BLW Varanasi Secures IRIS ISO 22163 Silver Grade Again
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi has been awarded the IRIS Silver Grade Certificate for ISO 22163 by UNIFE for the second consecutive year, boosting its global export potential.
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi has been awarded the IRIS Silver Grade Certificate for ISO 22163 by UNIFE for the second consecutive year, boosting its global export potential.
Banaras Lit Fest reveals the longlist for its 2026 Book Awards, honouring fiction, non-fiction, poetry & translation. Winners announced Jan 21. Discover the nominees!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Kolkata and Varanasi. Get the complete schedule, stoppages, and features of this affordable long-distance train.
Residents of Greater Noida's Sector P3 launch a unique community drive against littering, using appreciation tokens and selfies. GNIDA supports with door-to-door waste collection and plans for hanging dustbins.
The Banaras team clinched the All India Railway Golf Championship title. RCF Kapurthala finished as runner-up. Read about the exciting tournament and results.
Banaras Hindu University invites SC & OBC candidates for free Civil Services 2025-26 coaching. Entrance exam in Feb. Apply online at bhu.ac.in before January 10. Details inside.
Banaras Hindu University launches 121 free online courses on SWAYAM for Jan-Apr 2026. Enroll now in Sciences, Engineering, Management & more. Courses start Jan 26.
A 21-member NSS team from Banaras Hindu University left for Manipur to join the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange, a govt initiative promoting cultural unity. Read about their mission.
Naveen Kumar Rai, BLW office superintendent, named observer for Indian Railways Men's Team at 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi. Read about his journey.
Sajan Mishra, with son Swaransh, headlines Saptak Day 2, weaving Banaras Gharana's past and future in a poignant tribute to late brother Rajan Mishra. A masterclass in Raga Jog Kauns and Darbari.
A new genetic study reveals 76% of Gujarat's maternal lineages are indigenous, dating back 40,000+ years, challenging the Aryan Invasion Theory. Read the full findings.
Bharat Kala Bhawan, the renowned museum at Banaras Hindu University, celebrated its 106th foundation day. With over 1 lakh artefacts, it remains a global hub for Indian art, culture, and research.
Despite fines and weekly removal drives, Madurai grapples with posters defacing public spaces. Officials collected ₹19,000, but new ads appear overnight. Can murals and vertical gardens offer a solution?
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.
Goa's tourism department mobilised teams to clean a beach after complaints of garbage accumulation. Minister Rohan Khaunte emphasises clean beaches are central to Goa's identity. Read more.
Belagavi deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi spearheaded a cleanliness drive at Tilakwadi Govt School, clearing waste and planting a Tulsi sapling. Read how this initiative transformed the school's entrance.
Goa's tourism department mobilised teams to clean beaches after shack owners complained of halted garbage collection. Minister Rohan Khaunte vows to keep the coastline pristine. Read more.
Banaras Hindu University wins its largest Erasmus+ grant of €780,000 for a 3-year project on sustainable religious tourism, uniting 16 institutions across 8 countries. Explore the details.
Banaras Hindu University's Faculty of Arts wins a landmark €780,000 Erasmus+ grant for a 3-year project on sustainable religious tourism, uniting 16 institutions across 8 countries.
Veteran actress Bhagyashree wraps up 2025 with a nostalgic train ride and a spiritual retreat in Banaras with husband Himalaya Dassani. See her journey and reflections.
DRM Ashish Jain inspected Banaras-Prayagraj rail section for Magh Mela 2026. Review covered safety, crowd management, and pilgrim facilities at Jhunsi and Rambagh stations.
Banaras Hindu University's German Studies department achieves global acclaim as two research papers are selected for the prestigious GiG 2026 conference in Bangkok, focusing on intercultural dialogue.
Banaras Hindu University introduces a new Odia Studies course under NEP 2020 to strengthen language skills and cultural literacy. Learn how this programme enhances employability.
Botswana's Transport Minister Noah Salakae visited Banaras Locomotive Works, inspecting advanced manufacturing & locomotive designs. Explore India's rail export potential.
Vijayanagara DC orders urgent cleanliness drive at Hampi monuments after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised hygiene concerns. Inspection held ahead of Culture Minister's visit.
Bhubaneswar gears up for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, focusing on citizen feedback and new infrastructure. Mayor Sulochana Das outlines plans for improved solid waste management. Read more.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
Ahead of the Swachh Bharat rankings, Lucknow Municipal Corporation nominates 16 model wards to set new standards in waste management and civic upkeep. Municipal Commissioner outlines the plan for 100% waste collection.
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.
A live hysteroscopy workshop at BHU's IMS focused on minimally invasive gynaecological procedures. Dr S N Sankhwar highlighted its role in accurate diagnosis. Read more.