The Latest Breaking News from Varanasi

Railway staff hand over luggage that passenger left behind on Vande Bharat Express

SWR returns ₹4 lakh worth of luggage to passenger. GM Sanjeev Kishore appreciates staff for good deed. SWR to augment coaches for Ganesh Chaturthi. Trains to be rescheduled/regulated due to maintenance work. Train services between Mysuru-Varanasi & Hubballi-Banaras to be cancelled/diverted.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

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

Varanasi Court grants Archaeological Survey of India eight weeks to complete survey of Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi. Dismissing mosque management's objection, District Judge A K Vishvesh rules survey necessary for justice, beneficial to both Hindu and Muslim sides.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Varanasi-based Gandhian institute to start ‘Virasat Bachao Nyay Yatra’ against demolition

Gandhian activists from across the country will participate in the yatra, set to commence from Vinoba Bhave’s birth anniversary on September 11

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

ASI seeks more time to complete Gyanvapi survey

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday sought eight more weeks to submit its report on the scientific survey being conducted at the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Will work on action-oriented efforts to improve global culture: Brazil minister on nation's G20 presidency

This year’s G20 Summit will be held on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi under India’s presidency

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

NGT issues notice to authorities in Varanasi over discharge of domestic wastewater into Ganga

The NGT earlier this week issued a notice to the commissioner of the Varanasi Municipal Corporation and the Panchayati Raj officer of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh regarding complaints of discharge of domestic and untreated industrial wastewater into the Ganga river

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Gyanvapi mosque | Fresh plea in court to order ASI survey inside Wazukhana

Hindu petitioner files plea in Varanasi court for ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque, excluding Shiva Linga, to ascertain religious character of property on Aug. 15, 1947. Petitioner also seeks to preserve artefacts found during survey. ASI survey underway, courts refusing to stay it.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

G-20 nations arrive at consensus on issues of cultural heritage

The G-20 nations at the meeting of G-20 Culture Ministers in Varanasi, arrived at a consensus on cultural issues, however, there was no unanimity on “geopolitical issues” like the war in Ukraine

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Consensus likely at G-20 Culture Ministers’ meet tomorrow

G-20 nations to reach consensus on cultural issues like restitution of artefacts and sharing of ‘intangible heritage’ at Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: Havan performed at Varanasi's Kamakhya Temple for success of India’s third lunar mission

As the Chandrayaan-3 lander neared its destination, a 'havan' (religious ritual) was performed at Kamakhya Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the success of India's third lunar mission. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 22, 2023