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
UP govt to go ahead with power privatisation plan
Despite employees’ protests, the govt remains firm on its decision, as it is of the opinion that privatisation will improve efficiency and service delivery in the power sector: Official
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Poor response to UPPCL’s one-time settlement scheme, only 18.21% consumers enrol so far
Only 38.32 lakh out of 2.10 crore eligible consumers have enrolled, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the initiative aimed at clearing long-standing electricity dues
Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:42 AM IST
To curb tax evasion on sensitive goods, UP seeks access to NHAI data to monitor e-way bills
The integration of NHAI’s extensive surveillance network will further strengthen enforcement efforts.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:08 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
U.P. launches initiative to broaden GST base
The state aims to enhance compliance and curb tax evasion by appointing officials to oversee specific sectors and ensure operations are scrutinised for irregularities.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Over 24k lives lost last year as road mishaps log rise in U.P.
Uttar Pradesh recorded 46,052 road accidents in 2024, resulting in 24,118 deaths, maintaining its status as the state with the highest fatalities in India.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Problem of plenty: UP BJP struggles to decide party district chiefs
BJP faces challenges in selecting district presidents amid over 2,500 applications, striving for consensus and balancing caste representation ahead of 2027 polls.
Published on Jan 21, 2025 09:35 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Mahakumbh headcount has scientific basis, 10 Cr expected on Mauni Amavasya: CM
Data derived from advanced technology, 3,700 cameras deployed, AI used in video analysis, says government
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 02:13 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
UP ready with first-ever private bus station policy
The policy also mandates private developers, development authorities and urban local bodies to include auto-tempo stands in the colonies they build
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:12 AM IST
U.P. seals deal for 3 solar plants, 2,000 MW by 2025-end
Currently, U.P. produces around 2,000 MW of solar power through various sources, including small plants and rooftop solar panels. The largest operating solar plant in the state since 2010 is the NTPC-run facility in Bilhaur, Kanpur.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
UP govt to do away with circle rate discrepancies
Uniform guidelines to pave way for revision of circle rates in two dozen districts where rates have remained stagnant for two years or more
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Ahead of Mahakumbh, UP govt goes slow on proposed privatisation of two discoms
It is feared that any formal move on the contentious issue at this juncture could trigger large-scale disruptions in power supply during Mahakumbh
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Yogi to launch UPAGRISE project as World Bank sanctions ₹2.8k cr loan
The move comes after the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IRBD), the lending arm of the World Bank, recently sanctioned the loan of ₹2800 crore for the project
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Mahakumbh: UPPCL promises uninterrupted power
The UPPCL has undertaken massive infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of 182 km of HT lines and 1,405 km of LT lines
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
U.P.’s GST revenue grows 15%, surpassing national average
U.P.’s GST revenue for the period reached ₹56,687 crore, up from ₹49,282 crore during the same period last year. While Tamil Nadu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli led with 21% growth, Gujarat and Maharashtra recorded 16%.
Published on Dec 16, 2024 09:29 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
‘Privatisation of discoms will lead to layoffs, staff reversion, higher rates’
The primary reason for UPPCL’s losses is the high cost of power purchases; UP generates only 5,000 mw of its 30,000 mw demand and the rest is bought from private entities at steep prices, says All-India Power Engineers’ Federation chairman Shailendra Dubey
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:08 AM IST
U.P. Cabinet poised to greenlight DISCOM privatisation despite employees protests
The energy task force (ETF), chaired by chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, cleared the proposal last week, paving the way for its next steps.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
UPPCL seeks ₹2,200-crore bailout from state govt to replenish PF fund
The move follows the corporation’s prolonged legal battle to recover the amount lost due to imprudent investment of employees’ provident fund money in a private bank
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Why U.P.’s latest privatisation bid has a brighter chance of success
Uttar Pradesh plans to privatize loss-making power firms, facing less resistance due to a court case. The government aims for strategic reforms and employee engagement.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Privatisation of Agra, Vns discoms: New pvt entities to begin operations with clean slate
Up to September, the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses in the Varanasi Discom were 33.48%, followed by the Agra Discom’s 25.76%.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:21 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Mounting losses: PCL hints at entry of pvt players to curb deficit in high-loss regions
The need for radical changes in the UPPCL was the key takeaway from a review meeting of the RDSS, at Shakti Bhawan, in Lucknow, on Monday.
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
‘I polled more than 48% Muslim votes’
Giving credit to PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramveer Singh says his hard work for years also paved the way for his win from Kundarki
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:06 AM IST
BJP-led NDA wins bypolls 7-2, gets a boost for 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections
National Democratic Alliance improves its 2022 tally, halts Samajwadi Party-led Opposition’s momentum
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Post Jhansi tragedy, fresh safety audit of UP hospitals for compliance with previous guidelines
Hospitals left out in the previous round of audit will also be included, with priority given to major hospitals before covering the rest
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Jhansi blaze: Power safety audit exposed lapses, but medical college sat on warnings
The report had brought to fore glaring lapses including exposed wires with joints, lack of earthing and miniature circuit breakers and missing firefighting systems
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Essence of PM, CM’s slogans same, they promote unity: U.P. BJP chief
Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary says BJP will make clean sweep in UP bypolls as party has championed social harmony and developmental politics while the Opposition has a history of dividing society along lines of caste, region, and language
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
BJP eyes fifth win in Khair, SP out to break jinx
BJP aims to retain Khair seat in by-polls with RLD support, while SP seeks its first win. Candidates include Surendra Diler (BJP) and Charu Ken (SP).
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
We all toe PM’s line on being united: Keshav Prasad Maurya
In his first newspaper interview since the Lok Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya predicted a strong BJP showing in the upcoming by-elections in the state
Published on Nov 13, 2024 09:17 AM IST
We all toe PM’s line on being united: UP deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya to HT
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh, he said, would repeat the 2017 performance in 2027 as well by winning more than 300 seats in the assembly elections.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:36 AM IST
NITI Aayog’s Green Transition symposium: New platform to help states create own roadmap to be announced
NITI Aayog will launch a platform for states' Green Transition Roadmaps at a Delhi symposium on Nov 11, promoting sustainable energy practices nationwide.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Lift registration portal rolls out, safety standards simplified
The registration process aims to ensure that lifts and escalators across the state meet safety standards, with mandatory inspections by the state government. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and operational standards across various sectors.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow