The Latest Breaking News from Varanasi

U.P. to sensitise people living on banks of Ganges about conservation of dolphins

U.P. govt. directs districts on Ganges banks to raise awareness on conservation of Gangetic dolphins. Campaign to educate people on importance of dolphins for ecological balance and biodiversity. More than 1,000 dolphins in U.P., seen breeding in Mirzapur, Varanasi, Brijghat, Narora, Kanpur. Improvement in water quality parameters linked to increase…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Uttar Pradesh: Jailed don and four time MLA Vijay Mishra awarded 15-year imprisonment in rape case

VARANASI: Bhadohi district's fast track court (MP-MLA) awarded 15 year imprisonment and fine of Rs one lakh to jailed mafia don and four time MLA Vijay Mishra in gang rape case.

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023

Priyanka Gandhi targets PM as IIT-BHU student is sexually assaulted by bike borne attackers

IIT BHU students protest after female student allegedly stripped, molested by 3 men. FIR registered; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seeks answers on campus security.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Varanasi: IT raids multiple properties of bullion trader Narayan Das

Sleuths of the Income Tax department were carrying out raids at multiple properties of bullion trader Narayan Das in Varanasi.

Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2023

DRI busts gold-smuggling syndicate; 11 held, 31 kg gold seized

DRI busts gold smuggling syndicate, seizes 31.7 kg of gold worth ₹19 crore from Mumbai, Nagpur & Varanasi. 11 arrested, 5 in Mumbai, 2 in Varanasi & 4 in Nagpur. Accused revealed syndicate smuggled gold via Bangladesh & diverted to major cities.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Viral video of U.P. man carrying dead wife’s body in a bundle on his shoulders creates uproar

According to local residents, the video shows a young man named Nakhad, who hails from Varanasi and has been living in Neebi Kala village of Jhunsi in Prayagraj district. His wife Anita, 26, had been unwell for several days and died on Friday due to the lack of treatment, fellow…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Miniature Varanasi to be unravelled during Navaratri in Dharwad

Kartik Kattimath, an IITian, has been involved in devotional service of Goddess Durga for 15 yrs. His models of Varanasi, made of clay, thermocol & wood, will be on display at Katti Mutt in Mangalwarpet during Navaratri. Different avatars of Goddess Durga, incl. Kashika, Sankata Ji, Rangbhari, Vishalakshi-Vishwanath, will be…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

IRCTC to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai Bharat Gaurav Train tour to coincide with Deepavali festival

IRCTC South Zone, Chennai to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai tour from Nov 9-17. Tourists can have 'Ganga Snanam' at Kashi on Deepavali. Tour covers holy places such as Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya & Rameswaram. Tourists get AC/Non-AC accommodation, transfers & Tamil veg food. Bookings can be done via website &…

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Varanasi court grants 4 more weeks to ASI to complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex

The ASI, which was to submit the report of complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do the same.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Eight killed in road accident in Varanasi

“Eight people, including four of a family, were killed in a road accident on the Varanasi-Lucknow Highway in this Uttar Pradesh district on October 4,” police said.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023