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Devotees defy curbs, play Masan Holi with pyre ashes at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi

VARANASI, March 1 -- Despite the restrictions, Masan Holi was celebrated at the Mahashmashan Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi on Saturday, as a large number of people managed to reach the ghat by evading ... Read More


Expedite tech transfer to farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan at IIVR

VARANASI, Feb. 26 -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union agriculture minister, on Thursday asked scientists to develop region-specific action plans for the upcoming Rabi season. He also emphasised the need t... Read More


Rigorous efforts needed to improve Kashi's cleanliness ranking: Minister

VARANASI, Feb. 23 -- Calling for collective responsibility, Uttar Pradesh energy and urban development minister AK Sharma on Sunday said rigorous efforts on the ground are now required for achieving a... Read More


Major reforms cleared for priests, facilities at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

VARANASI, Feb. 21 -- The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust and the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Special Area Development Board approved several proposals, including fixing the tenure of temple priests till ... Read More


Varanasi Nagar Nigam to build rRs.r97crore 'Kashi-Ganga' themed office in Sigra

VARANASI, Feb. 20 -- The new Varanasi Nagar Nigam building will be constructed in Sigra, on the theme Kashi and the Ganga. The project is estimated to cost around Rs.97 crore. Varanasi Mayor Ashok Ku... Read More


1,163 cattle smugglers arrested, 458 cases registered in Vns range: Cops

VARANASI, Feb. 19 -- At least, 1,163 cattle smugglers were arrested and 458 cases in connection with cattle smuggling were registered at various police stations in three districts--Chandauli, Ghazipur... Read More


Rinwa visits Vns notice hearing centre: CEO reviews facilities, procedures and services

VARANASI, Feb. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh chief electoral officer Navdeep Rinwa said that it was not their (Election Commission)'s work to identify Bangladeshis. During interaction with media persons, when ... Read More


AI a necessity for quality healthcare to all: Anupriya Patel

VARANASI, Feb. 15 -- Anupriya Patel, Union minister of state for health and family welfare, on Sunday said while artificial intelligence (AI) is a necessity today but what is needed is safety, respons... Read More


Devotees in huge numbers throng Kashi Vishwanath temple on Mahashivaratri

VARANASI, Feb. 15 -- As many as 5.46 lakh devotees had offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple by 7pm on the occasion of Mahashivaratri on Sunday even as long queues continued till the filing o... Read More


Mahashivaratri: Extensive arrangements in place at KV Temple

VARANASI, Feb. 14 -- The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust has completed comprehensive preparations to ensure smooth, safe and accessible darshan for devotees visiting the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Templ... Read More