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'UP's textile industry reaches new heights due to Yogi govt's policies'

Lucknow, Sep 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Textile Industry Minister Rakesh Sachan Tuesday said that the Yogi government's policies and investment-friendly environment have given new impetus to both infrastructure and industries in the state.
He stated that in the financial year 2025-26, handicraft exports from the state were estimated to be worth approximately Rs 35,000 crore, with over 200,000 handloom weavers engaged in this sector, and foreign exports worth over Rs 110 crore. He added that Uttar Pradesh's textile products have gained recognition both nationally and internationally.
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LG celebrates PM's birthday at 'Palaash' and 'Pareesha' children homes

17 Sep 2026 | 7:14 PM

Srinagar, Sept 17 (UNI) The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday celebrated the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the inmates of the 'Palaash' and 'Pareesha' children's homes in Srinagar.

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Lucknow: Sacked police constable convicted in 2018 murder of Apple manager Vivek Tiwari

17 Sep 2026 | 7:09 PM

Lucknow, Sep 17 (UNI) A Lucknow court has convicted dismissed police constable Prashant Choudhary in the eight-year-old murder of Apple manager Vivek Tiwari in the Gomti Nagar area.

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Ambala: Two Police Post in-charges suspended over FIR lapses at Minister Anil Vij’s public grievance hearing

17 Sep 2026 | 6:58 PM

Panchkula, Sep 17 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Thursday ordered the suspension of two police post in-charges in Ambala Cantonment after complaints of alleged failure to register FIRs and delays in acting on theft complaints came up during his public grievance hearing. .

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Traditional fairs vital to preserving Himachal’s cultural heritage: Anirudh Singh

17 Sep 2026 | 6:54 PM

Shimla, September 17 (UNI) Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh on Thursday said preserving traditional fairs and cultural practices was a collective responsibility to ensure that future generations remain connected with Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage.

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ACB registers 2 FIRs against JKAS officer Sheeba Inayat over disproportionate assets, foodgrain irregularities

17 Sep 2026 | 6:50 PM

Srinagar, Sept 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered two separate FIRs against JKAS officer Sheeba Inayat over alleged disproportionate assets and irregularities in the distribution of government foodgrains in Baramulla, officials said.

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