Sudhir Kumar is Varanasi based senior staff correspondent.He covers all developments, politics, education--primary, secondary and higher -- crime, offbeat, tribes and human angle stories
Articles by Sudhir Kumar
Muslim scholar from Varanasi completes PhD on PM Modi from BHU
Najma Parveen said that initially some people opposed her decision, but she was firm on her idea and went ahead with the research
Published on Nov 08, 2023 09:45 AM IST
U.P. looks to improve mulberry cultivation as silk exports grow by leaps and bounds
At present, the state is only able to fulfil a little more than one-tenth of its annual demand of 3,000 metric tons. To meet the rest, it depends on silk supplied by other states and countries.
Updated on Oct 29, 2023 07:06 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
Mukhtar Ansari gets 10 yrs’ RI in third Gangster Act case
The case was lodged after the murder of one Kapil Dev Singh under Karanda police station limits of Ghazipur district in 2009 and the 2010 attempt o n the life of one Mir Hasan in which Ansari was accused as a key conspirator.
Published on Oct 27, 2023 06:01 PM IST
Mukhtar Ansari convicted for sixth time in 13 months
The Ghazipur MP/MLA court on Thursday convicted him in a 13-year-old gangster case. The court will pronounce the quantum of punishment on Friday.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 07:18 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh/ Sudhir Kumar, Lucknow/varanasi
Jaanta Raja: 300 theatre artistes to recreate valour, charisma of Shivaji Maharaj
As many as 300 theatre artistes, including 150 from Kashi, will recreate the valour of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Veer Shivaji Maharaj through historical play ‘Jaanta Raja’ (visionary king) to be staged on Amphitheatre ground, BHU from November 21 to 26.
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 06:32 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
ICAR-IIVR scientists working on new hybrid variety: Soon, a single plant to produce tomatoes, brinjals, and chillies
Using the grafting technique, the scientists at ICAR-IIVR, first developed ‘Pomato’ that yields potatoes and tomatoes and now the yielding of brinjal and tomatoes in ‘Brimato’ has been made possible.
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
Govt developing sports infra even in remote areas: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledges sporting talent in every nook and corner OF THE COUNTRY as he inaugurates international cricket stadium in Varanasi
Published on Sep 24, 2023 12:51 AM IST
‘Those who opposed Women’s Bill for decades trembling now’: PM Modi in Varanasi
PM Modi said the political parties which vehemently opposed the Women’s Bill had to support it in Parliament because of the women’s unity and power
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 10:08 PM IST
PM Modi lays foundation stone of first international cricket stadium in Varanasi
The stadium will be built in a 30-acre area at a cost of Rs.450 crore. The Uttar Pradesh government said that it has spent Rs.121 crore to acquire the land for the stadium, while the BCCI will spend Rs.330 crore on its construction. The stadium is likely to be completed by December 2025
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 04:03 PM IST
PM Digital Libraries guarantee access to knowledge, enrich lives of students
130 libraries functional across Varanasi district to help students prepare for competitive exams; 356 more to be functional within a month, says CDO.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:29 PM IST
2023 G20 Sustainable Finance Report finalised in Varanasi meeting
The two-day meeting witnessed proactive engagement from over 80 delegates from G20 member countries, invitee countries, and international organisations, including the World Bank, New Development Bank, and NGFS, among others.
