UP hosts nearly 40% of India’s river dolphin population
Uttar Pradesh leads the dolphin population in the country, with the count settling at 2,387 in the state, according to India’s first river dolphin estimation report.
Uttar Pradesh leads the dolphin population in the country, with the count settling at 2,387 in the state, according to India’s first river dolphin estimation report.
India is once again staring at the prospect of a reduced wheat harvest as above-average temperatures threaten the winter-sown crop.
Uttar Pradesh's handloom and textile industry is witnessing unprecedented growth. As the largest decentralised cottage industry after agriculture, this sector employs approximately 1.91 lakh handloom weavers and supports over 80,000 families.
The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to address the issue of urban flooding well in advance.
The recently concluded Maha Kumbh has not only reinforced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s political dominance in the state but has also positioned him as a key contender in any post-Narendra Modi succession debate.
On Makar Sankranti, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip at Gangasagar. State minister Aroop Biswas mentioned that the auspicious bath began on Tuesday at 6.58 a.m. and will continue until Wednesday at 6.58 a.m. So far, 85 lakh pilgrims have bathed, Mr Biswas said.
The Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken monumental efforts to ensure a seamless and spiritually significant bathing experience for devotees during Mahakumbh 2025.
Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign is underway across Uttar Pradesh.
The Centre is set to make the Maha Kumbh 2025 a landmark event not only for spiritual gatherings but also for global tourism.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Prasar Bharati's FM channel ‘Kumbhvani’ at the Circuit House on Friday, during the second day of his Prayagraj tour.
