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Brajendra K Parashar

Brajendra K Parashar

Brajendra K Parashar is a Special Correspondent presently looking after agriculture, energy, transport, panchayati raj, commercial tax, Rashtriya Lok Dal, state election commission, IAS/PCS Associations, Vidhan Parishad among other beats.

Articles by Brajendra K Parashar

Two Muslims among eight Uttar Pradesh leaders in BJP’s new national team

The social composition of the eight-member team from UP includes three women, three OBCs, a Scheduled Caste leader and a Brahmin. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 03:00 IST

UP has 1,660 black spots; Lucknow tops count, Prayagraj records most deaths

A black spot is a specific short stretch (usually five metres) of road where a high number of severe accidents, injuries or deaths have occurred over a set period of three years. (For representation)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 07:53 IST

Uttar Pradesh govt may ease Vidhayak Nidhi rules on financial aid to poor patients

At present, an MLA/MLC can spend a maximum of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh a year from the Vidhayak Nidhi to provide financial assistance for the treatment of poor patients suffering from any of the listed diseases. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 03:37 IST

UP set to cap Vidhayak Nidhi spending on solar lights, entrance gates

In 2024-25, streetlights/solar lights accounted for over 43% of the recommended works and more than 71% of the sanctioned works. (For Representation)

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 03:07 IST

UP govt plans framework to outsource cleanliness work in district court complexes across state

The proposed framework is expected to serve as a common model for courts to engage professional private agencies for the regular cleaning and maintenance in keeping with the apex court’s directives. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 03:26 IST

Uttar Pradesh panel discusses lawmakers’ demand for raising Vidhayak Nidhi allocation

The last enhancement in the fund was made from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 crore to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore in 2023. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 03:17 IST

Lawyers’ unavailability biggest cause of pendency in UP courts

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 03:26 IST

UP identifies Jewar for setting up ₹5,000-cr regional medical hub

According to officials, the presentation was scheduled for Tuesday (July 28) but could take place due to certain reasons. (For representation)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:50 IST

Uttar Pradesh asked to prepare Yamuna clean-up plan, complete projects by Jan 2028

According to the report, 11 review meetings—five chaired by the Union home minister and six by the Union home secretary—have generated 91 action points under the Yamuna rejuvenation programme, of which 44 have been completed and 47 are under implementation. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:41 IST

Unlike lower courts in UP, civil disputes dominate Allahabad HC

The Allahabad high court also accounts for nearly 19% of the country’s total high court pendency of 64,63,093 cases, making it the largest contributor to the national backlog. (For representation)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 03:19 IST

National Judicial Data Grid figures: Noida has UP’s biggest backlog of cases, Lucknow a distant second

Noida’s case pendency is overwhelmingly driven by criminal cases. Civil cases account for less than 30,000 of the pending total disputes while criminal cases stood at a whopping around 8.89 lakh (889,000). (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:38 IST

Noida has UP's biggest backlog of court cases, Lucknow a distant second

In mid-June, nearly 1.19 crore (11.9 million) cases were pending in Uttar Pradesh subordinate courts.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:24 IST

UP plans 9,149 new courts to tackle case backlog

For representation only (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:19 IST

SC’s 41-year appeal remark puts spotlight on U.P’s judicial backlog

Supreme Court (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:18 IST

In run-up to UP polls, BJP may use a phased approach to accommodate hopefuls in key roles

Around 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh are due to fall vacant in November. A similar number of vacancies are due to arise in the UP Legislative Council in January next year. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 03:16 IST

One Nation, One Election: JPC to meet stakeholders in Lucknow

Chief secretary SP Goyal on Friday chaired a coordination meeting with officials from various departments, including the home department, to review arrangements for the JPC’s study visit beginning July 13. (For representation)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 03:14 IST

Nabin’s two-day UP visit sets party tone, agenda for 2027 polls

BJP president Nitin Nabin (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 15:24 IST

Nabin pushes NDA allies for grassroots mobilisation for 2027

BJP National President Nitin Nabin (ANI)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 03:06 IST

BJP central leadership asks Uttar Pradesh cadre to counter Opposition narrative on Ram temple, UGC

BJP leaders at a meeting in Lucknow on Saturday. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:20 IST

Nitin Nabin blows bugle for 2027 UP polls, lays stress on grassroots outreach

BJP national president Nitin Nabin felicitates chief minister Yogi Adityanath with a Lord Ganesha idol in Lucknow on Saturday. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:20 IST

Riders keep 57% of UP farmers out of free power scheme

Official data show only 42.8% of private tubewell consumers meet key eligibility norms. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 21:50 IST

UP makes licenses compulsory for app-based cab, delivery operators

For representation only (PTI)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 21:32 IST

Rising peak power demand: Unregulated e-rickshaw charging pushing UP grid to the brink

Officials also indicate that greater use of electric cooking appliances in some households after the recent LPG crisis added incremental demand. (For representation only)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 16:53 IST

Revamp reflects BJP’s focus on regional equations, caste balance, east UP

The configuration of the new team, according to observers, suggests that caste balancing and electoral recalibration remain central to the BJP’s strategy ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 01:58 IST

Coal linkage, funding woes delay UP’s 3,200 mw power expansion

The projects, Obra-D (1,600 mw) and Anpara-E (1,600 mw) in Sonbhadra district, were approved by the state cabinet in mid-2023 and expected to significantly strengthen UP’s baseload power generation capacity over the coming years. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 24:00 IST

UP to develop one NCR city as ‘Namo Global City’

Representational image (File photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 15:40 IST

Wheat procurement over, UP shifts focus to maize purchase

As per the government guidelines, procurement centres will function from 9 am to 6 pm. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 22:52 IST

UP clears water supply for two proposed nuclear power plants

Narora and Prayagraj projects move a step closer as feasibility studies have been completed and land identified. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 22:52 IST

Despite bumper harvest, UP likely to miss wheat procurement target

Wheat procurement is unlikely to cross 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) against a revised target of 25 LMT. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 23:02 IST

From bicycles to carpools, how judicial officers faced transport woes

Judges in Lucknow recently pedalled their way to courts in response to the PM’s call for fuel conservation. (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 02:58 IST

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