Varanasi: Several chronic waterlogging points across the city have been eliminated as part of advance monsoon preparations and sustained cleaning of drains, sewer lines and gully pits, officials said on Friday.Civic authorities claimed that despite heavy rainfall this year, many areas that earlier witnessed severe and prolonged waterlogging have recorded quicker drainage and shorter periods…
Varanasi: Varanasi has taken a significant step toward upgrading its urban infrastructure while safeguarding its cultural and spiritual heritage, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited ( BPCL) signing MoUs for two major CSR-funded projects worth more than Rs69.21 crore.The agreements were signed on Monday in the presence of mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari, divisional commissioner S Rajalingam…
Varanasi: A state-of-the-art Orbital Navigation System was inaugurated at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), IMS-BHU on Thursday, marking a significant advancement in precision orbital and craniofacial surgery. The system is the first-of-its-kind orbital navigation technology to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh.The advanced navigation system was inaugurated by BHU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi in…
Boat services are currently suspended on the Ganga river in Varanasi due to rising water levels that have exceeded safety limits VARANASI: Boat services on the Ganga have been suspended in Varanasi after the river crossed its warning level, with the district administration increasing surveillance in flood-hit areas, officials said on Wednesday.The Central Water Commission…
Varanasi: On the occasion of National Sports Day-2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organise ‘Khelo India Samvad-Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Ke Saath’ to engage youth in discussions on sports, fitness, talent development and nation-building.The event will be held at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith and Dhirendra Mahila P G College in the…
Varanasi: Varanasi Zone Police arrested 25 wanted criminals carrying cash rewards during a special drive conducted across the zone from July 29 to August 20, officials said.Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Varanasi Zone, Naveen Arora said there was no place for crime and criminals in the zone and added that the campaign would be…
Varanasi: The sacred month of Shrawan has once again witnessed an unprecedented surge of faith at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where over 53.69 lakh devotees have offered prayers in the first 19 days alone. With nine days still to go, the temple administration expects the footfall to reach nearly 80 lakh by the end of the…
Varanasi: Under the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme launched by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation for property tax, water tax and sewer tax defaulters, 276 building owners have deposited ₹39.36 lakh in property tax within the first three days. Taxpayers have also received a waiver of ₹7.18 lakh on interest and surcharge.Municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal said that…
