Varanasi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Political News
Get the latest updates from Varanasi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the holy city.
Get the latest updates from Varanasi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the holy city.
India's bullet train project achieves a major breakthrough with the completion of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the 2027 launch date and details the phased rollout plan for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
A major milestone for India's first bullet train! The first mountain tunnel breakthrough on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has been achieved in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Read the full story.
Varanasi is constructing India's first national highway tunnel under an active airport runway. The 2.89-km project, costing Rs 250 crore, will enhance road and air connectivity, enabling future runway expansion. Read more.
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.
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.
A major accident inside a hydel project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, leaves 60 workers injured after two loco trains collide. Rescue operations are underway.
A major accident inside a THDC tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, leaves 70 workers injured after two trains collide. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read the latest updates.
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.
Cidco achieves a historic first tunnel breakthrough for its Hetawane water supply scheme, set to boost Navi Mumbai's capacity to 270 MLD by 2029. Read about the project's progress and impact.
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.
China inaugurates the 22.13 km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, a record-breaking engineering feat that slashes travel time across the Tianshan mountains and boosts Belt and Road connectivity. Read more.
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.
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.
On its inaugural day, Navi Mumbai airport saw low public transport use due to unclear signage and schedule issues. Passengers faced confusion between terminals and bumpy approach roads. 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.
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.
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.
Ahead of its Dec 25 inauguration, here's your complete guide to reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport via train, bus, and road. Plan your trip with key details on travel time, cost, and connectivity.
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.
Adani Group bids Rs 22,267 crore for Bengaluru's Silk Board-Hebbal tunnel, Rs 4,600 crore above estimate. Govt caps its share at 40%, raising questions on toll burden and financial scrutiny.
Kolkata's East-West Metro, featuring India's first transport tunnel under a river, slashes travel time between Howrah and Kolkata. Discover how this engineering marvel is reshaping city life.
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.