Red-Cross Society felicitates teachers

Varanasi unit of the Red-Cross Society felicitated teachers at IMA Building, Lahurabir in Varanasi on August 29, 2010.

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Onam celebrated in Varanasi

Malyalam Samaj celebrated Onam festival at Academic Staff College in Banaras Hindu University on August 29, 2010.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in Varanasi

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar was in Varanasi on August 29, 2010. She visited Sant Ravidas Mandir at Bhaisasur Ghat.

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Drive against spurious and fake drugs launched in Varanasi

City magistrate SK Shukla launched a drive against spurious and fake drugs at Saraiyya area in Varanasi on August 29, 2010.

Naturopathy and yoga camp inaugurated in Varanasi

Varanasi Divisional commissioner AK Upadhyay inaugurated a camp on naturopathy and yoga in Ashapur in Varanasi on August 29, 2010.

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A welcome start for new students of BHU

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh addressed the new students of the university at a function in Varanasi on August 28, 2010.

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Dr Suryanath Singh Chourasia joins IIVR

Dr Suryanath Singh Chourasia has been appointed head of the vegetable production department of Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi on August 28, 2010 by the Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi.

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Ganga on the rise in Varanasi

Water level in the river Ganga continued to increase in Varanasi on August 25, 2010 following heavy rains in the catchment areas.

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Ticketless passengers arrested at Manduadih

Railway Protection Force personnel arrested passengers travelling without tickets at Manduadih railway station in Varanasi on August 25, 2010.

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Stamp dealers stage dharna in Varanasi

Government Stamp dealers staged dharna at Collectorate in Varanasi on August 25, 2010 in support of their demands.

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Police arrest a thief in Varanasi

Varanasi police arrested a thief on August 25, 2010.

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BJP leader Mahendra Nath Pandey expresses his protest in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey was stopped by police while going to DM office to hand over a memorandum in support of his party's demands in Varanasi on August 25, 2010.

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Awareness campaign for eye donation held in Varanasi

Inspector General of Police (Range) RP Singh inaugurated 'Human Chain' at IMA Building, Lahurabir in Varanasi on August 25, 2010 to create awareness towards eye donation.

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Cambodian Parliamentary delegation visits BHU

Varanasi, August 25, 2010: A 10-member Cambodian Parliamentary delegation led by Chheang Vun, Chairman of the Commission on Foreign Affairs International Co-operation, Information and Media of the National Assembly visited Banaras Hindu University (BHU) here on Wednesday.

The delegation called on BHU Vice-Chancellor Prof. DP Singh in the Committee Hall of Central Office in the presence of all the senior officers of the university. Professor Singh welcomed the delegation and explained BHU continuous upward march in providing quality education in the country. He also informed the visitors about BHU contributions in education, environment, value policy and quality policy in higher education.

A presentation about BHU was made by Prof. M Joshi, Chairman, International Cell. Chheang Vun said he was very happy to be in BHU as he always enjoyed being with professors.

He said when he was young, he became professor and he was professor for 12 years before he became Member of Parliament. “Professor is most prestigious position in our country,” he said.

He said education, agriculture, tourism are important areas where Cambodia needs support and help from India.

Prof. Joshi informed the delegation that out of 500 foreign students in BHU, 27 Cambodian students are in the Faculty of Agriculture, Arts and Social Science.

Vun requested the Vice-Chancellor to increase the strength of Cambodian Students in BHU, particularly in the field of agriculture, tourism, housing and information and communication.

He said he expects support from India to boost their food production, help in education system particularly development of the university system, information and communication technology and doctors to support their health system.

He said due to long war fought in past had affected the Cambodian health system, education, intellectuals and agriculture.

He specifically requested three things from BHU Vice Chancellor that includes the university to offer scholarship to adjust more Cambodian students, Government of India’s support to Cambodian students to study in BHU and exchange programme with Cambodian university.

In the response Professor Singh suggested that Cambodian government should to approach Government of India for offer of fellowship to study in BHU.

Prof. Singh assured, he would look into the offer of exchange programme with Cambodian university for development of education system there.

