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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
U.P. cabinet decision: Homestay, bed & breakfast policy cleared
The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the Uttar Pradesh Bed and Breakfast (B and B) and Homestay Policy 2025 to improve services and provide better options for stay to the pilgrims and tourists in the state. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the state cabinet that also provides for financial incentives and grants to the homestay and B and B units. Briefing media persons about the state cabinet's decisions, finance minister Suresh Khanna said the state cabinet gave nod to 10 proposals. He said UP Homestay and B and B Policy provides for housing facilities in up to six rooms (12 beds). Khanna said a committee headed by district magistrate and comprising district police chief (or representative) and others would grant permission to run the homestay services. He said the units would provide housing facilities for a period of up to seven days along with a provision of extension with permission. Khanna said the application fee for four categories of homestays would be ₹500 to ₹750 in rural areas and ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 in urban areas. Khanna said Uttar Pradesh, with a rich cultural heritage and historical sites, is a major attraction for pilgrims and tourists. In the absence of any homestay, B and B policy, those running such facilities had to register them with the Nidhi Plus portal of the Union tourism ministry and a certificate was being issued to them following registration. ₹200 cr for building Annapurna Bhawans The state cabinet approved a proposal to provide a sum of ₹200 crore for construction of Annapurna Bhawans for running model fair price shops. Minister for finance Suresh Khanna said the Annapurna Bhawan is constructed with a cost of ₹8.5 lakh in 484 square feet area and those running the fair price shops are allowed to keep other items as well. He said 3,534 Annapurna Bhawans have been constructed and 2,000 are under construction in the state. He said the Annapurna Bhawans were till now being constructed with the funds from MNREGA, MPLAD, Vidhayak Nidhi, Poorvanchal and Bundelkhand Vikas Nidhi. He said the savings from the food and civil supplies department would also be used for construction and around 75 to 100 Annapurna Bhawans would be constructed in every district.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
UP Cabinet okays 20% quota for ex-Agniveers in police, fire service hiring
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide 20% reservation to former Agniveers in direct recruitment to the state police force, including the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC), Mounted Police, and the Fire Services. Like ex-servicemen, former Agniveers will also get a relaxation of three years in the upper age limit based on their service duration. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Talking to the media after the meeting, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said the Agnipath Yojana launched by the Central government 'offers an opportunity for 'patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Army, Navy and the Air Force'. 'The primary objective of this decision is to ensure meaningful post-service employment opportunities for Agniveers who complete their four-year tenure under the Agneepath scheme. This not only recognises their service but ensures they can continue contributing to the nation's security infrastructure after their military stint. The reservation will be applicable across all categories — general, scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and other backward class (OBC). For example, an SC category Agniveer will get the benefit within the SC category, and similarly for OBC and other groups,' he added. The first recruitment batch under this policy is expected to be initiated in 2026, coinciding with the retirement of the first batch of Agniveers. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds cabinet meeting in Lucknow. — ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025 Several states and central forces have introduced reservation policies for Agniveers with Haryana and Odisha offering 10%. At the time of the launch of the Agneepath scheme, Chief Minister Adityanath had assured that former Agniveers would be given preference in the state police force, including the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary. The move by the Yogi government aims to not only provide career opportunities to former Agniveers but also to bolster the state's security forces with well-trained, disciplined, and motivated personnel, the government said. The Agneepath scheme was introduced by the Central government in 2022 to serve in the defence services — Army, Air Force and Navy — as Agniveers for a period of four years. The scheme includes six months of training, and upon completion, 25% of Agniveers are inducted into regular service based on performance, while the remaining 75% are encouraged to pursue other career opportunities. Minister Khanna said that 10 of the 11 proposals presented before the Cabinet were given approval.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
IAF conducts day & night landing drills on Ganga eway in Shajahanpur
