Varanasi: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, a national seminar on the topic “Baba Saheb Dr BR Ambedkar: Role of Education, Justice and Equality in the Making of an Inclusive India”, was organised at the KN Uduppa auditorium, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, on Tuesday.In his presidential…
Varanasi: The two-day Women’s Beach Handball Competition, organised under the aegis of the UP Adventure Sports Club, kicked off on Tuesday with exciting matches on the opening day.In the inaugural match, Vikas Club edged past Lal Bahadur Shastri Club with a close 10-8 victory. The contest remained evenly poised at 4-4 at half time, but…
Varanasi: Rani Ki Sarai police in Azamgarh busted a gang of criminals who targeted youths seeking jobs abroad for smuggling drugs and other articles by arresting two members. The gang came on police radar after one of its victims lodged a complaint.Azamgarh SP Anil Kumar said that Sunil Yadav, a native of Shrinagar Siyarha village,…
Varanasi: A youth from Buxar in Bihar was critically injured after being shot by his friends in Sohav village under Narahi police station on Sunday evening, with police suspecting a love triangle behind the attack.The injured, identified as Aryan Yadav, had reportedly come to Ballia with his friends Bom and Bablu Yadav on a motorcycle….
Varanasi: In a breakthrough, the Sonbhadra police busted an organised gang of human traffickers and arrested two women for allegedly selling a minor girl for Rs 1.2 lakh under the pretext of providing employment.Police arrested Bindu and Soni from Pawar village in Sonbhadra on Sunday, while probing a case registered at Robertsganj police station under…
Varanasi: A woman, who checked into a hotel on Mall Road under Cantt police station in the city using a fake address on Saturday, sustained bullet injuries following a late-night altercation with her boyfriend.The incident came to light when the private hospital, where she was admitted, reported the matter to police on Sunday.After ascertaining the…
Varanasi: A tourist suffered burns, while 11 others fell ill due to suffocation after fire engulfed a hotel in the Nai Sadak area under Luxa police station on Sunday night.According to reports, chaos ensued as Hotel HM International went up in flames around 2:40 am, with guests trapped inside. Locals rushed in and rescued people…
Varanasi: The products of the self-help group women associated with the National Livelihood Mission of Kashi have got a brand makeover! Marking a first in UP, more than 100 products manufactured by SHGs will be available under the trademark ‘Kashi Prerna’. This initiative of the Yogi govt will not only set a new example of…
Varanasi: Mau police have busted an inter-state cybercrime gang for allegedly scamming around 90 govt teachers out of Rs 2 crore. Two scammers have been arrested for posing as BSA officers to extort money.The case came to light on Feb 16, when Chinta Devi, an assistant teacher at Composite Vidyalaya Riyav Dohrighat, got a call…
