Varanasi:Two candidates were caught attempting to appear in the School Entrance Test (SET-2026) of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) using forged admit cards on Friday.According to the office of the Coordinator of School Entrance Examination, a preliminary inquiry revealed that the candidates had tampered with original admit cards using digital means in an apparent attempt to…
Varanasi: To bolster UP’s power system in the peak summer season, energy minister AK Sharma on Saturday said tripping is unacceptable and directed 24×7 supply.At a review meeting with officials in Varanasi, Sharma issued key consumer-centric directives, stating that power connections up to 1 kW will not be disconnected even with a negative balance. Consumers…
Varanasi: Society for Eczema Studies (SES) hosted a continuing medical education (CME) programme titled ‘Atopic Dermatitis Update 2026’, here on Saturday. The session focused on recent advances in management of the condition and brought together leading dermatology experts from across the country.The doctors said atopic dermatitis (AD), an inflammatory skin disorder, continues to be a…
Varanasi: The secretary of Jal Shakti Ministry, VL Kantha Rao, visited the IIT-BHU here on Friday to review ongoing initiatives related to river rejuvenation and water management.During the visit, he inspected the Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers, where advanced research and technological interventions aimed at improving river water quality and monitoring systems were showcased. The…
Varanasi: The placement cell of Arya Mahila P.G. College on Thursday, organized a talent felicitation ceremony to honor 31 students of B.Ed. who had qualified the Central Teacher Eligibility Test in Feb, 2026.Addressing the gathering, principal, Prof. Rachana Dubey, said that teaching is a sacred profession, as it provides an opportunity to play a significant…
Varanasi: GAIL Utkarsh Super 80, Varanasi, an all-girls residential coaching initiative under the CSR aegis of GAIL (India) Limited announced that all 30 students from its current JELE batch have successfully cleared JEE Main 2026, qualifying for the next stage, JEE Advanced. Among the high achievers, five students secured above the 95 percentiles, with Janhavi…
Varanasi: Sonbhadra Police on Thursday filed four chargesheets of 4,124 pages against 13 accused, including ringleader Shubham Jaiswal in the codeine cough syrup smuggling case.The Special Judge, NDPS Act, has taken cognizance and begun hearings. SP Abhishek Verma said summons have been issued to all accused, directing them to appear in the court on May…
Varanasi: A man was allegedly shot at by his uncle in Chitbadagaon police station area of Ballia district on Thursday. The accused has been taken into custody and is being interrogated. The injured person, who sustained bullet wound above his left armpit, was sent to the Ballia district hospital, from where he was referred to…
Women police personnel will take full charge of security at the event venue and perform duties with efficiency Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s April 28 Varanasi rally will be all-women-managed, with security at the venue also handled exclusively by women police personnel.Amid renewed political focus on the stalled women’s reservation legislation in Parliament, Modi is…
Varanasi: With an intense heatwave hitting Varanasi and parts of UP, experts warn that it could become a health crisis if precautions aren’t taken.As hospitals in the region are witnessing a rise in heat-related cases, Dr Shivshakti Prasad Dwivedi, Government Medical Officer & CPR specialist, said extreme heat disrupts the body’s cooling system. “Sweating usually…
