Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Actress Nivetha Pethuraj on Sunday penned a heartfelt post about her visit to Kashi, saying some places weren’t just destinations and that they were conversations with the Divine that continued long after one had left.Taking to her Instagram page to post a video of her at Kashi, she wrote, “Every time I sit by the Manikarnika Ghat and watch Maa Ganga flow, I leave with more questions than answers. She has witnessed centuries pass, yet she keeps flowing. Never clinging, ne…
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Varanasi, July 16 (IANS) An atmosphere of enthusiasm and vigour was witnessed among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Varanasi after the Central government’s approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art, six-lane Ganga-Varuna elevated corridor along the banks of the Ganga river. At the BJP office in Gulab Bagh in Varanasi’s Sigra, party workers celebrated on Wednesday by sharing sweets with one another and raised slogans in support of Prime Minister Modi anmd Uttar Pradesh Chief Min…
Kushinagar, July 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party, alleging that the previous government failed to focus on development and instead misused funds meant for temples. He also highlighted the achievements of the BJP government in healthcare, infrastructure, welfare schemes, and connectivity in Kushinagar. Addressing a public gathering in Kushinagar, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said several development works could …
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Veteran actress Bhagyashree has responded to criticism over her efforts to promote local food and vendors during her recent visit to Kashi. After receiving comments questioning such promotions, the ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ actress defended her stance and highlighted the importance of supporting local traditions, businesses, and food culture. Sharing a strong message on social media, Bhagyashree said that promoting local food helps vendors and preserves the essence of the place…
Varanasi, June 30 (IANS) Kashi’’ centuries-old traditional art of ‘Pink Meenakari’ (enamel work) is getting international spotlight and the jewellery crafted using this art form is now making a distinct mark, both domestically and abroad.The artisans in Kashi, are now receiving orders from various countries ranging from Gulf nations to the United States, creating new employment and income opportunities for those associated with this traditional craft.Pink Meenakari, also called Gulabi Meenakar…
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, June 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister OP Rajbhar took a scathing jibe at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav over his foreign travels on Saturday and advised him to prioritise domestic tourism over going abroad. The Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) national president penned a long post on X, mocking the SP chief over his foreign trips and asking him to explore diverse tourist spots in the country rather than frequently heading to London and Paris for vacation. “D…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Nimrat Kaur sought divine blessings at the Somnath Temple, Nageshwar Temple, and the Dwarkadhish Temple as she went on a beautiful spiritual trip to Gujarat. Posting a handful of pictures of herself from the revered temples in Gujarat, the actress could be seen posing in front of the shrines, giving a peek into their beautiful architecture.For the caption, she simply wrote: “Divine blessings and eternal gratitude. Shri Somnath Namah, Shri Nageshwaraya Namah , Shri…
Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Tuesday for a two-day visit, receiving a grand welcome at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport from Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and senior BJP leaders.The visit is marked by a massive show of women’s participation at the ‘Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan’ at BLW Ground, where the Prime Minister is set to address thousands and roll out 163 devel…
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 …