Separate counters have been made as the number of customers increases.
Lucknow (IANS) | Around 905 branches of all banks in Lucknow and 12,000 branches across the state are ready to accept and exchange Rs 2,000 notes from Tuesday. As the number of customers increases, separate counters have been made and police help will be taken if needed. Anil Tiwari, media in-charge of the United Forum of Bank Unions, said the rush is unlikely to increase as very few Rs 2,000 notes were in circulation.
The common man need not worry as the last date for exchange and deposit of these currency notes is September 30, 2023, he said. Tiwari said that account holders whose Know Your Customer (KYC) status is correct can deposit Rs 2,000 notes in their accounts.
He said, Rs 2000 notes of Rs 10,000 will be deposited in Jan Dhan accounts. These notes can be exchanged between May 23 and September 30 at all banks and regional offices of the Reserve Bank of India. In the meantime, these notes will continue to be legal tender/in circulation. On Monday, Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 9 crore were deposited in all the banks and Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) in Lucknow.
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Bank ready to deal with rush of depositors of ₹2000 notes
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Lucknow: Thieves target Shani Dev temple
Lucknow: Shani Dev temple was targeted by thieves, theft from the donation box of Shani temple located in Sarojini Nagar, 4 to 5 donation box’s lock was broken and cash was taken out, CCTV of thief also came in front while stealing, case of Sarojini Nagar police station area.
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Breaking news: Lucknow: Fire breaks out in Aminabad’s Ghattajhala market
Due to unknown reasons, a fire broke out in Gadajhala market of Aminabad, Lucknow. Many cosmetic shops have been burnt to ashes. Due to the fierce fire, there was a stir among the traders. On information, the fire brigade staff controlled the fire. Although the fire is still being extinguished. Due to the burning of shops of traders due to fire, there was a loss of lakhs.
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Lucknow: Book release, Dhamma Sabha program organized
Program organized at International Buddhist Research Institute, Shri Gautam Buddhacharit, ‘Gautam Buddha’ book released, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak released the book. Former minister Dr. Mahendra Singh was also present, Khushiram Drivedi has written the book ‘Shri Gautam Buddhacharit’. Dr. Karuna Pandey has written the book ‘Gautam Buddha’.
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Lucknow: Check of dividend of State Warehousing Corporation handed over to CM
Lucknow: State Warehousing Corporation’s dividend check handed over to CM, Cooperative Minister JPS Rathore handed over check to CM Yogi, dividend was earned from 2018-19 to 2020-21, Chief Minister Yogi was handed over a check of Rs 3.88 crore. Principal Secretary BL Meena, Managing Director Shrikant Goswami were present.
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TB patients with symptoms should be tested 100 percent: Brajesh Pathak
Lucknow (IANS) | UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments are concerned about your health. All kinds of health related schemes are being implemented. Resources are being increased in government hospitals. Doctors are being posted in backward districts. So that all kinds of diseases can be easily dealt with. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of eliminating TB by 2025. We are all trying to combat it. From time to time, campaigns are being run for the identification and treatment of TB patients. Public participation is needed to end TB.
Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday, Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak took stock of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Center of Raipur Dussehri located in Kakori. Inspected special campaign for 21 working days for strengthening of TB related services. Took information from the officers about the strategy related to treatment, investigation and identification of patients.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that public participation is needed to eliminate TB on time. Patients with symptoms of TB should be examined in every street and locality. Free treatment should be provided after confirmation of TB. Information of patients should be entered on the portal. At present, there are about five lakh 23 thousand TB patients in UP. Symptoms of TB are found in about 8,000 pregnant women. From April 1, 2018, every month Rs 500 is being sent to the registered TB patient’s bank account. So far this amount has been sent to the bank accounts of 16 lakh 18 thousand TB patients. A total of four crore 20 lakh has been paid. Its purpose is to provide nutrition along with treatment to the patients. To eliminate TB bacteria, it is very important to provide proper nutrition to the patients.
