Day: June 14, 2026

Fiber Economy is India’s Next Global Opportunity: Giriraj Singh Varanasi/New Delhi: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the fiber economy is emerging as India’s next major global opportunity. He emphasized that natural fibers such as banana, bamboo, hemp, milkweed, flax, ramie and other sustainable fiber sources can significantly enhance farmers’ incomes while positioning India as a global leader in eco-friendly and sustainable textiles. The minister informed that the Government of India has made special provisions for New Age Fibers under the Mission for Cotton Productivity for the period…

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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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