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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

NHAI warns toll operators after complaints, assault on jawan

The directive follows a serious incident on August 17 at Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut where toll employees allegedly misbehaved with and assaulted an armyman. (For representation only)

Updated on Aug 23, 2025 22:30 IST

UP govt turns focus on insurance firms for GST compliance

UP has around 50 insurance firms operating across life, health, and general segments, of which 18 fall under the state GST jurisdiction (For Representation)

Updated on Aug 19, 2025 22:34 IST

FASTag ANNUAL PASS SCHEME: UP registers strong response as 30K pvt vehicles activate facility

Officials clarified that activations represent vehicles purchasing the pass, while transactions reflect actual toll use, meaning many new pass holders were yet to make highway trips. (For Representation)

Updated on Aug 17, 2025 21:58 IST

IAS officer accused of harassment: UP govt waits for formal plaint to take action

The written grievance was received by the chief minister’s office on August 6 and forwarded by principal secretary to CM, Sanjay Prasad, to the department of state tax for necessary action. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Aug 13, 2025 22:22 IST

Over ₹1100-cr GST evasion to fore, UP tightens noose around mining, real estate sectors

A dedicated team at the state tax headquarters, monitoring suspicious dealers for three months, has uncovered widespread non-compliance in the two key sectors, revealing that nearly one-third of lease contractors in the mining sectors have been operating outside the tax net. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Aug 8, 2025 16:59 IST

Amid sluggish GST growth, fake firms eating into UP’s revenue

The fake firms were fraudulently claiming input tax credit (ITC), without carrying out any actual transactions. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Aug 6, 2025 15:51 IST

UP’s GST collection rebounds in July, but overall FY growth in red

The state tax department even launched a statewide campaign to identify possible causes, which are yet to be identified. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Aug 6, 2025 01:50 IST

SP Goyal to steer administration, push Yogi’s governance agenda before 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

Newly-appointed chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal paid a courtesy call on governor Anandiben Patel at Raj Bhavan, in Lucknow on Friday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 2, 2025 02:32 IST

U.P’s 6-month toll rises 18%: 143 accidents, 78 deaths per day

UP reported 14,205 deaths and 25,830 accidents in last 6 months (Jan-Jun 2025) (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 30, 2025 23:58 IST

Power privatisation row turns political as unions split over energy minister’s role

UP energy minister AK Sharma (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 30, 2025 24:00 IST

From praise to potshots, what’s behind change in Uttar Pradesh energy minister’s tune?

Uttar Pradesh energy minister AK Sharma. (SOURCED)

Updated on Jul 29, 2025 04:40 IST

Uttar Pradesh paves the way for greener rural roads with plastic waste recycling

The Uttar Pradesh Rural Roads Development Agency (UPRRDA) is implementing this initiative across 35 districts, covering 171 routes with a total length of over 1121 km. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 03:04 IST

UP BJP shortlists six names for new state unit chief’s post

Former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma is among the six names shortlisted. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 26, 2025 04:00 IST

Who will be next BJP chief in UP? Former deputy CM among 6 names shortlisted

The BJP, which has already picked state chiefs in over 25 of 37 organisational units, is also gearing up to name its next national president.

Updated on Jul 26, 2025 08:40 IST

Lane indiscipline second biggest killer on UP roads

Also, 34% of the total deaths in 2023, happened on national highways, 24% on state highways and 1.8% on expressways. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jul 18, 2025 15:26 IST

APRIL-JUNE quarter: Amid slide in GST collections, authorities out to identify causes

It could be due to an economic slowdown, if it is there at all, or it could be because of international situations affecting the import of goods or it could be because of tax evasion etc. (For representation only)

Updated on Jul 16, 2025 24:18 IST

U.P. on top in wheat output but lags in procurement under MSP

The state managed to procure just 10.27 lakh MT of wheat — less than one-fifth of its 60 lakh MT target — highlighting serious gaps in its procurement strategy and farmer engagement. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 13, 2025 23:44 IST

Use of vacant govt land for EV charging infra on the cards in Uttar Pradesh

As per the ministry of power’s guidelines, by 2030, charging stations will be installed every 1 km x 1 km in urban areas, and every 20 km along highways. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 8, 2025 03:56 IST

Yogi govt to restore temples of historical, religious significance

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (PTI)

Updated on Jun 26, 2025 23:40 IST

Clock ticking on U.P’s living legacy of freedom struggle!

. The pension for democracy fighters is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 per month. For transport benefits, a sum of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh was allocated in FY 2023-24 (For representation only)

Updated on Jun 25, 2025 23:32 IST

UP government launches subsidised goat rearing scheme for SC families

As per guidelines issued by the government on June 18, the total cost per unit is set at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>60,000, with the state government providing 90% (Rs. 54,000) as subsidy. The beneficiaries will contribute the remaining 10% ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6,000). (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jun 24, 2025 03:18 IST

Over 500 village panchayats non-existent since 2021 polls

The government will soon launch a statewide exercise to determine population and redefine geographical boundaries. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 18, 2025 24:56 IST

Uttar Pradesh fares better in buying fodder for stray cattle than wheat for PDS

In contrast, the state has fared far better in buying bhoosa — the dry wheat chaff or straw used as fodder for bovines. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated on Jun 14, 2025 15:49 IST

UP to tap MLA/MP, other funds to build 75 model fair price shops in each district

Each Annapurna Building will span 484 square feet, featuring a large room for the ration shop, another for Common Service Centre operations, and a 24x4 ft veranda for waiting beneficiaries (For representation only)

Updated on Jun 12, 2025 24:50 IST

Night after night, power demand in UP breaks records, now surges to 31,347 mw

The demand has been consistently climbing for the past week, with no signs of easing as heat continues to grip most parts of the state (For representation only)

Updated on Jun 12, 2025 24:18 IST

UP transport dept posts double-digit growth in revenue, EV registration in April-May

(For representation)

Updated on Jun 9, 2025 24:02 IST

Mahakumbh ripple effect: GST, VAT collections, fuel sales soar in Uttar Pradesh

The 45-day Mahakumbh concluded in Prayagraj on February 26. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 7, 2025 03:40 IST

Crack down on PDS anomalies in UP: Pause between transactions a must, sugar overpricing under lens

By slowing down the process, the government hopes to reduce the scope for fraud and ensure that only rightful beneficiaries receive subsidised food grains under the National Food Security Act. (For Representation)

Updated on Jun 3, 2025 03:08 IST

RENEWABLE POWER OBLIGATION: Regulator reprimands UPNEDA for data laxity

The power regulator has warned that the agency’s laxity could invite penalties for defaulting power entities and undermine clean energy goals. (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 2, 2025 24:58 IST

Own-source income incentive scheme for low-population panchayats in U.P.

As per the 2011 Census, out of over 57,,691 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh, nearly 25% have populations below 1,500 (For Representation)

Updated on May 31, 2025 18:10 IST

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