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PM Modi flags off 4 Vande Bharat trains, meets school children onboard | Photos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the passengers onboard the train after flagging off four new Vande Bharat Express train services at Banaras Railway Station, in Varanasi on Saturday. 
Published on Nov 10, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Ganga floods Varanasi: 84 ghats under water, over 6,000 displaced | See pics

Due to the flood, about 6,583 people had to leave their homes and move to safer places, including relief camps and temporary shelters, as per reports.
Published on Aug 06, 2025 04:05 pm IST

Varanasi, Prayagraj flooded as Ganga above danger mark | In pics

At least 12 people died in incidents of flooding, lightning, drowning and snake bite in Uttar Pradesh over the last 24 hours, with floods in 17 districts.
Updated on Aug 05, 2025 12:49 pm IST

Ganga rises in Varanasi; streets submerged and waterlogged | In pictures

Varanasi's popular Namo Ghat along the Ganga, stands flooded following intense monsoons in the city.
Published on Aug 03, 2025 03:13 pm IST

Modi in Varanasi: Key moments from Prime Minister’s visit in pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves his hand after he touched down in Varanasi on Saturday.
Published on Aug 02, 2025 03:14 pm IST

LS polls 2024: PM holds mega roadshow in Varanasi day before filing nomination

PM Modi was also accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The PM is seeking a third consecutive term from the Varanasi seat that will go to polls on June 1 in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha election.
Updated on May 13, 2024 08:45 pm IST

Modi in Varanasi: PM to launch multiple development projects today

"A lot of development has taken place in Kashi in the last 10 years. Two books on complete information about Kashi have also been launched here today," PM Modi said. 
Published on Feb 23, 2024 01:40 pm IST

Sachin Tendulkar, Gavaskar at star-studded Varanasi cricket stadium event | Pics

Prominent cricket legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shashtri among others arrived in Uttar pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday to attend the foundation laying ceremony of the Varanasi International Cricket Stadium.
Updated on Sept 23, 2023 01:40 pm IST

Devotees perform rituals on occasion of Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima is being observed across the country today, July 3. It is celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima) during the Ashadha month (June-July). The word "Guru" means teacher or spiritual guide, and "Purnima" means full moon. The festival is being celebrated with great fervour today in Prayagraj, the king of pilgrimages. 
Published on Jul 03, 2023 04:32 pm IST

PM Modi flags off world's longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas | Pics

The trip includes many major spots of historical, cultural, and religious importance like “Ganga Arti” in Varanasi, Sarnath, Mayong, and Majuli in Assam. 
Updated on Jan 13, 2023 11:09 am IST

Dev Deepawali: Lakhs of earthen lamps, laser show illuminate Varanasi

A laser show was organised at the Chet Singh Ghat, the official said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi in Lok Sabha, shared photos of the illuminated city on his Twitter handle.
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 10:03 am IST

Uttar Pradesh Election Phase 7: Voting underway in 54 assembly seats

Polling for the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections is being held today for 54 constituencies spread across nine districts of Mau, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Bhadohi (Sant Ravidas Nagar).
Published on Mar 07, 2022 08:55 am IST

Modi in Varanasi Day 2: PM to chair conclave with CMs of BJP-ruled states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will participate in a conclave of chief ministers of several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to discuss governance-related matters and attend anniversary celebrations at a yoga foundation and meditation centre today, December 14.
Updated on Dec 14, 2021 11:37 am IST

Tara Sutaria opts for gold linen zari salwar set for Tadap promotions

Tara Sutaria is currently busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Tadap where she will be seen alongside Ahan Shetty. The duo was recently in Varanasi to promote their film. Tara opted for a traditional gold linen zari salwar set while Ahan looked dapper in his blue kurta and white pyjama.
Published on Nov 25, 2021 10:22 am IST

Dev Deepawali celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi

Dev Deepawali is also known as Tripurotsav because on this day, Lord Shiva primarily defeated the asura Tripurasura. On the occasion, the ghats of Varanasi were lit by 12 lakh earthen lamps.
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 10:50 am IST

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat mission in Uttar Pradesh

The Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will strengthen the health infrastructure of Uttar Pradesh as well as of the country, help in preparations to face future pandemics and bring confidence and self-reliance in the health sector, PM Modi said. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries are also seen in this photo.
Published on Oct 26, 2021 09:29 pm IST

Devotees throng ghats of Varanasi on second 'Sawan' Monday amid Covid pandemic

People were seen flouting COVID-19 protocols. Only a handful of devotees were seen wearing masks and practising social distancing. Devotees said that they are not scared of anyone when they are in Lord Shiva's place.
Updated on Aug 02, 2021 02:15 pm IST

Photos: PM Modi visits his constituency Varanasi to inaugurate projects

According to news agency ANI, the projects include a 100-bed model maternal and child health (MCH) wing at the Institute of Medical Sciences of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), multi-level parking facilities, highway development projects, and tourism projects.
Updated on Jul 15, 2021 03:48 pm IST