Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) on Tuesday signed licensing agreements with several private seed companies to ensure the availability of high-quality seeds for farmers.An agreement was signed with Fateh Seeds, Ballia, for the improved okra variety, Kashi Utkarsh. The variety offers high productivity due to its plant height of around 110–115 cm…
Varanasi: To commemorate Kabir Jayanti and promote the rich legacy of Saint Kabir’s verses, Nirgun Bhakti tradition and Indian folk culture, the Sant Kabir Academy, Magahar, will organise a three-day ‘Nirgun Tridhara Bhakti Utsav’ from June 27 to 29. The festival will be held across Magahar, Ghazipur and Varanasi, bringing together renowned saints, scholars, litterateurs,…
Varanasi: A joint team of the Robertsganj police and the Lucknow unit of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) busted an inter-state ganja smuggling network and arrested six alleged traffickers, recovering over eight quintals of cannabis valued at around Rs 80.6 lakh.Investigators also learned that the network used the Agra-Lucknow Expressway to transport consignments to the…
Gorakhpur: Acting on the directions of chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the district administration has provided financial assistance of Rs 1.84 crore to the families of 46 people, who lost their lives in various disasters during the current financial year 2026-27.District magistrate Deepak Meena said the relief amount was disbursed till June 17 under the state…
Varanasi: Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have identified population-specific genomic risk markers for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)—the deadliest form of oral cancer—among communities in eastern Uttar Pradesh with high tobacco consumption. The findings could pave the way for earlier diagnosis and personalised screening strategies in high-burden regions where the use of smokeless tobacco…
Varanasi: A 10-day online workshop based on Research Methodology in Social Sciences was inaugurated at Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion, Faculty of Social Sciences, BHU on Sunday with the aim of promoting quality and scientific research in social sciences. The workshop is being organised under the joint aegis of the Centre for the…
Varanasi: Two youths were killed after a speeding SUV hit their motorcycle near Chhittu Patti village under Saraimeer police station of Azamgarh district late Sunday night.The deceased were identified as Mithilesh Yadav (27), a resident of Chakkot Khankah village and Sachin Kumar (25), a resident of Gahukhor Hasanpur.According to reports, Mithilesh was going to a…
Varanasi: For generations, the term “Sachivji” has been synonymous with the village official who guides panchayats through govt procedures and welfare schemes. Now, that role is entering the digital age. The launch of AI Sachiv-G, an artificial intelligence-powered platform developed by the Piramal Foundation, marks a significant leap in strengthening grassroots governance and accelerating the…
Varanasi: In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s export ambitions and Varanasi’s growing footprint in global markets, a 40-metric tonne consignment of Banaras-made biscuits has been exported to Oman for the first time.Manufactured at the Karkhiyan Food Park in Varanasi, the shipment marks the entry of Banarasi biscuits into the Omani market following their successful…
Varanasi: : The Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) in association with the Uttar Pradesh Roller Flour Mills Association (UPRFMA), will organise the WPPS CEO’s Conclave 2026 here on July 9 and 10 on the theme ‘Redefining Wheat Value Chains for a New India.’The two-day conclave is expected to bring together over 300 industry leaders, flour…