Later, Rector, Professor BD Singh proposed a vote of thanks. Before the meeting the delegation was received by the Rector at Bharat Kala Bhawan.

Source: PPP Cell-BHU

Bollywood actress Zarin Khan in Varanasi

Bollywood actress Zarin Khan of 'Veer' fame inaugurated a fashion show-room at Shakambhari Complex in Varanasi on August 22, 2010.

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CIMS students enthrall audience

Students of Computer Institute of Management and Studies (CIMS) presented gala cultural programmes at their annual function held at Paradkar Bhawan in Varanasi on August 22, 2010.

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Hundreds participate in 'Kalash Yatra'

Trans-Varuna traders and their families took out "Kalash Yatra" for offering prayer at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi on last Monday on Sawan in Varanasi on August 22, 2010.

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Palki Yatra of Sai Baba taken out in Varanasi

"Palaki Yatra' of Sai Baba was taken out from Bhainsasur Ghat in Varanasi on August 22, 2010.

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BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh releases book "Drishti"

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh released a book "Drishti" in a function orgainsed at Students Council in Varanasi on August 22, 2010.

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BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh launches plantation drive

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh planted saplings at Botanical Garden to launch plantation drive on the university campus in Varanasi on August 22, 2010.

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Cultural association formed in Mahila Maha Vidyalaya

Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (Women's College) of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) organised a function to mark the formation of College's Cultural Association in Varanasi on August 21, 2010. BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. Students of the college displayed captivating performances to celebrate the moment.

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Photo exhibition marks World Photography Day in Varanasi

Additional District Magistrate (City) AK Rai visited photographs' exhibition at district headquarters on World Photography Day in Varanasi on August 19, 2010.

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Varanasi Mayor Kaushlendra Singh stages dharna

Varanasi Mayor Kaushlendra Singh staged dharna at Jal Sansthan office on August 19, 2010 to protest poor shape of sewer lines and supply of contaminated water.

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Rains play havoc in Varanasi

Incessant rains created hardships for the residents of Varanasi on August 18, 2010. Several areas witnessed water-logging while a tree was uprooted in Gurudham Colony.

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Protest against police firing on farmers in Aligarh

Kisan Sabha activists staged dharna at district headquarters in Varanasi on August 18, 2010 in protest against police firing on farmers in Aligarh.

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Four criminals arrested in Varanasi

Varanasi Police arrested four criminals on the charges of killing three women in Varanasi on August 18, 2010.

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Varanasi Police rescue St John's School student Shreyansh from the clutches of abductors

Varanasi Police rescued Shreyansh, a student of St John's School (DLW branch) from the clutches of abductors on August 17, 2010. Police also arrested the mastermind Vaibhav Jain alias Happy (top pix) said to be the cousin of Shreyansh and other two accomplice. Vaibhab and two others abducted Shreyansh for ransom and taking revenge of humiliation.

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Devotees offer prayers to Teel Bhandeshwar Mahadev on third Monday of Sawan

Devotees offered prayers at Teel Bhandeshwar Mahadev temple at Pandey Haveli on the third Monday of Sawan in Varanasi on August 16, 2010.

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Thousands perform 'Jalabhishek' at Kashi Vishwanath temple on the third Monday of Sawan

Kanwariyas and devotees made a long queue to perform "Jalabhishek" at Kashi Vishwanath temple on the third Monday of the auspicious month Sawan in Varanasi on August 16, 2010.

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Jain devotees offer prayers to 23rd Tirthankar Bhagwan Parasnath

Jain devotees offered big-size "Laddu" on Nirvana Diwas of 23rd Tirthankar Bhagwan Parasnath at Digambar Jain Mandir at Maidagin in Varanasi on August 16, 2010.

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Celebrating Independence Day in different ways

On the occasion of country's 64th Independence Day, Varanasi Divisional Commissioner AK Upadhyay planted a sapling at commisonary's compound while District Magistrate Ravindra felicitated a freedom fighter at Collectorate compound on August 15, 2010.

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