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📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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| 1 | IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For Lucknow And All Of Uttar Pradesh Today | Heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds has been forecast across western, central and eastern Uttar Pradesh today, July 21, with the monsoon fully active again. Yellow alerts have also been issued for several southern UP districts from July 21 through July 25, with river water levels rising rapidly across several parts of the state. |
| 2 | Active Monsoon To Bring Four Continuous Days Of Rain Across UP | IMD has confirmed that active monsoon conditions will persist across Uttar Pradesh from July 18 through July 21, with heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds of up to 70 kmph in several areas. Citizens in low-lying areas and near rivers have been advised to remain cautious as the risk of localised waterlogging and swelling of water bodies remains high. |
| 3 | Lucknow Schools Now Running From 8 AM To 2 PM Under New Order | The District Basic Education Officer of Lucknow issued an order effective July 18 revising timings for all pre-primary, nursery, and Classes 1 to 8 government, aided and private schools. All such schools in Lucknow are now operating from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM until further notice, replacing the earlier morning schedule to better suit seasonal conditions and student safety. |
| 4 | CM Yogi Inaugurates New UPSDA Headquarters Building On Shaheed Path Lucknow | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the new headquarters building of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority on July 19 in Lucknow. Built at a cost exceeding ₹200 crore, the modern facility on Shaheed Path houses a 24×7 State Emergency Operations Centre, a 200-seat auditorium, classrooms, a lecture hall, hostel, library, and a Digital Command, Control and Coordination Centre. |
| 5 | Rapid Rail Corridor Connecting Lucknow Kanpur Via Unnao Officially Announced | CM Yogi Adityanath has announced a rapid rail corridor connecting Lucknow and Kanpur via Unnao as part of the State Capital Region development framework. The corridor will complement the recently opened Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway and further integrate the two major cities and surrounding districts into a unified, well-connected economic growth zone in central Uttar Pradesh. |
| 6 | Lucknow Metro Red Line Achieves Growing Daily Ridership Of 87,000 Passengers | The Lucknow Metro’s operational Red Line is recording an average daily ridership of 87,000 passengers across its 22.87 km network of 21 stations. Meanwhile, the approved Phase 1B Blue Line, covering 11.165 km from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj with 12 stations including seven underground, received a ₹5,801 crore cabinet approval and is expected to expand the total metro network to 34 km. |
| 7 | Lucknow Metro Phase 1B To Connect Old City Heritage Zones And KGMU | Once operational, the Phase 1B Blue Line will pass through the heart of old Lucknow, connecting commercial centres including Aminabad, Yahiyaganj, Pandeyganj and Chowk, as well as King George’s Medical University and major heritage tourism sites including Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Bhool Bhulaiya and Rumi Darwaza, easing severe traffic congestion on the city’s most overburdened roads. |
| 8 | Petrol At ₹102.04 And Diesel At ₹95.53 Per Litre In Lucknow Today | Fuel prices in Lucknow have remained stable today, July 21, with petrol at ₹102.04 per litre and diesel at ₹95.53 per litre. While domestic prices have been unchanged for several consecutive days, international crude oil prices have crossed 90 dollars per barrel, raising concerns that fuel prices could come under upward pressure in the coming weeks. |
| 9 | UP Namami Gange Programme Shows Measurable Ganga River Improvement After 12 Years | Scientific data confirms that twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have produced measurable improvements in the health of the Ganga river flowing through Uttar Pradesh. Water quality now meets bathing standards on most main stem stretches, dissolved oxygen levels have risen, and overall pollution load has declined steadily, reflecting the sustained environmental investment made over the past decade. |
| 10 | UP Government Announces Significant Development Projects For Unnao District | CM Yogi Adityanath announced significant development plans for Unnao, a key district within the Lucknow–Kanpur State Capital Region corridor. A rapid rail link, improved road infrastructure, and industrial investment are among the key development initiatives earmarked for Unnao, which sits strategically between Lucknow and Kanpur and stands to benefit significantly from the recently inaugurated Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Saturday, 18 July 2026
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| 1 | IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For Lucknow And Entire Uttar Pradesh Today | Heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by winds of up to 70 kmph has been forecast for Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Agra and adjoining districts today, July 18. The monsoon has become active again across western, central and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with residents advised to remain alert due to lightning risk. |
| 2 | Continuous Rain Across UP Expected To Last Through July 21 This Week | Heavy monsoon activity is forecast across most of Uttar Pradesh from July 18 through July 21. Several districts are likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds alongside heavy rainfall. IMD has also forecast a low pressure area likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal during this period, further intensifying rainfall activity across the state. |
| 3 | UP Skill Development Budget Increased Ninefold To ₹3,310 Crore This Year | The Uttar Pradesh government has raised the skill development department’s budget ninefold to ₹3,310 crore for 2026-27. Announced during the World Youth Skills Day 2026 celebration held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow on July 15, the initiative also introduced two new digital platforms — ‘Kaushal Sarathi’ and ‘Kaushal Setu’ — to improve youth employment and entrepreneurship outcomes statewide. |
| 4 | UP Targets Training 10 Lakh Youth Under Skill Development Mission In 2026-27 | The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission has set an ambitious target of providing skill training to 10 lakh youth in 2026-27. The government has upgraded 225 Industrial Training Institutes across the state with modern technologies including AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, ensuring youth are equipped with industry-relevant skills for future employment and self-employment opportunities. |
