344 CCTV Cameras Installed at Puri Jagannath Temple
Puri Jagannath Temple implements a massive security plan with 344 CCTV cameras and 70 police platoons to manage over 3 lakh devotees on New Year's Day. Read about the foolproof arrangements.
Puri Jagannath Temple implements a massive security plan with 344 CCTV cameras and 70 police platoons to manage over 3 lakh devotees on New Year's Day. Read about the foolproof arrangements.
Six people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties following a crowd surge at a Kerala music festival. Police urge calm and confirm the situation is under control. Read the full report.
The inaugural Ajay Singh memorial 3x3 basketball tournament concluded at BLW Varanasi. SHEAT Public School boys and Rajarshi Dominator girls clinched the titles. Read more about this sporting tribute.
Varanasi launches a Make in India AI app, 'Better-Way,' for pedestrian navigation and crowd management in its historic lanes. Part of a global challenge, it aims to boost smart tourism.
Varanasi police implement extensive traffic diversions from Dec 30 to Jan 5, 2026, for New Year crowd management. Key routes near ghats declared no-vehicle zones. Details inside.
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
A viral video shows Japanese tourists in Santa caps & swimwear being questioned by devotees at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat. The incident on Dec 25 ignites a social media debate on cultural sensitivity & hospitality. Police confirm peaceful resolution.
Bengaluru gears up for massive New Year celebrations with a deployment of 20,000 police personnel. Home Minister G Parameshwara reviews arrangements for over 10 lakh expected revellers. Key crowd points identified.
Puri police unveil a massive security plan for New Year, deploying 25 platoons for crowd control at Jagannath Temple and the beach. SP Prateek Singh ensures visitor safety.
Karnataka govt deploys 20,000 personnel, AI cameras, and a heat map system for Bengaluru's New Year's Eve, expecting over 10 lakh people at key hotspots. Full details inside.
Discover why Varanasi is a must-visit in 2025. Explore India's first hydrogen-powered water taxi on the Ganga, the ethereal aarti, and the transformed Kashi corridor. Plan your spiritual and modern journey.
Hyderabad Police submit charge sheet in Sandhya Theatre stampede during Pushpa 2 event. Actor Allu Arjun listed as A11. Investigation cites crowd control failure. Read the full details.
Kolkata Police gears up for New Year's Eve with over 3,500 personnel, drone surveillance, and special traffic plans after weekend crowds flood city hotspots. Get details on restrictions and arrangements.
Kolkata Police gears up for New Year's Eve with a massive traffic plan after weekend crowds flooded hotspots like Alipore Zoo and New Market. Get details on deployment and restrictions.
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
Get the latest from Varanasi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news from the city today.
Varanasi's eco-friendly e-bus service is getting a digital upgrade. A new app will show real-time bus locations, reducing wait times. Read about the features and public testing phase.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
Actor Siddharth Arora shares his Dev Deepawali experience on Varanasi ghats, talks about the city's transformation, his move to films & solo travels. Read more.
Varanasi takes a green leap! District's first commercial EV charging station inaugurated at Indian Oil outlet, aiming to cut pollution and boost convenience. Read more.
UPSDMA holds seminar in Prayagraj to review Magh Mela preparedness. DGP stresses scientific crowd management and prevention of drowning incidents. Read about the safety plans.
The Khadi Gramodyog Exhibition 2025-26 in Varanasi kicked off with impressive sales of Rs 18 lakh. Inaugurated by local leaders, the event features 113 stalls showcasing rural crafts until Dec 29. Discover the vibrant showcase of Indian handicrafts.
Kolkata Police gears up for massive Christmas crowds with 20-hour deployments, Park Street closures, and strict traffic diversions. Plan your festive outings with our detailed guide.
Kolkata Police deployed over 1500 personnel to manage huge pre-Christmas crowds on Park Street. Despite barricades and surveillance, revellers caused traffic snarls. Restaurants report early festive surge.
Varanasi Press Club gears up for the 38th Kanishkadev Gorawala Memorial Media Cricket Competition. Six teams to compete from Dec 24-31 at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex. Read for full schedule and team details.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar inspected night shelters to ensure facilities for the needy during the cold wave. He directed officials to improve arrangements and urged public to report distress.
Koppal SP Dr Ram L Arasiddi directs multi-departmental coordination for the Sri Gavisiddheshwar Jatra from Jan 1-8, 2026. Focus on crowd control, traffic management, and CCTV surveillance.
Trichy police commissioner inaugurates a new outpost with 245 CCTV control for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at Srirangam temple, expecting 3 lakh devotees. Read about the extensive security and traffic measures.