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How a skeleton unearthed 70 years ago could reveal Varanasi’s past

August 06, 2026 7:05 am

The skeleton, believed to be about 1,000 years old, was preserved in a wooden box at Banaras Hindu University since its discovery at the archaeological site of Rajghat in Varanasi.

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves purchase of 250 electric buses for state transport fleet

July 24, 2026 12:14 pm

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the purchase of 250 electric buses for UPSRTC at a cost of Rs 425.50 crore and sanctioned new women's hostel projects in Varanasi to boost clean public transport and improve accommodation for working women and students.

BHU opens registration for UG admissions 2026 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in, last date July 25

July 12, 2026 10:02 am

The application link is already active, and candidates can complete registration till July 25, 2026, by 11:59 pm.

BHU launches 121 INI-Swayam courses for Jan–Apr 2026 session

January 08, 2026 9:28 am

BHU brings 71 courses for January 2026, which include Sciences, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and interdisciplinary studies. These BHU-led courses will start from 26 January and 16 February 2026.

Stone-pelting, vandalism: Tension at Banaras Hindu University after students and security staff clash, over 100 booked

December 03, 2025 7:50 pm

Police said two former students are among those booked. No arrest has been made so far.

IIT Madras & BHU to host fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam

November 24, 2025 9:25 am

"In this edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, more than 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will participate under seven categories," a senior Education Ministry official said.

BHU UG Admission 2025: Round-1 seat allotment released, pay fee by August 11

August 10, 2025 9:16 am

Students who have been allotted seats must pay the admission fee online via the admission link by August 11 (11.59 pm) to secure their place. Students who fail to pay the fees online will get their seats cancelled, and such candidates will not be considered for further rounds in the same programme.

IIT Kanpur professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as BHU Vice Chancellor

August 01, 2025 8:52 am

BHU’s Rector Prof Sanjay Kumar had taken charge as acting Vice Chancellor in January this year after Professor Sudhir K. Jain completed his tenure.

BHU warns students against fake admission offers, issues advisory

July 19, 2025 6:33 pm

Banaras Hindu University clarified that it does not use WhatsApp for official communications. Notice asked candidates to rely on official emails and the BHU portal for authentic updates on admissions.

BHU develops 63 SWAYAM courses, registration starts for 2025 session

June 13, 2025 9:03 am

Registration for these programmes are underway and classes begin on July 21 and August 18. Interested candidates may register themselves using the link - swayam.gov.in/INI.

‘Homosexual’ student asked to leave BHU girls’ hostel

June 22, 2020 6:54 pm

Student slapped during BHU convocation ceremony

February 22, 2016 11:33 am

Varanasi, Feb 22 (ANI): A Banaras Hindu University (BHU) student was slapped on Monday while he was protesting against the BHU authority for not allowing students’ union election in the university. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was leaving the stage after finishing his address at the convocation ceremony when the boy was slapped.

PM Modi attends BHU's convocation ceremony

February 22, 2016 8:03 am

Varanasi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary convocation of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Monday. The university celebrated its foundation day on February 13 and a number of events have been organised to mark the anniversary for the past many days. PM Modi also visited the Sant Ravi Das temple at Seer Govardhanpur area of Varanasi to offer prayers on the occasion of the 639th birth anniversary of the saint.

PM Modi arrives in Kolkata

February 21, 2016 4:46 pm

Kolkata, Feb 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Kolkata to attend the inauguration of Centenary Celebration of Gaudiya Mission and Math. The Prime Minister will thereafter reach Varanasi. In the morning he will pay a visit to the Ravi Das Mandir - a temple dedicated to the mystic who holds a special place in the hearts of Dalits. He is then scheduled to visit the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) where he has been invited as the chief guest in the centenary convocation of the university.

Vasundhara Raje inaugurates international astrology, physiological conference

February 18, 2016 2:59 pm

Rajasthan, Feb 18 (ANI): Inaugurating the 5th International Astrology and Physiological conference at Vailshalinagar, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje emphasised on the scientific value of astrology. CM Raje urged the public to understand the concepts of astrology in a scientific way rather being superstitious about it. Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Rajoria, MLA Kailash verma, Rajasthan Sanskrit University former vice-chancellor Ramanuj Devnathan and Banaras Hindu University Dean Ramchandra Pandey were among others present on the occasion.