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Modi spoke about road and highway construction and makeover of Manduadih railway station and multi-model terminal on river Ganga. (Photo: ANI)

Every Kashi resident is contesting on mybehalf: Modi

Modi outlined his personal and emotional association with the city and its people in a video released by his website on Monday.

14 May 2019 3:04 PM

Will give a tough fight to Modi: Ajay Rai

The Congress leader said the people would end Modi's "arrogance" this time in the polls.

08 May 2019 9:26 PM

'My sole objective will be to strengthen and eliminate corruption in the forces,' Yadav told reporters.

SP fields ex-BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav against PM Modi in Varanasi

The SP, which is in an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, had earlier declared Shalini Yadav.

29 Apr 2019 4:42 PM

'The NDA will get three-fourth majority in the country,' Union Home Minister Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

NDA will get three-fourth majority in the country: Rajnath Singh

People of Varanasi are very lucky as they are choosing the PM of India, while people of other constituencies are choosing their MPs: Swaraj

26 Apr 2019 11:39 AM

Ayyakannu, who is also president of the National South Indian Rivers Inter-Linking Farmers Association, said the decision to contest the polls from Uttar Pradesh was to urge the BJP to include in their manifesto that their demands, including 'profitable prices for farm produce,' would be fulfilled. (Photo: File)

111 TN farmers to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi

Tamil Nadu farmers leader P Ayyakannu said on Saturday that 111 farmers from the State will contest against Modi from Varanasi.

23 Mar 2019 3:06 PM

The Prime Minister was responding to the criticism by Oppositions, which had developed a snag on its return journey from Varanasi to Delhi, hours after its inaugural run. (Photo: File)

PM Modi slams Oppn for ‘targeting, mocking’ Vande Bharat Express

He asked the people not to get 'demoralised by those surrounded by negativity'.

19 Feb 2019 3:33 PM

OM Modi flagged off the world’s first Diesel to Electric Converted Locomotive at Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) campus in Varanasi. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

PM Modi launches first ever Diesel to Electric Converted Locomotive in Varanasi

Accompanied by UP Governor Ram Naik and CM Yogi Adityanath, the Prime Minister also paid obeisance at the Ravidas temple here.

19 Feb 2019 12:44 PM

Kashi must be amalgam of nature, adventure: PM Narendra Modi

Modi was on his 15th visit to Varanasi, and he gifted projects worth Rs 2,413 crore to his constituency.

13 Nov 2018 2:51 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on at India's first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river during its inaugural function, in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi inaugurates first multi-modal terminal in Varanasi on River Ganga

PM Modi received the country's first container cargo transported on inland waterways from Kolkata.

12 Nov 2018 6:50 PM

The incident occurred in the evening at the JHV Mall in the Cantt police station area. (Representational image | PTI)

Man kills two, injures two others after being denied discount in Varanasi mall

The incident occurred inside a clothing store where an argument broke out between the accused and a salesperson over the rate of discount.

01 Nov 2018 9:04 AM

Confirmtkt, the train discovery and booking app and Travelyaari, the leading bus ticketing platform shares an insight on the must visit spiritual destinations in India.

Here are some must visit spiritual destinations in India

The peaceful environment of sacred religious sites helps people to discover their spiritual self.

22 Sep 2018 6:15 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Monday night. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi launches Rs 550 crore projects in Varanasi, gives report card

City is being developed as gateway to East India, says Modi.

19 Sep 2018 1:04 AM

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said the work done in the city is clearly visible, noting its landscape has changed for good in the last four years while it was at the mercy of God under previous governments. (Photo: Twitter | @PIB_India)

You are my 'maalik': PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 550 cr in Varanasi

As a Varanasi MP, it is my responsibility to give you an account of every rupee spent and work done by me as Lok Sabha member, Modi said.

18 Sep 2018 6:14 PM

Pilgrims who come from a non-Hindi speaking background and wants various rituals performed in Varanasi which is one of the holiest cities.

Varanasi to get English-speaking priests next year

The first batch of 13 English speaking priests will be out next year.

26 Aug 2018 12:58 AM

The restaurant in Vijay Nagar near the north Campus.

Students get a slice of ‘home’ in North Campus

He added, "We close at midnight keeping in mind the uncertain nature of students’ timings.

23 Jun 2018 6:58 AM

Delhi ranked number four with 5 per cent train searches to these religious destinations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spiritual tourism on rise in India, Varanasi, Puri preferred spots

Spiritual tourism is one of the biggest untapped markets for domestic travel.

18 May 2018 9:27 AM

Lazy poses were another subject of his interest. Temples, churches, tea shops, paddy fields, festivals, schools, post offices, river banks — he found his subjects everywhere.

Kaleidoscope of life

Temples, churches, tea shops, paddy fields, festivals, schools, post offices, river banks — photographer Syam Sathyan finds his subjects everywhere.

22 Apr 2018 12:14 AM

Rahul predicted for the current ruling dispensation, a "collapse" not "seen in many years." (Photo: PTI)

Under united oppn, Modi may even lose Varanasi in 2019: Rahul Gandhi

Hitting out at Modi and the BJP, the Congress president said they have lost track of running the country.

08 Apr 2018 7:28 PM

Central Railway to run 452 special trains to reduce rush

The CR will also run two teachers’ special trains between LTT and Varanasi and all the summer special trains will have special fares.

01 Feb 2018 7:28 AM

Hrithik Roshan to shoot for Super 30 in Varanasi

The actor is also set to meet Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who is close to mathematics whiz Anand Kumar, the subject of the biopic.

20 Jan 2018 12:06 AM

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