| 5 | CM Yogi Honours 11 Youth Icons At World Skills Day Lucknow Event | CM Yogi Adityanath personally honoured 11 outstanding youth at the World Youth Skills Day 2026 event in Lucknow on July 15, recognising individuals who achieved employment and entrepreneurship success through skill training. Among those honoured were Mohammad Bilal and Arjun Pal from Lucknow, and Vartika Gupta from ITOT Lucknow, who were celebrated as inspiring models of self-reliance through vocational education. |
| 6 | UP Ranks First In India For Increasing Forest Cover Over Past Nine Years | The Uttar Pradesh government confirmed this week that the state now ranks first in the country in expanding forest cover after successfully planting over 247 crore saplings through public participation over nine years. The state’s forest cover has grown to 15,045 sq km, and the recently concluded Maha Vriksharopan 2026 drive added 40 crore more saplings across all 75 districts. |
| 7 | Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway Operational; UP Approves ₹60,000 Crore Road Projects | With the 63-km Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway now fully open and cutting travel time to 45 minutes, the UP government has approved projects worth approximately ₹60,000 crore covering bypasses for cities above 5 lakh population and four-lane connectivity for all district headquarters, further strengthening the State Capital Region framework around Lucknow, Kanpur, Barabanki, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao and Raebareli. |
| 8 | Lucknow’s 23-km Elevated Corridor DPR To Be Ready By December 2026 | A detailed project report for a 23-km elevated road corridor from Lucknow Airport to the Outer Ring Road, integrating both Metro and a Mass Rapid Transit System, is being prepared with a Bhoomi Pujan targeted by December 2026. Officials described the corridor as a globally significant infrastructure project that will transform urban connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in Lucknow. |
| 9 | UP’s First Green Skills And Applied AI Centre Of Excellence To Come Up | Uttar Pradesh is set to establish India’s first Centre of Excellence dedicated to green skills and applied Artificial Intelligence, as announced on July 16. The centre will form part of a broader network of 20 new Centres of Excellence being created statewide under the UP Startup Policy 2026, each receiving ₹12 crore in government funding to drive advanced research and industry linkages. |
| 10 | LDA OTS-2026 Scheme Deadline Passed; Authority Reviews Applications Submitted | The Lucknow Development Authority’s One-Time Settlement 2026 scheme, which offered relief to property allottees by waiving penalty charges and compound interest and recalculating dues at simple interest, closed for applications yesterday, July 17. The scheme covered residential, commercial, institutional, and cooperative housing properties, and the LDA is now reviewing applications received through both online and offline modes. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Friday, 17 July 2026
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| 1 | LDA One-Time Settlement OTS-2026 Scheme Application Deadline Closes Today July 17 | The Lucknow Development Authority’s OTS-2026 scheme, offering relief to property allottees and defaulters by waiving penalty charges and compound interest, closes for applications today, July 17. Outstanding dues under the scheme are recalculated using simple interest, covering residential, commercial, institutional, and cooperative housing properties across Lucknow. |
| 2 | UP Announces 16 Sardar Patel Employment And Industrial Zones Across State | The Uttar Pradesh government announced that 16 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zones will be developed statewide in the first phase, each covering a minimum of 50 acres. The integrated hubs will bring together skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, and industrial growth on a single campus, directly linking industrial expansion with job creation for UP youth. |
| 3 | UP To Get India’s First Green Skills And Applied AI Centre Of Excellence | Uttar Pradesh is set to establish the country’s first Centre of Excellence focused on green skills and applied Artificial Intelligence, announced on July 16. The initiative aligns with the state’s broader push to equip its youth with futuristic technology skills including AI, machine learning, cyber security, and sustainability-focused training for 21st-century employment. |
| 4 | One-Stop Industrial Job Hubs To Come Up Across Nine UP Zones | The UP government announced on July 16 that one-stop industrial job hubs will be developed across nine zones of Uttar Pradesh, forming the hub-and-spoke backbone of the Sardar Patel Employment and Industrial Zone network. The hubs aim to serve as single-point platforms where youth can access skilling, placement, and entrepreneurship support within their region. |
| 5 | UP Defence Corridor Lucknow Node To Be Upgraded With Spanish Technology | The UP Defence Corridor is set to receive a significant technology upgrade, with an announcement on July 15 confirming integration of advanced Spanish technology at corridor nodes. Lucknow and Kanpur are key nodes of the Defence Industrial Corridor, which has attracted major defence manufacturing investments and aims to make UP a national hub for defence production. |
| 6 | UP Plants 40 Crore Saplings Under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign | Uttar Pradesh successfully achieved the target of planting 40 crore saplings under the ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’ drive launched by CM Yogi Adityanath on July 12 under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ theme. The one-day plantation festival ran from 7 AM to 7 PM with participation from farmers, students, panchayats, senior citizens and families across all 75 districts. |
| 7 | UP Ranks Number One Nationally In Increasing Forest Cover Since 2017 | Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak confirmed that Uttar Pradesh now ranks first in the country in increasing forest cover, with the state having planted more than 242 crore saplings through public participation over the past nine years. The state’s forest cover has grown to 15,045 sq km, up from 14,927 sq km as per the India State of Forest Report 2023. |
| 8 | Carbon Credit Certificates Distributed To UP Farmers Under Green Scheme | As part of the Maha Vriksharopan 2026 launch, CM Yogi Adityanath distributed Carbon Credit Scheme certificates to local farmers during the campaign event. The initiative incentivises farmers to plant and protect trees on farmland by rewarding their environmental contribution through the carbon credit framework, linking green action directly with financial benefits for rural communities. |