Officers and public representatives should adopt TB patients. Help provide essential medicines to TB patients. Provide nutritional material. So that the patient can defeat TB soon. The Deputy CM said that adopting TB patients does not mean lifting them. Rather help the patient in getting better treatment and nutrition. The facility of TB test, treatment etc. is free in government hospitals. In the TB Free India campaign, Principal Secretary of Health Department Partha Sarthi Sena Sharma, NHM Director Aparna Upadhyay, Director General Dr. Renu Srivastava, Director of National Program Dr. Brajesh Rathore, CMO Dr. Manoj Agarwal, Dr. Shailendra Bhatnagar, Dr. Kanchan are present. Stayed
The Deputy Chief Minister said that there are 2,500 TB testing and treatment centers in UP for the convenience of the patients. From Community Health Center to Medical Institute are included. TB tests are being done free of cost in government hospitals. 150 CB NOT machines have been installed for accurate TB testing. 448 TrueNot machines have also been installed. Nikshay Divas is being celebrated at 19800 Health & Wellness Centre. People who have defeated TB have been engaged in the campaign to spread awareness. He has been named as TB Champion.
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Yogi plans to set up pharma research centre, innovation institute in Lucknow
LUCKNOW: Stressing the need to promote research in the pharmaceutical sector in UP, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday proposed to set up a pharmaceutical research and innovation institute in the state capital Lucknow soon.
Presiding over a high-level meeting, CM Yogi directed the authorities to explore the possibility of such an institution in Lucknow by making an assessment of the future needs of the pharmaceutical sector. He asked them to submit a detailed action plan on the proposal for the institute within the next fortnight by taking the best practices around the world into consideration.
“Start it with the identification of suitable land in Lucknow. This institute will play a major role in pharmaceutical research in Uttar Pradesh,” said Yogi, adding that besides a detailed action plan, a panel of sector experts should also be prepared for assistance in the project.
The institute will promote not only research but manufacturing also in the pharma sector where the state is gearing up to play a significant role with focus on educational institutions, research labs and industry, he added.
Uttar Pradesh is the sixth-largest state in the nation in terms of the number of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. “Now, we aim to take a lead in pharma sector. Similarly, our contribution to pharma manufacturing in the country is currently 2%, which needs to be increased to 10-12%. There is great potential for growth in the pharmaceutical sector,” the CM told the officers.
Stressing three significant areas — quality educational institutions, research labs, and industry – the CM said that the proposed pharma institute should encompass all three factors. The primary focus of the institute would be research and innovation besides acting as a bridge between other institutes and industries in the sector.
A hub of CSIR research institutes like IITR, CDRI, CIMAP and NBRI, Lucknow also has academic medical institutions like the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) and King Georges’ Medical University (KGMU). With planned and concerted efforts, Lucknow has emerged as a major centre biopharma in the last few years. With Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and other educational institutions being capable of providing human resources, the construction of pharma park is underway.
Presiding over a high-level meeting, CM Yogi directed the authorities to explore the possibility of such an institution in Lucknow by making an assessment of the future needs of the pharmaceutical sector. He asked them to submit an action plan on the proposal by the next fortnight.
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Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation Institute will be established in UP: Chief Minister
Lucknow (IANS) | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath discussed the possibilities of development of the pharmaceutical sector in the state in a high-level meeting on Wednesday. In a special meeting, the Chief Minister laid emphasis on encouraging research in the pharma sector and gave necessary guidelines for setting up a new institute in the state.
He said that Uttar Pradesh is the 6th largest state in the country in terms of number of pharma manufacturing units, now our target is to become the leading state in the country. Similarly, our contribution in the pharma manufacturing ring in the country at present is 2 percent, which needs to be increased to 10-12 percent. There is great potential for growth in the pharmaceutical sector. Uttar Pradesh should take advantage of these possibilities. Along with drug manufacturing, we also have to focus on research.
