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UP tracks Tourism’s Economic reach through GST, Restaurants and Cafes show strong growth

Lucknow, Sep 29 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is examining tourism’s growing economic reach through GST records across 51 service categories, with restaurants and cafes showing particularly strong expansion in reported business turnover.
The assessment is bringing the businesses that support travel and hospitality into sharper focus under the state’s
1 trillion economy roadmap.
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Chhattisgarh tightens food safety vigilance

08 Oct 2026 | 6:56 PM

Raipur, Oct 8 (UNI) Protecting public health and ensuring the availability of pure, safe and quality food products remain key priorities of the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. In line with this focus, the Food and Drug Administration is carrying out intensive monitoring of food quality in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district through inspections of food establishments, collection of food samples and laboratory testing, followed by necessary action wherever violations are detected.

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UPSIDA expands across UP, draws industry with ready land and plug-and-play infra

08 Oct 2026 | 6:51 PM

Lucknow, Oct 8 (UNI) Factory registrations in industrial areas developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) have more than doubled in three years, rising from around 1,400 in 2022-23 to nearly 3,300 in 2025-26.

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Congress protesters demanding resignation of CEC held in Lucknow

08 Oct 2026 | 6:40 PM

Lucknow, Oct 8 (UNI) Several Congress workers were taken into custody when they tried to cross over barricades erected by police during a big demonstration in the state capital on Thursday demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. .

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Shimla development gains momentum in line with people's demands: Harish Janartha

08 Oct 2026 | 6:31 PM

Shimla, October 8 (UNI) Shimla Urban MLA Harish Janartha on Thursday said development works in the city were being expedited in accordance with the long-standing demands and requirements of the people.

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Congress women leaders exchange blows at Faridabad protest over voter roll revision, caste abuse alleged

08 Oct 2026 | 6:24 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) A Congress protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls descended into chaos in Haryana's Faridabad on Thursday after two women leaders allegedly exchanged slaps and blows following a dispute over their positions in the demonstration, exposing tensions within the opposition party.

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