Ganga water level reaches Aarti platform at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi Varanasi: Continuous heavy rainfall in the hills has started impacting Varanasi, with the Ganga’s water level rising and several idols and small temples along the ghats beginning to submerge. Although the river level has remained largely steady over the past four days, the district…
Kanpur: A 28-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in front of his younger brother and a friend by jumping off the Jajmau Ganga bridge on Saturday night.The deceased allegedly had an argument with someone on the phone, following which he consumed excessive liquor, his friend told the police.His younger brother later arrived at the liquor…
Varanasi: In the aftermath of recent boat tragedies in Mathura and Jabalpur that claimed more than 20 lives, the Varanasi district administration has intensified efforts to enhance safety on the Ganga, where thousands of devotees, tourists and residents rely on boat services every day.With passenger safety at the forefront and a focus on minimising disaster…
Varanasi: Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal patrolled on foot the security arrangements at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Godaulia, Namo Ghat and Assi Ghat areas, on Tuesday. Suspicious persons were questioned and thorough review was done of security arrangements, while officers were directed to take action against those encroaching public land. He instructed officers to update regularly security equipment…
