Uttar Pradesh — current affairs timeline

74 news articles02 Dec 2025 to 10 Sep 2026

Every DailyConnects briefing covering Uttar Pradesh, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.

2026

10 Sep 2026Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy 2024: Key Features, Incentives and Eligibility
The Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy, 2024 was notified on March 5, 2024, with the Department of Additional Sources of Energy as the administrative departmen…
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09 Sep 2026PM-SETU Steering Committee Approves ₹735.70 Crore Plans
The National Steering Committee under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) has approved Strategic Invest…
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09 Sep 2026Annpurna Devi to Launch 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, will launch the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 on 9th September 2026 at the Rudraksh Internati…
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08 Sep 2026WhatsApp Launches Bill Payments in India via Bharat Connect, Covering 22,722 Billers
WhatsApp launched its bill payments feature in India on Thursday, powered by the Bharat Connect network. The feature enables users to pay electricity, gas, wate…
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06 Sep 2026Dr Dinesh Sharma Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The appointment will take effect from the date he ass…
30 Aug 2026UP Cabinet Approves Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana for Lifetime Free Bus Travel for Women Aged 60 and Above
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana' on August 25, 2026. The scheme provide…
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29 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 Launched with Increased Incentive of Rs 40,000
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 and the UP Startup Mission Portal on 27 August 2026. Under the polic…
28 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh completes Ganga floodplain demarcation across 700 km to curb encroachments
The Uttar Pradesh Irrigation and Water Resource Department completed the physical demarcation of the Ganga river floodplain zone across a 700 km stretch from Un…
26 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves 180-Day Maternity Leave Twice for Women Government Employees
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved 180-day maternity leave twice for eligible women government employees during their service. The leave duration is 180 days pe…
26 Aug 2026ICAR Registers 16 New Indigenous Livestock and Dog Breeds, Total Count Reaches 262
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) registered 16 new indigenous livestock and dog breeds, bringing India's total registered breed count to 262. …
24 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh and Japan’s Yamanashi announce ₹600-crore MSME fund
On August 21, 2026, Uttar Pradesh and Japan’s Yamanashi signed four MoUs covering skills, technical training, tourism and Japanese GCCs. Yamanashi announced a ₹…
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24 Aug 2026Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) authorises 1,800 km LPG pipeline network
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised development of about 1,800 km of new LPG pipeline infrastructure with an estimated investm…
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24 Aug 2026North Eastern Railway operates longest 'Awadh Mahashakti' freight train on August 20
North Eastern Railway (NER) operated its longest-ever freight train 'Awadh Mahashakti' on August 20, 2026. The 'Awadh Mahashakti' freight train comprised 129 wa…
23 Aug 2026India’s First Large-Scale Biopolymer Plant Set for October Launch
India’s first large-scale biopolymer plant is being built in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 3,080 crore. The plant will produ…
19 Aug 2026Most Skydivers with National Flags Set Guinness World Record on August 7, 2026
Three Indian skydivers were among 65 participants who set a Guinness World Record for the most skydivers jumping together with national flags from a single airc…
15 Aug 2026Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ICAR-ISRI) sign MoU to establish advanced centre for quality sugarcane seed production in Uttar Pradesh
The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ICAR-ISRI) signed an MoU to establish an Advanced C…
15 Aug 2026Parichha Weir in Jhansi gets ICID World Heritage Irrigation Structure status
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) has selected the Parichha Weir in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure…
13 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh Retains Position as India's Largest Milk-Producing State with 15.66% Share
Uttar Pradesh is India's largest milk-producing state, accounting for 15.66% of the country's total milk production in 2024-25. According to the Basic Animal Hu…
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08 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh government presents ₹59,019.54 crore supplementary Budget for 2026-27
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the first supplementary Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly, proposing additional expenditure of ₹59…
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07 Aug 2026India Hosts BRICS National Statistical Offices Meeting in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on August 3, 2026
India hosted the two-day BRICS meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, beginning on August 3, 2026. The meeting was in…
05 Aug 2026REC and PFC sign Rs 26,850 crore loan agreement for 2,400 MW Meja Thermal Power Project expansion
REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) signed a Rs 26,850 crore common loan agreement with Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL) to finance a…
18 Jul 2026Uttar Pradesh Launches Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi Portals to Digitise Skill Development System
Uttar Pradesh's Minister of State for Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Kapil Dev Aggarwal, launched the Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sa…
17 Jul 2026Uttar Pradesh Reports Highest Cyber Fraud Complaints in India
Over 12.71 lakh cyber fraud complaints were recorded across India between January 1 and June 30, 2026, with reported fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 10,178…
11 Jul 2026Chief Minister’s Teachers’ Cashless Medical Scheme launched in Uttar Pradesh with ₹5 Lakh Coverage
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Chief Minister’s Teachers’ Cashless Medical Scheme in Varanasi to provide medical benefits to educatio…
