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UP on High Alert Over H1N1 Cases, Brajesh Pathak Says Medicines Available and No Need to Panic

Lucknow, August 29, 2026; Uttar Pradesh has stepped up health surveillance following a rise in seasonal influenza cases, with Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak directing officials to closely monitor patients reporting fever and strengthen hospital preparedness across the state. Pathak reviewed the situation during a video conference with senior Health Department officials…

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Bihar Steps In To Bring Home 100 Maharashtra Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal Floods

Patna, August 29, 2026; The Bihar government facilitated the safe return of around 100 pilgrims from Maharashtra who had been stranded in Kathmandu amid flash floods in Nepal, arranging their onward journey by train on Saturday. The assistance was initiated after the Maharashtra government sought Bihar’s support in bringing the stranded pilgrims back home. Acting…

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches development projects worth Rs 435 crore in Deoria, Gorakhpur

Lucknow, August 29, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced a major development push for Deoria and Gorakhpur, launching and laying the foundation stones for projects with a combined value of more than Rs 435 crore. The initiatives cover infrastructure, public amenities and welfare-related works across both districts, with a significant share…

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Opportunities being provided to youth can contribute to economic prosperity: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur, August 28- Gorakshpeethadhishwar, Chief Minister and Chancellor of Mahayogi Gorakhnath University Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath, said, “The double-engine government has created a strong ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh to provide every young person with ample opportunities to learn, pursue opportunities, undertake entrepreneurship and move forward according to their qualifications, interests and capabilities. Over the past 9…

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London Patient Travels to Faridabad for Advanced Laser Treatment of Nearly 200-Gram Prostate

Faridabad: Mr T, a patient from London, travelled to India for specialised treatment of a massively enlarged prostate weighing nearly 200 grams and underwent successful laser prostate surgery at ILSS Hospital, Faridabad. Considering the unusually large size of the prostate, Mr T required specialised treatment and expertise in advanced laser prostatectomy. After evaluating his options,…

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Palwal Police to Hold Road Safety Quiz for Students on August 31

Palwal: The Palwal Police will organise a road safety quiz competition on August 31 to educate children and students about traffic rules and encourage them to follow safe road practices from an early age. The competition is being conducted under the directions of the Additional Director General of Police, Traffic and Highways, Haryana, and Palwal…

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Mayawati Backs UP Jobs Drive, Demands Action on Reservation and Teacher Recruitment

Lucknow, August 27, 2026; Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government’s plan to provide employment to one lakh young people within the next six months, but questioned whether the announcement was influenced by the approaching Assembly elections. In a statement posted on X, Mayawati described the proposed recruitment as a…

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Reviews Flood Preparedness Along Gandak Amid Nepal Flood Crisis

Patna, August 27, 2026; Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday assessed the flood situation along the state’s northern border and reviewed preparedness measures following severe flooding in neighbouring Nepal. Choudhary visited the Gandak River and undertook an aerial assessment of vulnerable areas covering Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah and Motihari. During the inspection, he took…

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Nepal Flood Crisis Puts UP Border Districts on Alert, States Open Helplines for Stranded Citizens

Lucknow, August 27, 2026; Uttar Pradesh has intensified surveillance along its Nepal border following severe flash floods in the neighbouring country, with authorities in Maharajganj, Kushinagar and other border areas instructed to remain prepared for any rise in downstream water levels. The state Relief Commissioner’s office has established round-the-clock monitoring in Lucknow to assess developments…

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Delhi Lakshmi Yojna launched with ₹2,500 monthly aid for eligible women

New Delhi, August 26, 2026; The Delhi Government on Wednesday rolled out the Delhi Lakshmi Yojna at Talkatora Stadium, introducing a monthly financial support of ₹2,500 for eligible women in the national capital. The initiative was formally launched in the presence of Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief…

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