Shahjahanpur: In the backdrop of heightened tensions with Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Air Force on Friday (IAF) showcased its might on the Ganga Expressway by conducting a two-hour flypast and landing drill in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district. A range of IAF aircraft, including Rafale, SU-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, C-130J Super Hercules, AN-32 and MI-17 V5 helicopter, performed 'touch and go' manoeuvres on a 3.5-km stretch of the under-construction expressway despite stormy weather. The C-130J Super Hercules was the first to touch down, followed by Jaguars and MiGs, while Rafales displayed stunts in the sky. A 3-hour night landing show was held later, from 7pm to 10pm. "The exercises tested low fly-pasts, landings and take-offs during both daylight and night-time conditions," said an official. The Ganga Expressway, stretching 594km from Meerut to Prayagraj and being built at a cost of Rs 36,000 crore, is the fourth expressway in UP with an airstrip and the first in India equipped for night landings, paving the way for round-the-clock operational preparedness. Unlike the Lucknow-Agra and Purvanchal expressways, where similar emergency landing drills were carried out in daytime, the Ganga Expressway is the first to support both day and night fighter jet landings. The air show aimed to validate the expressway's use as an alternative runway during war or disaster. Around 250 CCTV cameras were installed on either side of the airstrip to enable real-time monitoring and quick response in case of any incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo There was speculation about postponing the event due to inclement weather, but the drill commenced once conditions improved. Hundreds, including schoolchildren, turned out to witness the show. Top defence officials attended the event, along with Union minister of state for electronics and IT Jitin Prasada, state finance minister Suresh Khanna, and chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
IAF jets to make day-night landing on Ganga E-way
LUCKNOW Uttar Pradesh will create history on Friday when Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and transport aircraft will land and take-off during the day and night on the newly-built 3.5-km-long airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, becoming the first state in the country to have night landing facility for fighter jets on an expressway. The air show is being organized to assess the expressway's potential as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies. The exercise will be conducted in two phases — during the day and at night — to test the airstrip's night-landing capabilities, according to the UP government. The exercise holds much significance in wake of heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir on April 22. IAF fighter jets will touch down and take off from the airstrip in daylight, and thereafter, between 7pm and 10pm. They will perform low fly-pasts at an altitude of just one metre, followed by landing and take-off drills. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and members of the state cabinet will be witness to this historic moment. 'Notably, this will be the first airstrip in the country designed to support day and night landings of fighter aircraft, making it a strategic asset for defence preparedness. It will also serve as the Air Force's training and rehearsal base,' the statement said. The state government has taken all requite steps for the security of the airstrip by installing around 250 CCTV cameras on both sides. On Thursday, the IAF took over operational control of the airstrip, with personnel from the air force and the UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) coordinating efforts. UP finance minister Suresh Khanna, minister of state for cooperation JPS Rathore, public representatives and senior air force officials will also attend the event. 4th E-WAY IN U.P. TO HAVE AIRSTRIP *The Ganga Expressway will be the fourth expressway in the state that will have an airstrip for fighter jets of the Indian Air force. *The three other airstrips are at Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao, the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, and the Bundelkhand Expressway near Etawah. *These strategically located airstrips serve as alternative runways for the Indian Air Force during wartime or emergencies. *But the Ganga Expressway is the first in UP and across the country that has a night-landing facility. *The air show will assess the expressway's readiness for use as an alternate runway and demonstrate the IAF's rapid response capability. AIRCRRAFT TO LAND ON E-WAY TODAY RAFALE: French-made Rafale is equipped with a modern electronic warfare system and long-range Meteor missile. This aircraft can operate in all weather conditions. SU-30 MKI: This twin-seater fighter, jointly developed by India-Russia, is capable of long-range strikes and can fly with missiles like BrahMos. MIRAGE-2000: Another French marvel, the Mirage-2000 is capable of carrying out high-speed deep penetration strikes and also capable of carrying nuclear payload. MiG-29: It is a fighter aircraft with high speed, high flight and ability to dodge radar. JAGUAR: It is a precision strike aircraft used in ground attack and anti-ship missions. C-130J SUPER HERCULES: This heavy transport aircraft plays a major role in deploying special forces, disaster relief and rescue missions. AN-32: Transport aircraft suitable for transporting goods and soldiers in high-altitude areas. MI-17 V5 helicopter: Multipurpose helicopter required for search and rescue, medical evacuation and humanitarian aid operations.
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01-05-2025
- Politics
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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
