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Brajendra K Parashar

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

UPERC issues series of consumer-friendly directives to stop harassment

The directives are part of the commission’s latest tariff order in which the power regulator chose to keep the electricity rates for all the consumers unchanged for the fifth consecutive year.

UPERC has mandated that power companies provide detailed instructions on how consumers can claim compensation for service disruptions or accidents, including web links, on the back of electricity bills. (PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Ensure 100% metering of power use by power staff: UPERC to discoms

“Despite the abolition of the LMV-10 category—previously designated for power department employees and pensioners—through a Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) Order on November 30, 2017, discoms have failed to comply with directives to meter these consumers,” the commission observed in its order on Thursday.

The move comes as part of the commission’s latest tariff order, which underscores the discoms’ non-compliance with regulatory provisions and aims to bring transparency and accountability in power usage. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 12, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

For UP battle, BJP banks on boost from Haryana win

The BJP leadership in UP is all set to aggressively capitalise on this momentum, aiming to reverse the narrative that emerged after the Lok Sabha polls

BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said the Haryana victory had certainly come as a morale booster to the party workers before the crucial bypolls. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Will power regulator avoid tariff hike for 5th year in a row in Uttar Pradesh?

Indications suggest the regulator may retain the old tariff only for the fifth straight year, while making certain changes in existing tariff categories and bringing more clarity on certain issues.

Since 2019-20, the regulator has not made any change in the rate schedules. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 07, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Will UPERC avoid power tariff hike for fifth year in a row?

The last power tariff increase in Uttar Pradesh was made in 2019 when the UPERC announced an average hike of 11.69%.

The UPERC is expected to announce the tariff order for the year 2024-25 before October 9. T (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 07, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

U.P. going green: UPERC nod to purchase of 1,500 MW solar power by state

The Commission emphasised the urgency of increasing renewable energy capacity to meet renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets

Lucknow

Published on Oct 04, 2024 09:12 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

The stray cattle challenge: Crores spent on mega shelters, it’s still work in progress for U.P.

The cattle shelters are built on one-acre each with four sheds, a room for a caretaker, office, feed storage godown and a dispensary, among other facilities

The UP government began building cattle centres in 2019 after the makeshift ones started overflowing in a bid to ensure a safer and more comfortable stay for cattle abandoned by farmers. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Published on Oct 03, 2024 10:52 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Relief likely for IT, fisheries, rural shops in new power tariff order

UPERC plans power tariff relief for IT, fisheries, and rural shops, reclassifying IT as an industry and applying domestic rates to village shops.

The state government has already conferred the status of an industry on the IT sector through a Cabinet decision here on October 1 and the power relief for it is likely to be reflected in the new rate schedule for 2024-25.

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Why UP needs to take stray cattle menace by its horns

Problem persists despite best efforts by the state government; only half of targeted cattle captured in 20 high-risk districts in weeklong special drive

The state has established around 7,000 cow protection centres, with more planned, spending <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 per animal daily on feed alone. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Hospitals and hotels in U.P: Multiple electricity-related lapses exposed, safety at stake

According to power authorities, almost similar safety violations have been found in most hospitals and hotels across the state

Lucknow

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

BJP drive: With 80 lakh new members so far, U.P. leads nation

The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit leads the national membership drive, enrolling over 80 lakh members, targeting 2 crore, with a focus on professionals and students.

The BJP membership drive began on September 2. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Work under Mgnrega: Probe into ‘tax evasion’ on goods supplied to gram panchayats

The UP state tax department ‘s review highlighted a total expenditure of ₹12,52,782 lakh for goods under Mgnrega from 2020-21 to date, with only ₹89,307.10 lakh in taxes

The move comes after a review uncovered discrepancies in tax payments and declarations by traders and firms that supplied goods to agencies and firms executing construction and other development works in village panchayats. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Published on Sep 04, 2024 08:45 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

UPPCL to bolster power supply, revenue with ring main units

RMUs play a critical role in maintaining network reliability by allowing operators to quickly isolate faults and restore power

This initiative is part of an ongoing strategy to enhance the reliability of power distribution. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

UP has 16 investment proposals for cargo terminals in 14 districts

iA cargo terminal is a facility specifically designed for the loading, unloading, storage, and distribution of goods being transported, typically via rail, road, or air. These terminals serve as critical nodes in the supply chain, where cargo is transferred between different modes of transportation or between vehicles within the same mode

The transport department, which is the nodal body for these sectors, has invited fresh proposals to get investors for inland waterways and truckers parks as well. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

UPPCL to set up battery energy storage systems

UPPCL plans to enhance renewable power management by setting up 1200 MW of battery energy storage systems, utilizing a BOOT model, with bids invited for developers.

