New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) In a major boost to infrastructure development in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 43.218 km link corridor along the banks of the Varuna River in Varanasi. The ambitious project, estimated at a total capital cost of Rs 10,998.32 crore, aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion in the holy city and improve connectivity for pi…
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New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the development of a link corridor between National Highway-19 (NH-19) and the Varanasi Ring Road with riverbank connectivity along the River Ganga for the decongestion of Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi city at a total capital cost of Rs 14,447.64 crore, which will include a civil construction cost of Rs 6,037.85 crore and a land acquisition cost of Rs 541.11 crore under …
Varanasi, July 4 (IANS) Three people outside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi sustained injuries from the resulting shrapnel after a PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) jawan on duty near Gate No. 4B of the temple accidentally fired gunshots, officials said on Saturday. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when the PAC jawan’s carbine allegedly went off accidentally.Panic ensued at the spot following the incident, though the police quickly brought th…
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Aayush Sharma, who is currently busy with the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Kashi’, has lauded PM Modi’s efforts on the Kashi Vishwanath development project. He lauded the development and cleanliness of Kashi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ayush said, “I hear from the local people here how much development has been done and how much cleanliness has been done. And I think a lot of work has been done in the Kashi Vishwanath Tem…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Thousands of devotees gathered at the ghats of River Ganga and temples across Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra on Tuesday, offering prayers, taking holy dips and participating in elaborate religious ceremonies.In Varanasi, grand celebrations were organised at Devi Ahilyabai Ghat, where devotees participated in Vedic rituals, conch blowing ceremonies and the milk abhishek of Maa Ganga. Large crowds were seen offering prayers and taking ritual baths in the G…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with strengthening the spirit of cultural nationalism and the resurgence of Sanatan Hindu cultural consciousness, as he addressed the ‘Somnath Amrut Parv’ marking 75 years of the reconstruction of the historic Somnath Temple. The ceremony was held at Somnath Temple in Prabhas Patan, where Patel described the shrine as a longstanding symbol of India’s faith, resilience, and civil…
Varanasi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for the happiness and well-being of the citizens while offering prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Prime Minister visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Har Har Mahadev! I was fortunate to have darshan and perform pooja at Baba Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. Here, I prayed …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday. Upon his arrival at the temple, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome, marked by the sounds of ‘Damru beats’ and ‘shanknaad.’During the visit, he performed the ‘arti’ and ‘Abhishek’ for Lord Shiva, seeking blessings.The Prime Minister was gifted a ‘Trishul’ and ‘D…
Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, on Tuesday for a two-day visit during which he will unveil and lay the foundation for development projects worth Rs 6,300 crore, including a signature bridge over the Ganga river. Ahead of his arrival, the temple city has been decked up with elaborate decorations, with key routes adorned in saffron hues, reflecting the festive mood among residents.Locals and party workers have exp…
Varanasi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on April 28 for a two-day visit, during which he will unveil and lay the foundation stone for 163 development projects worth around Rs 6,300 crore, officials said on Monday.According to District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar, the projects span multiple sectors including infrastructure, connectivity, and public amenities aimed at boosting the overall development of the holy city, also known …