Umesh Raghuvanshi is a journalist with over three decade experience. He covers politics, finance, environment and social issues. He has covered all assembly and parliament elections in Uttar Pradesh since 1984.
Articles by Umesh Raghuvanshi
Uttar Pradesh government tells departments to follow austerity measures
In new guidelines, the Uttar Pradesh government has also asked its departments to work out the phasing of possible expenditure on a monthly basis
Published on Mar 20, 2023 11:35 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Power of pinkreaches Britain
London Design Museum to exhibit pink sari worn by a member of Gulabi Gang to celebrate this all-women vigilante group from the badlands of central India
Published on Mar 16, 2023 01:08 AM IST
As Financial Year Draws To A Close, U.P. govt expedites allocation of funds for development projects
Several departments of the state government were not able to use even 50% of funds in the first three quarters of 2022-2023.
Published on Mar 14, 2023 09:10 PM IST
To improve GSDP, UP govt aims at more coverage of unorganised sector
UP’s economy is characterised by a large informal economy and there is a need to formalise it by proper accounting of unregistered enterprises. GSDP estimates by DES should be brought out with fewer time lags, says professor
Published on Mar 06, 2023 08:27 PM IST
Ex-IAS officer, cops put in detention by UP assembly 18 years later
“All six accused be awarded imprisonment and be kept in the lock up of the House for a day (till change of date). Facilities like food etc. should be provided in the lock up,” speaker Satish Mahana said.
Published on Mar 04, 2023 01:19 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh assembly sends retired IAS officer, five policemen to one-day custody in 2004 breach of privilege case
They were sentenced for the breach of privilege of the then member of the House, Salil Vishnoi, in Kanpur Nagar district on September 15, 2004. Vishnoi was a BJP MLA from Kanpur at the time. He is a BJP MLC now.
Updated on Mar 03, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP Assembly to consider action against retired IAS officer, five cops
On September 15, 2004, Salil Vishnoi was leading a delegation to submit a memorandum on power cuts in Kanpur to the DM (Kanpur Nagar) when cops misbehaved with him
Published on Mar 02, 2023 11:01 PM IST
Samajwadi Party gave One District One Mafia: Yogi Adityanath
In the state assembly, Yogi Adityanath also says the Uttar Pradesh budget would usher the state into “Ram Rajya”. He praised the SP chief’s uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav, who is national general secretary of the party/
Updated on Mar 02, 2023 01:06 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Will make mafia bite the dust, says Yogi Adityanath after murder of prime witness in BSP MLA murder case
Prayagraj incident triggers war of words between chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh in Uttar Pradesh assembly
Published on Feb 25, 2023 10:38 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Government needs to boost rate of GSDP growth
Minister for finance Suresh Khanna, in his budget address in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday, said Uttar Pradesh’s GSDP grew 16.8 percent in 2021-2022. This is more than India’s growth rate. The GSDP is estimated to grow 19 percent in 2023-2024.
Published on Feb 23, 2023 08:24 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Infra push, welfare schemes focus of Uttar Pradesh’s ₹6.9 lakh-crore budget
Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna began his budget speech on an emphatic note projecting the state’s gross domestic product to grow by 19% in nominal terms in 2023-2024 as compared to a 16.8% growth in 2021-2022.
Updated on Feb 23, 2023 02:28 AM IST
Infra push & welfarism remain key focus as U.P. presents a please-all Budget
Like previous Budgets, the second Budget of the Yogi Adityanath 2.0 government also sticks to its voter-approved formula of infrastructural push and social welfarism -- the two defining pillars of the last six of the Uttar Pradesh government
Updated on Feb 22, 2023 10:33 PM IST
UP Budget today: Focus likely on youth, women empowerment
As Lok Sabha elections are due early in 2024, the CM may use the opportunity to make certain announcements to woo different sections of society including, youths, women, farmers and deprived classes etc.