| 9 | Over 3.25 Crore Artisans In Uttar Pradesh To Have Their Own Enterprises | The UP government announced on July 16 that over 3.25 crore artisans in the state will be supported in establishing their own enterprises. The initiative is part of the broader MSME and self-employment push under the Yogi government, aimed at transforming traditional craftspeople and skilled workers into independent micro-entrepreneurs with formal business identities and institutional support. |
| 10 | UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Closed; Seat Allotment Results Awaited | The UPTAC 2026 Round 1 choice filling window for admission to BE and BTech programmes under Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, closed yesterday, July 16. Over 85,000 seats are available across 756 affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh, with Round 1 seat allotment results now awaited by thousands of engineering aspirants across the state. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Thursday, 16 July 2026
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| 1 | Lucknow–Kanpur Six-Lane Expressway Now Fully Open To Public From July 15 | The 63-km six-lane Lucknow–Kanpur National Expressway (NE-6), inaugurated on July 14 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and CM Yogi Adityanath, is now fully open to public traffic. Travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur has been reduced to approximately 45 minutes. Built by NHAI at ₹4,200 crore, it connects Lucknow, Kanpur and Unnao. |
| 2 | Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway India’s First With Barrier-Free MLFF Tolling System | The Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway is the first expressway in Uttar Pradesh to be equipped with a barrier-free Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, using Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag to deduct toll charges without vehicles needing to stop. One-way toll for cars is ₹275, with ₹415 for a return trip within 24 hours. |
| 3 | 23-km World-Class Elevated Corridor Planned For Shaheed Path Lucknow | At the request of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to prepare a DPR for a 23-km elevated corridor from Lucknow Airport to the Outer Ring Road, with a Bhoomi Pujan targeted by December 2026. The corridor will also integrate Metro and a Mass Rapid Transit System, making it a global attraction. |
| 4 | Lucknow–Sitapur Road Approved For Six-Lane Widening Work To Begin Soon | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that permission has been granted to widen the Lucknow–Sitapur road to six lanes, with work set to begin soon. Additionally, service roads are planned along Kisan Path in Lucknow to ease city traffic, and a new elevated road connecting Lucknow Airport to the Outer Ring Road has also received immediate approval. |
| 5 | UP Approves ₹60,000 Crore Road Projects; All District HQs To Get Four-Lane Roads | CM Yogi Adityanath announced that projects worth around ₹60,000 crore have been approved for Uttar Pradesh, with every city having a population of over 5 lakh to get a bypass, and every district headquarters to be connected by a four-lane road. Union Minister Gadkari confirmed the Centre targets completing ₹5 lakh crore of road development work in UP over the next two years. |
| 6 | AKTU Lucknow UPTAC Round 1 Choice Filling Deadline Falls Today | Today, July 16, is the last date for students to submit Round 1 choice filling for UPTAC 2026, the centralised engineering admissions counselling conducted by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. UPTAC uses JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 scores for seat allotment across over 756 AKTU-affiliated colleges statewide, with no separate UP state entrance exam required. |
| 7 | UP Secondary Schools Running Holistic July Academic Calendar Across State | The UP government is making secondary education a medium for holistic student development in July, running a comprehensive campaign covering Board exam applications, continuous assessment, digital education, scholarships, health, environment, cultural activities and career guidance across all state secondary schools. Parent-Teacher Association general meetings and ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ cultural exchanges are also underway this month. |
| 8 | UP Education Transformation: 28 Lakh Students Got ₹3,350 Crore Scholarships In 2026 | As of March 2026, nearly 28 lakh students received ₹3,350 crore in scholarships and fee reimbursements through Direct Benefit Transfer under various government schemes. Under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, the state also approved procurement of 25 lakh additional tablets at ₹3,000 crore for students in higher education, technical education, diploma and ITI programmes. |
| 9 | UP Government Completed Over 5,551 Development Projects Worth ₹62,282 Crore In Q1 | During April, May and June 2026, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for more than 5,551 development projects across Uttar Pradesh covering infrastructure, education, healthcare, industry, tourism, sports, urban development and rural development, with total investment of over ₹62,282 crore. |
| 10 | Lucknow State Capital Region Plan Connecting Five Surrounding Districts Advances | CM Yogi Adityanath stated that the Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway forms part of the effort to establish a State Capital Region by connecting the districts of Barabanki, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao and Raebareli around Lucknow as the growth engine of India’s economy. The SCR framework is intended to drive balanced urban growth and integrate surrounding districts into Lucknow’s expanding economic zone. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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| 1 | Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway Opens To Public Today At 8 AM Tuesday | The Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway opened to public traffic today at 8 AM, a day after its inauguration on July 13 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and CM Yogi Adityanath. The 63-km expressway reduces travel time between the two cities from 2.5 to 3 hours to just 35 to 45 minutes. |
| 2 | India’s First Barrier-Free Expressway Now Live Connecting Lucknow And Kanpur | The Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway is the country’s first barrier-free expressway, using a Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system that allows vehicles to pass through toll points without physical barriers, ensuring smoother and faster travel. Advanced cameras at selected locations collect vehicle number plate and FASTag details and automatically deduct toll amounts, with a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h for cars. |
