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"What is the problem?": Nishikant Dubey questions outrage over Manikarnika
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Dubey said, "Banaras's Manikarnika Ghat -- the temple there and its proper construction have been carried out from time to time by the king of Alwar, by Maharani Ahilyabai ji, and by the King of Amethi. Today, what is the problem? Because a person from a poor family is the
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Uttarakhand: Councillor assaulted by unidentified attackers in Rudrapur, c
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Saurabh Behad, a councillor, was assaulted by three unidentified individuals near his house while returning home on his scooterin the Awas Vikas Chowki area of Rudrapur on Sunday evening.
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"Temples were destroyed": AAP MP Sanjay Singh hits back at BJP after being
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday hit back at Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) after being charged in connection with the Manikarnika Ghat case, launching a sharp attack on BJP, claiming that temples were demolished for the Kashi Vishwanath temple and BJP is trying to suppress qu
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"BJP working for development, heritage preservation since 2014": UP BJP Ch
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid the criticism of the redevelopment of the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary on Sunday said that the party has been working simultaneously on development and preservation of the country's cultural heritage since 2014.
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UP: Police register cases against individuals for spreading deepfake conte
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Eight separate cases have been registered at Chowk Police Station regarding the spreading of AI-generated images and misleading information about the beautification work at Manikarnika Ghat. UP CM Yogi slammed them for defaming the heritage of Kashi.
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Mayawati expresses concern over report of removal of Ahilyabai Holkar's st
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The news of the removal of Ahilyabai Holkar's statue in Varanasi is not only the subject of intense discussions but has also spread widespread anger and outrage among a large section of society. The government should clarify its position on this extremely unfortunate incident so that peo
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"Govt wants to ruin heritage": Akhilesh Yadav criticises redevelopment of
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This comes amid a controversy over the demolition drive in Varanasi. Heavy machinery and bulldozers were used to clear encroachments and old structures. During the drive, several ancient idols and artefacts were discovered. Local authorities state these have been secured by the culture de
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"Cremations get tough during monsoon": UP CM defends development project o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He underscored the difficulties of cremations during the monsoon season, including half-burnt bodies, pollution, and the struggle to maintain dignity and environmental safety during the cremation process.
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"Destroying national heritage for commercial interests in name of developm
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, she said that the bulldozers are not clearing debris to make way for progress, but are instead tearing through the historical fabric woven by figures like Ahilyabai Holkar.
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Congress alleges 'tasteless beautification, commercialisation' of Varanasi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Millions of people come to Kashi every year in the final stage of their lives seeking moksha. Is your intention to betray these devotees?" Mallikarjun Kharge asked.
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Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat undergoes massive transformation drive
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The administration's focus is entirely on rejuvenating the sacred Manikarnika Ghat. Demolition work using heavy machinery has been intensified to develop the Manikarnika pilgrimage site into a grand corridor.
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India exit ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in group stage
Updated : 6 months ago IST
India's ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 campaign ended in disappointment as Manika Batra and Co. were eliminated in the group stage, losing all three matches in Chengdu, China.
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