Articles by Umesh Raghuvanshi
‘Experimental’ Congress presses refresh button in U.P, worries allies
The seat-sharing spat appeared to have prompted the Congress to intensify its outreach, further widening the gulf with the SP. Both parties are key INDIA alliance partners in Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 10:32 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Ayodhya to get growth push with 1st U.P. cabinet meeting today
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will preside over the state cabinet meeting at the Ram Katha Sangrahalya (Museum), Ayodhya, at 12 noon.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 08:48 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
U.P. govt launches fresh search for new legislature cum secretariat building
The Uttar Pradesh government is searching for a suitable land site to build a new legislature cum secretariat building due to space constraints. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wants a large building to accommodate both houses of the state legislature and all the offices in the secretariat buildings. The government is exploring various options, including land in Vrindavan Yojana and near Nehru Enclave. A preliminary study has been allocated ₹50 crore in the state's budget for 2023-2024.
Updated on Nov 04, 2023 05:46 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP govt releases ₹4000 cr to make land available for projects
Groundbreaking ceremony to be organised in the weeks to come; land identified at district and state level, government releases funds to Upsida, Upeida and Yeida
Published on Nov 02, 2023 09:43 PM IST
Uncertainty looms over UP IAS Assn’s civil service week, AGM
While a section of IAS officers is hopeful that the assn may be able to hold the events in the next few weeks, others say several UP cadre IAS officers have been deployed as observers in the elections to five state assemblies
Published on Oct 30, 2023 10:29 PM IST
UPCC chief Ajay Rai not allowed to meet Azam Khan in Sitapur jail
SP veteran Azam Khan, his wife and son have been awarded seven-year imprisonment in a fake birth certificate case
Published on Oct 26, 2023 10:19 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Congress plays Muslim card via Azam Khan
UPCC chief to meet Azam Khan in Sitapur jail today, other leaders to meet his wife and son in Rampur and Hardoi prisons respectively
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:54 AM IST
Mission 2024: Political parties vigorously pursue Dalit, MBC vote bank
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections inch closer, major political parties in Uttar Pradesh are vying to woo the Dalits and other downtrodden sections that include the most backward classes ( MBCs) among the backwards in Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi likely to launch Telangana campaign by month-end
Besides Telangana, Yogi, whose “bulldozer” model has been followed in several states, is set to focus his campaign on Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 08:30 AM IST
SP names 22 more candidates, may go solo as gulf with Cong widens
Congress and SP are two major partners of the INDIA alliance in Uttar Pradesh, and any misunderstanding between them is bound to have an effect on the politically sensitive state that sends 80 MPs to the Lok Sabha
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 07:54 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh election: SP names 22 more candidates amid buzz over strain in ties with Congress
The SP has so far announced 31 candidates, including nine declared earlier, to contest the 230-member MP assembly polls scheduled for November 17, with senior party leaders saying more could be named by Thursday.
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 07:44 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Cong to review Dalit Gaurav Samvad progress on Oct 19
The Congress had launched the nearly one-and-a-half-month-long Dalit Gaurav Samvad on BSP founder Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary on October 9. It will continue till the Constitution Day on November 26. The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) has convened a meeting of all its district presidents at the headquarters here on Thursday to review the progress, take feedback and ensure appropriate corrective measures.
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 08:30 PM IST
UP govt to honour officers and employees on retirement
It will be ensured that all the dues of those retiring are cleared well before they bid adieu to the government which they served for years. The superannuating staff will also be requested to travel down memory lane and share experiences that could inspire colleagues and others.
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 08:30 AM IST
UP surpasses capex target, set to get 2nd tranche of central loan
Besides ensuring 51% capital expenditure, the state government also ensured that 75% of the amount is spent on identified projects of five departments
Published on Oct 12, 2023 06:56 PM IST
Congress launches mega Dalit connect programme
The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh has launched the Dalit Gaurav Samvad (dialogue) programme to connect with the downtrodden classes. They aim to connect with 1 lakh Dalit influencers and gather 2 lakh Dalit Adhikar Maang Patras (demand lists) to demand a caste census for the distribution of government jobs. This is the party's first major attempt to win back its traditional vote banks ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Congress attempts new caste chemistry in UP, woos Dalits and OBCs
The grand old party is set to launch a slew of programmes, including the ‘Dalit Gaurav Samvad’ on BSP ideologue Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary on October 9 to woo Dalits/ backward classes
Published on Oct 04, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Cong plans to launch ‘Dalit Gaurav Samvad’ to commemorate BSP founder Kanshi Ram
The Congress is set to launch a “Dalit Gaurav Samvad” through Uttar Pradesh from October 9, the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram, in an attempt to wrest back the support of Dalits and most backward classes(MBC) in the state
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 07:52 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
In a first, Cong to begin mega Dalit connect in U.P. on Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai confirmed that the party proposes to launch a dialogue with the Dalits on the death anniversary of the BSP ideologue on October 9
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 10:56 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP braces to implement ₹10 lakh crore investment proposals
The state government has deployed senior officers to get in touch with investors and ensure smooth implementation of their proposals
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 08:51 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh’s OBC population estimated at over 50%
OBCs in Uttar Pradesh estimated to be over 50% of state's population, according to data from the Hukum Singh committee set up in 2001. Yadavs are the largest OBC caste with 19.40% share. There is a demand for a caste census.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 04:54 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
UP set to roll out policy to attract FDI, Fortune 500 companies
Only seven Fortune 500 companies are present in the state despite record investment proposals of ₹35-37 lakh crore at the UP Global Investors’ Summit-2023
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 06:00 AM IST
YEIDA proposes Olympic city, village in Gautam Buddh Nagar
The CEO, however, said YEIDA was yet to consult International Olympic Committee or Indian Olympic Association on the issue
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Shifting gears: Once land of scooters (India), now electric vehicle landscape
UP govt proposes to set up an EV park on 70-acre land of the state-owned SIL while Ashok Leyland has selected the remaining 70 acres to set up an e-bus manufacturing unit
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 06:40 AM IST
Varun Gandhi: Are we going to punish all institutions like this?
“I have an emotional attachment with the institution named after my father and instituted by my grandmother late Indira Gandhi. But this has nothing to do with my plea or my demand for justice,” said Varun Gandhi while speaking to the Hindustan Times in an exclusive interview on phone.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
After action against Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi, Varun Gandhi has a ques.
The BJP MP from Pilibhit had earlier written to Uttar Pradesh Dy CM Brajesh Pathak on the Amethi hospital issue
Updated on Sep 25, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Revoke suspension of Sanjay Gandhi hospital’s licence: Varun Gandhi
The 100-bed Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital has been in operation in the district since 1989.
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 01:19 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Decision on site for new Uttar Pradesh legislature building likely soon
Minister for parliamentary affairs Suresh Khanna also said the state government is in the process of selection of a site for the new building though he did not give any timeframe for completing the process.
Published on Sep 22, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Cong and BJP in war of words over Amethi hospital row
Grand old party accuses BJP-led government of taking away development projects away from the constituency after installation of BJP-led government at the Centre
Published on Sep 21, 2023 11:21 PM IST
Over the years, representation of women poor in Uttar Pradesh
The 18th legislative assembly has 48 women members, which is 11.91% of the total strength of the House.
Published on Sep 19, 2023 09:34 PM IST
Ashok Leyland to set up e-bus manufacturing unit in U.P, signs MoU
Firm likely to get 70-acre SIL land in Lucknow; govt proposes to buy 5,000 e-buses for Prayagraj Kumbh in 2025
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow