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.
The Taj Mahal disappeared behind a thick blanket of smog in Agra as air quality plummeted to 'very poor' with AQI 390. Visibility dropped drastically amid dense fog warnings from IMD. Read the full report.
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.
Enforcement Directorate raids YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi's premises in Unnao, seizing luxury cars. Probe links him to illegal online betting apps and hawala transactions. Read the full investigation details.
A 550-metre pontoon bridge will be built near Shuklaganj to ease public movement in Kanpur-Unnao as the new Ganga bridge will take two years. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to solve a major connectivity crisis. Read the full details.
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.
Enforcement Directorate seizes Lamborghini & Mercedes from YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi's Unnao home in a massive online betting scam case. Details on the money laundering probe inside.
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.
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.
Four people died after their SUV overturned on Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Unnao due to poor visibility and a tyre burst. Read details of the tragic accident and police findings.
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!
A horrific pile-up involving multiple buses occurred on the Delhi-Agra Expressway due to dense fog. Several vehicles caught fire, with fears of many casualties. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Police in Unnao arrest two men for murdering a 24-year-old youth, Sudhir Pal, in a case linked to a love triangle. The body was found near a field in Achalganj. Read for details.
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.
A nursing student in Unnao accused the medical superintendent of inappropriate touch during a checkup on Nov 17. The allegation sparked massive campus protests, leading to police intervention. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Modi's gift of an Agra marble chess set to President Putin has ignited hopes for a GI tag and global recognition for the city's skilled artisans. Read more.
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.
A car travelling towards Lucknow caught fire on the national highway in Unnao, causing a major traffic jam. Driver escaped unhurt. Police investigating a suspected short circuit.
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.
Residents of Varanasi performed a special aarti and organized a friendship march on December 3, 2025, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. The event highlighted local support for India-Russia ties.
Ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit, a viral video shows Varanasi residents performing 'aarti' for his photo. Watch the unique welcome and read about the key 23rd Annual Summit details.
Violent clash erupts between BHU hostel inmates and proctorial board in Varanasi. Police, PAC rush to campus. Several sustain minor injuries. Details inside.
Agra police arrest two for running an extortion racket. Accused spiked drinks, filmed victims, and demanded lakhs. Key gang members still at large. Read the full investigation details.
Varanasi authorities conduct major inspection to end traffic chaos near Cantt railway station. New lane designs and encroachment removal planned for smoother commutes. Read more.