| 3 | ₹4,700 Crore Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway Features Advanced Traffic Management Systems | The ₹4,700 crore expressway is fitted with Intelligent Traffic Management Systems including PTZ cameras, speed radars, emergency call boxes, variable message signs and incident detection systems, with two round-the-clock control rooms at the 27th and 35th kilometre marks. The expressway also has 63 high-resolution CCTV cameras and 16 Video Incident Detection Systems across its length. |
| 4 | Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway Connects Three Major UP Expressways Benefiting Multiple Districts | The route connects three different expressways, hugely benefiting residents of several other districts in Uttar Pradesh. It has been linked to the Lucknow Outer Ring Road, enabling vehicles from Kanpur to head directly towards Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Hardoi, and Sultanpur without entering the city. The project includes four major bridges, 25 minor bridges, four flyovers and 11 pedestrian underpasses. |
| 5 | 50 Lakh Affordable Homes To Be Built In Lucknow State Capital Region | Today’s Amar Ujala reports that the UP government has announced plans to build 50 lakh affordable homes in the State Capital Region around Lucknow, targeting a population of 2.50 crore residents across the six districts of Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sitapur and Hardoi with integrated residential facilities. |
| 6 | UP Single Degree To Qualify Technicians For Multiple Diagnostic Machines Today | Today’s Amar Ujala reports a significant UP healthcare reform: a single degree will now qualify technicians to operate multiple diagnostic machines, replacing the earlier requirement of separate diplomas. Over 36 diploma courses are set to be abolished, simplifying the health education pathway and easing the shortage of trained diagnostic staff across UP hospitals. |
| 7 | IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For UP Including Lucknow On July 14 | IMD has issued a major alert for July 14, forecasting heavy rain, strong winds and lightning across UP, Bihar, Delhi and 21 states. Winds of 70 to 75 km/h are possible in several areas, with risks of lightning strikes in eastern India and landslides in hilly states. |
| 8 | IMD Forecasts Subdued Rainfall Over Northwest India Plains This Week | IMD’s press release dated July 13, 2026 states that subdued rainfall activity is likely over the plains of northwest India, and over west-central and south peninsular India during the next 6 to 7 days, even as eastern UP and Lucknow continue to experience active monsoon showers with partly cloudy conditions and temperatures around 31°C today. |
| 9 | Lucknow Weather Today: 31°C Partly Cloudy With 67 Percent Humidity | Lucknow’s forecast for July 14 shows a temperature of 31°C with humidity at 67% and partly cloudy conditions, followed by patchy rain nearby on July 15 at 30°C and moderate to heavy rain showers expected on July 17 and 18. July 2026 is overall forecast to have 21 rainy days and 8 cloudy days across the month. |
| 10 | LDA State Capital Region Plan To Transform Six Districts Around Lucknow | LDA’s State Capital Region initiative, covering six districts — Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sitapur and Hardoi — is being developed as an integrated urban growth framework targeting 2.50 crore residents. LDA’s flagship schemes including Varun Vihar, Naimish Nagar, Wellness City and Atal Nagar Phase II are key pillars of this transformational regional development plan. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Friday, 10 July 2026
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| 1 | UP Startup Policy 2026 Approved; ₹1,000 Crore Fund To Boost Deep-Tech Innovation | The UP cabinet, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, cleared the UP Startup Policy 2026 on July 6, backing a ₹1,000 crore startup fund. Deep-tech startups in AI, robotics, quantum technology and space tech can access up to ₹100 crore in patient capital, with seed funding doubled to ₹15 lakh. |
| 2 | UP Startup Policy 2026 To Set Up 20 New Centres Of Excellence Statewide | Under the UP Startup Policy 2026, Uttar Pradesh will establish 20 new Centres of Excellence in fields such as AI, machine learning, space technology, health-tech, agritech and robotics, with funding support of ₹12 crore per centre. A state-level Deep-Tech U-Hub will serve as a shared base for incubation, investment, mentorship and lab access. |
| 3 | IBM AI GovTech Innovation Centre Operational In Lucknow Since February 2026 | IBM launched its AI GovTech Innovation Centre in Lucknow to develop and scale AI solutions for government departments, focusing on improving productivity, transparency and citizen service delivery. IBM’s Lucknow campus also houses a Software Lab contributing to its global software portfolio and a Consulting FutureNow Centre enabling regional talent to deliver transformative projects worldwide. |
| 4 | Lucknow Becomes India’s Largest BrahMos Missile Production Hub In 2026 | The BrahMos integration and testing facility in Lucknow has become India’s largest BrahMos production facility, boosting overall missile production capacity by 20 percent. Built at a cost of ₹300 crore, the 80-hectare facility began production in 2025 and can produce 80–150 BrahMos missiles annually, more than doubling India’s previous annual output. |
| 5 | BrahMos NG Next-Generation Missile To Be Exclusively Produced At Lucknow Facility | The Lucknow facility is the only plant in India capable of supporting BrahMos-NG next-generation missile production. The BrahMos-NG is significantly lighter at 1,290 kg and designed for deployment across a wider range of modern military platforms, including submarines, ships, aircraft and land-based launchers. BrahMos Aerospace currently holds an order book of approximately US$6 billion. |
| 6 | UP Unveils Infrastructure-Led Growth Roadmap At RAHSTA Expo July 2026 | Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious infrastructure-led growth strategy took centre stage at the 16th RAHSTA Expo on July 9 in Mumbai, where senior government officials outlined how expressways, industrial corridors and technology-driven governance are transforming the state into one of India’s most attractive investment destinations, with 4,000 km of project awards and 5,000 km of highway construction targeted for 2026–27. |
| 7 | UP Secures ₹51,453 Crore Investment At Bengaluru Global Growth Dialogue 2026 | Uttar Pradesh secured MoUs worth ₹51,453 crore at the UP Global Growth Dialogue 2026 held in Bengaluru, covering industrial infrastructure, Global Capability Centres, manufacturing, electronics, dairy processing and breweries. IBM announced a new Generative AI-focused software lab in Lucknow, while Cognizant and Embassy Group also pledged investment, reinforcing Lucknow’s rise as a major business hub. |