Published on Sep 14, 2023 05:48 PM IST
ASI to hand over evidence found during Gyanvapi survey to DM: Varanasi court
District judge Ajaya Krishna Vishvesha told ASI to hand over any material relevant to the case before the court to the district magistrate and or his nominee
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 05:11 PM IST
4th G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group Meeting begins in Varanasi
The key highlight of the 4th SFWG meeting will be reflections and sharing of experiences by G20 members on the progress made in the implementation of the G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap
Updated on Sep 13, 2023 01:27 PM IST
SP retains Ghosi amid INDIA vs NDA clamour
The bypoll was necessitated by Dara Singh Chauhan quitting as SP MLA and rejoining the BJP in July this year
Published on Sep 09, 2023 01:17 AM IST
UAE-bound first consignment of banana plant products flagged off from Varanasi
The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever consignment of banana plant products from Varanasi to the UAE by air, boosting agricultural exports. APEDA plans to integrate more farmer producer organizations into the export supply chain. The Purvanchal region has seen a surge in demand for its perishable products, leading to a 248% increase in agricultural product exports in Q1 2022-23 compared to the same period last year. The region has become a preferred export destination for horticultural products, catering to Gulf countries, European nations, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 06:23 PM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
Four Cs enables us to harness power of culture: PM Modi at G20 meet
PM Modi said four Cs—Culture, Creativity, Commerce and Collaboration will enable us to harness the power of culture to build a compassionate, inclusive and peaceful future for the world
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 03:38 PM IST
Y20 Summit endorses India’s proposal on African Union’s G20 permanent membership
The Y20 Summit concluded in Varanasi, accepting India's proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. The summit also made various recommendations on issues such as lifelong learning and gig worker rights.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 09:11 PM IST
Gyanvapi survey continues, ASI gets extension to submit report
A 41-member ASI team, led by the agency’s additional director general Prof Alok Tripahi, began the survey at 8am and it lasted till 5pm. The process was stopped at 12.30pm for two hours to allow Muslim devotees to pray at the 17th-century mosque
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 09:55 AM IST
ASI survey of Gyanvapi begins under police vigil
A team of 41 officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started a survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid premises in Varanasi. The survey, which includes measuring the area and collecting soil samples, was approved by the Allahabad high court and aims to determine if the 17th-century mosque was built on a Hindu temple. The survey will continue on Saturday and is expected to help resolve the long-standing dispute between Hindus and Muslims over the site. The ASI team used advanced equipment and took photographs and videos as part of the survey.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:47 AM IST
Survey at Gyanvapi can go ahead: Allahabad HC
A GPR survey is a method of gathering data about what’s below the ground using ground-penetrating radar technology.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 12:33 AM IST
JItendra SarinSudhir Kumar, Prayagraj/varanasi
Seal Gyanvapi to protect ‘Hindu symbols’: New pleas filed in UP
The PIL sought directions to the state government and the district administration to seal the entire Gyanvapi mosque
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 04:45 AM IST
JItendra SarinSudhir Kumar, Prayagraj/varanasi
Fresh pleas seek sealing of Gyanvapi mosque, protection of symbols
The Allahabad high court on July 27 extended ongoing stay on the survey of Gyanvapi Masjid till the verdict is pronounced on August 3
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 08:38 PM IST
JItendra SarinSudhir Kumar
PM Modi says previous govts made schemes in AC rooms, didn’t see ground reality
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends closing ceremony of Gita Press centenary in Gorakhpur, flags off Vande Bharat trains, launches projects in Varanasi
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 01:17 AM IST
Modi kicks off projects in Chattisgarh, UP blitz
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects, flagged off a Vande Bharat train, and attended a ceremony to honor a century-old publication house during a campaign blitzkrieg ahead of a crucial election season. He also criticized the Congress party and highlighted the importance of eradicating a mentality of slavery and taking pride in traditions. Modi laid the foundation stones of various projects in Chhattisgarh and attacked the Congress for corruption. He later attended the centenary celebrations of Gita Press in Gorakhpur and launched the Gorakhpur-Lucknow and Jodhpur-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express trains. In Varanasi, he unveiled development projects and praised the benefits of the government's welfare schemes.
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:03 AM IST
SP’s Azamgarh office to be ready before 2024 polls; Akhilesh to use it as strongroom for East U.P.
This new ‘Purvanchal office’ of the party will help SP leaders strategise for the parliamentary seats in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 07:13 PM IST
'India’s G20 presidency brought development back in spotlight': EAM S Jaishankar
Adoption of G20 Action Plan a moment of triumph for India, says external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Varanasi
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 07:29 PM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
G20 development ministers’ meeting in Varanasi: Jaishankar calls for united global approach to challenges
India’s plan for progress on Sustainable Development Goals presents inclusive roadmap for G20 actions, says external affairs minister S Jaishankar
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 11:12 PM IST
‘Banaras Door Ast’: Why Mukhtar Ansari could never establish supremacy in Varanasi?
The court pronounced the quantum of his sentence after determining the mafia’s guilt in the Awadhesh Rai murder case.
Updated on Jun 08, 2023 03:36 PM IST
20,000 kg wool imported from New Zealand used to carpet new Parliament building
The wool for the carpets was sourced from the farms in the northern and southern regions of New Zealand.
Updated on May 31, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
Oscar-winning ‘Smile Pinki’ fame girl, now 20, struggles with poverty
Pinki was born with a cleft lip or a cleft palate, a condition that affects tens of thousands of children born in India every year.
Updated on May 26, 2023 08:47 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi