All the ghats of the Ganges n Varanasi are submerged and the riverside temples are waterlogged after continuous rainfall throughout past few days The Ganga river in Varanasi is in spate following incessant rainfall for the past few days and has triggered a flood alert by the district administration, reported PTI. The situation calls for an attention as low-lying areas and villages in the neighbouring districts like Sambhal have already been affe
Varanasi: The continuously rising level of the Ganga almost touched the warning level of 70.26 meters on Saturday, increasing threat of flooding in low-lying areas of the city, especially on the banks of the tributary river Varuna. About 800 people from over 140 families shifted to flood relief camps or safe sites.The swollen river compelled shifting of cremations at ghats, including Manikarnika and Harischandra, as well as the Ganga Aartis of di
Lucknow: At least nine people lost their lives due to drowning while one died from snake bite in the state on Friday. In addition, two people in Mahoba were crushed to death after their house fell on them due to heavy rain on Thursday.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the deaths and directed officials to keep a close watch in all districts that were prone to flooding or where heavy rains were predicted.A govt spokesperson said wit
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kash
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Ho
These trains feature modern amenities, such as foldable snack tables, mobile and bottle holders, fast-charging ports, radium-lit flooring, and improved seating. (Representative image) With the launch of four new non-AC Amrit Bharat trains by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, Bihar has now become the originating point for five of these upgraded, high-tech trains designed to serve the economically weaker sections. This gives the poll-bound
Lucknow, July 19 (UNI) The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has commented that the Uttar Pradesh government cannot stop the religious customs prevalent under normal circumstances due to small reasons, especially when these practices promote cultural harmony in the society. The court made this comment in the order of annual Jeth Mela at the Dargah of Syed Salar Masood Ghazi in Bahraich on Friday. The court said that during the arrangements
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a re
Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) An Air India Express flight (IX 110) from Hyderabad to Phuket on Saturday returned to its origin shortly after it took off due to technical snag, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sources said. The aircraft, Boeing 737 Max 8, which was carrying 98 passengers, landed safely back at 6.57 AM, they said. Also Read | 'Mumbai Ke Samundar Mein Dubo Dubo Ke Maarenge': Amid Verbal Spat Between Raj Thackeray and Nishikant Dubey O
Aizawl, July 19 (PTI) Mizoram was staring at a fuel shortage as drivers of oil tankers went on a strike on Saturday to protest the poor condition of the highway that connects the state with the rest of the country. The Sairang-Kawnpui section of NH-6/306 was so badly damaged that it is no longer safe for oil tankers to ply, the Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association (MOTDA) said in a statement. Also Read | 'Mumbai Ke Samundar Mein Dubo Dubo Ke
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police, under Mission Asmita, have arrested 10 individuals across six states in a crackdown on an unlawful religious conversion syndicate. The UP Police held a press conference to provide information about the syndicate. The operation, led by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF), uncovered foreign funding from Canada, the US, London, and Dubai, with links to
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Als
Bengaluru, Jul 18 (PTI) A man was arrested for allegedly using abusive language and derogatory comments against Karnataka and Kannada-speaking people, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on July 17 at around 9.30 am, when Ranjith Mathew, a delivery partner, called a customer, identified as Mithun Sarkar, to confirm the address to deliver a T-shirt ordered by him through an online platform, they said. Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana July
Patna, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Amrit Bharat trains in Motihari district of Bihar on Friday and also launched multiple development projects worth more than Rs 7,200 crore. The Amrit Bharat trains that will ramp up rail connectivity and provide commuters with comfortable experience will run between Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) and New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari and Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), D
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides in urban sanitation, as reflected in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings, with a notable improvement over last year's performance. For the first time, the state capital Lucknow has been awarded the prestigious 7-Star Garbage-Free City certification, signalling a major leap in cleanliness and waste management. The number of Garbage-Free Cities (GFCs) in Uttar Pradesh has increased from 65 in 202
