The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has approved relocating thousands of meat and fish shops to designated sites outside city limits within six months. Authorities say the move will improve cleanliness, waste management and the pilgrimage experience while regularising and supporting affected businesses
The Allahabad High Court stayed demolition of a house in Prayagraj’s Dal Mandi area, questioning the notice issued in a deceased person’s name and directing authorities to submit an inspection report while maintaining status quo till May 7
"The riverfront is a public property owned by the state government and being looked after by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation," said the district magistrate in a letter to VMC.