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:19 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: 10 lakh farmers in U.P. under scanner for eligibility

Over 10 lakh farmers are already found receiving aid in violation of the norms and are asked to return the money.

A total of 2.9 crore farmers received the 17th installment released by the Centre before the Lok Sabha elections. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 25, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Kanwar Yatras swell in numbers amid religious fervour & Hindutva push

India’s largest annual devotional trek has evolved into more than just a religious pilgrimage.

Zealous young boys in villages are forming groups and mobilising others for Kanwar Yatras. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Rising revenue gap: Over 40% of power UPPCL sold till June remains unpaid

UPPCL faces 40% power payment loss, seeks tariff hike to cover ₹12,000-crore revenue gap. Uninterrupted power, theft, and poor billing efficiency fuel the losses.

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 10, 2024 07:40 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Ujjwala Yojna: Unverified details cost 58% beneficiaries free refills

In the first phase, on Diwali, only 77.18 lakh of the 1.75 crore beneficiaries avail the scheme, while in the second phase, on Holi, 74.81 lakh receive a free refill.

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 08, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

U.P. bypolls: With prestige at stake, BJP’s top brass take command

The BJP’s robust organisational efforts reflect its commitment to consolidating its position in the state before 2027, amid an increasingly competitive political atmosphere following the recent Lok Sabha polls.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak before the Monsoon session. (HT file)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

‘Sangathan+ sarkar’ formula to boost BJP’s bypoll strategy in U.P.

BJP focuses on organizational structure in core group meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath to secure victories in upcoming UP by-elections.

CM Yogi Adityanath chaired the BJP’s core group meeting. (HT file)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Nazul land bill against public and party’s interest: U.P. BJP chief

Passed by the state assembly on Wednesday, the bill was referred to a select committee in the U.P. Legislative Council on Thursday amid a political controversy.

UP BJP Chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary (HT FILE)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 03, 2024 05:15 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar Pankaj Jaiswal, Lucknow

U.P. monsoon session: Unusual bonhomie marks Day 1 in Vidhan Parishad

The entire Question Hour passed off peacefully amid perfect harmony between the Opposition (SP) and treasury, which was something unusual considering the noisy scenes in the past

This unexpected calm defied the anticipation of a tumultuous session filled with slogans, boycotts and heated arguments, setting a new tone for the proceedings. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Amid rift buzz, Yogi maintains poise, says state’s development journey continues

The BJP high command is believed to have intervened to ensure leaders in U.P. act in harmony, focusing on upcoming assembly bypolls in the state

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 04:15 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

UPPCL revenue recovery takes a hit despite sale of 24% more energy

Only Ghaziabad-III and Noida zones have a through rate of ₹6 or above per unit. UPPCL’s average expenditure on providing power to users is around ₹6 per unit.

Kanpur’s KESCO showed a decline of 84 paise per unit, the highest of all discoms in the state (For representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 28, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

One-fourth buses unfit, scrap them if owners fail to make amends: UP CS

One-fourth of buses in Uttar Pradesh lack valid road worthiness certificates.

M angled remains of a bus lies on a road after an accident, in Unnao district on July 10, 2024. (PTI File)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

One-fourth buses in UP unfit, scrap them if owners fail to make amends: CS

The fresh directions from the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary come in the wake of the bus-tanker collision in which at least 18 people were killed in Unnao on July 10

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath recently directed officials to take effective action against unauthorised passenger buses. (Representational image)

Lucknow

Published on Jul 24, 2024 07:28 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

30k top dealers generate 90% of Uttar Pradesh’s GST revenue

Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of registered dealers in India at 32 lakh, but 90% of its GST and VAT revenue comes from just 30,000 top dealers.

