Lucknow, April 9 -- The Uttar Pradesh government's procurement of wheat has crossed 1 lakh tonne in the first week of April this year, said officials, adding that 20,409 farmers have sold wheat at 5,780 purchase centres so far.

According to the officials, registered farmers can sell up to 100 quintals of wheat without verification. Purchase centres are open during holidays as well, as per Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's order.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister on Monday inaugurated the All India Police Handball Cluster 2024-25 in Lucknow, underscoring the importance of sports in daily life.

Addressing participants and officials, CM Yogi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for choosing Utta...