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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 &…

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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.

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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.

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Under NEP, sports now integral part of school curriculum: Modi

Modi said “your MP from Kashi got the privilege” of getting the women’s reservation bill passed in Parliament.

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of international cricket stadium in Varanasi on September 23

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of international cricket stadium in Varanasi on September 23. He'll also inaugurate 16 Atal residential schools built across U.P.

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A Hindu-Muslim dispute tests centuries of interfaith culture in India's Varanasi

Both faith communities have long shared this sacred city. But some Hindus have taken legal action over a mosque they claim holds idols of Hindu deities.

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Ramsons’ Bombe Mane unveils wide range of miniature dolls; display to be open for public from September 16

Bombe Mane, the 19th edition of the doll exhibition, opened its doors in Mysuru a month before Navaratri. It features clay dolls from Tamil Nadu, Ganges clay dolls from West Bengal, terracotta lamps, planters, decorative bells, G.I. paper mache dolls from Tirukannur, wooden dolls from Varanasi, Channapatna, Kinhala, Kondapalli, Bobbili,…

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Gyanvapi dispute: ASI told to submit objects found in survey to District Magistrate

The Varanasi District Court has ordered the ASI to preserve all objects of Hindu religious and historical significance found during the Scientific Survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. The objects will be submitted to the District Magistrate.

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Gyanvapi case | Varanasi court to hear petitions filed by Hindu side today

Varanasi District Court to hear petitions from Hindu side in Gyanvapi case Wed. Hindus seek evidence room to preserve survey evidence, while Muslims object to use of machines. Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi, advocate for Hindus, wants court to provide verdict to resolve issues. Allahabad High Court allowed ASI to conduct survey…

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Gyanvapi complex case: Allahabad High Court sets next hearing on September 18

The next hearing on the petitions challenging the maintainability of the civil suit filed with regard to the ownership of the Varanasi Gyanvapi complex and the validity of the Allahabad HC ordering a survey by the ASI, was scheduled for September 18. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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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.

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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

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NIA cracks down on CPI (Maoist) alleged revival attempts

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said its searches across five districts of Uttar Pradesh _ Prayagraj, Chandauli, Varanasi, Deoria and Azamgarh _ were to thwart an alleged attempt by the leaders and members of the banned CPI (Maoist) to revive its operations.

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Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at 3-star hotel in Varanasi, Know all updates

Panic gripped the area after the incident the exact reason behind the fire was not clear. Read further on Dynamite News

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U.P. Congress wants Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president

Ajay Rai speaks on the party’s strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, seat-sharing arrangements in Uttar Pradesh among the constituents of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and more.

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ASI’s survey technique may damage Gyanvapi mosque, says mosque management committee

The committee, which manages the Gyanvapi mosque, has moved an application before the Varanasi district judge claiming that the ASI is not using the GPR technique to conduct the survey which threatens the building of the mosque

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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:

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Congress workers want Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: UP party chief Ajay Rai

People of Amethi want Rahul Gandhi to contest 2024 polls; Congress-SP alliance to defeat BJP-led NDA; UP Cong. Chief Ajay Rai says workers, public want to rectify mistake of 2019. INDIA alliance will uproot NDA

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