Varanasi

To reduce heavy traffic and make travel easier in two of the busiest cities of Uttar Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved several important infrastructure projects. These include the widening of roads in Varanasi and Barabanki, and the construction of a ...

On the occasion of his 50th visit to Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major development project that will make the people of Kashi proud. A six-lane tunnel will be built under the runway of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. ...

Jharkhand is all set to improve its rail network with the upcoming launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Tatanagar and Varanasi. This high-speed train service is expected to start running by July 2025. Covering a distance of about 600 kilometres, ...

The Dalmandi road widening project in Varanasi has officially started. The Public Works Department (PWD) has begun measuring houses and shops along the stretch to plan the road expansion and decide compensation for affected property owners. This major step is expected ...

The road widening project from Kaithi intersection to Markandeya Mahadev Dham on the Varanasi-Gorakhpur National Highway is making good progress. The plan aims to expand the road to four lanes over a distance of 2400 meters, improving connectivity and infrastructure in ...

The Directorate of Urban Transport is introducing e-bikes and e-cycles in 15 districts, including Kanpur. This plan will work on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, similar to how e-buses operate. The initiative aims to provide an easy and eco-friendly way for ...

Varanasi, one of India's holiest cities, has seen a massive increase in the number of devotees, leading authorities to temporarily stop the famous Ganga Aarti at several ghats. This decision, effective until February 5, has been taken to manage the heavy ...

Varanasi, one of India's oldest cities, is preparing to launch the country's first urban ropeway system, aiming to revolutionize transportation in the bustling city. This INR 650-crore project, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023, is a blend of ...

To enhance both culture and dining experiences in Varanasi, the Municipal Corporation has launched a project to establish food plazas and courts beneath the city's flyovers and Rail Over Bridges (ROBs). This initiative aims to highlight the rich culinary heritage of ...

India is steadily advancing in its efforts to bring high-speed rail travel to the forefront of its transportation network. While the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project is currently the only approved bullet train project under construction, plans for expanding the high-speed ...

Varanasi witnessed the grand celebration of Dev Deepawali 2024 as the Ganga ghats sparkled with thousands of diyas and the sky lit up with dazzling fireworks. This annual event, observed on Kartik Purnima, drew massive crowds eager to experience the spiritual ...

Varanasi, the sacred city on the banks of the Ganga, is gearing up for Dev Deepawali, a festival of lights and devotion that celebrates the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. Celebrated on Kartik Purnima, Dev Deepawali will take ...