Uttar Pradesh government

UP Govt To Revisit Anti-Gangster Law Cases, Formulate New Guidelines

The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it plans to review existing criminal cases filed under the stringent Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. It is also working on new guidelines for the application of the law. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant...

Uttar Pradesh To Establish ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Village At Mahakumbh 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government will set up a unique 'Har Ghar Jal' village at Mahakumbh 2025 to highlight its achievements under the Jal Jeevan Mission, officials announced. This initiative will celebrate the state's success in ensuring tap water supply to every household, particularly in the water-scarce region of Bundelkhand. Spread...

Allahabad HC To Hear On Jan 17 PIL Challenging UP Govt’s Control Of Temples, Festivals

The Allahabad High Court on Monday scheduled a hearing for next month on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by former Union minister Subramanian Swamy, challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's control over the management of certain temples and their religious functions. A two-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and...

Sambhal Court Commissioner Seeks 15-Day Extension For Mosque Survey Report

The survey report for the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, which was expected to be presented on Monday, was delayed after the advocate commissioner, Ramesh Singh Raghav, requested a 15-day extension due to health issues. The civil court (senior division) is expected to decide on the extension request around 4...

Yogi government to appoint ‘Udyami Mitras’ in all 75 districts to facilitate investment in UP

In order to expedite the appointment of Udyami Mitras to facilitate investment in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to give applicants a weightage of 50 points in the test results. These Udyami Mitras, or friends of entrepreneurs, will be chosen based...

Trial in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case will take 5 years to conclude, says report in SC

According to a report, the trial in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case against accused Ashish Mishra will take five years to complete, the Supreme Court stated on Wednesday. The statements were made by a panel of justices Surya Kant and V Ramasubramanian while hearing Ashish Mishra's petition appealing an Allahabad...