Two accused in police custody Varanasi: The Jangipur police in Ghazipur district arrested two alleged smugglers during a vehicle-checking drive at the Arsadpur tri-junction on Saturday and seized 34.3kg of ganja worth around Rs 17.15 lakh, along with an SUV.SHO Om Prakash said he and his team were conducting vehicle checks near Arsadpur when an…
Varanasi: For those whose sleep is repeatedly interrupted by breathing difficulties, relief may now come through an indigenous innovation from Banaras Hindu University. A specially designed device to manage obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder that causes repeated blockage of the upper airway during sleep, has been granted a patent under the Indian Patent Act.The…
Varanasi: A little clay from the Ganga, a splash of vibrant colours and crowns embellished with tiny ‘teelis’ — Kashi’s iconic Lakshmi-Ganesh idols carry a legacy of faith and craftsmanship. Now, these distinctive Diwali favourites are a step closer to securing Geographical Indication (GI) recognition.The hearing on the GI application filed under Banaras Clay Craft…
Varanasi: Ahead of Diwali, the Varanasi district health department issued a public health advisory under the direction of chief medical officer Dr N P Singh, urging residents to celebrate the festival safely and responsibly.Dr Dwivedi said firecracker sparks and explosions can cause serious burns to hands, legs and face, while eye injuries may lead to…
Varanasi: A golden glimpse of Maa Annapurna, a treasury brimming with symbolic wealth and an unending stream of devotees — Varanasi witnessed a spectacular Dhanteras celebration on Friday, with more than two lakh people offering prayers at the temple.The darshan of Maa Annapurna’s golden idol, which began on Dhanteras, will continue until Nov 10. After…
Varanasi: Special security and fire safety arrangements have been put in place in Kashi for Diwali celebrations. The fire department has prepared a dedicated action plan to ensure quick response to any fire-related emergency during the festive period.Fire brigade vehicles will not remain only at fire stations and will be deployed at major intersections and…
Varanasi: In a special enforcement drive conducted across districts under the Varanasi police zone on Friday, police recovered more than 130 quintals of illegal firecrackers worth Rs 1.25 crore, registered 35 cases and arrested 48 accused.The campaign was carried out under the supervision of additional director general of police (ADG) Naveen Arora.According to police, 3,417…
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will celebrate Diwali with the Vantangiya community at Jungle Tikonia No. 3 village on Nov 8, while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs 78 crore for various gram panchayats in the district.This will be the 10th consecutive Diwali that CM Yogi will celebrate with the…
Varanasi: Amar Jeet Yadav, a Doctoral Research Scholar in the School of Biochemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, has received the Young Scientist Award at the International Conference on Health and Agricultural Biotechnology: Interdisciplinary Trends (HABIT-2026), held from Oct 30 to Nov 1 at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj. The award included a…
Varanasi: From shop floors and corporate offices to the world of multinational companies, young jobseekers in Varanasi are getting a wider window of opportunity to build their careers. Two major job fairs organised around Diwali under the Uttar Pradesh government’s employment initiative saw 6,860 candidates turn up, with 2,792 securing job offers from private-sector companies.Among…
