Articles by Brajendra K Parashar
NITI Aayog’s Green Transition symposium: New platform to help states create own roadmap to be announced
NITI Aayog will launch a platform for states' Green Transition Roadmaps at a Delhi symposium on Nov 11, promoting sustainable energy practices nationwide.

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Lift registration portal rolls out, safety standards simplified
The registration process aims to ensure that lifts and escalators across the state meet safety standards, with mandatory inspections by the state government. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and operational standards across various sectors.

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Govardhan Puja: U.P. cow shelters turn centres of devotional fervour
In Uttar Pradesh, bureaucrats and citizens united to celebrate Govardhan Puja, honoring cows at 7,319 shelters, promoting cattle welfare and cultural traditions.

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
UP orders spl puja rituals at stray cattle centres on Govardhan Puja
The guidelines, issued by additional chief secretary K Ravindra Naik, spell out detailed arrangements for honouring and protecting cows during Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj by holding rituals in a grand and celebratory manner with invites to local MLAs/MPs/ministers and other people’s representatives.

Updated on Oct 28, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Attention Diwali shoppers! GST bills can win you a lottery
With the season of sweets in full swing, officials have introduced a reward scheme encouraging consumers to demand GST-registered bills on purchases of confectionary, dry fruits and gift hampers

Updated on Oct 27, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Auction of special vehicle numbers a big money spinner, to attract GST
Officials argue that offering premium registration numbers constitutes a value-added service under GST regulations, making it taxable at the rate of 18% or more.

Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
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.

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Brajendra 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.

Updated on Oct 12, 2024 07:12 AM IST
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

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 06:28 AM IST
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.

Updated on Oct 07, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Brajendra 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%.

Updated on Oct 07, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Brajendra 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

Published on Oct 04, 2024 09:12 PM IST
Brajendra 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

Published on Oct 03, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Brajendra 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.

Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Brajendra 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

Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:44 AM IST
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

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Brajendra 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.

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Brajendra 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

Published on Sep 04, 2024 08:45 PM IST
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

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Brajendra 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

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:32 AM IST
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.

Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Brajendra 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.

Updated on Aug 25, 2024 05:36 AM IST
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.

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST
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.

Updated on Aug 10, 2024 07:40 PM IST
Brajendra 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.

Updated on Aug 08, 2024 05:02 AM IST
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.

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 05:04 AM IST
‘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.

Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Brajendra 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.

Updated on Aug 03, 2024 05:15 AM IST
, Lucknow
Brajendra K Parashar Pankaj JaiswalU.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

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Brajendra 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

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 04:15 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow