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Coronavirus: UP defers Rs 150 cr plan to buy 160,000 tablet computers

The state has decided to give free food grain for the months of April and May to more than 8.38 million widow, old age and handicap pensioners next month.

Dirty business: UP sanitiser makers claim black-marketing of raw material

Drug body says key ingredient IPA currently being sold for Rs 360 a litre in the state against a normal price of Rs 95

Coronavirus cases update on Saturday: 800 home quarantined in Aurangabad

Below are the new cases being reported across India on Saturday, March 21.

Coronavirus: UP warns against hoarding and black marketing of food items

Asks MSMEs to ramp up production of masks and hand sanitisers

India's virus case confirmations coming in slower than many other countries

Key countries facing the outbreak had seen cases rise by around 140-700 per cent in the four days after crossing the 100-mark

UP ethanol production hits 1.4 bn litres, more capacity in the pipeline

60 sugar mills likely to produce ethanol by 2021-22

HC pushes date for removal of posters of CAA protesters to April 10

The order was passed by the High Court Bench comprising Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Ramesh Sinha on an application moved by the Lucknow district magistrate.

UP to compensate daily earners for livelihood loss due to Covid-19

Schools across the state shut till April 2, while protests and demonstrations banned

UP Governor promulgates ordinance to recover damage to properties in riots

On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet had passed the Ordinance

Palm reader predicted 350 seats for SP in 2022 UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav

Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Yadav said that if BJP can win 300 seats by spreading lies, then Samajwadi Party will win 351 seats by working honestly

Coronavirus hurts tourism sector in Uttar Pradesh; Agra records 50% drop

The tourist traffic in Uttar Pradesh has taken a severe blow following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Kapil Mishra to Bagga, polarising faces take centre stage in Delhi BJP

The next significant change in the population composition was brought about by migrants, largely from undivided Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

UP orders scrutiny of Torrent Power, Noida Power over distribution pacts

The two companies distribute power in Agra, Noida respectively

UP targets rabi wheat procurement of 5.5 mn tonnes at Rs 1,925/quintal MSP

State allows purchase from share croppers, contract farmers; last year it could log only 3.8 MT of wheat compared to seasonal target of 5.5 MT

Aligarh youth injured in anti-CAA protest dies, security beefed up in city

A Special Investigation Team has begun investigations into the violent clashes and asked those with any information including video evidence to come forward

Govt approves Rs 7,660 cr green highway project in UP, 3 other states

The project comprises components like sustainable development and maintenance of National Highways, Institutional Capacity Enhancement, Road Safety and Research and Development.

UP has got industrial investments worth Rs 3 trillion since 2017: CM

State to promote 30,000 startups under flagship 'Yuva Hub' scheme

Artisans, SMEs to get a boost with 21 common facility centres in UP

The CFCs will provide state of art machines, testing facility and finishing equipment for the artisans and SMEs

Posters of anti-CAA protestors: UP govt moves SC against Allahabad HC order

The high court had on March 9 asked the Uttar Pradesh government not to install such posters

UP engages global R&D major to develop drought- and flood-resistant rice

Philippines-based Int'l Rice Research Institute to develop the new strains for the state, will also fortify traditional varieties with aroma and nutrients