VMC action plan cuts waterlogging across Varanasi this monsoon
Varanasi Police Commissionerate secures 5th rank in UP CM dashboard
Mother held after probe flags role in daughters rape case
Cattle vaccination drive against Lumpy disease launched
Retired Army soldier stabbed to death in Ballia over Path dispute; Brother critical
22-yr-old youth beaten to death in Jaunpur
Spl workshop on EVM VVPAT first level checking held in city
Discipline, determination key to success: Lt Gen Goyal
New BJP regional general secretary meets senior leaders
UP RERA approves 13 realty projects worth Rs 2,380 cr; Barabanki tops list
Uttar Pradesh RERA approved thirteen real estate projects valued at over Rs 2,380 crore. These projects will create 4,724 residential and commercial units across six districts. Barabanki received the highest investment while Lucknow saw the most units approved. Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Agra also received project approvals. The approvals aim to boost construction activity and economic growth within the state.
Priyanka Chopra Gives Life Message With Seethaiya Video
Priyanka Chopra is pinning hopes on her big ticket entertainer Varanasi to win the love of Telugu audience world over.
Ganges Water Level Rises Again in Varanasi, Increasing Concerns for Residents
The Ganges river in Varanasi has risen by 9 centimeters in 12 hours, raising alarms among local residents and authorities. Ganges Water Level Rises Again in Varanasi, Increasing Concerns for Residents
Blackberrys expands UP retail footprint with new store in Varanasi
Blackberrys, one of Indias leading menswear brands, has strengthened its retail presence in Uttar Pradesh with the launch of a new store at Maldahiya in Varanasi, taking its network in the state to 62 stores across 39 cities.
Mother, newborn die after delivery at UP hospital 'sealed' a year ago, run via backdoor
Varanasi commissioner leads preparations for Rangilo Kashi event
The News Mill
Saree trader shoots self during morning walk, critical
Man punched on nose by cousin during dispute, dies
1 more accused held in fake freedom fighter certificate racket
Two chain snatchers nabbed after encounter in Mirzapur
FIR against hostel warden for filming girls in bathroom
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 to engage youth in nation-building
Just as 600 evacuees prepared to return, Ganga rises again
Lucknow liquor trader threatened in codeine kingpins name, shot at over dues; FIR lodged
Dont cry, Mummy: Missing 9-year-old found on train after 5 hours
CQMH Abdul Hamid remembered on 61st martyrdom anniv in Ghazipur
BHU launches bird and wildlife survey to document campus biodiversity
Varanasi slips to 34th innational clean air survey
Cow slaughter accused held in Azamgarh
Liquor mafia influenced nutrition supply before 2017: CM Yogi
Two smugglers caught with Rs3.9cr gold in Chandauli
4 held for posing as Sadhus to extort families of missing persons
US cyber alert helps crack child abuse content case
Gorakhpur to get 50cr science museum
Puja special train between Gkp, Delhi for festive rush
Yogi vows strict action against those compromising daughters safety
Rs 1L cr projects completed, underway in Kashi in 12 years: Yogi
24,000 Saksham anganwadis forUP okayed: Min
Varanasi: Mahesh Babu wraps major portions of SS Rajamoulis film
Fuel pinch: IndiGo cuts Hindon flights on Kolkata, Navi Mumbai & Varanasi routes
BPCL signs Rs69cr MoUs for park, food hubs, heritage projects in Kashi
UP-TEX-26 showcases Kashi weavers craft
Month-long Natl Poshan Mah in Kashi from today
IMS-BHU meet on emergency medicine from Sept 9
Eyes donated, dreams unfulfilled: Chandauli youth killed in Delhi collapse cremated at Manikarnika
Man held for duping BHU job aspirant of Rs 6 lakh
Varanasi court orders arrest of CO for repeatedly skipping testimony in 2018 case
National Nutrition Month to be launched today at Varanasi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) In keeping with the observance of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) every September, mobilising communities and reinforcing key nutrition, health and caregiving behaviours among pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, adolescents, and their families, the ninth edition this year will be launched on Wednesday at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Over successive Poshan Maah campaigns, awareness and positive behaviour change have been strengthened on maternal nutrition, infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, growth monitoring and hygiene, alongside broader efforts to improve nutrition outcomes across the country. Last year's event was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, along with the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA). This year's campaign aims to recognise the importance of Anganwadi centres, the world's largest childcare network delivering essential care and support to children in even the most remote communities. The central theme this year is Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari, calling upon every citizen to take shared ownership of such centres. It seeks to place these centres at the heart of community-led action for nutrition, care and early childhood development, while strengthening collective ownership and accountability for Poshan. The 2026 event is proposed to be