He said that high level research institutes like IITR, CDRI, CIMAP and NBRI are functional in the state. While there are also academic institutions like SGPGI, KGMU. With planned efforts, Lucknow has emerged as a biopharma hub in the last few years. AKTU and other technical educational institutions are capable of providing human resources for the pharmaceutical sector. While the process of construction of Pharma Park is going on in the state, Medical Device Park is also to be constructed. Better use of this resource has to be made.
Yogi said that to encourage the pharmaceutical industry, we need to focus on all three areas, quality educational institutions, research labs and industry. In such a situation, Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation Institute should be established. This institute will basically focus on research and innovation, as well as act as a bridge between other institutes and industry related to the sector.
He said that a detailed action plan should be prepared regarding the nature of the Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation Institute. Prepare a panel of sector experts. Assess the future needs of the pharmaceutical sector and submit a detailed action plan within the next 15 days, studying best practices from around the world. Suitable land should be identified for this in the capital Lucknow. This institute will give a new identity to Uttar Pradesh in the field of pharmaceutical research and manufacturing on the national platform.
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Comprehensive improvement in the functioning of tehsils is necessary, emphasis should be on timeliness and transparency: Chief Minister
Lucknow (IANS) | UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reviewed the progress of departmental schemes run in the public interest with senior officials of the government level. During this, he said that comprehensive improvement in the functioning of tehsils is necessary, emphasis should be on timeliness and transparency.
He said that the facilities of teleconsultation and health ATMs should be increased for easy availability of health services in rural areas. With this, people of remote areas will be able to get advice from good doctors in case of illness. Trained manpower should be deployed for health ATMs. People should be made aware about this while expanding the teleconsultation service.
The Chief Minister said that there is a need for major improvement in the functioning of tehsils. We have to make concerted efforts regarding transparency and timeliness. The complaints/problems should be redressed within a time limit. Digitization should be promoted. Cases related to inheritance/succession should not be kept unnecessarily pending. Keeping in mind the expectations of the common man, a detailed action plan should be prepared and presented for improvement in the functioning of tehsils.
Yogi said that for the purpose of encouraging the industrial units investing in the state, incentives are being provided by the state government. All such cases should be thoroughly reviewed and resolved appropriately without delay. It should be disposed off by the Industrial Development Department giving top priority.
He said that the communicable diseases campaign conducted in the month of April has sent a good message among the common people. Awareness about infectious, communicable diseases has increased among people. We have to continue such efforts continuously. Activity should be further increased to prevent encephalitis in Gorakhpur, Basti and Devipatan divisions, malaria in Bareilly and neighboring divisions and chikungunya in Bundelkhand. Similar efforts should be made in these areas to prevent encephalitis. Make people aware for cleanliness and consumption of pure drinking water. Take the help of pediatricians as well.
The Chief Minister said that illegal taxi stand, bus stand/rickshaw stand should not operate in any district of the state. Such stands encourage illegal recovery. This recovery is used in anti-social activities. Wherever such activities are being conducted, they should be stopped immediately. Determine contractor location for taxi stand. It is necessary to fix the route for e-rickshaws in the cities.
He said that programs like Swamitva, Gharoni and Varasat have achieved success in providing great convenience to the general public. So far, houses have been distributed to more than 56.17 lakh villagers. Survey work is remaining in only 15 revenue villages, this should also be completed as soon as possible. Our target should be that by the end of this year, all the eligible villagers should get Gharauni, a certificate giving them the ownership rights of their houses.
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Lucknow: Counting of votes on municipal elections tomorrow
Lucknow: Counting of votes on municipal elections tomorrow, officials engaged in the last room for preparations before counting, information given to the personnel doing duty in counting
District Election Officer Suryapal Gangwar informed, Joint Commissioner of Police Upendra Agrawal was also present, all preparations will be completed by evening.