Lucknow, Feb. 7 -- The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature is set to commence on February 18 and will continue for about a week. The state budget for the financial year 2025-26 will be presented on February 19, with an estimated size of '8 lakh crore. While the ruling party will showcase its achievements, the opposition is expected to raise concerns over key issues, including farmers' welfare, women's safety, law and order, and the recent Maha Kumbh accident.
In a significant move, the state cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to purchase 469 vehicles under the second phase of the UP 112 emergency response project. The expansion aims to strengthen the state's police response system by increasing the vehicle fleet from 4,80...