Varanasi: A three-day solo exhibition by artist Subhash Chandra, titled ‘Life Death Liberation in Banaras Ghat’ began at Bharat Kala Bhawan, BHU on Tuesday, offering visitors a visual exploration of the ghats of Varanasi as both a physical landscape and a metaphysical journey.The inaugural programme was attended by BHU VC Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi and…
Kolkata: Had she gone for some “setting”, neither she nor her party would have been forced “to face torment”, Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday. In a Facebook Live session, the former CM said she had never compromised on her principles and will never do so. Banerjee said she would start her political struggle…
Varanasi: The iconic GI-tagged Banarasi sarees and zari craftsmanship are set to take centre stage at Bharat Tex 2026, India’s biggest global textile exhibition, where the city’s centuries-old weaving tradition will be showcased before thousands of international buyers, investors and fashion brands.The four-day event, which kicked off at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on…
The places of visit in Golden Triangle tour will include Ahmedabad, Ekta Nagar, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Mangaluru: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has launched the ‘Onam vacation special tour Golden Triangle’ with Ahmedabad Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train, that will depart via Mangaluru, on Aug 22 and return on Sept…
Varanasi: The skies above Kashi echoed with the deafening roar of fighter jets on Saturday as the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a rehearsal for its proposed Air Force Day fly-past scheduled in Oct. The thunderous sound of three fighter aircraft drew residents out of their homes and onto rooftops, while hundreds paused on roads…
Drive to Cover Schools, Riverbanks, RoadsidesVaranasi: The district will witness one of its biggest green drives on Sunday as authorities launch a mega plantation campaign across the district, aiming to plant 15.49 lakh saplings at thousands of locations with the participation of govt departments, educational institutions and the public. The initiative forms part of the…
Varanasi: As the Ram temple prepares to select a CEO after the raging controversy over the donations theft, people in another temple town recall how the theft of 2.6 kg gold from the argha (golden base) surrounding the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in January 1983 proved to be a turning point in the temple’s history. The…
Varanasi: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held a meeting with public representatives and officials to review development projects, law and order, and preparations for the month of Shrawan.On a two-day visit to Varanasi, Yogi directed officials to complete the integrated divisional office within 18 months, expedite work under the Jal Jeevan Mission, and immediately…
Varanasi: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will launch two major welfare initiatives for students and teachers during his proposed visit to Varanasi on July 8. The CM will roll out Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for around 1.1 crore students enrolled in council schools across the state and launch the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme, which…
The initiative will be carried out in association with progressive farmers, with an average of 20 Banarasi Langda saplings to be planted at each Amrit Sarovar. Varanasi: In a bid to revive the rapidly disappearing GI-tagged Banarasi Langda mango, the administration has launched a unique conservation initiative to plant nearly 8,000 saplings of the heritage…