anchored in five mutually reinforcing priorities. These include promotion of dietary diversity, with a focus on adequate protein intake, diverse food groups and local foods. It also ensures that beneficiaries get fresh, diverse, and nutritious hot cooked meals as central to improving the quality, utilisation, and effectiveness of Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), while encouraging regular attendance at Anganwadi centres. Additionally, it is aimed at strengthening community ownership and accountability for Poshan through the newly constituted Anganwadi Management Committees and the display of SNP Menu Boards. The campaign also seeks promoting cognitive development and adequate nutrition as fundamental pillars of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), highlighting the inseparable link between what a child eats and how a child learns. Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 will also commemorate 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), India's flagship maternity benefit programme. It will highlight PMMVY's contribution in supporting maternal nutrition, promoting health-seeking behaviours, and providing income support during pregnancy, while reinforcing the critical importance of maternal nutrition and care during the first 1,000 days of life for healthy growth, cognitive development, and lifelong well-being. Meanwhile, the Poshan Tracker, launched on March 1, 2021, serves as the primary governance tool for monitoring infrastructure and service delivery that has facilitated near real-time data collection for Anganwadi Services. At present, the system monitors a universe that consists of pregnant women, lactating mothers, children up to the age of six years, and adolescent girls. As of July 31 this year, India's nutrition infrastructure spans nearly 13.99 lakh Aanganwadi centres with a strength of 13.30 lakh workers, forming a vast grassroots network reaching around 8.94 crore beneficiaries. Children remain the primary focus, with those aged between six months and six years accounting for more than 7.2 crore of all beneficiaries, underscoring the emphasis on early childhood nutrition and development. Meanwhile, pregnant women and lactating mothers together number nearly 1.1 crore, reflecting sustained attention to maternal health during the critical first 1,000 days. Malnutrition remains one of India's most significant public health challenges, affecting the health, growth, learning and productivity of women and children across the life cycle. To mount a coordinated response, the Union government launched POSHAN Abhiyaan in March 2018 as a multi-ministerial convergence mission placing nutrition at the centre of the development agenda. In the Union Budget 202122, these interventions were integrated under Mission Poshan 2.0 India's unified National Nutrition Mission anchored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. This consolidates three core schemes into one framework, Poshan Abhiyaan which includes technology-driven monitoring, Jan Andolan or mass mobilisation, and behavioural change. Also, Anganwadi services and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) see to supplementary nutrition, hot cooked meals, and early childhood care. Additionally, scheme for adolescent girls provide nutritional support for out-of-school, and adolescent girls.
Ladakh L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena given additional charge of J&K in absence of Manoj Sinha
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) The Lt Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence of the incumbent Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena was on Tuesday given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence, on leave of incumbent Manoj Sinha. Sinha, who took charge as the L-G of Jammu and Kashmir on August 7, 2020, is currently in the US on an official visit, official sources said. The President of India is pleased to appoint Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to discharge the functions of the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in addition to his own duties, during the absence, on leave, of Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is currently on an official visit to the United States. Manoj Sinha travelled to Chicago, Illinois, for an official visit. He delivered an address at the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet. During his speech, he called India an unstoppable and rising nation. He discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in modern development. He also spoke about how the removal of Article 370 brought positive change and growth to Jammu and Kashmir. Born on July 1, 1959, in Mohanpura, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha passed Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU), Varanasi. He began his active public life in 1982 by serving as the president of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Students' Union. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for three terms (1996, 1999, and 2014), representing the Ghazipur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He served in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as the Minister of State for Railways (20142019) and later as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications (20162019).
