Articles by Umesh Raghuvanshi
RLD to go to Ayodhya for Ram Lalla darshan with MLAs of BJP, other parties on February 11
The move comes amid a strong buzz about the RLD’s growing rift with its ally, the Samajwadi Party, and increasing proximity to the BJP
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Meeting Modi, Yogi not a crime: Pramod Krishnam
Krishnam, who has been in the news in recent days for his stance on the Ram Temple issue, has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of Kalki Dham in Sambhal on February 19.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:38 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi govt dedicates Uttar Pradesh budget to Ram, says it will ensure ‘lok mangal’
In run-up to Lok Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh’s ₹7.36-lakh crore budget gives priority to infrastructure development, education and welfare
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP government’s indebtedness set to go up three-fold
The state’s fiscal deficit which was ₹32,513.16 crore (3.40 per cent of the GSDP) in 2014-2015 is expected to go up to ₹86,530.51 crore (3.46 percent of the GSDP) in 2024-2025.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Welfare, infra, trillion-dollar economy likely to be top U.P. budget goals today
As the budget is being presented weeks ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, minister for finance Suresh Khanna will have to strike a balance between making allocations for infrastructure development and announcing some welfare measures for the youths, women and farmers.
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Cong, SP at odds over 6-8 seats amid gap between claims, reality
There are indications that leaders of the two parties will meet again the next week, including on Monday/Tuesday, for further talks.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP Budget session begins: “Rashtra Mandir” in Ayodhya will strengthen Ram Rajya concept, says guv
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel faced opposition members shouting 'go back' slogans during her address to the legislature. She referred to the Ram temple in Ayodhya as the "Rashtra Mandir" and praised the enshrinement of Ram Lala in the new temple. Despite the opposition's protests, Patel highlighted the achievements of the Yogi government and its commitment to good governance and economic growth. Investment proposals exceeding ₹40 lakh crore were received during the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023.
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Budget session from today: UP assembly likely to witness uproarious scenes
“Farmers are facing problems, and the state government is not taking care of interests of youth and women; we will also raise the issue of rising inflation,” says SP chief whip
Published on Feb 01, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Samajwadi Party's first list underlines INDIA bloc challenges
Samajwadi Party has unilaterally released its first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls even as it holds seat-sharing talks with Congress
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 06:00 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Budget session from Friday: As new rules bar placards, MLAs may stage innovative protests
This will be the governor’s first address after the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly adopted the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the UP Legislative Assembly-2023.
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Aiming high, U.P. to unveil over ₹7 lakh crore budget for ‘24-25
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to present its largest ever annual budget of over ₹7 lakh crore for 2024-2025, with larger allocations for infrastructure development and possible populist announcements ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The budget is expected to focus on infrastructure, tourism, and welfare measures for farmers, youths, and women. However, funding such a large expenditure will be a challenge, possibly requiring increased borrowing by the state.
