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A 48-year-old teacher, Praveen Jha, was beaten to death in Varanasi after a parking dispute with Adarsh Singh and two accomplices. The trio allegedly attacked him with bricks and a rod. Police arrested all three and registered a case
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Seven devotees, including children, were injured during a fire caused by cotton decorations catching fire at Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi during Shravan Purnima Aarti. All victims are receiving treatment and recovering at Kabir Chauraha Divisional Hospital.
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Prime Minister Modi will disburse the 20th installment of PM-KISAN on August 2 in Varanasi, benefiting 9.7 crore farmers. A nationwide awareness campaign is planned involving KVKs, ICAR, and grassroots networks to celebrate the government’s landmark direct benefit initiative
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On the third Sawan Somwar, thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India, performing Jalabhishek and attending special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and other shrines. Authorities ensured security and arrangements as spiritual fervour peaked with chants, offerings, and holy dips at sacred sites
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Lakhs of devotees thronged Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath temple on the first Monday of Sawan, performing Jalabhishek amid tight security and spiritual fervour, with similar scenes seen at Ghaziabad’s Dudheshwar Nath temple.
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Three more accused have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old woman in Varanasi, With these arrests, the police have captured 12 out of 23 accused in the case
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PM Modi is set to unveil and initiate a total of 44 projects aimed at transforming both urban and rural infrastructure in the region. These projects are expected to significantly enhance public amenities, improve connectivity, and modernise essential services for the people of Varanasi.
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GI expert Rajni Kant highlighted that with these new inclusions, the total number of GI-tagged products from Uttar Pradesh will reach 77, placing it among the top states in India in terms of GI recognition
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This initiative, which will be a day-long privilege will allow women to have a hassle-free darshan of Lord Shiva and perform the sacred 'Jalabhishek', all while avoiding the usual rush of the temple crowd
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On the occasion of World Kidney Day, the screening camps will take place from 9 am to 6 pm between March 6 and 8 across the clinics in India and abroad
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Maha Shivratri signaled the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 on February 26, drawing large crowds of devotees to Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the final sacred dip. Many travelers from the city, eager to participate, reportedly paid high airfares to secure their tickets.
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple opened its doors to devotees at 3:30 am on February 26 following the sacred Mangala Aarti
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The temple authorities have made this decision to manage the overwhelming crowd expected during one of the most auspicious festivals in the Hindu calendar
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Zaheerabad Irrigation DEE Venkatrami Reddy, his wife Vilasini and their driver Malla Reddy died on the spot
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At Prayagraj Junction, entry is restricted to the city side, and passengers are kept in a 'holding area' until their train arrives
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Since celebrations took place on January 11 itself, corresponding to Paush Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, no special events have been lined up on Jan 22
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The trip includes all travel facilities, accommodation and catering arrangements, including morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner, both on-board and off-board
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According to police officials, the parking stand was set up for railway employees and because of the fire there has been a lot of damage
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The grand conclave will unite representatives of 51 Shaktipeeths and the 12 Jyotirlingas, along with saints and spiritual leaders from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and various Indian states
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Impressing the organisers, Jaya Hasini, daughter of constable Santosh Kumar, got the rare opportunity to play the national games.