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Time of India
28-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
City school fetes its bright students
SKD Academy organised a felicitation ceremony at its Vrindavan Branch to fete the academic excellence of its classes 10 and 12 board toppers (CBSE, ISC, ICSE, and UP Board) and students who excelled in competitive exams like NEET and JEE 2025. UP ministers JPS Rathore, Rajni Tiwari were present.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt activating coop societies, renovating warehouses: Min
1 2 Lucknow: UP cooperative minister JPS Rathore said on Saturday that the cooperative societies of the state were dilapidated, and warehouses were in ruins in the past and are being renovated by the BJP govt. "New buildings were being constructed in the societies. Along with this, an interest-free cash credit limit of Rs 10 lakh each was made available to farmers to provide fertilisers and seeds easily through societies," he said, asserting that if required, the limit would be increased to Rs 15 lakh. He said that inactive societies were activated by providing working capital of Rs 10 lakh each to about 7,000 primary cooperative societies of the state. "A total of 11.94 lakh MT of urea is available in the state, including 2.65 lakh MT urea in the cooperative sector and 9.29 lakh MT urea in private sector. Along with IFFCO and KRIBHCO, 40% of fertiliser is also being procured from private suppliers and provided to societies," he added. "This is being reviewed daily at the state level so that there is no shortage of fertilisers in societies in any district. As monsoon arrived before time, the demand for fertiliser is already prevailing," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo "During this period last year, 14.24 lakh MT of urea was distributed by cooperative and private sectors. This year, 17.88 lakh MT of urea has been distributed so far. There is no shortage of urea in the state. Officers have been asked to maintain supply of fertiliser to farmers," he said. Rathore said that efforts should be made to stop black marketing of fertiliser from districts along the Nepal border. He said that computerisation of committees was being done and instructed officers to prepare a digital data of the farmers in which their name, address, khasra-khatauni, Aadhaar number, and mobile number should be prepared so that farmers could easily take fertilisers and seeds and sell their produce. He said that the facility of digital payment through QR code would be made available at all the committees through district cooperative banks, which would solve the problem of overrating of fertiliser.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Coop bank's profithas tripled in 8 yrs'
Lucknow: UP, minister for cooperation JPS Rathore on Monday said that the net profit made by UP Cooperative Bank (UPCB) tripled in the past eight years. Speaking at the 44th foundation day function of , he said, "The UPCB's net profit tripled since 2017 and the district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) grew in terms of business – the value of which may be pegged at Rs 41,234 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The minister credited a turnaround to digitalisation initiatives such as 'Sahkar Sarthi'. He highlighted efforts undertaken by govt to strengthen primary agriculture credit societies (PACS), the ground-level institutions that facilitate fertiliser supply to farmers. "The state was able to reactivate over 5,700 dormant members besides onboarding 3,500 new members and mobilising Rs 884.85 lakh in share capital," said the minister, who launched the 'PACS: Ek Naya Aayam' book that documented a new chapter in cooperative development. Chief general manager, NABARD's UP regional office, Pankaj Kumar emphasised the transformative role of cooperatives in rural India. Principal secretary, cooperative, Sorabh Babu emphasised the essential link between business growth and human resources. Registrar, cooperative societies, UP, Yogesh Kumar underscored the need for adequate staffing and greater public trust to position cooperatives as a foundational element of the banking system. Chairman of UP Cooperative Bank urged for greater focus on digital transformation and affordable credit delivery. Regional Director of RBI, Pankaj Kumar, also spoke on the occasion. Outstanding performers of NABARD were felicitated by the minister. A plantation drive 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' was also organised.
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First Post
01-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
IAF to conduct day-night drills on Ganga Expressway in UP's Shahjahanpur amid tensions over Pahalgam attack
A 3.5 km emergency airstrip in Shahjahanpur will be the site of take-off and landing drills on Friday, featuring some of the IAF's most advanced fighter and transport aircraft, including the Rafale, Jaguar, and Mirage jets, according to a report read more As India prepares to avenge Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives on April 22, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to carry out a major drill on the under-construction Ganga Expressway in UP's Shahjahanpur on Friday. According to a News 18 report, a 3.5 km emergency airstrip in Shahjahanpur will be the site of take-off and landing drills on Friday, featuring some of the IAF's most advanced fighter and transport aircraft, including the Rafale, Jaguar, and Mirage jets. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The airshow will also be used to assess the expressway's potential as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies, added the report. Notably, this will be the country's first airstrip specifically designed to support both day and night landings of fighter jets, marking a significant boost to defence preparedness. It will also function as a dedicated training and rehearsal base for the Indian Air Force, reported News 18. According to the report, citing the district administration, the air show will be conducted in two phases — during the day and at night — to test the strip's night landing capabilities. Fighter jets will perform low fly-pasts at an altitude of just one meter, followed by landing and take-off drills. The same sequence will be repeated from 7 pm to 10 pm, added the report. To ensure comprehensive security, around 250 CCTVs have been installed on both sides of the airstrip. In preparation for the air show, the Indian Air Force has taken over operational control of the airstrip, with personnel from the Air Force and the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) coordinating efforts. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, Minister of State for Cooperation JPS Rathore, senior IAF officials, and local public representatives are expected to attend the event. Aircraft participating in the exercise include: Rafale – Equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems and long-range Meteor missiles, capable of operating in all weather conditions SU-30 MKI – A twin-seater multirole fighter jointly developed by India and Russia, capable of carrying long-range missiles like the BrahMos Mirage-2000 – A French-origin aircraft known for deep-strike capabilities and nuclear readiness MiG-29 – A high-speed fighter with advanced maneuverability and radar-evading abilities Jaguar – Precision strike aircraft designed for ground attack and anti-ship missions C-130J Super Hercules – A heavy-lift aircraft critical for special forces deployment, disaster relief, and rescue operations AN-32 – A versatile transport aircraft for cargo and troop movement, especially in high-altitude terrains MI-17 V5 – A multi-role helicopter used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and humanitarian missions With this development, the Ganga Expressway will become the fourth expressway in Uttar Pradesh to feature an emergency airstrip, following similar facilities on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway (Unnao), Purvanchal Expressway (Sultanpur), and Bundelkhand Expressway (near Etawah). However, it is the first in the state — and the country — to support night landings, significantly boosting the IAF's capability for round-the-clock operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
