
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 10:43 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
With 4,000 kw connection, magnificent Ram temple to outshine U.P’s ‘power centre’
Covering nearly 2.7 acres of land with its complex, the Ram Mandir is ready for “pran pratishtha” (consecration ceremony) of Ram Lalla (the child Ram) on January 22 though the full temple consisting of three floors is expected to be complete only by December 2025.
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 06:26 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
To push renewable energy, U.P. & MP agree on 40-year hydro-power partnership
The MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), as an entity, will solicit competitive bids on behalf of both states to acquire 500 MW of pumped storage power.
Published on Dec 06, 2023 08:13 PM IST
Campaigns fail to put brakes on pothole mishaps, U.P. on top with 55.4% deaths
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of deaths in road accidents due to potholes in India, accounting for 55.49% of total fatalities. Prayagraj and Kanpur top the list among India's large cities. Other states with high death tolls include Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam. Several states and union territories reported no accidents attributed to potholes. Lack of road safety audits, regular maintenance, and use of inferior construction materials are contributing factors.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:04 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
U.P. plans stabilisation centres on highways for trauma care of mishap victims
The chances of saving the life of road accident victims increase if they get emergency medical care in the first hour called golden hour of their meeting with an accident
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 05:18 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Push to green energy in U.P: 19 solar, biogas plants worth ₹18,831 cr granted land ahead of groundbreaking ceremony
Among the projects getting land are four big solar parks, five solar plants, and 10 compressed biogas plants
Published on Nov 22, 2023 10:23 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Badaun CBG plant overcomes stubble challenge
The plant procures more than 38K metric tonnes of Parali after agreements between the CBG plant and aggregators, who are willing to buy stubble from farmers and then supply it to the plant. This way, the problem of stubble burning has been checked while ensuring raw material for the plant
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 06:58 AM IST
As prices soar, U.P. mulls selling onion at wholesale rate
Onions will be sold from mandis in all districts and each person could buy up to 1 kg at the whole sale rate
Published on Nov 01, 2023 08:16 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Badaun school bus-van collision: Safety violations by multiple govt agencies exposed
A huge road-cutting that was left unrepaired and apparently failed to draw the authorities’ attention even during the ongoing two month’s state-wide ‘gaddha mukti’ campaign concluding on November 15, has been cited as the most important reason for the accident in a preliminary inquiry.
Published on Oct 31, 2023 11:41 PM IST
U.P. ready with draft Act to set up Inland Waterways Authority
The government, according to the officials dealing with the subject, is ready with the draft Act under which UP will set up its own Inland Waterways Authority on the pattern of the Inland Waterways Authority of India and proposal to create the new body may get Cabinet nod next week.
Updated on Oct 28, 2023 10:28 PM IST
Formal vehicle scrapping industry faces an uncertain path amid low demand in U.P.
In the pursuit of attracting private investment and boosting employment, Uttar Pradesh is facing an uncertain future for its emerging formal vehicle scrapping industry
Published on Oct 21, 2023 06:31 PM IST
In a bid to check crop insurance fraud, U.P. employs 4 agencies to enhance agriculture data accuracy with AI, ML
Genuine farmers may find it more convenient to expedite the settlement of their crop insurance claims in a transparent manner.
Published on Oct 18, 2023 08:05 PM IST
UP’s draft law provides for insurance of lift users
Mandatory annual maintenance of elevators, their registration and penal action against agencies concerned in the event of any negligence in upkeep may be among salient provisions of the first-ever law
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 05:34 AM IST
Ghatampur thermal plant:December-end set as fresh deadline to start 1st unit
The Centre has set a December-end deadline for the first unit of the under-construction 1,980 MW thermal plant at Ghatampur in Kanpur. The Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd is setting up the coal-fired power plant, with the first unit expected to be operational by November-end. The project has faced delays due to financial issues and disruptions caused by Covid-19 and farmer protests. 75% of the power produced by the plant will go to Uttar Pradesh, while the remaining 25% will be sold to Assam.
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 07:36 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
ETF clears 3 transmission & generation projects worth over ₹460 cr
The ETF also approved a proposal for formation of a joint venture company (JVC) between the UP Rajya Vidyut Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVYNL) and the NTPC to set up solar power plants in the state.
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 05:46 AM IST
UP’s peak power demand may touch record high in 2024
Demand forecast by the CEA comes as an alert for the UPPCL that is already grappling with issues related to smooth power supply primarily due to inadequate infrastructure
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 05:14 AM IST
CCTVs & public address systems to boost safety & hygiene in U.P. villages
The expenditure on the purchase of CCTV cameras, public address systems, their accessories, internet and electricity connection, etc.
Published on Sep 20, 2023 08:38 PM IST
Tragic lift accident sparks urgency for lift safety law in U.P.
According to officials aware of the issue, the draft of the law has been revised and sent and resent to the government several times over the last five years, but the final action is still awaited.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 08:45 PM IST
UP gives more for stray cows' food than pension to elderly, widows: Govt data
According to officials, nearly 1.37 million destitute cattle are sheltered across 6,889 cow protection centres and other sites in the state.
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 04:55 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Kharif crops output and food security
How have heavy rains in July and the El Nino effect in August affected major kharif-season crops?
Published on Sep 09, 2023 10:10 AM IST
Neeraj MohanSubash PathakBrajendra K Parashar
Power generators asked to import 4% coal till March next year
Power engineers’ body says move will put more burden on end users, asks Centre to pay for the import
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 01:20 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
UPSRTC to invite fresh bids for 18 hi-tech bus stations
Developers not showing much interest in the ambitious project; bids to be invited with further relaxation in terms and conditions this time
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 10:18 PM IST
Power connections for tube wells: UP farmers charged GST illegally? PAG begins test audit
The MVVNL has already admitted to having recovered GST from all 15 farmers who were issued tube well connections in one of half a dozen rural distribution divisions in Lucknow between February 2022 and March 2023, say people aware of the matter
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 01:14 AM IST
Dry, humid weather: UP faces emergency rostering as power demand shoots up again
The reduced power generation due to shut down of some power units has only compounded the problem forcing the UPPCL to import more electricity through the energy exchange to meet the deficit.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 08:36 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Delhi Services Bill: RLD chief Jayant’s absence from Rajya Sabha on voting day raises questions
The absence of RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary during the voting on the Delhi Services Bill raises questions about his future plans and the SP-RLD alliance. Some speculate that his absence is related to the possibility of him being wooed by the BJP. RLD leaders claim he was absent due to his wife's surgery.
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:44 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Delhi Services Bill: RLD chief’s absence from RS on voting day raises questions
Earlier also, RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary had surprised many by not attending the Opposition’s first meeting in Patna in June
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 07:57 PM IST
Two UP government departments owe arrears worth ₹21,699 crore to power corporation
Urban development department continues to be the biggest defaulter with 70% of the total dues pending against it
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Despite frequent accidents, tractor trolleys in U.P. continue to flout rules by ferrying people
Section 172 of the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1998, clearly says, “No trailer manufactured in India and intended to be used as a transport vehicles shall be registered unless its design has been approved by the Transport Commissioner.”
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:48 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
