In an attempt to cash in on the farmers' agitation in western Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit has decided to take out a three-day-long 'Kisan Bachao Yatra' from June 8.
During the yatra, the party leaders will hold 53 chaupals (meetings) in as many villages spread over five districts.
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) said that Opposition's criticism of the newly-amended land acquisition policy was uncalled for and showed the anti-farmer mind set of these parties.
In a statement released here on Friday, the party's spokesman said that the BSP government had taken an initiative to solve this perennial problem of farmers but instead of commending it, the Opposition parties had cri
UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) is set to go green this year by ensuring per day supply of 200 Megawatt electricity, essentially generated through non-conventional sources, to consumers.
The power corporation, taking a step in this direction, in fact have already signed an agreement with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for supply of 85 Mw solar energy and for the rest amount tenders
With a war of attrition going on between the Union and the State governments over Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh has sought a 'Special Incentive Package' (SIP) for this rugged region as given to hill states, saying Rs 3000 crore given by the Centre was not enough.
In a communication to the Union government, the UP government has insisted that just as the Centre has given special incentive package t
After burning its fingers over distribution of compensation of farmers' land, acquired for development projects, the state government has decided to out source the disbursal to the state-run Life Insurance Company (LIC).
The state government received a lone bid from LIC on Thursday, showing its willingness to take the onerous job of distributing compensation to the farmers, thus saving the Stat
After four dozen deaths due to heavy storm and rainfall during the last 48-hours, 14 more casualties were reported in separate mishaps in the State since Sunday evening.
In Bulundshahr, one Rakesh Agarwal, a native of Jawa locality of Aligarh was returning with his family after attending marriage of his maternal niece in Bulundshahr in the wee hours of Monday.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi reviewed the progress of the developmental projects in her parliamentary constituency and directed the officials to speed up employment under MNREGA, repairs of roads and providing drinking water in the summer season.
Chairing the meeting of the district Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting here on the last day of her visit, Sonia Gandhi asked the officials
With next assembly polls being round the corner, UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is all set to shell out over Rs 4000 crore for purchase of additional electricity in order to keep the power starved consumers in good humour.
Out of this huge amount the power corporation have to manage about Rs 2100 crore from its own resources while the state government is likely to provide rest of the mone
With the Congress deciding to hold a rally in Banda on April 30 to highlight the miseries of the people living in Bundelkhand, the Bahujan Samaj Party Government has revived Uttar Pradesh's demand for a special package saying "without this help the region cannot prosper".
"The State Government does not have resources of its own to start a special scheme.