| 8 | UP To Build New Purvanchal–Mirzapur–Ghazipur Link Expressway For Connectivity | The UP government announced on July 8 that a new link expressway will be built connecting Purvanchal to Mirzapur and Ghazipur, improving intra-state road connectivity across eastern Uttar Pradesh. The state also announced additional startup support of ₹12.5 lakh for ventures led by women, persons with disabilities and transgender individuals, as part of its inclusive growth agenda. |
| 9 | UP Buddhist Tourism Infrastructure Boosted As Pilgrim Arrivals Cross 81 Lakh | The UP government announced on July 8 that it is boosting Buddhist tourism infrastructure across the state as pilgrim arrivals have crossed 81 lakh, reflecting strong growth in religious and heritage tourism. Uttar Pradesh is home to major Buddhist sites including Sarnath, Kushinagar and Shravasti, all of which are being developed as part of the state’s tourism expansion drive. |
| 10 | UP Infrastructure Summit Highlights Defence Corridor Data Centres And Logistics Hubs | At the 7th Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure Leadership Summit and Awards 2026 in Lucknow, state ministers highlighted UP’s expanding expressway network, integrated transport systems, industrial parks, logistics hubs, Defence Industrial Corridor, and data centres as key pillars strengthening the state’s competitiveness, accelerating industrial growth, and reinforcing its position as one of India’s most preferred investment destinations. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Wednesday, 08 July 2026
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| 1 | IMD Issues Widespread Rainfall Alert For West Uttar Pradesh Including Lucknow Today | IMD’s bulletin dated July 8, 2026 confirms fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected over West Uttar Pradesh from July 8 to 10, with East Uttar Pradesh receiving scattered rainfall from July 8 to 10 as well. Isolated heavy rainfall is also forecast over West UP today, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds likely across several areas. |
| 2 | Temperatures Remain Above Normal Across Uttar Pradesh Despite Monsoon Rains | IMD’s extended range forecast for the week of July 3–9 confirms average weekly maximum temperatures will remain 2–4°C above normal across most of Uttar Pradesh, with minimum temperature departures also markedly above normal at several places in both East and West UP despite increasing monsoon rainfall activity. |
| 3 | CM Yogi Announces 35 Crore Saplings To Be Planted Across UP On July 12 | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing a meeting in Lucknow on July 6, declared that 35 crore more saplings will be planted statewide on July 12 under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. He noted that over 247 crore saplings have been planted across UP over the past nine years, reflecting a growing mass movement. |
| 4 | UP Mega Plantation Drive 2026 To Create New Forests Of Multiple Types | As part of the Mega Plantation Drive 2026, several new forest types are planned across UP, including Maharshi Charak Aushadhi Van for medicinal plants, Samras Van, Samriddhi Van, Krishi Van, Urja Van, and Kapi Van. The campaign also includes Mission Chhaya, planting shade-giving trees along roadsides to provide public relief from heat. |
| 5 | Vande Mataram Vatika Green Space To Be Created Across UP On Independence Day | CM Yogi Adityanath has directed the creation of ‘Vande Mataram Vatika’ green spaces across Uttar Pradesh through plantation drives marking Independence Day on August 15. Citizens are also being encouraged to plant saplings together on Raksha Bandhan on August 28, and students urged to plant trees in honour of teachers on September 5. |
| 6 | Embassy Developments Signs ₹1,500 Crore MoU For Lucknow Commercial Real Estate | Embassy Developments Limited signed a non-binding MoU under the Invest UP framework with the UP government on June 24, 2026. The proposed project envisages 2.5 to 3.0 million square feet of premium office-led commercial space in Lucknow, with an estimated investment of approximately ₹1,500 crore, aimed at attracting enterprises and global capability centres. |
| 7 | Embassy Group Chairman Calls Lucknow A Future Strong Commercial Office Hub | Embassy Group Chairman Jitendra Virwani stated that Uttar Pradesh is at an important inflection point, with infrastructure momentum and a strong policy focus. He described Lucknow as having particular potential to develop into a strong commercial hub for the next phase of India’s office-led growth and enterprise attraction. |
| 8 | LDA Wellness City Ballot, Naimish Nagar And Varun Vihar Dates Still Awaited | LDA’s Wellness City, Naimish Nagar, Varun Vihar, and Atal Nagar Phase II schemes are progressing, with ballot dates for all four schemes yet to be announced. The flagship Varun Vihar scheme near the Agra Expressway spans over 6,580 acres and earmarks 980-plus acres for green belts, parks, and water bodies. |
| 9 | UP Government Secondary School Teacher Vacancies List Updated On July 15 | The official Lucknow district government website confirms a revised list of vacant posts in government secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, updated on June 15, 2026. The subject-wise and post-wise vacancy details also identify surplus teachers, forming the basis for upcoming teacher rationalisation and fresh recruitment across the state. |
| 10 | UP Sahjan Bhandara Drive To Distribute Drumstick Saplings Across All Districts | As part of the Mega Plantation Drive 2026, the UP government is running a ‘Sahjan Bhandara’ campaign alongside the ‘Aam Bhandara’ mango sapling distribution. Drumstick saplings are being distributed to citizens across development blocks in all districts including Lucknow, encouraging nutritional planting in household farms and open spaces during the monsoon season. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Monday, 07 July 2026
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| 1 | Van Mahotsav 2026 Concludes Today After Week-Long Plantation Drive Across UP | Van Mahotsav 2026, organised by the UP Forest Department from July 1–7, concludes today. The week-long ‘Aam Bahaar, Aapke Dwar’ campaign distributed mango saplings at every development block, while emphasising tree plantation, environmental conservation, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, and public awareness across Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow. |
