Varanasi: With the objective of giving a new direction to Kashi’s cultural heritage, the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is developing the concept of Anand Kanan Kala Gurukul at Anand Kanan in Ravidas Park. The proposed Gurukul aims to strengthen Kashi’s identity as a global cultural centre while preserving and promoting Indian culture, music, dance and…
Varanasi: Bringing township projects after a gap of 32 years of executing Lalpur Yojana, the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has accelerated infrastructure development at its flagship Anand Kashi Yojana with plans to begin plot registration across all categories by the end of August.Following an inspection of the project site at Kallipur on Friday, VDA vice-chairman…
Bengaluru: A special anti-corruption court has rejected the bail petitions of two people in connection with a cryptocurrency theft case.Sunish Hegde, who is imprisoned, applied for regular bail, while Prasidh Shetty, an alleged beneficiary in the case, sought anticipatory bail.ED in the first week of June arrested Srikrishna alias Sriki, Shetty and Robin Khandelwal in…
Varanasi: In its first major township initiative since the launch of the Lalpur Awas Yojana in 1994, the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is set to develop three integrated townships, including a Sports City near the under-construction international cricket stadium at Ganjari. Backed by Rs 400 crore in seed capital from the state govt and monitored…
Bengaluru: The high court Tuesday issued notices to state and central govts in response to a petition challenging the May 22 notification for effecting increase in minimum wages.Justice Jyoti M posted the matter to June 9 for consideration of the interim prayer of stay sought by Karnataka Employers’ Association (KEA) and Ethereal Machines Private Limited,…
Varanasi: To promote green mobility, the Varanasi Development Authority has ordered 100 e-bikes for its staff busy in field work.VDA vice-chairman Purna Bora said, “Over 90% of the VDA’s officials and other employees remain busy in field. Approximately 300-400 litres of petrol and diesel is estimated to be consumed in their field visits and other…