Updated on Feb 22, 2023 08:45 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh budget session begins, slogans greet governor
Governor’s address to the joint sitting of the UP legislature lauds Yogi govt on various fronts, says state poised to become trillion-dollar economy by 2027
Updated on Feb 21, 2023 01:25 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath inaugurates digital gallery at Vidhan Bhavan, says it will strengthen democratic values
The digital gallery will also give visitors a virtual helicopter ride to all the important places linked to the freedom struggle and the religious towns of Uttar Pradesh
Published on Feb 19, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Ahead of Uttar Pradesh budget session, Yogi Adityanath for meaningful debate, speaker seeks cooperation of all leaders
Though the speaker got a positive assurance from leaders of all parties, the opposition is demanding more sittings during the Uttar Pradesh budget session
Published on Feb 19, 2023 09:15 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath asks officials to appoint Udyami Mitras soon to implement investment proposals received at UP Global Investors Summit
The Udyami Mitras will contact investors, listen to their problems, get them solved and explain to them in detail about the facilities available
Published on Feb 16, 2023 11:02 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Digital gallery to give virtual tour of Uttar Pradesh assembly’s history
The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature is scheduled to begin on February 20. All-party meeting convened on February 19.
Updated on Feb 16, 2023 10:59 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
G20 group agrees to work out mechanism for digital skill mapping as three-day meet concludes in Lucknow
Digital skills gap may cost global economy $ 11.5 trillion by 2028, say Nasscom and Unesco as G20 Digital Economy Working Group concludes in Lucknow
Published on Feb 15, 2023 10:59 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP ready to implement investment proposals of ₹16L cr, says Yogi
The CM has decided to set up investment implementation units in all 75 districts of the state and hold ground-breaking ceremony to implement the proposals within the next six months
Published on Feb 14, 2023 09:46 PM IST
Yogi to ministers: Brief people about U.P.’s economic uplift
They should disseminate information about how the UPGIS-2023 would help make the state the growth engine of India’s economy and generate a large number of job opportunities for youths, says CM.
Published on Feb 14, 2023 09:29 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh has used technology to give digital platform to investors: Yogi Adityanath at G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting in Lucknow
Digitalising PDS helped Uttar Pradesh save ₹1,200 crore annually, says chief minister Yogi Adityanath at G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting in Lucknow
Published on Feb 14, 2023 01:55 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP Global Investors Summit: Uttar Pradesh capable, ready to play role of India’s growth engine, says President Droupadi Murmu
According to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the UP Global Investors Summit attracted investment proposals worth ₹33.5 lakh crore
Published on Feb 13, 2023 12:06 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu hails Uttar Pradesh’s growth as Global Investors Summit ends with ₹33.5 lakh crore tally
Valedictory session of UP Global Investors Summit: President Droupadi Murmu says Uttar Pradesh first in many areas of economic contribution, investment flow will create lakhs of jobs
Updated on Feb 13, 2023 12:22 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP Global Investors Summit: Yogi Adityanath says groups of ministers, senior officers to implement MoUs
Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh got the benefit of the respect that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has earned for India in the past nine years
Published on Feb 12, 2023 11:23 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP Global Investors Summit: Investment proposals have potential to help remove regional disparities
A district-wise break of the investment proposals received indicates that Gautam Buddha Nagar received investment proposals of ₹7.85 lakh crore (27.14% of total investment) followed by Agra with investment proposals of ₹2.18 lakh crore (7.54% of total investment), Lucknow with investment of ₹1.96 lakh crore (6.79%)
Published on Feb 12, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP Global Investors Summit: Yogi Adityanath’s positive initiatives attracting investment, says Union minister Virendra Kumar
SC/ST youngsters should make use of Centre’s venture capital fund to set up new enterprises, says Union minister for social justice and empowerment Virendra Kumar
Published on Feb 11, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
CM Yogi’s positive initiatives attracting investment: Union minister Virendra Kumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023 (UPGIS-2023) in Lucknow and described Uttar Pradesh as a source of hope and inspiration
Published on Feb 11, 2023 05:38 PM IST
World’s hopes on India: Modi opens UP summit
India has become a bright spot on the global stage and every credible voice in the world is hopeful and optimistic about the country’s economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, praising Uttar Pradesh for boosting development and infrastructure
Published on Feb 11, 2023 01:04 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
PM Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit, says world optimistic about India’s growth
UP Global Investors Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes Uttar Pradesh as a source of hope and inspiration , says it is giving leadership to India’s growth
Published on Feb 11, 2023 12:58 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
