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 …
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Cargo transportation in India through its National Waterways reached an all‑time high of 145.84 million metric tonnes in FY25, and passenger traffic jumped to 7.6 crore in 2024‑25 from 1.61 crore the year before, the government said on Monday.India now has a network of 111 National Waterways totalling 20,187 km in length, with 32 waterways currently operational covering 5,155 km, an official statement said.The number of operational waterways is projected to increas…
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran completed 15 years of marital bliss with his better half, Supriya Menon, on Saturday.Wishing his wife on their special day, Prithviraj compiled a heartfelt post on his official social media handle. He took to his official Instagram handle and uploaded a romantic click with Supriya. In the photograph, the lovebirds were seen posing in front of a road, with a snow-capped mountain in the backdrop.The caption on Prithviraj’s post read, “Happy ann…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A severe heatwave continues to grip Delhi and large parts of North India, with residents struggling under intense temperatures and dry, scorching winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is little respite in sight, with Saturday expected to bring another day of oppressive heat and discomfort. Meanwhile, a severe heat alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh’s 32 districts. Over the past 24 hours, the city has witnessed minimal fluctuation…
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actress Shamita Shetty is currently on a spiritual trip to the holy shrine of Tirupati.The actress took to her social media account on Friday to share glimpses from her spiritual visit to the holy Tirupati Temple.Offering a peek into her serene experience, Shamita posted a carousel of pictures that reflected spirituality, divinity and peace.She captioned it as, “Feeling Blessed* #tirupathi #padmavati #kalahasti #templevisits.”Her sister and actress Shilpa Shetty, reac…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) The upcoming S. S. Rajamouli epic ‘Varanasi’, which stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to make an international appearance at Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026. The film will be showcased through an exclusive panel scheduled for April 24 at the Thunder Stage, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward worldwide audiences.Producer S. S. Karthikeya will present a special segment titled ‘Varanasi to the World’, offeri…
Varanasi, April 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Varanasi on Tuesday for a two-day visit and held a review meeting at the Circuit House in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tentative visit. Issuing directives to senior officials of the administration and police, the Chief Minister stressed that all arrangements for the upcoming Women’s Conference, scheduled during the Prime Minister’s visit, must be completed on time. Yogi Adityanath emphasised that proper fa…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) added a cumulative treatment capacity of 538.03 MLD along the Ganga and its tributaries during 2025–26, said a Jal Shakti Ministry statement on Tuesday. The treatment capacity of 538.03 MLD was added through 18 projects across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, it said.As many as 28 sewage treatment plants (STPs) were completed during the year, marking a significant increase compared to 22 …
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, was seen breaking down as she performed the final ritual of Asthi Visarjan of her late grandmother Asha Bhosle in Varanasi. Zanai Bhosle shared a few stories on her social media account from the time of Asthi Visarjan, and also penned an emotional note remembering her grandmother.Taking to social media, Zanai shared a video wherein her family along with her were seen seated in a boat on the river Ganga in Va…
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…