The minister directed officials to conduct ground verification of the projects after local councillors disputed claims that nearly 90% of the work had been completed in some areas. Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Stamp and Court Registration Fees, Ravindra Jaiswal, has warned electricity department officials that no irregularities would be tolerated…
The decision to suspend the boat operations was taken by the Jal Police after discussions with the NDRF and senior officials, in view of the safety of passengers and their property. Varanasi: The boat operations on Ganga, suspended for the past few days due to bad weather and a rise in water level, were resumed…
The initiative is expected to generate an income of around Rs6 lakh to Rs9 lakh for women associated with SHGs Slug: Har Ghar TirangaVaranasi: As Independence Day approaches, Varanasi is gearing up to spread the message of patriotism and women’s empowerment through ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, with around 800 women associated with self-help groups (SHGs)…
A total of 191 buildings, including six mosques, were affected either fully or partially by the project. Varanasi: Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the ambitious Rs 224-crore Dalmandi road widening project in Aug 2025, BJP’s Varanasi City South MLA Neelkanth Tiwari performed the Bhumipujan (ground-breaking) ceremony at the Chowk entry…
Kanwariyas heading to Kashi Kanwariyas heading to Kashi Kanwariyas heading to Kashi Kanwariyas heading to Kashi Kanwariyas heading to Kashi Varanasi: In view influx of saffron clad kanwariyas in huge numbers since Saturday and footfall of almost 6 lakh kanwariyas and pilgrims to offer ‘jalabhishek’ on the first Monday of auspicious Shrawan month, district administration…
Prayagraj: The saffron-clad kanwariyas thronging the highways this Shrawan are not just seasoned devotees. Among them is a group of five friends aged 16 to 20 from neighbouring Kaushambi, who have chosen to balance competitive exam preparations with their first kanwar yatra, inspired by the honour and recognition the pilgrimage brings in their villages.Acknowledging that…
Varanasi: Although the Ganga was still flowing nearly seven metres below the danger mark, its water level continued to rise on Saturday, submerging upper platforms and lower steps and disrupting interconnectivity between several ghats.The rise in water level, caused by incessant rainfall in upstream districts, also made it necessary for organisers to shift the Ganga…
Varanasi: The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has drawn up a comprehensive action plan to strengthen cleanliness and civic services in the city from Sep 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s birthday. As part of the initiative, the civic body will distribute four lakh dustbins free of cost to two lakh households and expand its…
The state govt’s flagship trade event, proposed to be held from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, is expected to open new export opportunities for Kashi’s artisans and entrepreneurs Varanasi: Varanasi’s renowned traditional crafts and GI-tagged products are set to take centre stage at the Uttar Pradesh…
The heavy downpour led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas, causing inconvenience to commuters and local residents. Varanasi: The holy city received significant rainfall on Wednesday, bringing much needed relief from the humid and sultry weather that had been troubling residents for several days. The showers improved weather conditions across the city and brought down…
