Politics

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the two-day AI Health Summit in Lucknow on Monday, emphasizing the state’s improved law and order situation. He stated that there is no curfew or communal unrest in Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the state is now stable and prosperous. Law and Order and Tourism Speaking at the summit organized by the Health and IT Departments, CM Yogi said: “Today, Uttar Pradesh has no curfew, no riots, and overall peace prevails. People are happy, investments are increasing, and tourism is growing. Everyone is engaged in work and business, contributing to the state’s development.” He highlighted the Mahakumbh 2025, which saw participation of over 66 crore pilgrims from India and abroad, boosting local tourism and creating new employment opportunities...

The Uttar Pradesh government has revised the date for the public holiday on Makar Sankranti this year. Initially announced for January 14, 2026, the holiday will now be observed on January 15, 2026. All government offices and banks across the state will remain closed on this day. Significance of Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) to Capricorn (Makara Rashi), symbolizing the start of the auspicious Uttarayan period. The festival is celebrated with traditional offerings such as jaggery sweets (laddus), khichdi, and donations of urad dal. According to the Vishnu Purana, donating rice on this day is considered meritorious. Observances and Rituals Astrologers note that the muhurta of spiritual merit (punya kaal) falls on Ja...