Uttar Pradesh: Journalist shot dead in Sitapur; investigation underway
A journalist working for a reputed Hindi daily was shot dead by criminals in Sitapur on Saturday afternoon.
A journalist working for a reputed Hindi daily was shot dead by criminals in Sitapur on Saturday afternoon.
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is expected to reshuffle its state ministry to strengthen its caste equation and counter the Samajwadi Party’s PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) strategy ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday joined the foundation-laying ceremony of the Microsoft India Development Centre, calling it a landmark moment for the IT sector in Noida and North India.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Gautam Buddha Nagar is emerging fast as a hub of health tourism. During his one-day visit, he inaugurated the newly developed “Sharda Care-Health City” in Greater Noida, praising it as a unique blend of service and investment.
On this occasion, he declared that after the revitalisation of Kashi and Ayodhya, it is now time for the development of Mathura and Braj Bhoomi.
He said that the risks undertaken and reforms introduced by the government, coupled with robust policies and effective implementation, have resulted in Uttar Pradesh emerging as a leading state in terms of ease of doing business.
While markets, business establishments, schools, and offices functioned as usual, there was some disruption on highways in certain areas due to road blockades by protesters.
Under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the examination for the selection of 60,244 constables will be held across 67 districts from August 23 to 25 and August 30 to 31, with stringent security measures in place to ensure a fair and transparent process.
Officials here on Tuesday claimed that the transport, storage, and communication sectors have recorded the highest GSVA at 129%. The state has also recorded significant growth in agriculture, mining, construction, transport, and real estate sectors.
On his visit to the village of the victim, the Congress MP lamented that while his entire family has been threatened, no action is being taken.
