Gorakhpur: The UP govt is revamping the flood protection infrastructure in Gorakhpur by replacing the five-decade-old regulators on the Herbert embankment with modern structures.The initiative, being carried out under the direction of CM Yogi, aims to improve flood management along the Rapti river while also enhancing urban connectivity through a four-lane road project.The 3.9-km-long Herbert…
Varanasi: The Tzu Chi Mahayana Buddhist Practice Centre was formally inaugurated at the department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Banaras Hindu University, on Friday.This is the first ever Buddhist Centre in India sponsored by any foreign Buddhist organisation. The Tzu Chi Foundation also announced 10 fully-funded scholarships for the students of Pali and Buddhist Studies.The…
Gorakhpur: Around 250 youths and students participated in an eco-brick training and exhibition programme organised under the ‘Neel Gagan Purvanchal–Eco Warrior’ campaign, jointly run by Purvanchal Youth Welfare Association (PYWA) and Flyup Foundation on Friday.The initiative focused on spreading awareness about environmental conservation, plastic waste management and sustainable development.Eco-bricks are prepared by tightly filling used…
Varanasi: A two-day national workshop on ‘Current Problems & Constraints in the Mining Industries’ commenced at the department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, on Friday. The workshop is being jointly organised by the department and the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad.Welcoming the delegates and participants, head of the department,…
Varanasi: Chandauli police on Thursday arrested a criminal wanted in a robbery case after an encounter in Chakiya police station area. He was shot in the leg during an exchange of firing with the police and was admitted to hospital.The police seized an illegal firearm, cartridges, cash and a motorcycle found in his possession.According to…
Varanasi: Samajwadi Party Mahila Sabha district president Gargi Singh Patel was assaulted by intruders inside her home in Madhiya village in the Mugalsarai area of Chandauli district on Thursday.The incident was captured on CCTV.Police said a case has been registered and raids are underway to arrest the accused. The assault occurred around 9.24 am when…
Varanasi: A grand workshop-‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ and Veer Savarkar Jayanti programme was organised in Marui village on the occasion of Veer Savarkar Jayanti on Thursday. Around 150 people participated in the event.The program aimed to connect youth with the Viksit Bharat Abhiyan through the workshop and to ensure their participation in nation building.During the programme,…
Gorakhpur: Backed by the Yogi govt’s industry-friendly policies, the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIIDA) has emerged as a major industrial hub in eastern Uttar Pradesh over the past nine years, attracting investments worth nearly Rs 15,000 crore and generating employment for around 50,000 people.Officials said improved law and order, better connectivity and investor-friendly policies have…
More than half a dozen trees were uprooted at various locations, including the Cantonment area, disrupting traffic on multiple routes More than half a dozen trees were uprooted at various locations, including the Cantonment area, disrupting traffic on multiple routes More than half a dozen trees were uprooted at various locations, including the Cantonment area,…
Varanasi: UP minister Omprakash Rajbhar on Friday attacked the Samajwadi Party, alleging it has a long-standing culture of protecting criminals and pursuing caste-based politics.Speaking to reporters after a public hearing in Azamgarh, Rajbhar responded to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s allegations against the govt over the Jaunpur encounter.Rajbhar said the accused Ravi Yadav, whom the opposition…