'One District, One Mafia' had become UP's identity before 2017, says CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associated with the textile sector. First of all, I extend a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all the distinguished entrepreneurs, investors and exporters from the textile sector across the country, as well as traditional weavers, handloom operators, all the dignitaries and young friends who see their future in this sector, he said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's long-standing textile traditions, the Chief Minister said the state's textile heritage had historical links with India's cultural and economic development. He said that when gifts of clothing were presented by the King of Kashi at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagya, ancient texts such as the Mahabharata made references to silk and pure cotton garments. Also referring to the period of Lord Ram's exile, he said religious scriptures mention Mata Janaki receiving divine garments at a sage's ashram. The textiles produced in India, particularly those made in Uttar Pradesh, were not only in demand in India but also in markets around the world, he said. If you look at Roman culture or Greek culture, there was a huge demand there as well for these textiles made in India and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the tradition of sending these products from here to other places existed even then, the Chief Minister said. He also highlighted several major textile and manufacturing centres across the state, including Varanasi's silk sarees, Bhadohi's carpets, Lucknow's chikankari, and Kanpur's textile, leather, and industrial manufacturing ecosystem. CM Adityanath also mentioned Agra's footwear and allied manufacturing sector, Sitapur's textile manufacturing capabilities, and Meerut's sports goods industry and the potential for technical textiles. These are not merely textile clusters of Uttar Pradesh. They represent different facets of Uttar Pradesh's textile heritage and industrial capabilities. These different facets visible across different regions draw our attention to the potential of the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Adityanath claimed the state's law and order situation was in disarray and alleged that mafia groups had established parallel systems of governance in several districts. Friends, what the situation in Uttar Pradesh was like before 2017 is not hidden from anyone. Law and order in the state was in disarray, he said. In every district, a parallel government run by the mafia operated. In other words, 'One District, One Mafia' had become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. Across the state, the industries of murder, extortion, illegal occupation, goon tax, and kidnapping were flourishing. Professional mafias and goons operated their own system parallel to the government, he claimed. He further alleged that the prevailing environment had affected the safety of women, traders and potential investors. At that time, neither daughters were safe, nor traders were safe. Investors would come from outside with dreams of doing business and return with a slip of paper from the mafia demanding payment, Adityanath claimed. The Chief Minister also alleged that festivals and celebrations could not be conducted peacefully because of frequent disturbances and riots. No festival or celebration could be held peacefully. In other words, disturbances would begin before the festivities. Across the state, there would be a major riot every third day, with the entire state engulfed in the flames of riots. Major riots took place in Bareilly, Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur on a large scale, he said. He said prolonged curfews and the closure of educational institutions and markets had a direct impact on economic activity. Curfews would remain in place for months. Schools and colleges would be closed. If there was a curfew, the markets would remain closed, and if the markets remained closed, business would inevitably come to a standstill. People could not even leave their homes. And when such a situation exists, the economy cannot move forward. A perception had taken hold, the Chief Minister said. He said Uttar Pradesh had also acquired a negative perception because of poor infrastructure and inadequate lighting in several areas. I always mention this point: before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had come to be perceived as a place where, once the roads became bad and darkness began as soon as evening arrived, you could assume that you had entered the borders of Uttar Pradesh. This was the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, he said.
IIT BHU Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi (IIT BHU) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Research Associate post. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 11 September 2026 through the official website, https://www.iitbhu.ac.in.
30 young agricultural entrepreneurs train in grafting in Varanasi
The News Mill
Varanasi: Prithviraj Sukumaran says SS Rajamouli values actors ideas
Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals how SS Rajamouli encourages actors to share ideas on Varanasi. The actor says Rajamouli first seeks his thoughts on a scene before sharing his own perspective, creating a healthy exchange of ideas on set
Ganga recedes slowly, 2,700 still in relief camps
Jilted lover held for killing girl student
Ropeways last station taking shape, set to offer aerial view of Kashis heritage
Two teenagers drown while bathing in floodwater in Ballia
ECRs PDDU division start preps for Pitripaksha crowd mgmt
Spl exhibition of Hindi books at IIT-BHU
Vocational lit fest 2026 begins at RGSC BHU
Padma Shri doc denies assault claim as political leaders visit BHU hospital
FIR filed over gazebocollapse at Gkp ghat
Union Minister to Launch National Nutrition Month 2026 in Varanasi
Union Minister Annapurna Devi will inaugurate National Nutrition Month 2026 in Varanasi, focusing on womens and childrens health. Union Minister to Launch National Nutrition Month 2026 in Varanasi
Annpurna Devi to launch 'Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026' from Varanasi on Sep 9
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi will launch the month-long ninth Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 on September 9 in Varanasi with the aim of improving nutrition and health of women, children and adolescents, an official said on Monday. The launch event will be held at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi, where the Union Minister would be joined by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur and Ministers and officials from the state, an official statement said. Observed every September since its launch in 2018, Rashtriya Poshan Maah has grown into a Jan Andolan that mobilises communities to strengthen nutrition, health and caregiving behaviours among women, children and adolescents, the statement said. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a 'Suposhit Bharat' to lay the foundation of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 will celebrate 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), the flagship maternity benefit programme that has supported maternal nutrition and health-seeking behaviour for a decade as a fifth theme. A 100 per cent saturation drive will enrol all eligible pregnant and lactating women, expedite Direct Benefit Transfers, and launch a PMMVY Toolkit for localisation by state and Union Territories (UTs), the statement said. The launch programme will open with a walkthrough of the Poshan Mela by the dignitaries and the lighting of the lamp. Beneficiary testimonial videos on hot cooked meals, take home ration, home visits and early childhood care and education will be screened, followed by a live interaction between the Union Minister and the anganwadi workers. Films marking 10 years of PMMVY and the Poshan Maah 2026 launch will set the stage for the dignitaries to formally launch the campaign. Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 will be observed across all states and UTs through community events at Anganwadi centres, schools, panchayats and households, reaffirming that a well-nourished child is the shared responsibility of every citizen and the surest foundation of a Viksit Bharat.