Lucknow: Monsoon floods have severely disrupted life across Uttar Pradesh, with over 5 lakh people surrounded by water in flood-hit parts of Prayagraj alone. Rising water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have submerged more than 15 neighbourhoods, including cremation grounds, forcing last rites to be performed on roadsides. In Varanasi, all 84 river ghats have gone under water, along with nearly 1,000 adjacent temples. The Ganga is reported
JAMMU, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and said that he will need to keep in mind that, just like in Jammu and Kashmir, one has to maintain a balance and be sensitive to the sentiments of the people of Leh and Kargil regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "My best wishes to Kavinder Gupta on being appointed
NEW DELHI, Jul 17 : Ahmedabad was named the cleanest big city on Thursday, followed by Bhopal and Lucknow in the government's annual cleanliness survey, even as Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai and Vijayawada among 23 cities were elevated to a newly formed 'Super Swachh League Cities' category for demonstrating exceptional performance in sanitation. The results of the Swachh Survekshan were announced on Thursday. According to the government, 14 crore
Jaipur: Former CM Ashok Gehlot acknowledged Thursday that BJP's campaign focusing on the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case contributed to his govt's electoral defeat in 2023.The case involved the brutal killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, who was beheaded inside his shop on June 28, 2022, by two assailants who filmed and shared the act on social media. The accused, Mohammad Riyaz Akhtari and Ghaus, were arrested within four hours after the
SHILLONG, July 17: Shillong has bagged the 'Promising Swachh Shehar of State/UT' title during the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at Vigyan Bhagwan, New Delhi, hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Besides Shillong, 33 other cities across different states and UTs were selected for this distinction based on their efforts in improving sanitation, waste management, and citizen participation. The awards, presented by Preside
Uttar Pradesh cities achieved top rankings in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, with Lucknow receiving a 7-star Garbage Free City rating. Prayagraj was named Cleanest Ganga City, and Gorakhpur excelled in cleanliness categories. Agra and Moradabad also earned national recognition for their efforts. The commendable performance underscores government commitment to urban development. In a remarkable achievement for Uttar Pradesh, several cities have b
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says tha
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher
Lucknow, July 17 (UNI) Marching steadily on the path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has recorded unprecedented success in the ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. The state has secured top positions and numerous prestigious awards across various categories for its outstanding initiatives in urban cleanliness and sanitation. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards during a grand
Bhubaneswar: Registration for Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) in Odisha for the current financial year began on Thursday. Eligible senior citizens can register themselves for the scheme in both online and offline modes between July 17 and August 15. "They can visit dedicated website yatra.odisha.gov.in for online registration or register themselves with the respective block or district administrations," Deputy Chief Minister Pravat
New Delhi: Talented actor Rajkummar Rao's latest outing -Maalik co-starring former Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, is steady at the Indian box office despite stiff competition. The lead actor is seen in a gritty, raw and intense character of Maalik. The supporting cast includes actors like Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts, Maalik holds steady on Wednesday, collecting 1.98 Cr nett at the box office, taking its impressive tot
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 16 (ANI): Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Wednesday said that the state government has asked the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to include the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana in the syllabus of 17,000 government schools. "In a meeting of the Education department with the Chief Minister, we have tasked NCERT to include Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in the syllabus
ALSO READ: Bengaluru Horror: Man Hacked To Death Outside Home, Organs Spilled; Had Criminal History "A woman, identified as Ritika Dhere, was travelling to Parbhani from Pune along with Altaf Shaikh, who claimed to be her husband, in the sleeper coach bus of Sant Prayag Travels. During their journey, the woman, who was pregnant, started experiencing labour pains and gave birth to a baby boy. However, the couple put the baby in a piece of cloth a
Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) Actor Aasif Khan, known for appearing in popular series "Panchayat" and "Pataal Lok", is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack, a source said. The actor is currently recuperating at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. "He suffered a heart attack. He is in the hospital," a source close to the actor said on Tuesday. Khan took to Instagram and said he is recovering well and thanked his fans and followers for their l