Kashinath Singh: Varanasi losing its character
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Christmas. Check affected roads in Saket, diversion points, and alternate routes for Dec 24 & 25. Plan your travel.
Get the latest from Varanasi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news from the city today.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Christmas celebrations. Plan your routes with details on diversions around churches and key areas to avoid congestion.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Christmas 2025 with diversions in Connaught Place, Khan Market areas. Check key restrictions from Dec 24-26 to avoid delays.
Varanasi's eco-friendly e-bus service is getting a digital upgrade. A new app will show real-time bus locations, reducing wait times. Read about the features and public testing phase.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
Actor Siddharth Arora shares his Dev Deepawali experience on Varanasi ghats, talks about the city's transformation, his move to films & solo travels. Read more.
Varanasi takes a green leap! District's first commercial EV charging station inaugurated at Indian Oil outlet, aiming to cut pollution and boost convenience. Read more.
The Khadi Gramodyog Exhibition 2025-26 in Varanasi kicked off with impressive sales of Rs 18 lakh. Inaugurated by local leaders, the event features 113 stalls showcasing rural crafts until Dec 29. Discover the vibrant showcase of Indian handicrafts.
Varanasi Press Club gears up for the 38th Kanishkadev Gorawala Memorial Media Cricket Competition. Six teams to compete from Dec 24-31 at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex. Read for full schedule and team details.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar inspected night shelters to ensure facilities for the needy during the cold wave. He directed officials to improve arrangements and urged public to report distress.
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Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
GRP and RPF nab two notorious thieves at Varanasi Cantt railway station, recovering over Rs 5 lakh in cash and jewellery. One accused was a parole jumper. Read the full story.
Banaras Hindu University organizes a grand flower exhibition at Malaviya Bhavan from December 25 to 27. The event aims to promote greenery and organic farming awareness. Read more.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
India's pioneering hydrogen fuel cell catamaran taxi in Varanasi was struck by a boat, halting operations. Police investigate if the crash was deliberate. Read the latest details.
Kolkata's NSCBI Airport now posts live traffic alerts on X for key routes. Get warnings for jams, rain & fog to plan your journey and avoid missing flights.
A new cancer registry report for Varanasi reveals one in 36 men is at risk of oral cancer, primarily due to tobacco. Breast cancer is most common in women. Learn the key findings and risks.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation identified and acted against 110 'yellow spots' for open urination from Dec 12-16. Beautification and awareness campaigns launched to keep the holy city clean. Join the effort!
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues new advisory to reduce congestion at Marathahalli bridge. Right turn towards Varthur & Whitefield banned for vehicles from Devarabeesanahalli & Kadubeesanahalli. Check details.
Lionel Messi's visit to Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Dec 15 caused severe traffic gridlock in central Delhi. Key roads like Ring Road and Asaf Ali Road were choked for hours. Read more about the commuter nightmare.
Azgara assembly area in Varanasi becomes the first to complete the Special Intensive Revision exercise. District election officer targets full completion by Tuesday. Read the latest updates.
Varanasi's 'Sundays on Cycle' event saw enthusiastic participation to celebrate India winning the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read about the vibrant community initiative.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu & Priyanka Chopra is sparking a massive bidding war for its digital rights, with a potential Rs 1000 crore deal. Details inside.
Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam warns agencies to complete Varanasi's Sarnath elevated road and Kazzakpura flyover within revised deadlines or face strict action. Details on the inspection here.
Udupi district launches an AI-driven Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) with 14 high-resolution cameras and speed radar guns to automate violation detection and improve road safety.