Beggars Corp. Turns Beggars Into Entrepreneurs: Varanasi
Common Man Trust, a not-profit orgranisation based in Varanasi, launched 'Beggars Corporation' to make Varanasi a beggar-free city by 2023. They've freed 12 families from begging in the city, giving them training for different vocations, reported PTI. Reportedly, they focus on investment instead of a donation. Furthermore, the group is planning to change itself into a profit-making venture by March 2022, said Chandra Mishra, the… read-more
Tags: Varanasi, Common Man Trust, Beggar, entrepreneur, 'Beggars Corporation
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Closed For 2 Days; Construction Work Underway
In Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple has been closed from November 30 till December 1 to complete construction work within the premises. Reportedly, the work of polishing the new marbles is going on. Earlier in November, CM Yogi had also installed a rare idol of Maa Annapurna Devi at the temple which was stolen about 100 years ago. The idol was recently retrieved from Canada.
Tags: Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi, UP, temple, close
Courtesy: ANI
Amit Shah To Visit Varanasi To Review UP Election Strategy
Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly election, Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Varanasi on November 12. During his two-day visit, Shah will hold meetings to discuss the election strategy. He'll discuss the strategy with the office bearers of 98 districts, in-charges of all 403 Vidhan Sabhas, and regional presidents. Meanwhile, senior BJP leaders, including CM Yogi Adityanath will also be present at the meeting.
Tags: up election, Varanasi, Visit, Election Campaign, Home Minister Amit Shah
Courtesy: United News Of India
Idol Of Goddess Annapurna Retrieved From Canada, To Be Given To UP Govt
Uttar Pradesh government on November 11, will receive an idol of Goddess Annapurna which was abducted from Varanasi almost 100 years ago, was recently discovered in Canada. The idol is 17 cm tall, 9 cm wide and 4 cm thick. It will arrive in Varanasi on November 15 and will be placed in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will sanctify the idol.
Tags: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Annapurna Devi, Canada, CM Yogi Adityanath
Courtesy: ANI
Struggle In Life Inspires Plastic Surgeons To Perform 37k Free Cleft Lip Surgeries
Dr. Subodh Singh, who lives in Varanasi, earned recognition in the world by performing 37,000 free cleft lip/palate surgeries on babies to date. His efforts also brought a smile back in the lives of 25,000 families. Reportedly, Singh's father died when he was just 13. The struggle in life inspired him to serve the poor. ''I think God made me a plastic surgeon...to serve a divine cause,'' said Dr. Singh.
Tags: Plastic Surgeons, Cleft Lip, Free surgeries, Varanasi, Smile Train
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Priyanka Gandhi To Start Cong's UP Election Campaign From Varanasi
UP Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra flew to Varanasi from Delhi to kick off the party's election campaign for the 2022 UP assembly election by addressing the 'Kisan Nyay' rally on October 10. Chhattisgarh CM Bhuphesh Baghel and MP Deepender Singh Hooda also joined Gandhi. The rally was earlier titled 'Pratiggya Rally' will be held at the Jagatpur Inter College ground. Gandhi will also visit Kashi Viswanath… read-more
Tags: Kisan Nyay Rally, Varanasi, Congress, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project To Be Completed By November
Varanasi divisional commissioner Deepak Agarwal said that the 75% work of the Kashi Vishwanath project, worth Rs 900 crore, has been completed and it'll be completed 100% by November. Reportedly, 24 buildings, part of the project of 5 lakh square feet, have been constructed so far. The project includes a virtual museum, a meditation platform, a library, a cafeteria, and a path from river Ganga to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Tags: Varanasi, Kashi Vishvanath Corridor, Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Kashi's Famous Ramlila Cancelled Due To Covid-19; 2nd Time In A Row
The organizers of Varanasi's historical Ramlila have decided to postpone Ramnagar Ramlila for the second consecutive time in 2021. Kunwar Anant Narayan Singh of the Kashi Royal family informed Varanasi police on September 15 about the cancellation through a letter. It has been canceled to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The news brought disappointment to followers of this 200-year-old tradition and UNESCO recognized intangible… read-more
Tags: Varanasi, Ramlila, Police Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
PM Modi's Birthday: BJP Workers Celebrate With 71Kg Laddu Cake
On the birthday eve of PM Narendra Modi, BJP workers celebrated by lightening earthen lamps and cutting a 71kg laddu cake in Varanasi, Modi's Parliamentary constituency. The event was chaired by BJP MP Roopa Ganguly and Banaras Hindu University Vice-chancellor GC Tripathi, who launched a book titled "Kashi Sankalp". National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya joined and visually disabled children of Indore sang to wish PM Modi.
Tags: PM Modi, birthday, Varanasi, BJP, Roopa Ganguly, GC Tripathi
Courtesy: ANI News
Students Injured In Clash Between 2 Hostels At BHU
In Banaras Hindu University clashes occurred between students of two hostels Rajaram and Birla, while having food at the mess. Several students were injured as stone-pelting and throwing of petrol bombs took place. "Additional police force, including PAC, is on the BHU campus to enhance security,” said DCP Amit Kumar. However, the investigation is under process.
Tags: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Police, Uttarakhand
Courtesy: ANI