Ghats go under water in Varanasi, cremations take place on streets, terracesArea from the Assi Ghat to the Namo Ghat are completely submerged, forcing bodies coming for last rites at Harishchandra Ghat and Manikarni...
26 Aug, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
'Ganga pollution rise claim unscientific'Referring to CPCB data of the last six years, the Mission said the DO level has, in fact, been found to be within "acceptable limits" of no...
16 Mar, 2019, 04.36 AM IST
Ganga clean at just one out of 39 locations: CPCBAccording to the report, 34 areas showed moderate pollution in the river while three areas recorded severe pollution in the pre-monsoon per...
22 Dec, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
Cleaning Ganga: Varanasi to get 2 new STPs before MarchThe sewage treatment plants, having a total 260 million litres daily capacity, will be commissioned at Varanasi's Dinapur and Goitha before...
20 Oct, 2017, 04.35 PM IST
Varanasi was all lit up on the occasion of Dev Deepavali earlier this weekVaranasi was abuzz with the festival of lights once again on Dev Deepavali — or the Diwali of the Gods — that was celebrated on November 25.
29 Nov, 2015, 04.10 AM IST
Exhibition of Indian deities to be held in JapanThe exploration of Indian culture is now being attempted though a photographic exhibition, 'Indian Deities Worshiped in Japan'.
02 Sep, 2015, 04.50 PM IST
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Uma Bharti inspects progress of Clean Ganga MissionAfter inspecting the progress of Clean Ganga Mission from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedha Ghat in Varanasi, Bharti said three new sewage treatm...
15 Jul, 2015, 10.09 PM IST
This V-Day, shine a little love on your ValentineFood may pave the way to a man's heart, but go for gold if you want to make it special for your lady. We bring you baubles to make her swoo...
13 Feb, 2015, 12.16 PM IST
Google to assist Narendra Modi to develop Varanasi as national hub for culture and heritagePM stressed the need to preserve ancient ethos while implementing the socalled Kashi Vision that is expected to get a high-power launch.
07 Aug, 2014, 07.35 AM IST
Like in Delhi, AAP pledges cheap power, clean river in VaranasiThe party's Varanasi candidate, Arvind Kejriwal, skipped the manifesto release function and was in Amethi campaigning for Kumar Vishwas.
02 May, 2014, 12.42 PM IST
AAP to focus on river, weaver and sewer in battle for VaranasiIn order to strike a balance between the diverse communities in Varanasi, AAP will focus on three major issues- river, weaver and sewer.
25 Mar, 2014, 12.42 AM IST
Jayalalithaa government to invoke divine blessings for rainsVedic hymns to propitiate Lord Varuna are reverberating in major temples with the Jaya govt seeking to invoke divine blessings for rains.
26 Jun, 2013, 05.55 PM IST
Trials in gang-rape should be finished in a month: Azam KhanKhan said that trial in crimes like gang-rape should be finished within a month and legal action should be taken against witnesses who turn...
04 Feb, 2013, 03.28 PM IST
- No north Indian river fit for bathing: Environmental activists
The famed rivers of India’s Gangetic plains are turning into “sewage”, threatening the life and health of millions of people dependent on t...
25 Dec, 2012, 10.39 AM IST
- On environment day, Ganga continues to bear increasing pollution
The city celebrated the World Environment Day with a series of activities to create mass awareness for environment conservation on Tuesday.
06 Jun, 2012, 04.25 AM IST
Cheti chandSindhi Chet-i-Chand honours the birth of Ashtadevata Uderolal, popularly known as Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhis.
28 Mar, 2012, 05.07 AM IST
- Pollution level in Ganga reaches septic levels
Despite crores of rupees being spent to clean the Ganga, pollution levels in the river have reached septic levels at certain points with di...
31 Mar, 2008, 11.49 AM IST