| 2 | 350 Million Sapling Target Under UP Mega Plantation Drive This Monsoon | CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to prioritise planting indigenous varieties of fruit-bearing trees. Under the Mega Plantation Drive 2026, department-wise and division-wise plantation targets have already been finalised, with dates for the main drive during the monsoon season expected to be announced very soon by the government. |
| 3 | Monsoon Rainfall Intensifies Across Lucknow And Awadh Region This Week | Continuous rainfall has been reported from parts of the Awadh belt, including Lucknow, Kanpur, and Unnao, while Barabanki, Etawah, and Bahraich have also received steady showers. Despite likely rainfall activity across the state, cumulative weekly rainfall is expected to remain below normal and deficient over Uttar Pradesh through July 9. |
| 4 | IMD Forecasts Rain Showers For Lucknow From July 8 And 9 | IMD has issued rain alerts across Uttar Pradesh with eastern districts expected to receive showers from July 7 to July 9, while western UP including Noida and Ghaziabad is likely to receive rainfall on July 8 and 9. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely across several areas. |
| 5 | Jewar Airport Recruitment Application Deadline Falls Today, July 6 2026 | The Noida International Aviation Services (NIAS) recruitment drive for Airport Ground Staff, Cargo Executive, and Airport Loader posts closes today, July 6, 2026. The online application started April 2, 2026, covering 2,442 vacancies across ground operations, cargo, and support roles connected to UP’s upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar. |
| 6 | Noida International Jewar Airport Generating 5,000 Jobs Across 30 Companies | The Noida International Airport at Jewar is emerging as a major employment hub, with nearly 5,000 jobs expected across 30 companies ahead of the airport’s commercial operations launch. Dedicated aviation security personnel and trained staff are being deployed alongside recruitment to ensure full operational readiness from day one. |
| 7 | Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway 63 km Stretch Nearing Operational Completion | The Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway, once operational, is expected to cut travel time between the two cities to under an hour. Built at a cost of over ₹36,000 crore, the project will significantly reduce travel time and provide a major boost to logistics, trade, and industrial activity in central and western Uttar Pradesh. |
| 8 | LDA Implements Transit Oriented Development Along Lucknow Metro Corridor | The Lucknow Development Authority is actively implementing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along key metro corridors, in line with the National TOD Policy 2017 and UP TOD Policy 2022. The TOD zone along the Lucknow Metro corridor, delineated in the Lucknow Masterplan 2031, covers 500 metres on either side of the metro alignment. |
| 9 | LDA Delineates State Capital Region Covering Six Districts Around Lucknow | To promote balanced urban development, LDA has undertaken delineation of the State Capital Region covering six districts — Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sitapur, and Hardoi. The initiative lays the foundation for sustainable, future-ready integrated urban growth across the region, addressing the challenges of rapid and uneven urbanisation around Lucknow. |
| 10 | UP Government Plans 1.5 Lakh Jobs In 2026 Across Multiple Departments | The Uttar Pradesh government has outlined plans to fill 1.5 lakh government jobs during 2026 across various departments. The police department alone is set to recruit around 35,000 personnel including constables and sub-inspectors, with significant recruitment also planned in education, revenue, health, and social welfare departments statewide. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Saturday, 04 July 2026
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| 1 | Monsoon Arrives In Lucknow Awadh Belt Bringing Steady Rainfall Relief | Continuous rainfall has been reported from parts of the Awadh belt, including Lucknow, Kanpur, and Unnao, as the southwest monsoon intensifies across the region. Barabanki, Etawah, and Bahraich have also received steady showers over the past two days, bringing welcome relief from weeks of intense heat. |
| 2 | June 2026 Was Fifth Driest June In India Since 1901 | Weather data confirms June 2026 was the fifth-driest June in India since 1901, recording rainfall nearly 39% below the long-term average. Uttar Pradesh bore the brunt, with cumulative monsoon season rainfall running 57% below normal — making the current monsoon arrival especially significant for the state. |
| 3 | Lucknow Weather Today: Temperature At 34°C With Partly Cloudy Skies | Today’s Lucknow weather forecast shows a high of 37°C with partly cloudy conditions, humidity around 40%, and winds at 14.4 km/h. Rain showers are expected to increase later in the week, with July 9 forecast to bring rain shower conditions as the monsoon strengthens. |
| 4 | Heavy Rain Alerts Issued For Several UP Districts Including Lucknow Region | IMD has issued rain alerts across Uttar Pradesh over the next several days, with western UP districts including Noida and Ghaziabad expecting rainfall on July 8–9 and eastern districts on July 7–9. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely across several areas this week. |
| 5 | Van Mahotsav Week Enters Day Four Across Lucknow And UP | Van Mahotsav 2026, running July 1–7, continues today with the ‘Aam Bahaar, Aapke Dwar’ mango sapling distribution campaign across every development block in UP. The Forest Department is also conducting public awareness drives on tree plantation, environmental conservation, rainwater harvesting, and plastic-free surroundings across Lucknow. |
| 6 | UP Targets 350 Million Saplings In Mega Plantation Drive 2026 | The Yogi Adityanath government is pushing forward its Mega Plantation Drive 2026, with a target of planting 350 million saplings statewide. CM Yogi has directed officials to prioritise indigenous fruit-bearing tree varieties. Department-wise and division-wise targets are already finalised ahead of full monsoon season activity. |
| 7 | Rani Laxmi Bai Free Scooty Scheme Inches Closer To Official Launch | The UP government’s Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana, backed by ₹400 crore in Budget 2026-27, is moving toward official launch. The Higher Education Department is finalising guidelines ahead of cabinet approval. Around 50,000 meritorious girl students, scoring 75% or above in Class 12, will benefit from free scooties. |
| 8 | Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Charbagh–Basant Kunj Corridor Tenders Already Finalised | Lucknow Metro Phase 1B is progressing steadily, with tenders already finalised for the 11.16 km Charbagh–Basant Kunj corridor. The ₹1,450 crore Union Budget allocation for the project has cleared the path for construction work to commence within the next three months, featuring 12 stations including seven underground. |
