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UP's 33 Districts Declared Covid-Free: State Health Department
Almost 33 districts of Uttar Pradesh haven't reported a single active Covid case as of September 9 and about 67 districts haven't reported any case in the last 24 hours. However, UP still has 199 active cases. The Covid recovery rate of the state has improved to 98.7% and the positivity rate has come down to 0.01%. About seven crore people have been vaccinated with the first dose in UP.
Tags: Covid-19, Vaccination, Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath, health departmentl
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Bans Meat & Liquor Trade In Mathura
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Janmashtami Krishnotsava 2021 instructed to ban meat and liquor in Mathura. He further said that people involved in such trades should start selling up milk to bring back the glory of Mathura. CM also prayed to Lord Krishna to end coronavirus. He added, "Every effort will be made to develop Brij Bhumi and there will no dearth of funds for this."
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, CM Yogi Adityanath, Janmashtami 2021
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Uttar Pradesh To Get First Ayush University In Gorrakhpur
Uttar Pradesh will soon get the state's first Ayush University as President Ram Nath Kovind is set to lay the foundation stone for the University in Gorakhpur's Pipri-Tarkulha village on August 28. The University will be named after Mahayogi Guru Gorakshanath. Besides, President Kovind will also inaugurate several projects such as Guru Gorakhnath University, a Mahant Digvijaynath Ayurved Hospital, and Maa Pateshwari Hostel in presence of CM… read-more
Tags: Ayush University, Gorakhpur, President Ram Nath Kovind, CM Yogi Adityanath
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Aligarh Airport Likely To Be Renamed After Kalyan Singh: CM Yogi
UP government will likely rename the Aligarh airport after the former CM Kalyan Singh as CM Yogi Adityanath on August 22 in Aligarh said, ''We'll hold a meeting with cabinet soon and discuss it.'' CM Yogi also added, ''From the airport to Aligarh, the people of UP have huge respect for Kalyan ji.'' Sadly, Kalyan Singh succumbed to sepsis and multi-organ failure on August 21 in Lucknow.
Tags: Aligarh Airport, Kalyan Singh, CM Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh Government
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Yogi Govt Lifts Weekend COVID-19-Induced Lockdown
Considering the declining trend of COVID-19 cases, the Yogi government has announced to end the Sunday lockdown in UP on August 20. With the announcement, the market can now operate every day and the movement of people is allowed between 6 am to 10 pm. Notably, the UP government had already lifted the Saturday lockdown on August 11. The state reported only 29 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
Tags: Weekend Lockdown, CM Yogi Adityanath, UP government
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Congress Holds Protest In UP Against Yogi Government
The UP Congress will march across 403 constituencies of the state while holding a protest questioning the Yogi government on the issue of price hikes, loss of jobs, and many more. "On the anniversary of the start of the "Quit India Movement" on August 9, Congress workers will protest against the Yogi government," said party sources. The party will raise the slogan, "BJP Gaddi Chhodo".
Tags: Congress Party, Protests, Bharatiya Janata Party, CM Yogi Adityanath
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UP Govt To Take Care Of Baby Girl Found Floating In Ganga River
Ironic! Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced that the UP govt will adopt a 22-day old baby girl who was abandoned floating in the Ganga river. However, the baby was discovered by a boatman near Dadri Ghat in Ghazipur on June 16, and was covered with Hindu deities inside a wooden box. According to reports, the girl has been named 'Ganga' & now will be take care by government.
Tags: Ganga, CM Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh
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UP Announces Rs 10 Lakh For Kin Of Journos Died Due To COVID
Commemorating the Hindi Journalism Day on May 30, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of journalists who succumbed to COVID-19. Lauding journalists, CM Adityanath stated, "During such challenging and testing times, all journalists and media workers have risked their lives to bring to us relevant and authentic information." He further assured his support to all journalists.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath, journalist, Covid-19
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UP Government To Soon Vaccinate All Eligible In The State Against COVID-19
Promising vaccine for those aged 12-18, the UP CM Yogi Adityanath on May 26 stated that all eligible people in the state will be vaccinated against Covid. At present, the people above 18 years of age in the state are being inoculated against the Covid-19 infection. Besides, CM Adityanath also said that the government is working over a plan to tackle with diseases like encephalitis and dengue.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh Government, CM Yogi Adityanath, Covid Vaccination, Covid-19, India
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Mathura Brick Kiln Industry Seeks UP Govt Help After Tauktae Effect
Brick kiln owners in Mathura have requested a waiver of royalty and GST from the UP government to survive the heavy losses faced due to cyclone Tauktae. Reportedly, each of the 250 kiln owners suffered a loss of Rs 8-12 lakhs with cascading effect on 50,000 workers due to early closure of the industry which goes on till mid-June. The District Brick Kiln Association also requested for free rations.
Tags: Brick-kiln, Mathura, Cyclone Tauktae, UP government, CM Yogi Adityanath
Courtesy: The Economic Times
