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…
Gorakhpur: A 24-year-old newly-married woman was found hanging inside her house in Rampur khurd village under Pipraich police station on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Kavita Chaudhary, wife of Mahesh Chaurasia. According to family members, Kavita had married Mahesh on May 7 this year. Around 8pm on Monday, relatives allegedly found her hanging…
Gorakhpur: Police arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her aunt (mami) and looting jher jewellery in Campierganj area of Gorakhpur. The accused, Radhika Paswan, was arrested with the murder weapon and the stolen ornaments.According to police, the body of a 60-year-old woman was found in Babban forest, about 150-200 metres off the road, on June…