| 9 | UP Cashless Healthcare Scheme Covering 15 Lakh Teachers Continues Rolling Out | The Yogi government’s cashless medical treatment scheme, covering nearly 15 lakh teachers, non-teaching staff, and their families under UP’s Basic and Secondary Education departments, is continuing its rollout. The Ayushman Bharat-inspired initiative offers comprehensive medical coverage to education staff statewide. |
| 10 | UP Positioning Lucknow Noida Gorakhpur As AI Centres Of Excellence | Uttar Pradesh is actively establishing Centres of Excellence in AI in cities including Lucknow, Noida, and Gorakhpur, with a focus on healthcare, governance, and digital infrastructure. The initiative aims to equip students and young professionals with AI, machine learning, and data analytics skills for future-ready growth. |
📰 Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — Friday, 03 July 2026
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| 1 | Van Mahotsav Week Continues Across Lucknow With Tree Plantation Drives | Under the Yogi government’s guidance, UP’s Forest Department is organising Van Mahotsav from July 1–7, with special emphasis on tree plantation, environmental conservation, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, creating plastic-free surroundings, and spreading public awareness across the state including Lucknow. |
| 2 | ‘Aam Bahaar Aapke Dwar’ Mango Sapling Drive Running In Lucknow | Mango distribution camps are being held in every development block across UP, where saplings of indigenous and other mango varieties are being distributed to the public, who are also being educated about proper plantation and maintenance of these saplings during Van Mahotsav week. |
| 3 | UP Government Targets Planting 350 Million Saplings This Monsoon Season | Under the Mega Plantation Drive 2026, the Yogi Adityanath government aims to raise awareness on the importance of forest and tree cover while encouraging the public to plant fruit-bearing species, with a statewide target of 350 million saplings set for this year. |
| 4 | IMD Weather Update: Lucknow Records 32°C With Humid Conditions Today | IMD’s Lucknow observatory recorded a temperature of 32°C at 8:30 AM IST on July 3, with humidity at 76% and calm wind conditions. Sunrise was at 05:17 IST and sunset is expected at 19:04 IST today for Lucknow. India Meteorological Department |
| 5 | Rainfall This Week In UP Still Forecast To Stay Below Normal | IMD’s extended range forecast for July 3–9 confirms that despite likely rainfall activity across the state, cumulative weekly rainfall is expected to remain below normal and deficient over Uttar Pradesh, with maximum temperatures staying 2–4°C above normal over most parts. India Meteorological Department |
| 6 | Southwest Monsoon Advance Into More UP Districts Expected This Week | IMD’s press release dated July 2, 2026 states conditions are now favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into some more parts of Gujarat, remaining parts of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and more parts of Rajasthan over the next 2–3 days |
| 7 | Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Gets ₹1,450 Crore Boost From Union Budget | Lucknow Metro’s Phase II has received a major boost as the Union Budget 2026–27 allocated ₹1,450 crore for the project. The 11.16-km Charbagh–Basant Kunj corridor, featuring both underground and elevated stations, is jointly funded by the Centre and UP government, targeted for completion within five years. |
| 8 | Van Mahotsav Theme 2026 Focuses On Healing Earth Through Green Initiatives | Van Mahotsav 2026 carries the theme “Healing the Earth through Greener Initiatives,” encouraging citizens to plant native species, maintain saplings, and adopt environmentally responsible practices, with schools, NGOs, and government departments all actively participating this week across Lucknow and UP. |
| 9 | LDA Wellness City Ballot On Sultanpur Road Expected Later In 2026 | LDA’s Wellness City scheme ballot, for a health-focused integrated township on Sultanpur Road, is expected in 2026, while ballot dates for Naimish Nagar, Varun Vihar, and Atal Nagar Phase II schemes remain to be announced, as confirmed in the latest LDA scheme updates. |
| 10 | Lucknow Underground Airport Metro Station Gets AAI Approval For Phase 1B | AAI has approved Lucknow Metro’s underground airport station as part of the Phase 1B Blue Line expansion, which will connect Charbagh to Vasant Kunj across 11.165 km with 12 stations including seven underground and five elevated, targeted for completion by June 2027. Wikipedia |
Top 10 Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh News — 1 July 2026
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| 1 | Van Mahotsav 2026 Begins Today Across Uttar Pradesh Including Lucknow | The Yogi Adityanath government has launched Van Mahotsav 2026 from today, July 1, running through July 7, with a mega ‘Aam Bhandara’ event under the slogan ‘Aam Bahaar, Aapke Dwar,’ distributing mango saplings across every development block statewide. |
| 2 | UP Government Targets 350 Million Saplings Under Mega Plantation Drive | As part of Van Mahotsav, the Yogi government has set a target of planting 350 million saplings this year to expand UP’s green cover, with department-wise and division-wise plantation targets already finalised ahead of the monsoon season. |
| 3 | IMD Confirms Monsoon Advancing Further Into Uttar Pradesh Today | IMD’s press release dated 1 July 2026 confirms conditions are now favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and Punjab over the next two days. |
| 4 | Rainfall Across UP Remains Below Normal Despite Monsoon Advancement | Despite likely rainfall activity across the state this week, IMD forecasts cumulative weekly rainfall to remain below normal and deficient over Uttar Pradesh, with temperatures expected to stay 2–4°C above normal over most parts. |
| 5 | Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Blue Line Construction Set To Begin | The second phase of Lucknow Metro has received a boost with ₹1,450 crore allocated in Union Budget 2026-27. Officials expect construction on the Charbagh–Basant Kunj corridor to begin within three months, as tenders have already been finalised for the 11.16 km Blue Line. |
| 6 | Delhi–Lucknow Travel Time To Drop To Two Hours Via Bullet Train | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that the Delhi–Varanasi high-speed rail corridor could enable Delhi–Lucknow travel in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, and Jewar Airport–Lucknow in just 1 hour 40 minutes, as part of the Union Budget 2026-27 corridor plans. |
