Uttar Pradesh

uttar pradesh has been recognized as the cleanest state in India at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25. Lucknow secured the third position among cities with over a million residents and earned a 7-Star Garbage Free City certification. Prayagraj was named the 'Cleanest Ganga City,' while Agra was recognized as the 'Emerging Clean City of uttar pradesh'.

uttar pradesh Police, acting on a "zero tolerance" policy, dismantled a pan-India network involved in illegal religious conversion and radicalization following the disappearance of two sisters from Agra. Ten suspects were arrested across six states, revealing a web of terror financing and recruitment.

uttar pradesh is cracking down on traffic violators with over Rs 5,000 crore in unpaid fines. The traffic directorate has blacklisted vehicles and suspended driving licenses, targeting those with five or more pending challans. Already, thousands of licenses and vehicle registrations have been suspended or cancelled.

The Supreme Court has instructed dhaba and restaurant owners along the Kanwar Yatra route to adhere to uttar pradesh's mandate of displaying license and registration information. This directive follows a petition arguing that QR code requirements, revealing owner identities, could lead to discriminatory profiling.

Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary, a hidden gem in uttar pradesh's Gonda district, is a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. This Ramsar-listed site, formed by oxbow lakes, hosts over 150 bird species, including migratory visitors and endangered vultures. Beyond birds, the sanctuary supports diverse wildlife and aquatic flora, making it an ecologically significant and offbeat destination to explore.

uttar pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that miscreants posing as kanwariyas to incite violence during the ongoing pilgrimage will face strict action, including public identification. He stated that CCTV footage is being used to identify troublemakers who are defaming the yatra.