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Azamgarh police arrested an inter-district conman who tricked women under pretext of religious rituals. Jewellery worth ₹1.25 lakh seized. Read the full details of the encounter and modus operandi.
Ghazipur police arrested murder accused Om Singh after an encounter near Mathiya ghat. A country-made pistol was seized. Read the full details of the operation.
Bhola Prasad, father of drug kingpin Subham Jaiswal, used fake documents to obtain a drug licence, smuggling codeine syrup across states. Properties worth ~Rs 30 crore face attachment. Read the full investigation details.
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.
A fight between passengers on the Varanasi-Lucknow Intercity Express in Amethi went viral. GRP is investigating the incident that raises safety concerns. Read details.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
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.
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.
A private school teacher in Varanasi's Mirzamurad area is accused of attempting to molest a 14-year-old girl. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused. Read the full details.
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.
Varanasi Police issues LOC for prime suspect Shubham Jaiswal, uncovers Rs 40 crore properties. Suspect believed to be in Dubai. Get the latest updates on the probe.
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.
Two inter-district criminals, each carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, were arrested after a police encounter in Bhadohi's Kotwali area. Shivam Bharatiya was injured in retaliatory firing. Read the full details.
A three-storey house belonging to the transgender community in Varanasi's Chandauli district was destroyed in a powerful explosion. Over 12 residents escaped unharmed. Police investigation underway.
A 26-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her husband in Varanasi's Kaithor village. Police arrested the suspect after a deaf-mute man discovered the body. Read the full investigation details.
DIG Vaibhav Krishna launches 'Police Satark Mitra', a secure WhatsApp bot for anonymous crime reporting in Varanasi range. Citizens can now share info on cow smuggling, organised crime without fear. Use now!
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.
Police in Mirzapur intercepted cattle smugglers who drove 8 km on burst tyres before fleeing. 10 cattle rescued. Separate incident in Drumandganj sees smugglers escape in fog. Read the full details.
BSP chief Mayawati demands Bihar CM Nitish Kumar show remorse for hijab removal incident, slams brief UP Assembly session, and raises concerns over Bangladesh. Full coverage.
Shaktinagar police arrested a man, Sajan, after an encounter near Kali Mandir bus stand. Stolen jewellery and a .32 bore pistol were recovered. Read the full details of the robbery case and police action.
Mirzapur police intercepted two pickup vans smuggling cattle, arrested one smuggler, and recovered 20 animals & an illegal firearm. One accused escaped. Read the full encounter details.
Chunar police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in a Mirzapur residential area, seizing 150 kg of buffalo/calf meat. Operator arrested. Details on the crackdown and legal action.
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.