Varanasi, Jan 25 (IANS) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is celebrating a moment of immense pride as Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal, a distinguished faculty member at the Institute of Medical Sciences, has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award in the 2026 Republic Day honours list. The recognition honours his groundbreaking contributions to combating visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as Kala-azar, a deadly neglected tropical disease that has long plagued India’s poorest regions. Pro…
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Jammu, Dec 25 (IANS) Paying tribute to Babu Markandeya Singh, a well-known socialist leader and former President of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Students’ Union, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that he guided the youth with determination, wisdom and dedication.The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to Babu Markandeya Singh at a commemoration event held in Varanasi, where he reflected on the life and contributions of the veteran socialist leader.“Babu Mar…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the founder of Banaras Hindu University, remembering him as a towering figure who played a key role in awakening national consciousness, advancing social reform, and strengthening India’s freedom movement. Marking Malaviya’s birth anniversary, the Prime Minister highlighted his lifelong dedication to the service of the nation and his lasting contribution to educ…