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Visit Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Varanasi for Rs 14,400: UP's new 'Spiritual Triangle' trip

September 02, 2026 2:13 pm

Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Varanasi recorded 116.39 crore visits last year; a survey of 3.52 lakh pilgrims has prompted UP Tourism to package the three.

How Uttar Pradesh got control over Kashi Vishwanath 44 years ago

July 05, 2026 6:38 pm

At the time, UP was under the leadership of Chief Minister Sripati Mishra. The state police, headed by Shrish Chandra Dikshit, launched a swift investigation. By January 22, 1983, authorities had arrested 11 individuals. Much of the stolen property was recovered, though the process dragged on.

No VIP darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on New Year: Check ticket prices, facilities after suspension is lifted

December 26, 2025 2:07 pm

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple has temporarily halted all VIP and sparsh darshan facilities due to heavy rush.

‘We've been running our shops here for decades’: As demolitions begin at Varanasi’s historic Dalmandi, protests simmer

November 01, 2025 10:07 am

Varanasi Dalmandi demolition, Varanasi shopkeepers protest: On Wednesday, amid heavy police presence, the first building was demolished as part of the road-widening project. Shops on the stretch remained closed.

‘Notices pasted on several buildings’: In Varanasi’s ancient market, anxiety mounts as road expansion speeds up

October 15, 2025 2:02 pm

The notice issued to 181 property owners stated that the widening and strengthening of Dalmandi Road had been officially approved. A camp office has been set up to address concerns

Gyanvapi well not merely a structure  but symbol of Lord Vishwanath: Yogi Adityanath

September 21, 2024 7:56 am

This comes days after the CM said that it was unfortunate that Gyanvapi was referred to as a mosque.

Best of Both Sides | Pratinav Anil writes: A mosque in India vs a temple in Pakistan

February 24, 2024 12:25 pm

What their contrasting fates tell us about India's journey from democracy to theocracy

Best of both sides | Shazia Ilmi writes: On Kashi and Mathura, Indian Muslims have the chance to script a change

February 23, 2024 10:56 pm

Just as the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat discouraged Hindu groups from looking for Shivling under every mosque, similarly can the Muslim leadership not be sagacious enough to help heal civilisational wounds?

Daily Briefing: Nitish Kumar all set to go with the BJP again; Fighter movie review; and more

January 27, 2024 8:18 am

In today's edition: Nitish Kumar looks set to return as Chief Minister at the head of the NDA government in Bihar; Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter succumbs to the current atmosphere of hyper-nationalism

Gyanvapi case: Allahabad HC reserves order, survey of mosque on hold till Aug 3

July 27, 2023 10:21 pm

While mosque committee argued that Varanasi court can’t collect evidence for petitioners, the Hindu side presented last year's survey report to the High Court

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PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

February 14, 2022 2:30 pm

The Rs 339-crore project, the foundation of which was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, has been completed in less than three years as planned, despite the Covid pandemic.

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