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NGT issues notice to authorities in Varanasi over discharge of domestic wastewater into Ganga

The NGT earlier this week issued a notice to the commissioner of the Varanasi Municipal Corporation and the Panchayati Raj officer of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh regarding complaints of discharge of domestic and untreated industrial wastewater into the Ganga river

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Gyanvapi mosque | Fresh plea in court to order ASI survey inside Wazukhana

Hindu petitioner files plea in Varanasi court for ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque, excluding Shiva Linga, to ascertain religious character of property on Aug. 15, 1947. Petitioner also seeks to preserve artefacts found during survey. ASI survey underway, courts refusing to stay it.

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G-20 nations arrive at consensus on issues of cultural heritage

The G-20 nations at the meeting of G-20 Culture Ministers in Varanasi, arrived at a consensus on cultural issues, however, there was no unanimity on “geopolitical issues” like the war in Ukraine

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Consensus likely at G-20 Culture Ministers’ meet tomorrow

G-20 nations to reach consensus on cultural issues like restitution of artefacts and sharing of ‘intangible heritage’ at Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi.

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Chandrayaan-3: Havan performed at Varanasi's Kamakhya Temple for success of India’s third lunar mission

As the Chandrayaan-3 lander neared its destination, a 'havan' (religious ritual) was performed at Kamakhya Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the success of India's third lunar mission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress workers want Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: UP party chief Ajay Rai

People of Amethi want Rahul Gandhi to contest 2024 polls; Congress-SP alliance to defeat BJP-led NDA; UP Cong. Chief Ajay Rai says workers, public want to rectify mistake of 2019. INDIA alliance will uproot NDA

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Rahul Gandhi is like family for people in Amethi: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai

"Rahul Gandhi has connected with local people by doing the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and people now believe that it is the Gandhi family." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Youth holds the key to social growth: CM Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath lauds youth's role in shaping society, praises PM Modi for giving UP opportunity to host G-20 related events.

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Rahul Gandhi will contest from Amethi in 2024, says new U.P. Congress president

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claims Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi. He adds if Priyanka Gandhi wishes to contest from Varanasi, every Congress worker will put all effort for her success. Mr. Rai expresses confidence that common voters of Varanasi will accept Priyanka as…

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Priyanka Gandhi can surely win in Varanasi, claim U.P. Congress leaders

Congress leaders based in Varanasi expressed confidence that common voters of the Varanasi parliamentary constituency across caste and religious affiliation will accept Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as their favourite candidate and Ms. Vadra will emerge victorious against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, if she decides to contest from the high-profile seat

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Amid a tourism boom, Varanasi’s traditional boatmen fear backwash from water taxi plan

Busy Bind helps boatmen in Varanasi discuss their future amid tourist surge. Government plans to bring water taxis, but boatmen worry about their income not increasing with inflation. Survey found taxi and boat drivers only saw 20% hike in income, while hotel industry saw 40-65% spike.

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Gyanvapi case: fresh application seeks curbs on entry to mosque to protect Hindu symbols

Rakhi Singh files application in Varanasi court to seal areas in Gyanvapi Mosque with Hindu symbols and restrict namaaz visitors. Seeks to protect symbols from Anjuman Masjid Committee and visitors. Application filed to safeguard Hindu symbols found in ASI survey and prevent irreparable injury. High Court dismissed application to seal…

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U.P. CM Yogi inaugurates air service between Lucknow and Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday inaugurated the direct flight to Varanasi from Lucknow. With the launch of a flight by IndiGo Airlines to Varanasi, it has become the 25th domestic destination connected with the state capital Lucknow.

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Gyanvyapi mosque survey: court asks petitioners and respondents to refrain from speaking to media

The Varanasi district court on August 9, 2023, banned all kind of media bytes and interactions by any side of the petitioners related to the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvyapi mosque premises. The order came after the mosque committee approached the court seeking direction from…

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ASI survey of Gyanvapi resumes on Day 4; start delayed due to rush at Kashi Vishwanath

The Archaeological Survey of India resumed the survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on the fourth day, during which the work of mapping, measuring and photography of the places will continue

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Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer prayers on fifth ‘Shravan Somwar’

A large number of devotees thronged the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the occasion of the fifth ‘Shravan Somvar.’ Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi survey continues amid boycott threat by mosque panel

Government counsel Rajesh Mishra said that on August 6 the survey work began at around 8.00 am and will continue till 5.00 pm. Read more on The Hindu

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ASI team begins day-3 of scientific survey at Gyanvapi mosque premises; Possibility of radar usage today

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials reached at the Gyanvapi mosque here on Sunday morning to continue the scientific survey of the complex. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Court grants four weeks to finish survey at Gyanvapi

ASI resumes survey of Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi to determine if it was built over pre-existing Hindu temple. District court grants ASI an additional month to complete survey by September 4.

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ASI survey to resume after Friday prayers at Gyanvapi mosque complex

Amid the ongoing asi">Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvapai mosque complex, the Varanasi district administration has made elaborate arrangements at the complex for the Friday prayers anticipating an increased footfall. Read further on Dynamite News :

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SC refuses to halt ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque premises

The Supreme Court allowed a non-invasive survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, asking the Archaeological Survey of India to not conduct any excavations within the premises. The ASI will submit its report in the Allahabad High Court.

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ASI begins survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex amid tight security

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday morning arrived at the Gyanvapi mosque premises adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi and started a scientific survey of the complex amid tight security. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi row | ASI team starts work on scientific survey of mosque complex in U.P.'s Varanasi

ASI begins survey of Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine if 17th-century mosque was built over pre-existing Hindu temple. Representatives of Hindu petitioners present under security. Allahabad High Court upholds district court order, ruling it necessary for justice. Mosque stands next to Kashi Vishwanath temple.

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Gyanvapi Mosque Case: Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee moves SC challenging Allahabad HC order allowing ASI survey

Hours after the Allahabad High Court allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi, the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee has moved to the Supreme Court challenging the verdict. Read further on dynamite news:

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