| 7 | Lucknow Charbagh Station Modernisation Worth ₹420 Crore Nearing Completion | Lucknow Charbagh station is undergoing a comprehensive ₹420-crore modernisation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, targeting completion by end of 2026, including a modern elevated concourse measuring 120m x 115m to improve passenger movement and connectivity. Wikipedia |
| 8 | LDA’s Varun Vihar Scheme To House Residents Near Agra Expressway | LDA’s Varun Vihar Yojana, the largest residential scheme in the state, is proposed over approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway, with over 980 acres earmarked as green belts, parks, and water bodies, and ₹300 crore already distributed to farmers as compensation. |
| 9 | LDA’s Naimish Nagar Yojana To Drive Growth In Health And Education | LDA’s Naimish Nagar Yojana is expected to drive unprecedented growth in Lucknow’s industry, health, education, and logistics sectors, attracting significant investment and creating large-scale employment opportunities, with development work also planned in villages forming part of the scheme. |
| 10 | Lucknow IT City And Aerocity Projects Continue To Take Shape | The government continues advancing Lucknow as a tech hub with a dedicated IT City in Nadarganj Industrial Area, while the Aerocity project near CCS International Airport — featuring high-end hotels and malls — is set to boost the city’s profile as a major business and leisure destination. |
News Updates for 30 June 2026
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| 1 | Heatwave Conditions Persist Over Uttar Pradesh Including Lucknow Region | IMD warned of heat wave to severe heat wave conditions over Uttar Pradesh and neighboring areas through June 30, even as monsoon rains advance into other parts of the country. |
| 2 | Monsoon Rainfall Remains Significantly Below Normal Across Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh has recorded just 27.2mm of rain against a normal of 62.8mm this monsoon season, a 57% deficit, with east UP seeing an even steeper 69% shortfall. |
| 3 | “Candy City” Family Entertainment Event Opens At Phoenix Palassio | Candy City is happening today, June 30, from 1:00 PM onwards at Phoenix Palassio, Lucknow, offering a family-friendly entertainment and recreational experience for city visitors. |
| 4 | Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Construction Preparations Continue This Week | Work on the Lucknow Metro East-West corridor is expected to begin in July, with officials finalising approvals and site readiness ahead of formal construction commencement. |
| 5 | Charbagh-Vasant Kunj Metro Phase Two Awaits Final Board Clearance | The Charbagh-Vasant Kunj metro corridor remains pending final approval from the Public Investment Board, with groundwork and soil testing roughly 40% complete as the process continues. |
| 6 | LDA Continues Processing Applications For Ongoing Housing Allotment Schemes | LDA’s active 2026 housing schemes, including Viraj Khand and Atal Nagar projects, continue accepting registrations, with ballot dates for several schemes like Wellness City still awaited. |
| 7 | UP Government Pushes Forward Major Police Recruitment Drive Plans | CM Yogi Adityanath’s administration continues preparations to fill over 81,000 police vacancies in FY 2026-27, spanning sub-inspectors, constables, and technical posts statewide. |
| 8 | RMLIMS Emergency Medical Complex Construction Plans Move Toward Execution | The approved 1,100-bed emergency medical centre and OPD block at RMLIMS’ new campus on Shaheed Path remains in early planning and execution stages this week. |
| 9 | Lucknow Continues Hosting Cultural And Educational Events This Week | Multiple cultural, educational, and trade events, including theatre performances and seminars, are scheduled across Lucknow venues this week, reflecting the city’s active calendar. |
| 10 | Air Quality Concerns Persist Amid Heat And Dry Conditions | Officials continue monitoring air quality across Lucknow and the wider NCR-adjacent belt, with dry, hot conditions contributing to elevated pollution levels in recent days. |
News Updates for 29 June 2026
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| 1 | Lucknow Metro Phase-1B Approved Linking Old City Heritage Zones | Phase-1B will add about 11.165 km of new metro lines, connecting densely populated old areas to commercial hubs like Aminabad and Chowk, plus heritage sites such as Bara Imambara, at a cost of ₹5,801 crore. |
| 2 | Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Construction Likely To Begin July | Work on the Lucknow Metro East-West corridor is likely to begin in July, officials said. Design teams are considering integrated access for pedestrians and cyclists to improve last-mile connectivity across the city. |
| 3 | Charbagh–Vasant Kunj Metro Phase Two Nearing Final Government Approval | The 11.2 km Charbagh to Vasant Kunj metro phase is nearing final approval from the Public Investment Board, with soil testing and groundwork already 40 per cent complete for the corridor. |
| 4 | New 1,100-Bed Emergency Medical Complex Approved For RMLIMS Lucknow | The UP cabinet approved a 1,100-bed emergency medical centre, teaching block and OPD block at the new RMLIMS campus on Shaheed Path, costing nearly ₹855 crore for healthcare. |
| 5 | LDA Launches Premium Lakefront Housing Towers In Viraj Khand | LDA launched a premium 3BHK-plus-servant high-rise residential project in Viraj Khand, Gomti Nagar, overlooking Kathauta Lake, with three towers up to 19 floors and a club building. |
| 6 | LDA Plans Smart Township For Three Lakh People Sitapur Road | LDA’s “Model Development” project on Sitapur Road spans 18 villages in BKT Tehsil, aiming to house 3 lakh people with smart infrastructure,green belts, and a logistics zone. |
| 7 | Polytechnic Entrance Exam 2026 Results Declared, Lucknow Student Tops Group | JEE Polytechnic 2026 results were declared Friday for admissions across UP government, aided, and private institutes; Pratiksha Singh from Lucknow secured first rank in Group E, the exam held in June. |
| 8 | IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall Continuing Across Uttar Pradesh Region | IMD’s extended forecast (26 June–9 July) shows Uttar Pradesh rainfall running 57% below normal for the monsoon season so far, with deficient rain expected to continue into early July. |
| 9 | Heatwave Conditions Likely Over Uttar Pradesh For Next Two Days | IMD’s June 29 bulletin warns of heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely over Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring areas over the next two days, even as monsoon advances elsewhere. |
| 10 | UP Government Plans Massive Police Recruitment Drive This Fiscal Year | CM Yogi Adityanath said FY 2026-27 will be crucial for police aspirants, with preparations underway to fill over 81,000 vacancies including sub-inspectors and constables statewide. |
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