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Banaras Hindu University opens 22 boxes from a 1957 excavation. What lay inside?

August 25, 2026 11:04 pm

The boxes held more than 10,000 artefacts, including pottery believed to be nearly 3,000 years old

In J&K, healing the festering wound of drug addiction

May 24, 2026 5:11 pm

From the opium fields of Ghazipur to the valleys of Kashmir, India’s drug crisis has long been visible to those willing to look. Why has political will been so slow to follow?

BHU’s Faculty of Arts bags Rs 8 crore Erasmus+ grant; biggest so far for varsity

December 30, 2025 9:30 am

These engagements are expected to expand BHU’s global academic networks and promote collaborative teaching and research. The Erasmus+ grant, officials said, further strengthens the university’s focus on internationalisation and academic excellence.

BHU to institute new annual awards for students with academic excellence

September 29, 2025 9:33 am

As per the approved proposal, students securing at least 8.5 CGPA will be eligible for the awards, which will comprise a cash prize and a certificate of excellence.

NIRF 2025 Rankings: IISc Bengaluru best varsity; list of top universities in India

September 06, 2025 12:14 pm

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has secured the second rank, while the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has gained two positions, claiming the third spot. 

Rival professor plotted attack on BHU department head, police say

August 13, 2025 6:15 pm

The alleged mastermind, Professor Budati Venkatesh Lu, was the Telugu HoD and held his predecessor Professor C S Rama Chandra Murty responsible for his removal, police 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.

Dr Pratima Gond, Assistant Professor , BHU Talks How Mercilessly Police Charged Lathi On Students And Wardens On Saturday Night

June 22, 2020 6:31 pm