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Lucknow:Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that large-scale adoption of intercropping, particularly oilseeds and pulses along with sugarcane, is the most effective way to give a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural sector and significantly enhance farmers’ income. He emphasized that this model has the potential not just to double, but to multiply the earnings of sugarcane farmers. Chairing a high-level meeting on Monday, the Chief Minister stated that cultivating high-value intercropped varieties such as mustard, lentil, urad and moong alongside sugarcane can provide farmers with additional production at lower cost, ensure steady income throughout the year, and strengthen their overall financial stability. CM Yogi pointed out that horizontal expansion of cultivable land i...

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh):In a remarkable story of rural entrepreneurship and women empowerment, cow-based products have emerged as a strong source of livelihood in Uttar Pradesh, transforming the life of Anupama Singh from Sambhal district. Once hesitant to step beyond the boundaries of her home, Anupama today is a recognized name for her innovative Panchgavya products, earning a stable monthly income and creating employment for other women in her village. A resident of Baniyakheda village in Sambhal, Anupama holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. Instead of migrating to cities in search of employment, she chose to build her future within her village. Her journey took a decisive turn after she joined the Janki Women Self-Help Group, where access to training, low-interest loans and colle...

Lucknow:What was meant to be the happiest phase of his life turned into an unimaginable tragedy. A young man, who was to get married in just 11 days, lost his life in a road accident while returning home after distributing his wedding invitation cards in Lucknow. The incident occurred on Sunday evening near Anandi Water Park in the BBD area, when the motorcycle on which the victim was travelling rammed into a stationary dumper parked on the roadside, police said. Returning After Giving Wedding Invitations The deceased has been identified as Gopi Kumar, a resident of Shri Krishna Purwa under Gudamba police station limits. Gopi, the eldest son of Manoj Kumar, had his tilak ceremony scheduled for February 9, while the wedding procession (baraat) was to leave for Mahmudabad on Februar...

Barabanki: Dr. Sudesh Kumar Verma from Barabanki district has brought national recognition to his hometown after being selected for the prestigious Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR), awarded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Chosen from among thousands of applicants across the country, Dr. Verma is one of only 35 scholars nationwide to receive this highly competitive fellowship. The achievement is being hailed not only as a personal milestone for Dr. Verma but also as a matter of pride for Barabanki district, which now finds its name on the national academic map. Two-Year Research at IGNCA, New Delhi Under the fellowship, Dr. Verma has been affiliated with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, where he will conduct...

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh):A chilling case of filicide has shocked Nagmala Mavasi village in Makkhanpur area of Firozabad, where a man allegedly murdered his 12-year-old son with a sharp weapon, concealed the body inside a trunk, and fled the scene. Police have launched a manhunt to trace the accused father. According to the police, the accused has been identified as Rajesh Kumar, while the victim was his minor son Mayank. Rajesh’s wife, Urmila Sargava, is a schoolteacher. Horror Unfolds After Mother Returns from School On Monday morning, Urmila left for school as usual. When she returned home later in the day, she was horrified to find blood splattered across the house. Alarmed, she raised an outcry, drawing neighbours to the spot. Locals noticed blood oozing from a trunk kept ...