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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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UP: Varanasi ghats partially submerged as Ganga swells following heavy rai
Updated : 10 months ago IST
With the river flowing close to the danger mark, the local administration has been put on alert. Precautionary measures are being taken to ensure public safety, and residents in low-lying areas have been advised to remain vigilant.
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UP: Ganga rises above danger level at Varanasi amid heavy rainfall, ghats
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Following continuous heavy rainfall in Varanasi, the ghats were submerged in water and temples were inundated as the level of the River Ganga rose above the danger level on Wednesday.
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Water level declines in Ganga leaving behind silt on Varanasi ghats
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
After continuous rise in water levels of Ganga for past few days due to heavy rainfall, finally the water level has begun to decline leaving silt on Varanasi ghats, causing significant difficulties for tourist in Varanasi.
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Residents join in the cleanup of Varanasi's Ghats ahead of festivals as Ga
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
As Ganga's water level recedes in Varanasi, urgent efforts are underway to clean the soil from the ghats ahead of upcoming festivals.
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NDRF deploys teams on Varanasi ghats in view of flood threat
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, DIG 11th batallion NDRF Varanasi, Manoj Kumar Sharma, said, "Before the arrival of monsoons and floods, the NDRF team prepares itself completely so that we have complete arrangements to deal with any situation. Two teams of the NDRF will remain deployed on all ghats in Varan
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Dev Deepavali celebrations draw devotees to Varanasi, Ghats shimmer with m
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Millions of lamps illuminate Varanasi's ghat's as devotees throng the holy city for Dev Deepavali celebrations, which is also known as 'the Diwali of the Gods' or 'festival of lights of the Gods,' on Monday."
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"It was an incredible memory to experience solace in the chaos": Divya Aga
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Actor Divya Agarwal has been shooting in the holy town of Varanasi for her upcoming web show. She has been spending the majority of her time at the Ghats, savouring the regional cuisine and enjoying all that the area has to offer.
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Ghats of Varanasi decked up ahead of PM Modi's visit on 'Dev Deepawali'
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 30 (ANI): Ghats of Varanasi have been decked up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here on the occasion of Dev Deepawali on Monday.
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Ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on Ganga Dussehra
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 1 (ANI): Ghats in Varanasi remained deserted on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra on Monday, as a gathering of devotees is restricted to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus hits hard businesses at Varanasi 'ghats'
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 16 (ANI): The poor footfall at the 'ghats' due to coronavirus scare has hit small businesses hard, leaving nearly 50,000 families in the lurch.
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