Varanasi Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments for January 1, 2026.
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments for January 1, 2026.
Rotary Club Banaras Shine inaugurates a dedicated changing facility for women at Varanasi's Tulsi Ghat, enhancing convenience and safety for devotees and visitors. Read more about this civic initiative.
Varanasi deploys massive security for over 5 lakh New Year devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Key routes declared no-vehicle zones. Read about the extensive police arrangements.
Hemen Kumar Kalita, a Gauhati University physics professor, is now a Flying Officer in the IAF NCC, a first for the varsity. Discover his inspiring journey and its significance for the university and its cadets.
Armed forces veterans and NCC cadets will walk Gandhi's 387 km Dandi March route from Jan 3, 2026, covering 25-30 km daily. A tribute to perseverance and fitness. Read the full story.
The inaugural Ajay Singh memorial 3x3 basketball tournament concluded at BLW Varanasi. SHEAT Public School boys and Rajarshi Dominator girls clinched the titles. Read more about this sporting tribute.
Varanasi launches a Make in India AI app, 'Better-Way,' for pedestrian navigation and crowd management in its historic lanes. Part of a global challenge, it aims to boost smart tourism.
Varanasi police implement extensive traffic diversions from Dec 30 to Jan 5, 2026, for New Year crowd management. Key routes near ghats declared no-vehicle zones. Details inside.
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
A viral video shows Japanese tourists in Santa caps & swimwear being questioned by devotees at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat. The incident on Dec 25 ignites a social media debate on cultural sensitivity & hospitality. Police confirm peaceful resolution.
Discover why Varanasi is a must-visit in 2025. Explore India's first hydrogen-powered water taxi on the Ganga, the ethereal aarti, and the transformed Kashi corridor. Plan your spiritual and modern journey.
A contingent of 127 NCC cadets from Odisha has been selected for the prestigious Republic Day camp in New Delhi. Discover their journey and the state's plans to boost NCC participation.
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
12 NCC cadets from Amravati begin a 21-day, 1,680-km cycling expedition from Pune to Delhi, retracing Peshwa Bajirao I's historic route to promote national unity and awareness ahead of PM Rally 2026.
YMCC secured a hard-fought 4-wicket victory over Graduate Club to reach the final of the Late KS Saxena Memorial Cricket Tournament in Kanpur. Rahul Pal's unbeaten 44 earned him Man of the Match.
A 1,680-km NCC cycle expedition themed 'Shaurya Ke Kadam, Kranti Ki Ore' begins from Pune's Shaniwarwada. The 21-day journey promotes endurance, unity & historical legacy. Read more.
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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.
The 7 UP Naval Unit NCC at Banaras Hindu University launched a Kayak Club at Assi Ghat to promote water sports, discipline, and Ganga conservation. Read about the initiative shaping youth leadership.
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.
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.