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UP Board revises rules to permit gender change in HS, Inter certificates

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 25 -- : In a landmark decision, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has approved changes in its 124-year-old system to allow correction of gender details in academi... Read More


'Overwhelming' surge in new applicants for land to set up camps in Magh Mela

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 25 -- Last year's Mahakumbh has significantly enhanced the allure of the first Magh Mela to be held after the grand spectacle. The annual event has witnessed an unprecedented surge in ... Read More


Magh Mela 2026: Capped fares, stricter safety to streamline Sangam boat rides

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 21 -- As part of preparations for Magh Mela 2026, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has finalised boating arrangements to ensure the safety, affordability and convenience of pilgrims visiti... Read More


UP farmers learn AI, drone tech through 'Kisan Pathshala'

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 20 -- Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are being trained in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and drone-based farming through the state government's "Kisan Pathshala" ... Read More


Allahabadi guava crop hit by rain, pests; 13,000 quintals lost

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 14 -- The famed Allahabadi guava crop in Prayagraj has suffered a major setback this year due to above-average monsoon rainfall, fruit fly infestation and the spread of the soil-borne ... Read More


UP Board to roll out smart textbooks with sunlight-reflective ink

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 12 -- In a major step to curb the circulation of counterfeit textbooks, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) is set to introduce advanced security features in textbo... Read More


Magh Mela -2026: Annual fair to feature two large theme parks

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 5 -- The 2026 edition of Uttar Pradesh's largest annual religious congregation-Magh Mela-will feature two large thematic parks for pilgrims and tourists, marking a first for the fair. ... Read More


DElEd/BTC certificates cancelled in UP for pursuing jobs, parallel courses

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 28 -- The Examination Regulatory Authority (ERA), Uttar Pradesh, has launched a crackdown on candidates who pursued Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd/BTC) training while simultane... Read More


Delay in scholarship distribution leaves 70,000 Sanskrit students in limbo

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 27 -- Nearly eight months into the 2025-26 academic session, which began on April 1, around 70,000 students across Uttar Pradesh are still awaiting their scholarships under the Sanskri... Read More


Prayagraj dialysis initiative provides lifeline to over 34k patients

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 26 -- In a major healthcare boost for kidney patients from economically weaker sections, a free dialysis initiative at three government hospitals in Prayagraj has benefited 34,417 indi... Read More