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08 Jul 2026Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy 2026: Targets ₹2 Lakh Crore Investment
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Data Centre Policy, 2026, aiming to attract investments of more than ₹2 lakh crore. The policy seeks to create over two g…
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08 Jul 2026Uttar Pradesh approves Startup Policy 2026 and Data Centre Policy 2026
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Startup Policy 2026 and Data Centre Policy 2026 to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem and digital infrastructure…
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08 Jul 2026Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh renamed as Parshurampuri
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the renaming of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district as Parshurampuri. The exi…
07 Jul 2026Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya (JPNSV) Scheme: Free Residential Education in Uttar Pradesh
The Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya (JPNSV) scheme is a flagship initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government's Social Welfare department providing free r…
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02 Jul 2026School Chalo Abhiyan: Boosting School Enrolment in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government announced the second phase of the School Chalo Abhiyan, scheduled from July 1 to July 15. The campaign aims to achieve universal sc…
16 Jun 2026Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's cashless medical scheme for teachers portal launched for registration
The Uttar Pradesh education department developed a dedicated portal (http://cmtcts.upsdc.gov.in) for registration under the Chief Minister's cashless medical sc…
14 Jun 2026Uttar Pradesh Government to supply indigenous cow milk products to Indian Army on 13 June 2026
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has initiated a programme to supply high-protein dairy products derived from indigenous cow breeds to the Indian Army. A premi…
12 Jun 2026Invest UP and Invest India Partnership to Boost FDI Inflow into Uttar Pradesh
Invest UP and Invest India have agreed to strengthen collaboration to attract greater domestic and foreign investments into Uttar Pradesh. The decision was take…
11 Jun 2026Project Ganga: Boosting Rural Digital Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government launched Project Ganga to ensure last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas for digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, s…
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10 Jun 2026India's Ministry of Defence approves 250 MW Solar Power Project in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur Ex-Cantonment …
08 Jun 2026Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd to source electricity from 511-MW Khorluchu Hydro Power project in Bhutan
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) approved the proposal of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to import electricity from the …
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07 Jun 2026Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Samman Ceremony 2026 held on June 05, 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Samman Ceremony 2026 was held at the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan in Lucknow. A total of 51 distinguished artis…
07 May 2026World Laughter Day 2026 observed on May 3, 2026
05 May 2026Samarth Panchayat Portal Expanded to Boost Rural Financial Autonomy
02 May 2026Uttar Pradesh Development Projects: ₹6,350 Crore Outlay
01 May 2026Ganga Expressway: ₹36,230 Crore Infrastructure Project in Uttar Pradesh
30 Apr 2026Jal Jeevan Mission: Uttar Pradesh introduces 10-year warranty model for rural water schemes
27 Apr 2026Rocklink India Establishes Integrated Recycling Facility in Uttar Pradesh
27 Apr 2026Coca-Cola India and Invest UP sign MoU for community and environmental initiatives
26 Apr 2026Rocklink India Establishes Lithium-ion Battery and Rare Earth Recycling Facility in Uttar Pradesh
24 Apr 2026Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notifies Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) for Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary
23 Apr 2026Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh designated as India’s 99th Ramsar site
17 Apr 2026Delhi-Dehradun Expressway – ₹12,000-crore Highway Reduces Travel Time
15 Apr 2026Uttar Pradesh hikes interim minimum wages by up to 21% effective April 1, 2026
28 Mar 2026Uttar Pradesh launches Nivesh Mitra 3.0 to streamline investor approvals
21 Mar 2026Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves Rs 1,718.56 crore MSP funding to Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).
21 Mar 2026Geological Survey of India (GSI) declares Kalinjar Fort area National Geo-Heritage Site
17 Mar 2026World Bank (WB) signs $300 million loan for Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program.
11 Mar 2026Project GANGA: High-Speed Internet for 20 Lakh Rural Households in Uttar Pradesh
11 Mar 2026Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) oversees expansion of 20-plus expressways
25 Feb 2026Indian States’ Electricity Transition (SET) report highlights best performers in electricity transition
25 Feb 2026IBM AI GovTech Innovation Centre and Software Lab inaugurated by UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow
24 Feb 2026National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders restoration of Suav as a river in Uttar Pradesh official records
17 Feb 2026India's first national cow culture museum to open in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura
12 Feb 2026Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 9.13 lakh crore with focus on education, urban growth
11 Feb 2026Uttar Pradesh First Economic Survey: GSDP to touch Rs 36 lakh crore in 2025-26
07 Feb 2026Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 themed with Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya
30 Jan 2026Google, MSDE, and CCSU collaborate to establish AI-enabled university in India
20 Jan 2026Second Pan-India Dolphin Survey Launches from Bijnor under Project Dolphin
17 Jan 2026Uttar Pradesh North-South Corridor Project to link 20 districts with 2,340 km road network
08 Jan 2026Uttar Pradesh caps stamp duty on intra-family gift deeds for commercial assets at Rs 5,000
08 Jan 2026Uttar Pradesh Digital Libraries in Gram Panchayats to Provide Rural Youth Access to Competitive-Exam Resources
07 Jan 2026Uttar Pradesh Braille Library: 4,000 Academic Books for Visually Impaired Students
01 Jan 2026PM Modi inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Uttar Pradesh

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