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Basant Panchami: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga River
News | February 16, 2021 9:57 IST
A large number of devotees took holy dip on the auspicious occasion of 'Basant Panchami'. In UP's Varanasi, people took holy dip in Ganga River on February 16. Basant Panchami, also known as 'Vasant Panchami', marks the arrival of the spring season in India. Devotees also lit 'diyas' on this occasion in the river. Devotees also took holy dip early morning in the pious city Haridwar. Associated with yellow colour, the festival of Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for 'Holika' and 'Holi', which occurs nearly 40 days later. Devotees also worship Goddess Saraswati today and serve 'bhog' (food offerings) to Almighty.
Miss India World Manasa Varanasi: Curiosity drove me to this contest
Celebrities | February 14, 2021 15:12 IST
Miss India World 2020 Manasa Varanasi would like to try her luck in Bollywood if something interesting came up, but for now she is focussed on representing the country in the Miss World pageant. She adds that her curiosity for new challenges prompted her to participate in the beauty pageant.
UP Police books Google's Sundar Pichai, others over 'defamatory' video; removes names from FIR later
India | February 12, 2021 16:54 IST
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi had booked Google CEO Sundar Pichai and 17 others last week over a video that allegedly defamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi but later removed the tech giant officials' names from the FIR.
Telangana's Manasa Varanasi crowned Femina Miss India World 2020
People | February 11, 2021 14:52 IST
Manasa Varanasi, an engineer from Telangana, on Wednesday night emerged as the winner of VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020. While Haryana''s Manika Sheokand was declared VLCC Femina Miss Grand India 2020, Uttar Pradesh''s Manya Singh was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 - runner-up.
Meet Miss India 2020 Manasa Varanasi | IN PICS
Fashion & Lifestyle | February 11, 2021 11:40 IST
Wednesday saw the grand finale of Miss India 2020 pageant during which Manasa Varanasi was crowned as the winner by Suman Ratan Singh Rao who was the winner of Miss India 2019. Wish to know more about this 23-year-old beauty. Know everything about her through pictures.
Devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga in Varanasi and Prayagraj
News | February 11, 2021 9:25 IST
Taking a holy dip in River Ganga, donating and performing virtues on the day of Mauni Amavasya is considered very auspicious.
Fake job racket busted in Varanasi, 4 arrested
India | February 07, 2021 10:46 IST
In a joint action by the Special Task Force (STF) of UP police and Military Intelligence, a gang of miscreants engaged in duping money from unemployed youths in the name of arranging jobs in government institutions, has been busted in Sarnath in Varanasi.
'Sister will miss exam, train running late', man tweets to Railways. Here's what happened next
India | February 06, 2021 17:40 IST
Indian Railways in a spectacular display of responsibility did not disappoint a brother who made a request to railways that her sister would miss her exam if the train fails to reach its destination on time.
Varanasi: AISA-ABVP activists clash in BHU over farmers' protests
India | January 31, 2021 9:49 IST
Earlier in the day, AISA activists carrying placards and handheld drums were raising slogans in support of farmers protest and also against the Central government.
Varanasi weavers pin hopes on Budget 2021
News | January 27, 2021 18:04 IST
Despite the severe impact of Covid-19 in the handloom industry, weavers in Varanasi are putting their hopes high ahead of the Union Budget 2021. Known as the spiritual capital of India - Varanasi produces one of the finest sarees in India. Banarasi sarees are made of finely woven silk and decorated with intricate designs using zari (golden/silver thread). "Due to Corona virus crisis, business was badly hit. The raw materials have become more expensive. We want the government to be more considerate to poor people" says a local weaver. According to reports, Varanasi's weaving industry generates revenue of about Rs 50 billion annually. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her third Union Budget on February 1, 2021.
PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries and vaccinators of COVID vaccination drive in Varanasi
News | January 22, 2021 14:09 IST
The biggest vaccination program in the world is going on in our country. Today, the nation has willpower to manufacture its own vaccine - not one but two Made in India vaccines. Vaccines are reaching every corner of the country. India is absolutely self-reliant in this regard: PM Modi
PM Modi interacts with COVID vaccination drive beneficiaries in Varanasi | LIVE
India | January 22, 2021 13:47 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries and vaccinators of the COVID vaccination drive in Varanasi on Friday through video conferencing.
ISRO to open Regional Academic Centre for Space at IIT Varanasi
Education | January 22, 2021 8:40 IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will establish a Regional Academic Centre for Space at IIT-Varanasi to facilitate short and long term projects at the institute.
PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries, vaccinators in Varanasi on Friday
India | January 21, 2021 17:23 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries and vaccinators of the ongoing Covid vaccination drive in Varanasi on Friday, January 22. He will join in via video conferencing at 1:15 PM. The participants in the interaction will share their first-hand experience of vaccination.
Varanasi-Delhi bullet train project work gathers momentum
India | January 11, 2021 20:02 IST
An aerial LiDAR survey of the 800-km Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail (DVHSR) corridor has now been undertaken by the Railways.
Devotees offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
News | January 01, 2021 16:11 IST
Devotees rushed to seek blessing at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on the first day of year 2021.
Watch: Priests perform 'Ganga Aarti' on first day of New Year at Assi Ghat in Varanasi
News | January 01, 2021 12:58 IST
Auspicious 'Ganga Aarti' was held at the Assi Ghat in Varanasi as the country welcomed the New Year, 2021.
Khirkiya Ghat to emerge as new destination for tourists in Kashi
India | December 27, 2020 8:21 IST
Khirkiya Ghat will become a new centre of attraction for people from all over the world visiting Kashi to see the captivating images of the crescent-shaped ghats along the Ganga river.
PM Modi's Varanasi office listed on OLX for 'sale'; 4 arrested
India | December 18, 2020 17:53 IST
Four people have been arrested for allegedly posting an online advertisement listing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Varanasi office for 'sale', police said on Friday.
Varanasi: Wedding party searches for bride's 'missing' home whole night - Here's what happened
India | December 14, 2020 10:27 IST
A wedding procession of a bridegroom, on December 10, reached Ranipur in Mau district from Kanshi Ram Colony in Kotwali town of Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, could not find the address of the bride.