Vegetable prices soar in Varanasi due to rain
News | Jun 30, 2021, 08:54 PM ISTVegetable prices have shot up since few days in parts of Varanasi.
Vegetable prices have shot up since few days in parts of Varanasi.
Varanasi received light showers on morning of June 17.
COVID fear disappeared as people rushed to vegetable market in Varanasi on June 09.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became emotional as he reviewed the Covid situation in his parliamentary seat Varanasi. PM interacted with doctors, paramedical staff and other frontline health workers of Varanasi via video conferencing.
In view of the increasing requirements of facilities for critical COVID-19 patients, the Defence Research and Development Organisation's makeshift COVID hospital with 250 ICU beds is operational from May 10.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on May 09 informed that the vaccination for 18-44 age groups to be launched in 11 more districts of state on Monday (May 10).
Due to the rising coronavirus cases, night curfew has been imposed in many cities and districts of UP. Varanasi has also recorded a spurt in corona cases. Meanwhile, the negative report of Corona has been made compulsory for devotees who are willing to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Holi in Banaras begins with a colorful Ekadashi. It is believed that on the day of Rang Ekadashi, Baba Vishwanath returns to Kashi after having a gown with Goddess Parvati and son Ganesh.
A bird lover from holy city Varanasi has set an example for others by saving sparrows in his area from extinction. IP Batra, who loves the chirp of sparrows, took some steps in past years by which he is able to save sparrows of his area.
District administration with the help of several organisations launched a massive cleaning campaign of Ganga in UP's Varanasi on March 07.
One of its kind cricket match was witnessed at Varanasi's Sigra Stadium on March 06. A wheelchair cricket tournament was held between Varanasi and Mirzapur. Organized by the Uttar Pradesh Divyang Cricket Association, it was 16-16 over match.
After seeking blessings from Kashi Vishwanath and Kaal Bhairav, BJP president JP Nadda ate snacks and also drank tea at a stall in Varanasi.
BJP National President JP Nadda said that all political parties including Congress are restricted to just dynasty politics. It's only BJP wherein party has become a family.
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.
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.
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
Devotees rushed to seek blessing at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on the first day of year 2021.
Auspicious 'Ganga Aarti' was held at the Assi Ghat in Varanasi as the country welcomed the New Year, 2021.
It's a foggy and chilly morning for people in Varanasi on December 11. A thick layer of fog was seen covering the city which led to dip in temperature as well.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Dev Diwali in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Monday. PM Modi inaugurated a six-lane highway, took a cruise ride in river Ganga, lit the customary first earthen lamp and enjoyed a spectacular laser show
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