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
After faith push, UP govt to focus on development
Gets ready for groundbreaking ceremony next month. Plans implementation of proposals worth ₹10 lakh crore
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Ram Temple inauguration: Advent of a new era, says PM Modi
The Ram temple would be witness to the India’s rise as a developed nation and the country would reach the top, the PM said.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 01:19 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Ayodhya
Ayodhya’s grand tryst with faith, history today
'Historic moment’ will take development journey to new heights: PM Modi; President says it’s start of a fresh cycle in country’s resurgence.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 02:07 AM IST
Hot spots that narrate the journey of Ram temple movement
The Bada Sthan (on way from Hanuman Garhi to the then makeshift Ram temple), the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Karsevakpuram, Karyashala (workshop), the Maniram Chhavni and the Digambar Akhara are some such spots besides the Ram Janmabhoomi area that are reminiscent of the temple movement
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 08:46 AM IST
‘Shila’ with Ram temple movement history awaits release
Ramchandra Das handed over the ‘Shila’ during the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s ‘Shiladan’ to Singh in the presence of then VHP president Ashok Singhal at the ‘Bada Sthan’ in Ayodhya on March 15, 2002.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 09:24 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Ayodhya:
Spl puja, Ram Lila: Indians abroad start celebrating consecration
Ram Japs, Akhand Ramayan, special pujas, Ram Lila programmes, Ram Murti processions, meetings and rallies are being organised at homes or in Hindu temples abroad ahead of the January 22 consecration in the new Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Budgetary provisions: UP depts have barely used 50% of funds
The govt was able to spend ₹4,915.27 crore of medical education dept against the provision of ₹11,141.24 cr while the backward class welfare dept spent ₹762.35 cr against the provision of ₹1,566.82 cr
Published on Dec 14, 2023 09:49 PM IST
U.P. govt reiterates austerity measures, issues guidelines to its depts
The Uttar Pradesh government has reiterated its austerity measures as it issued guidelines to all departments to release financial sanctions for use of the first supplementary budget for 2023-2024
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 10:56 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UPCC proposes to invite Rahul, Priyanka for Parivartan Yatra
If all goes well, the Paqrivartan Yatra may be launched later this month and may continue for nearly 25 days to reach out to the people. “We want Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to visit Saharanpur for the launch of the Parivartan Yatra later this month,” said Imran Masood, a former MLA who had joined the SP before 2022 assembly elections.
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 07:18 AM IST
Consistent increase in 2023-24 revenue collections: UP govt
State collected ₹16,610.53 crore in the month against receipts of ₹14,029.75 crore in the corresponding period last year; total collections 76.6% of the target of ₹21,676.03 cr
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 10:37 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh to use drones for monitoring work under Mnregs
The process of appointing an agency to provide drones in all districts is underway; we have Lokpals in nearly 20-22 districts and the govt is appointing lokpals in other districts, says officer of the rural development department
Published on Dec 05, 2023 10:22 PM IST
Yogi: SP had made UP ‘centre of crime, anarchy and riots’
SP forgot ‘Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak’ when in power; the state has set a benchmark by holding the Global Investors’ Summit this year, says chief minister
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 05:22 AM IST
UP supplementary budget: Lion’s share for power sector, push to Ayodhya projects
₹10,000 crore earmarked for the power sector and funding for populist announcements that includes ₹900 crore for free electricity supply to farmers (private tubewells).
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 09:16 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP asks firms to recall, relabel halal-certified products
The Food Safety and Drug Administration department (FSDA) has so far conducted 92 raids in 38 districts and seized 2,275 products worth ₹ 5.5 lakh over the last 2-3 days, say officials
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Opposed in politics, united in opposing “mobile ban”, U.P. MLAs want restriction relaxed
Ahead of the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly that begins here on November 28, MLAs cutting across party lines are in unison demanding that speaker Satish Mahana should relax the rule that bars them from carrying their mobile phones inside the House.
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 08:28 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
U.P. winter session: New rules bar MLAs from carrying mobile phones in House
And already, the demand to allow members to carry their mobile phones in the House is gaining momentum.
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 07:12 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi to soon review progress towards making state trillion-dollar economy
A regular review of the state’s progress on the economic front is consistently going on at various levels, including the chief secretary level. There are indications that chief minister Yogi Adityanath will also soon hold a review.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 07:14 AM IST
In historic meet, U.P. cabinet revs up Ayodhya’s growth engine
Yogi, ministers visit Hanumangarhi temple, review construction of Ram temple, offer prayers to Ram Lalla
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 05:22 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Ayodhya
Ayodhya’s transformative journey: Team Yogi paves road to 2024 with bus ride, temple run
The cabinet meeting that Yogi held in Ayodhya on Thursday was only the second one outside Lucknow. It came two days ahead of Deepotsav on November 11 and about 72 days before the grand inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22
Published on Nov 09, 2023 08:27 PM IST