A boat carrying 18 tourists capsized near Man Mandir Ghat in Varanasi but all passengers were safely rescued by the NDRF and Jal Police. Following the incident, authorities have issued warnings about overloading and implemented drone monitoring of the Ganga river.

The Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and other ghats in Varanasi is closed to the public until February 5 due to the influx of devotees from Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. The organizers have requested cooperation from visitors and devotees during this temporary suspension.

The Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, running from February 1-2, gathers industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Themed Vortex of Visionaries, it includes speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, promoting innovation and growth in entrepreneurship. Highlights feature startup showcases and a Cruise Networking Session on the River Ganga.

The Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation (BDRF) is striving to make the Maha Kumbh Mela a plastic-free event after 144 years. By distributing cloth bags crafted by rural women, along with steel plates and glasses, BDRF aims to promote environmental conservation and support sustainable livelihoods.

An elderly couple from Karanpur village in Azamgarh district committed suicide by jumping in front of a train due to ongoing conflicts with their sons and daughter-in-law. Their bodies were discovered early Tuesday morning, triggering an investigation. Subsequently, their daughter-in-law fled the home.

Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested two individuals, including a woman, in Sultanpur for smuggling 5.628 kg of Charas worth Rs 30 lakhs. They were transporting the drugs from Himachal Pradesh to Varanasi. The duo was part of an interstate drug trafficking gang led by Devendra Kumar Mishra, who remains at large. Efforts are underway to arrest other gang members.