Author: Rohit Seth

BHU to Host 7th National Convention of Vijnana Bharati on June 13–14 Varanasi, June 11: The 7th National Convention of Vijnana Bharati, India’s largest science movement, will be held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on June 13 and 14, 2026. Around 1,200 scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and experts from India and abroad are expected to participate in the two-day event. The convention will be inaugurated on June 13 by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The event will feature deliberations on key themes such as One Health, Net Zero for…

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Youth Urged to Connect with Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Vision; Nationalism Discussed at Book Seminar Varanasi: The Regional Centre of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Varanasi, organized a book discussion and interactive session on the acclaimed book “Samarpan: Deendayal Upadhyaya”, which highlights the inspiring life, nationalist philosophy, and dedicated public service of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. The event aimed to familiarize the younger generation with his ideas and encourage meaningful discourse on his contribution to nation-building. The programme was chaired by Padma Bhushan awardee senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai,…

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PaRa Music Launches ‘Bhojpuri Dhoom’; ‘Round Round’ Receives Overwhelming Response Varanasi: PaRa Music has officially launched its new Bhojpuri music vertical, ‘Bhojpuri Dhoom,’ marking a significant step into the regional music industry. The company’s first Bhojpuri release, ‘Round Round,’ has been receiving an enthusiastic response from audiences across digital platforms. The song features the voices of renowned Bhojpuri star Arvind Akela Kallu and popular singer Shilpi Raj, while actress Angel Liza has impressed viewers with her captivating on-screen performance. The grand launch event witnessed the presence of artists, influencers, and…

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Delhi Shri Vishwakarma Mandir Committee Felicitates SP Leader Vishnu Sharma in Varanasi Varanasi: A delegation of members from the Vishwakarma community, who arrived in Kashi from Delhi and Haryana, felicitated senior Samajwadi Party leader and Metropolitan President of the Vishwakarma community, Vishnu Sharma “Vishwakarma”, for his contributions to society and community welfare. A 13-member delegation led by Gangadeen Jangid, President of the Shri Vishwakarma Mandir Committee, Paharganj (Delhi), reached Varanasi on Monday and met representatives from various political and official circles. During the visit, the delegation honored Vishnu Sharma by…

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Agriculture Minister Reviews Kharif Preparedness, Directs Timely Supply of Fertilisers and Seeds Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed the preparedness for the upcoming Kharif season during a joint meeting with officials of the Agriculture and Cooperative Departments from Varanasi division, comprising Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur and Jaunpur districts. The Minister assessed the progress of fertiliser availability, certified seed distribution, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) applications, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), and various ongoing agricultural schemes. Emphasising the need for timely support to farmers, Mr. Shahi directed officials…

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Modi Era Gave India a New Identity, Strengthened the Foundation of a Developed Nation: Piyush Goyal Varanasi/New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged from an era marked by policy paralysis and corruption to enter a new phase of development, good governance, and national confidence. Speaking on the transformative changes witnessed over the past years, Goyal said that the Modi government has placed the empowerment of the poor, farmers, women, and youth at the center…

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Varanasi Meat Ban Decision Welcomed by Dr. Geeta Rani Varanasi: Dr. Geeta Rani, National Vice President of the Women’s Wing of the Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh, has welcomed and appreciated the decision of the Varanasi Municipal Corporation to impose a complete ban on the sale of meat and fish within the city limits. In a statement issued from Varanasi, Dr. Geeta Rani said that Sanatani organizations have been demanding a ban on the sale of meat and fish in the holy city of Kashi for several decades. She stated that devotees…

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पैनेसिया हॉस्पिटल ने लगाए रंगदारी और उत्पीड़न के आरोप, प्रशासन से कार्रवाई की मांग वाराणसी। कबीर नगर, दुर्गाकुंड स्थित पैनेसिया हॉस्पिटल की निदेशक एवं वरिष्ठ हृदय रोग विशेषज्ञ डॉ. पल्लवी ओझा ने आरोप लगाया है कि कुछ असामाजिक तत्व अस्पताल की छवि धूमिल करने तथा अवैध वसूली के उद्देश्य से चिकित्सकों को मानसिक रूप से प्रताड़ित कर रहे हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि एक पुराने मरीज से जुड़े मामले को लेकर पिछले दो वर्षों से अस्पताल पर दबाव बनाया जा रहा है और कथित रूप से 50 लाख रुपये की मांग…

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Drug Traders Seek Leniency on Show-Cause Notices in Varanasi Varanasi, June 9: The Drug Traders Committee, Varanasi, has expressed concern over show-cause notices issued to several medicine shops following recent inspections and has urged the Food Safety and Drug Administration to adopt a fair and sympathetic approach. Committee General Secretary Sanjay Singh submitted a representation to departmental authorities, requesting that affected establishments be given sufficient time to rectify documentation-related deficiencies, including rental agreements, area specifications, and sales records. The committee stated that the inspection drive was aimed at curbing the…

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Varanasi Clinches State U-20 Handball Championship Title Varanasi, June 9: Varanasi emerged as the champion of the State-Level Under-20 Boys’ Handball Championship 2026, organized jointly by the Uttar Pradesh Sports and Education Council and the Uttar Pradesh Handball Association at Varanasi Public School, Kerakatpur. In the final match played on Tuesday, Varanasi defeated Lucknow by 29-20 to lift the championship trophy. Surya starred for the winning side, scoring a match-high nine goals. Earlier, in the semifinals, Lucknow edged past Mau 29-28 in a closely contested encounter, while Varanasi secured its…

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