Varanasi Archives

December 24, 2025 12:11 PM

People in Varanasi to get 24 smart parks with yoga, walking and gym facilities near homes

Residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi are set to receive a major boost to local fitness and recreation as the Yogi Adityanath-led state government develops 24 smart parks across the city in the New Year. The parks will be equipped with facilities f...

December 12, 2025 9:44 AM

India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel begins commercial operations in Varanasi

India on Thursday launched its first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger vessel into commercial service, marking a significant step toward decarbonising the country’s inland water transport sector. Union Minister for Ports, Shippi...

November 6, 2025 5:19 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate National Conference on ‘Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms’ on November 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms” on November 8, 2025, at around 5 PM at the Supreme Court of India. Organised by the National Legal Services Authori...

November 6, 2025 4:14 PM

PM Modi to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi on November 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on November 8 to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains, marking another major step in India’s ongoing railway modernization drive. The event, scheduled for 8:15 AM, will see the launch of new...

November 6, 2025 10:44 AM

Varanasi dazzles in divine splendour as Dev Deepawali lights up Ganga ghats

The ghats of Varanasi were transformed into a celestial panorama on Wednesday evening as lakhs of diyas (earthen lamps) illuminated the banks of the Ganga during the grand celebration of Dev Deepawali. Often called the “Diwali of the Gods”, the f...

November 5, 2025 2:16 PM

Devotees take holy dip in rivers on Kartik Purnima; Varanasi ghats ready for Dev Deepawali

Devotees across the country gathered at rivers, lakes, and ghats on Wednesday to take holy dips and offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, marking the full moon of the Kartik mon...

November 4, 2025 1:04 PM

Preparations in full swing at Varanasi’s Ganga ghats for Dev Deepawali

Preparations are in full swing at the Ganga Ghats in Varanasi for Dev Deepawali, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, coinciding with Kartik Poornima. Sushant Mishra, organiser of the Ganga Maha Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, said that the Ganga Sev...

September 11, 2025 4:27 PM

Over the years, we have benefited from India’s generous assistance and expertise: Mauritius PM Ramgoolam

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday lauded India’s longstanding support and partnership with Mauritius, saying that his country has “benefited immensely” from India’s generous assistance and expertise across multip...

September 11, 2025 3:27 PM

‘Not just partners, we are family’: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Varanasi, reaffirming the unique civilisational ties between the two nations and unveiling a host of new projects an...

August 18, 2025 3:00 PM

Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks

The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation with the commissioning of India’s first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi. In a post on...