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Rituals, grandeur to mark Dev Deepawali in Varanasi on Nov 5

VARANASI, Nov. 3 -- As many as 21 Brahmins, led by Prof Chandramouli Upadhyay, Pt Shridhar Pandey, and Acharya Randhir, the head priest of the Ganga Seva Nidhi, will worship Maa Ganga in a Vedic way o... Read More


Low Oxygen levels blamed for fish deaths in Varuna river

VARANASI, Nov. 1 -- The recent death of a large number of small fish along the banks of the Varuna river, between the Old Bridge and Nakkhi Ghat, was caused by low dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in the ... Read More


Vns cops block 654 mobile numbers used for cyber crime

VARANASI, Oct. 30 -- : As many as 654 mobile numbers involved in cybercrime were blocked, 335 IMEI numbers deactivated, 84 accused of operating six fake call centres for cyber fraud were arrested and ... Read More


Chhath puja: Women offer 'arghya' to setting sun amid chants, songs at Varanasi ghats

VARANASI, Oct. 28 -- Amid tight security arrangements and vigilant presence of NDRF personnel along the Ganga, thousands of devotees gathered at Varanasi's ghats on Monday evening to offer arghya (wat... Read More


Varanasi Nagar Nigam's rRs.r1,631 cr budget deferred amid officials' lapses

VARANASI, Oct. 27 -- The revised budget of Rs.1,631.52 crore for the Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) and Jalkal department for the financial year 2025-26 was presented under the chairmanship of Mayor Ashok... Read More


Kashi set to dazzle with diyas, 3D shows & fireworks this Dev Deepawali

VARANASI, Oct. 26 -- After the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, all eyes are now on Kashi, where preparations are in full swing for Dev Deepawali 2025. From November 3 to 5, the ghats of Varan... Read More


Opposition engages in divisive politics, BJP promotes message of unity: AK Sharma

VARANASI, Oct. 26 -- Accusing the opposition of indulging in divisive politics, urban development and energy minister AK Sharma stated that the BJP is spreading the message of unity and integrity acro... Read More


Naag Nathaiya Leela performed in Vns with traditional fervour

VARANASI, Oct. 25 -- Amidst chants of Har Har Mahadev, Damaru beats resonating through surroundings and hundreds of people at Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi, Naag Nathaiya Leela was performed in the Ganga on ... Read More


Tapping youth talent key to showcasing India's potential to world, says PM

VARANASI, Oct. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the optimal utilisation of their talent would showcase the potential of India's youth to the world. The PM said this while virtually a... Read More


Kashi glows in festive fervour as Dev Deepawali celebrations begin

VARANASI, Oct. 20 -- With Baba Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham glowing under ornamental lights and buildings along the iconic ghats of Kashi twinkling with festive decor, the spirit of celebration is clear... Read More