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…
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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 …
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Reacting to spiritual leader Dhirendra Shastri’s recent remarks on “removing the stain” of Kashi, political leaders have offered measured responses, balancing religious sentiment with respect for legal processes.Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC said, “We all believe that Sanatana Dharma is a symbol of peace and harmony. It is needed as it promotes unity and preserves cultural values. We also respect the court’s decision on the Kashi Vishwanath matter. We…
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Television superstar turned politician Smriti Irani recently visited the holy shrine of Baba Vishwanath at Kashi situated in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. The actress shared a few pictures of herself immersed in prayers and also from the vicinity of the temple, on her social media account.She wrote, “Om Namah Parvati Pateh, Har Har Mahadev!!! #kashi #babavishwanath.”In the pictures, Smriti Irani was seen offering prayers, dressed in a maroon saree with traditional…
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Cine icon Amitabh Bachchan shared that he spent a “quiet contemplated day” as he reflected on the uncertainties of life and the constant search for meaning. He wrote on his blog: “A quiet contemplated day .. with the self and the surroundings and the circumstances .. so many thoughts and chatters within the self , addressing to the self .. seeking answers .. getting some responses , but mostly almost none and vague ..”Pondering over his thoughts and unanswered ques…
Varanasi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, during his public rallies in the poll-bound Assam and spent time plucking tea leaves from the garden while also holding an interaction with a group of women workers in the sprawling Tea Estate.A group of these tea garden workers from Assam are currently on a ‘Bharat Darshan’ expedition (Tour of India). They are visiting the holy towns of Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya and Kashi.A couple of the…
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) After meeting his fans, whom he calls his extended family on Sunday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that he had “eyes filled with tears” as he was overwhelmed by the love that he gets even after decades in the Hindi film industry. Amitabh took his blog, where he first shared a string of glimpses from his Sunday fan meet. The pictures featured toddlers and youngsters among a sea of fans gathered alongside his home in Mumbai.The cine icon wrote in Hindi, which was tran…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan once again shared a deeply introspective note, reflecting on purpose, individuality, and the quiet strength of self-belief. Big B took to his blog, where he spoke about “a delayed presence” and “uncertain timing,” while acknowledging the unwavering support of well-wishers that helps preserve what truly matters.“… a delayed presence .. an uncertain timing , and the glory of the well wishers, keeps what needs to be kept (sic)….” he w…
Varanasi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Sunday set a record, overshadowing a Chinese feat, by planting more than 2.5 lakh saplings in less than one hour at an upcoming urban forest, said an official.The achievement was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records.Rishi Nath, the official judge of Guinness World Records who was present on the occasion, confirmed the record by presenting a certificate to Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and M…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, asserting that the state of infinite possibilities has broken the shackles of struggle and policy apathy to emerge as the growth engine of India’s development. The Chief Minister shared a video message on social media platform X, addressing the people of the state and highlighting the transformation Uttar Pradesh has witnessed i…