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purvanchal news

BJP activates its OBC allies to regain lost ground in Purvanchal

SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar addressing a public meeting in Azamgarh. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:39 am IST

Keeping up with UP: Can statehood for Bundelkhand become a reality?

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The proponents of a separate state also contend that the area of Bundelkhand region is nearly 2.5 lakh square kilometres. (Representative file photo)
Published on Feb 23, 2026 01:04 pm IST

UP assembly clears bills to set up two new state universities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaks at the legislative council, in Lucknow on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 05:54 am IST

Planning dept seeks 700-crore hike in development funds for Purvanchal, Bundelkhand

The fund supports multiple sectors, including infrastructure development, education, health, sanitation, drinking water, roads, sports, agriculture and capacity building in these regions. (For representation)
Published on Jan 29, 2026 05:12 am IST

Delhi assembly polls: BJP out to woo Purvanchal voters with its east U.P. team

From BJP election at Rajori in New Delhi, India, on Saturday (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:10 am IST

BJP accuses Kejriwal of insulting Purvanchali voters: ‘How dare you…’

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)
Published on Jan 09, 2025 07:52 pm IST

2024 Lok Sabha polls: BJP banks on Modi charisma to cement hold in caste-defined east U.P.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath during a road show in Varanasi on May 13. (AFP File Photo)
Updated on May 28, 2024 08:24 am IST

Mayawati slams BJP, Congress, SP; promises statehood to Purvanchal

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati (File)
Updated on May 20, 2024 05:06 am IST

In a first, Purvanchal’s monthly agri exports past 100 metric ton: APEDA

Stakeholders at a workshop organised by the APEDA to mark Purvanchal’s 100 metric ton feat, in Varanasi. (HT)
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 07:38 am IST

Efforts to boost U.P.’s GSDP: Focus on development of Purvanchal, Bundelkhand

Development of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi is a major initiative to boost tourism. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 12:58 am IST

Four injured as portion of Purvanchal Expressway caves in amid heavy rain

In Sultanpur region, where the incident took place, 11.6mm rainfall was reported on Thursday and 1mm on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 08, 2022 05:47 am IST

The micro narratives that shaped the poll agenda in Uttar Pradesh

UP election: People stand in a queue to cast their vote at a polling station during the last phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly election in Varanasi. (REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 07, 2022 07:47 pm IST

UP govt co-opts Green Gang in Mission Shakti for drive against anti-socials

The Green Gang at work in a village in Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Oct 19, 2020 12:28 pm IST

Saubhagya scheme for electrification: 82% rural power bills unpaid in UP since April

The scheme was launched in the state on October 11, 2017. A majority of the consumers are not paying bills for their power consumption.
Published on Sept 22, 2020 04:44 pm IST

UP govt launches new electronics manufacturing policy

In a bid to attract investors, the new policy has made the investors eligible for capital subsidy of 15% and additional capital subsidy of 10% on investment more than 1,000 crore.
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 07:42 am IST

This tale of crime and corruption will make your blood run cold

Kranti Prakash Jha (left) and Nikitin Dheer in Raktanchal.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 08:20 pm IST

Lok Sabha Elections Results 2019: Bundelkhand, central UP gave BJP the edge

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate after the announcement of Lok Sabha poll results, at Sigra Road, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Published on May 24, 2019 12:33 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: OP Rajbhar, sulking BJP ally, sees huge win for SP-BSP in eastern UP

Rajbhar, who has considerable clout in eastern Uttar Pradesh, asserted that his party has not campaigned for the saffron party in these elections.
Updated on May 19, 2019 05:04 pm IST

‘PM Modi’s defeat from Varanasi would be more historic than his win’: Mayawati

Bahujan Samajwadi Party chief Mayawati
Updated on May 18, 2019 03:55 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: BJP’s Rajbhar leadership on test in Purvanchal

Anil Rajbhar was made a minister of state in the Yogi Adityanath government as part of the BJP plan to raise its own homegrown Rajbhar leadership.
Updated on May 17, 2019 05:55 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: The BJP’s challenge in east Uttar Pradesh

With the elections entering the final leg, all attention is shifting to eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on May 14, 2019 08:07 am IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Biraha singers liven up campaign pitch in Purvanchal

Yadav begins by introducing himself and the members of his troupe, goes on to thank senior Samajwadi Party leaders and then breaks into a song.
Updated on May 14, 2019 08:22 am IST

Lok Sabha election 2019: In the sixth phase, battle for UP shifts to Purvanchal

Voters queue at a polling station to cast their ballots during the fifth phase of general election in Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. The sixth phase of voting will take place on May 12.
Updated on May 11, 2019 01:57 pm IST

Manoj Tiwari dances very well, says Arvind Kejriwal

. This time, vote for who works. Do not vote for the person who dances, said Arvind Kejriwal
Updated on May 04, 2019 03:27 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: UP Congress favours 4 divisions of state

For Bundelkhand, the party has suggested that some parts from Madhya Pradesh should also be included in the proposed state.
Updated on Mar 19, 2019 07:43 am IST

In Gorakhpur rally, PM Modi set the tone for Lok Sabha poll battle in Purvanchal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM-KISAN scheme, at Gorakhpur, in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, Feb 24, 2019.
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 11:55 am IST

PM Modi, Amit Shah on UP East tour from Feb 23 to counter Priyanka effect

BJP National president Amit Shah along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen on the first day of BJP National Executive Meet, at Ramlila Maidan, in New Delhi on January 11.
Published on Feb 23, 2019 01:10 pm IST

What does east-west classification of Uttar Pradesh by Congress mean?

The Congress has appointed two separate general secretaries for Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jyotiraditya Scindia will be in charge of East and West Uttar Pradesh respectively. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 24, 2019 07:45 am IST

Ujjwala Scheme: Firing on all cylinders but losing spark over high dropout rate

According to officials, more than one-third of the beneficiaries have not turned up for a refill in UP after free LPG connections were given to them.
Published on Sept 07, 2018 02:48 pm IST