S S Rajamouli Unveils Emotional Core of Varanasi
The film is currently slated for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.
Varanasi police arrest prime accused in Shreya Upadhyay murder after encounter
The News Mill
CCTV, open gym at Pishachmochan Kund soon
Bhadohi man, son trapped in well rescued
Lightning strike kills lawyer, injures another at Gorakhpur Ghat
CM Yogi Orders Assistance
NER to run one-way spl train to Mumbai today
Ganga receding but many areas remain flood-hit
Padma Shri docs family alleges assault inside hosp, BHU terms it baseless
UP CM Yogi visits flood-affected Chitrakoot; distributes relief materials to 800 families
Chitrakoot (UP), Sep 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday visited Chitrakoot district and took stock of the situation in flood-affected areas and reviewed relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the administration. He ordered authorities to provide immediate relief materials, as well as a new residence, to those affected by the flood. Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said: I have come today to assure all of you that in this hour of disaster, you are not alone. Whether it is an ordinary family, a trader, a math, a temple, or the ghats -- whatever loss anyone has suffered, the government will make arrangements to provide support and assist everyone. If a poor person's home is affected by floods or fire, if someone's home is affected, their entire house burns down, or gets washed away in the flood, if they are eligible under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, give them a home under that, or else under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, immediately provide a new house and land lease document. The Chief Minister also accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of aking away the money meant for flood-relief measures. Before 2017, whenever floods occurred, the then government would not even take notice. The Samajwadi Party government would allegedly misappropriate the relief funds, leaving the poor, vulnerable and deprived without adequate assistance. If someone raised a strong objection, they were reportedly given only dry bread, he claimed. Contrasting the situation under the current BJP-led state government, CM Yogi said: Now, the government has taken a firm stand on flood relief. When we came to power in 2017, I visited flood-affected areas to inspect the relief efforts and asked what assistance was being provided to affected families. I was told that dry bread was being distributed. I asked the administration if they could continue with dry bread. I ordered them to provide a flood kit with all the necessary materials to the flood victims. The Chief Minister distributed relief material among 800 families affected by the recent floods. He also provided land allocation certificates to families rendered homeless by the disaster, enabling them to secure land for residential use. In addition, eligible flood-affected families received financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help them recover from flood losses. On Saturday, CM Yogi visited Varanasi and inspected the flood-affected areas of the city. He also conducted an aerial survey of the impacted areas in the district.
RRR 2 Not on Cards, Viral Video is Old One
Rajamouli is currently focused on Varanasi, which is nearing completion and is scheduled to hit screens on April 7, 2027.
Ganges Water Levels Drop Below Danger Mark in Varanasi, Relief for Residents
Water levels of the Ganges in Varanasi have fallen below the danger mark, providing relief to locals and restoring hope for normalcy. Ganges Water Levels Drop Below Danger Mark in Varanasi, Relief for Residents
25vns2-Codeine- Sonbhadra cops forfeit Rs 4.50 Cr assets of syndicate kingpin's father in Varanasi
SPL 25_Var_BS_1-Maha Kumbh 2025 Emerges as a Public-Health Success
25_Var_BS_3-7 UP Naval Unit NCC Organises Kayaking Training at Assi Ghat
Kashi VishwanathShri Krishna Janamsthal temples add colours to Holi celebrations in Kashi-Mathura
24_Var_RD_6- Central Govt officials take stock of progress in running projects in Kashi
CM Yogi Accuses SP of Misusing Flood Relief Funds in Varanasi
In Varanasi, CM Yogi Adityanath claims the SP misappropriated flood relief funds before 2017, highlighting current aid efforts. CM Yogi Accuses SP of Misusing Flood Relief Funds in Varanasi
Kids dressed as Krishna & Radha steal show at Janmashtami celebrations
Yogi leads Janmashtami rituals amid festive joy, fancy dress parade
Kashi glows in devotion as Janmashtami celebrations fill city with chants, music & colour
BHU transfers tech for commercial production of high-protein mungbean seeds
Five arrested over religious conversion bid at Azamgarh prayer meet