According to the recent report shared with the government by the state tax department, Uttar Pradesh is on top in India in terms of number of dealers/traders under the GST. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

‘Shift of non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav SC votes dented BJP’

U.P. BJP chief enumerates all possible reasons, including Rajpur anger, for party’s poor show in the Lok Sabha polls to top leaders in Delhi, say insiders

The party also saw various internal and external forces waging a ‘pseudo war’ to harm the party that had been hegemonic in UP’s politics since 2014. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar

Keshav Prasad Maurya the man in the middle as political pot boils in Uttar Pradesh

It was under Maurya’s leadership as BJP state president that the party returned to power in Uttar Pradesh after 14 years in 2017 and he was among one of the aspirants for the chief minister’s position back then but Yogi Adityanth took the reins.

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. (FILE PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

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Brajendra K Parashar

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.

The directives are part of the commission’s latest tariff order in which the power regulator chose to keep the electricity rates for all the consumers unchanged for the fifth consecutive year.

The BJP leadership in UP is all set to aggressively capitalise on this momentum, aiming to reverse the narrative that emerged after the Lok Sabha polls

Indications suggest the regulator may retain the old tariff only for the fifth straight year, while making certain changes in existing tariff categories and bringing more clarity on certain issues.

The last power tariff increase in Uttar Pradesh was made in 2019 when the UPERC announced an average hike of 11.69%.

The Commission emphasised the urgency of increasing renewable energy capacity to meet renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets

The cattle shelters are built on one-acre each with four sheds, a room for a caretaker, office, feed storage godown and a dispensary, among other facilities

UPERC plans power tariff relief for IT, fisheries, and rural shops, reclassifying IT as an industry and applying domestic rates to village shops.

Problem persists despite best efforts by the state government; only half of targeted cattle captured in 20 high-risk districts in weeklong special drive

According to power authorities, almost similar safety violations have been found in most hospitals and hotels across the state

The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit leads the national membership drive, enrolling over 80 lakh members, targeting 2 crore, with a focus on professionals and students.

The UP state tax department ‘s review highlighted a total expenditure of ₹12,52,782 lakh for goods under Mgnrega from 2020-21 to date, with only ₹89,307.10 lakh in taxes

RMUs play a critical role in maintaining network reliability by allowing operators to quickly isolate faults and restore power

UPPCL plans to enhance renewable power management by setting up 1200 MW of battery energy storage systems, utilizing a BOOT model, with bids invited for developers.

Over 10 lakh farmers are already found receiving aid in violation of the norms and are asked to return the money.

India’s largest annual devotional trek has evolved into more than just a religious pilgrimage.

UPPCL faces 40% power payment loss, seeks tariff hike to cover ₹12,000-crore revenue gap. Uninterrupted power, theft, and poor billing efficiency fuel the losses.

In the first phase, on Diwali, only 77.18 lakh of the 1.75 crore beneficiaries avail the scheme, while in the second phase, on Holi, 74.81 lakh receive a free refill.

The BJP’s robust organisational efforts reflect its commitment to consolidating its position in the state before 2027, amid an increasingly competitive political atmosphere following the recent Lok Sabha polls.

BJP focuses on organizational structure in core group meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath to secure victories in upcoming UP by-elections.

Passed by the state assembly on Wednesday, the bill was referred to a select committee in the U.P. Legislative Council on Thursday amid a political controversy.

The entire Question Hour passed off peacefully amid perfect harmony between the Opposition (SP) and treasury, which was something unusual considering the noisy scenes in the past

The BJP high command is believed to have intervened to ensure leaders in U.P. act in harmony, focusing on upcoming assembly bypolls in the state

Only Ghaziabad-III and Noida zones have a through rate of ₹6 or above per unit. UPPCL’s average expenditure on providing power to users is around ₹6 per unit.

One-fourth of buses in Uttar Pradesh lack valid road worthiness certificates.

The fresh directions from the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary come in the wake of the bus-tanker collision in which at least 18 people were killed in Unnao on July 10

Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of registered dealers in India at 32 lakh, but 90% of its GST and VAT revenue comes from just 30,000 top dealers.

U.P. BJP chief enumerates all possible reasons, including Rajpur anger, for party’s poor show in the Lok Sabha polls to top leaders in Delhi, say insiders

It was under Maurya’s leadership as BJP state president that the party returned to power in Uttar Pradesh after 14 years in 2017 and he was among one of the aspirants for the chief minister’s position back then but Yogi Adityanth took the reins.

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