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October 11, 2026 2:51 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi, urges youth to embrace fitness and reject drugs

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi as part of the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and work towards a drug-free society. Held under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the event brought together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants, including medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The programme began at 6 am at Namo G...

October 11, 2026 11:38 AM

Youth must become ambassadors of Viksit Bharat: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday urged young people to become active partners and ambassadors of Viksit Bharat, placing nation-building at the centre of their actions. Addressing the “Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention” at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Mandaviya said today’s youth would be the generation that lives in and leads India in 2047. “Viksit Bharat must be shaped by the youth, for the youth ...

October 10, 2026 5:03 PM

Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on October 11

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on Sunday, October 11, with a focus on promoting fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India. The cycling drive will begin at 6 AM along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. The event will be organised under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and s...

October 8, 2026 8:20 PM

PM Modi Meets Akie Abe, Recalls Shinzo Abe’s Enduring Contribution to India-Japan Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi and expressed deep appreciation for her enduring association with India. Recalling Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and visionary leader, the Prime Minister said he played a defining role in taking India-Japan relations to new heights. PM Modi also said the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi was a fitting tribute to Shin...

October 7, 2026 8:30 PM

Seva Sankalp Yatra culminates across Vadnagar and Varanasi, marking 25 years of PM Modi’s public service

The ‘Seva Sankalp Yatra’, from Vadnagar to Varanasi and Varanasi to Vadnagar, which began on September 17 to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and also the completion of his 25 years as head of government, culminated on Wednesday, with grand closing ceremonies held at both places – Varanasi and Vadnagar. The culmination ceremony in Varanasi was addressed by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and ...

September 25, 2026 2:06 PM

Namami Gange, Varanasi Municipal Corporation launch cleanliness drive after floods

The Namami Gange initiative and Varanasi Municipal Corporation have stepped up cleanliness efforts along the Ganga and its ghats following the recent floods, with teams removing silt, puja materials and other waste from the river and surrounding areas. As part of the ongoing campaign, cleanliness drives are being carried out at various ghats as well as in the Ganga. ‘Gangaputras’ and volunteers are removing puja materials and flood-related waste floating in the river and encouraging people ...

September 25, 2026 1:04 PM

PM Modi interacts with Seva Yatris travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Seva Yatris travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar and highlighted the importance of social service, social reform and positive change. PM Modi said the journey reflected the spirit of service, patriotism, values and resolve to contribute towards building a developed India. Recalling the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi, the Prime Minister said Gandhi not only fought against British rule and led the freedom movement but was also a gre...

September 23, 2026 8:30 PM

Bharat Taxi launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj

Bharat Taxi service has been launched in five cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. The service is based on the cooperative model with the principle of “Driver is the Owner.” Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the launch programme in Lucknow. He said the initiative is aimed at expanding the cooperative movement into emerging sectors such as mobility and enabling drivers to become stakeholders in the service. Du...

September 17, 2026 8:21 PM

PM Modi’s birthday: Rajnath Singh flags off ‘Seva Sankalp Yatra’ from Varanasi to Vadnagar

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off a 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Vadnagar in Gujarat, highlighting the Prime Minister's extraordinary personality, able leadership and relentless dedication to service. The Defence Minister said that PM Modi has given his life true meaning and significance through his extraordinary personality, able leadership and relentless dedication to service. "A great ...

September 15, 2026 5:00 PM

₹10,998-crore Varuna Elevated Corridor to Transform Varanasi’s Transport Network

The ₹10,998-crore, 43.218-km Varuna Elevated Corridor in Varanasi is set to transform the city’s transport network by providing an alternative high-capacity route between NH-31 and the Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna River. Following the Union Cabinet’s approval in July, the project is expected to ease congestion on existing urban roads and improve connectivity across the city. The predominantly elevated 6/4-lane corridor will be developed by the National Highways Authority of India (...