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Ghaziabad Electoral Roll Digitisation at 59%, Work on Track for Revised SIR Schedule
Ghaziabad | December 12, 2025Officials in Ghaziabad have confirmed that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is progressing in line with the revised schedule announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Uttar Pradesh. As of December 11, about 59.4% of the collected forms have been digitised, and authorities remain confident of completing the process by the new deadline of December 26, with draft rolls set to be published on December 31, 2025.The SIR exercise is currently underway in five assembly segments: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Loni, Modinagar, and Muradnagar. For this extensive operation, the district administration has deployed 3,089 booth-level officers (BLOs) to conduct door-to-door verification, engage with residents,...
UP Cracks Down on Illegal Codeine Racket: FSDA Files Criminal Cases Under NDPS and BNS for the First Time
Lucknow | December 12, 2025Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a major crackdown on the illegal distribution of codeine-based cough syrup, filing criminal cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for the first time. The move comes after a months-long investigation that exposed an extensive network of suppliers and super stockists operating illegally across the state.The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) identified 133 firms in 31 districts linked to the illegal diversion of codeine syrup. The probe covered 52 districts and 332 drug establishments, revealing that many of the facilities existed only on paper, acted solely as billing centres, lacked proper records, and did not...
Uttar Pradesh Unveils First-Ever Official Magh Mela Logo, Showcasing Spiritual, Cultural and Astronomical Heritage
Prayagraj | December 12, 2025The Magh Mela, one of Uttar Pradesh’s most important annual spiritual gatherings and a tradition that has continued for centuries, has taken a historic step by introducing its first-ever official logo. The Prayagraj Mela Authority announced the unveiling after receiving approval from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marking a new milestone for an event deeply rooted in faith, culture, and ancient astronomical systems.The newly revealed logo has been designed to reflect the heart and soul of the Magh Mela. It brings together the sacred identity of Teerthraj Prayag, the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati at the Sangam, where lakhs of devotees arrive each year to pray, bathe and perform rituals on...
Greater Noida to Crack Down on Realtors Defaulting on Rehab Policy Dues
Noida, December 10, 2025: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is taking strict action against real estate developers who have failed to pay dues under the state government’s rehabilitation and stalled-projects policy. The move is aimed at reviving stalled projects and ensuring timely completion of housing units, while recovering pending amounts from defaulting builders.GNIDA has hired consultancy firm Currie and Brown to conduct physical and drone surveys of projects to assess construction progress and identify pending work. So far, the authority has recovered Rs 1,382 crore from the total dues of Rs 4,749 crore. Despite challenges, 17,334 housing units have been registered under the policy. Last month, GNIDA’s board decided to withdraw all policy...
Farmer Killed by Wild Elephants in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, UP; Authorities Step Up Patrolling
Lakhimpur Kheri, December 10, 2025: A 45-year-old farmer lost his life after being attacked by a herd of wild elephants in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflicts near forest areas. The tragic incident took place late Monday night in Gulra village, located in the Majhgain forest range of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR), according to forest officials.The deceased, identified as Ram Bahadur, was keeping vigil over his sugarcane fields along with two fellow farmers, Lalta and Sushil, after reports of wild elephants entering agricultural areas. Around a dozen elephants from neighboring Nepal forests wandered into the fields, feeding on crops and causing damage to the standing sugarcane. The farmers raised the alarm and tried...
Invest UP Promotes Uttar Pradesh as Prime Destination for Japanese Investment
Lucknow, December 10, 2025: Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its efforts to attract Japanese investment, highlighting the state’s infrastructure, policy stability, and business-friendly environment during a high-level delegation visit to Japan. Led by Shashank Chaudhary, additional CEO of Invest UP, the delegation engaged with top officials at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and visited the Seiko Advance manufacturing facility in Saitama to strengthen economic and industrial ties.The visit focused on showcasing Uttar Pradesh as a hub for manufacturing, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and technology-led services. During discussions with JETRO officials, including Takashi Suzuki, chief director general, Yuji Ando, senior director for Global Strategy (Southwest...
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