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Oliver Fredrick

Oliver Fredrick

Oliver Fredrick is working in capacity of Senior Correspondent and is based in Lucknow. Other than covering important beats like Railways, Defense, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), District Administration, he loves to write on human interest stories as it gives an instant connect with the readers. In his career of around 10 years, he has done several path-breaking stories which had forced the State Government authorities to take appropriate actions. Prior coming to Lucknow, he was based in Bareilly and was taking care of politically-sensitive West UP districts like Rampur, Moradabad, Pilibhit, Badaun,Muzaffarnagar and others.

Articles by Oliver Fredrick

Over 3L devotees participate in G20-themed Shiva Baraat in Varanasi

Devotees and tourists called it a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 18, 2023 23:35 IST

President Droupadi Murmu visits Varanasi, offers prayers at Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath temples, witnesses Ganga aarti

President Droupadi Murmu performing a ritual at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi on Monday. (PTI PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 13, 2023 17:26 IST

Varanasi’s tourism sector attracts big money, officials hail investors as ‘harbingers of change’

The state’s industry-friendly policies have attracted local investors and bigwigs in the tourism sector (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 7, 2023 17:16 IST

G 20 events in U.P.: Kashi’s unique art form to greet foreign delegates

Several experts of gulabi meenakaari (the art of enamelling and not painting), had been roped in to complete the orders on time, officials said, adding the department of MSME and export promotion, UP had placed an order for over 2,000 cufflinks. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jan 29, 2023 18:54 IST

Tiranga Burfi – 82 years old and still going strong in Varanasi

Owners of Ram Mishthan Bhandaar claim to be the only shop to have evolved Tiranga Burfi in 1942 (Rajesh Kumar)

Updated on Jan 25, 2023 19:22 IST

Nepal plane crash: Mortal remains of four victims reach Ghazipur, cremated

The accident aircraft had 72 passengers -- including five Indians. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 24, 2023 17:20 IST

Day-long boat race promotes green fuel, enthrals visitors

The boat rally, which started at the Namo Ghat, was held under the theme of ‘Kashi Ke Rang, Urja Ke Sang’. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 22, 2023 14:45 IST

Kin yet to identify bodies of 4 UP residents killed in Pokhara crash

Family members of the four Indians, who died in Sunday’s Nepal plane crash. Even 96 hours after they were sent to Kathmandu by Ghazipur district administration, the kin are clueless about the bodies of their loved ones. (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 20:13 IST

Nadda coins ‘HIRA’ to highlight focus on highways, internet, rlys and airways

BJP president JP Nadda addresses a public meeting in Ghazipur on Friday. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 16:33 IST

Boat race and hot-air ballooning begins in Varanasi: Zest beats chill as people flock to Ghat

The three-day fest witnessed multiple hot air-balloon flights on the day one and an enthralling boat race between teams of local boatmen. (Rajesh Kumar)

Updated on Jan 17, 2023 17:58 IST

Nepal plane crash: Importation of mortal remains to be initiated after DNA match

Family members of victims who died in the Yeti Airlines plane crash wait outside a hospital, in Pokhara on Tuesday. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 17, 2023 23:14 IST

Families of 5 Indians head to Nepal to collect remains

earch and rescue operation underway after the Yeti Airlines aircraft crashed, at Pokhara, on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 16, 2023 23:02 IST

4 friends on vacation among 5 Indians on board Nepal plane

Rescue operation is underway after a passenger plane of Yeti Airlines' crashed while landing at the Pokhara airport in Nepal. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 15, 2023 18:31 IST

Four among five Indians who died in Nepal crash hailed from Ghazipur

Rescue workers recovering the body of a victim of a passenger plane that crashed in Pokhara, Nepal on Sunday. (AP)

Updated on Jan 15, 2023 18:14 IST

Kashi looks on in delight as stunner Ganga Vilas preens in the waters

The cruise would pass through five states and 27 rivers of India and Bangladesh. (HT)

Updated on Jan 13, 2023 19:25 IST

PM Modi flags off 51-day-long Ganga Vilas cruise in Varanasi

The vessel, which has three decks, is 62 metres wide and 12 metres wide. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 13, 2023 18:38 IST

Varanasi: Modi to inaugurate world’s longest river cruise

The ship will make pit stops at 50 places. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 13, 2023 03:46 IST

Longest river cruise docks amid fanfare in Varanasi

Luxury Cruise MV Ganga Vilas ahead of its flagging off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, in Varanasi on Wednesday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 8, 2023 09:43 IST

Ganga Vilas reaches Ramnagar, locals reach port to take selfies with longest river cruiser

After the flag-off ceremony, Ganga Vilas would pass through five states and 27 rivers of India and Bangladesh. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 10, 2023 15:52 IST

Kashi to host grand boat race, hot air balloon fest from Jan 17

The hot air balloon festival organised by the tourism department in Varanasi in 2021. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 9, 2023 18:40 IST

Ganga Vilas cruise to reach Varanasi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would flag off the cruise in Varanasi on January 13. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 8, 2023 17:57 IST

Record footfall at temple as Kashi gives new year a spiritual start

Ghats remained some of the busiest places in Varanasi on New Year’s Day (Rajesh Kumar)

Updated on Jan 1, 2023 18:57 IST

Houseful hotels lead revellers to ‘Ganga Paar’ for New Year bashes

Revellers celebrating at Ganga Paar in Varanasi. (HT File)

Updated on Dec 28, 2022 18:59 IST

PM Modi strengthened cultural ties between Kashi, Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah was addressing the closing ceremony of the month-long Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 16, 2022 23:08 IST

Kashi’s pristine glory restored, appearance transformed in eight years: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 11, 2022 16:49 IST

All primary health centres in Uttar Pradesh to have telemedicine facility soon: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a health conference in Varanasi on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 11, 2022 16:47 IST

Soon, KV Dham to be open for weddings, auspicious functions

The temple management has floated a tender to hire an event management company to organise the functions as per the temple’s guidelines. (HT)

Updated on Dec 7, 2022 16:06 IST

Using artistic talent to raise money for studies

Ram Nayan selling his art work at Assi Ghat in Varanasi. (HT)

Updated on Dec 3, 2022 18:59 IST

Gangetic dolphins return, spawn abundant hope in Varanasi village

A Gangetic dolphin at Dhakwa village in Varanasi. (Rajesh Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 26, 2022 19:20 IST

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam: Wooden dolls the cynosure of all eyes at exhibition

K Rangnathan, a wood-craftsman from Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, at his stall in Varanasi during an exhibition held as part of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 19, 2022 18:23 IST

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