Lord Lakshman, younger brother of Lord Ram, punished demon princess Surpanakha during world famous Chetganj Nakkatiya in Varanasi on October 26, 2010 night.Photo: Samrat
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Chetganj Nakkatiya staged in Varanasi
Lord Lakshman, younger brother of Lord Ram, punished demon princess Surpanakha during world famous Chetganj Nakkatiya in Varanasi on October 26, 2010 night.
Tableau add glory to Chetganj Nakkataiyya
Several attractive Jhankis (tableau) depicting characters and scenes from Ramayan were taken out on the occasion of world famous Chetganj Nakkataiyya in
Photos: Samrat
'Bhashmasur Mohini' staged in Varanasi
South Indian artistes presented "Bhashmasur Mohini" at Nagari Natak Mandali in Varanasi on October 25, 2010 evening.
Photo: Samrat
NER staff take pledge for hard work
Additional Divisional Railway Manager of North Eastern Railway Varanasi division, RR Jha and others took oath at DRM Office in
Photo: Samrat
Two thieves arrested from Haj house in Varanasi
Two persons were arrested from temporary Haj House in connection with theft in
Photo: Samrat
Second batch of pilgrims leaves for Haj pilgrimage
The second batch of pilgrims left for Jeddah for annual Haj pilgrimage from Babatpur airport in Varanasi on October 26, 2010. Family members of the pilgrims bade emotional farewell.
Photo: Samrat
'Akash Deep' hoisted at Dashaswamedh Ghat
Month-long "Akash Deep" function to pay tributes to martyrs began at Dashaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi on October 24, 2010. Inspector General of Police (Range) inaugurated the function.
Army personnel belonging to 39 GTC paid tributes to martyrs by hoisting 'Aakash-deeps'.
Photo: Samrat
Pilgrims leave for Haj pilgrimage from Varanasi
The first batch of pilgrims left for Jeddah for the annual Haj pilgrimage from Babatpur airport in Varanasi on October 24, 2010. Hundreds of family members of the pilgrims gathered at the Haj Committee Bhavan to accord them a warm send off.Photo: Samrat
Indian Carpet Expo from October 29
Carpet Export Promotion Council (CPEC) of
Disclosing this at a press conference in
“This year's expo will have 275 stalls to display the products of carpet manufacturers and exporters as well as auxiliary products”, he said.
Photo: Samrat
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Durga Puja at Young Boys Club in Varanasi
A view of the Goddess Durga at Young Boys Club in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Kabir Durgotsav Samiti celebrates Durga puja
Kabir Durgotsav Samiti came up with a theme pandal for this year's Durga Puja. A view of the Goddess Durga (top) while the gate of the pandal (bottom) in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Mayur Club Varanasi
A view of the Goddess Durga at Mayur Club in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Shastri Nagar in Varanasi
A view of the Goddess Durga at Shastri Nagar puja pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Girija Ghat in Varanasi
A view of the Goddess Durga at Girija Ghat pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Kabir Nagar in Varanasi
A view of the Goddess Durga at Kabir Nagar pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Bhelupur in Varanasi
A view of Goddess Durga idol at Bhelupur pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Goddess Durga idol at Akal Bodhan Samiti Luxa
A view of the Goddess Durga idol at Akal Bodhan Samiti Luxa in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Bharatendu Sporting Club Maidagin
A view of the Goddess Durga idol at Bharatendu Sporting Club Maidagin on October 16, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Main gate of the Nichibagh puja pandal
The main gate of the Nichibagh puja pandal in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Goddess Durga idol at Pandeypur puja pandal in Varanasi
This is the view of Goddess Durga idol at a puja pandal in Pandeypur, Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Durga puja at SB Durgotsav Samiti Luxa
A view of the Goddess Durga idol at SB Durgotsav Samiti Luxa in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga Puja at Durga Kund
A view of the Goddess Durga idol, installed in a pandal at Durga Kund in Varanasi, on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga puja at Kalibari Sonarpura
A view of the dazzling Kalibari Durga pandal at Sonarpura on Maha Astami night in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Illuminated road takes devotees to Durga Pandal
Lighting decoration made it a perfect setting on the way to Puja Pandal at Mehmoorganj in Varanasi on Maha Astami night on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Goddess Durga idol at PTS Harischandra Ghat
Like earlier years, Ma Durga idol was installed at Prabhat Tarun Sangha (PTS) Harsichndra Ghat in Varanasi this year. This is the view of the Goddess Durga idol on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Friday, October 15, 2010
Durga Puja at Akal Bodhan Samiti Luxa
A view of the Goddess Durga idol installed at Akal Bodhan Samiti, Luxa, in Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga Puja at BDS Pnadey Haveli Varanasi
A devotee was taking "Aarati" on Maha Astami Day at BDS Pandey Haveli Puja Pandal on October 15, 2010 in Varanasi.Photo: Samrat
Durga Puja at Golden Sporting Club Devnathpura
A view of the idols of Godddes Durga (Mahishashur Mardini) at Golden Sporting Club, Devnathpura in Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Riots of colour lights on Varanasi streets
Colourful light decorations caught the eyes on the Maha Astami Day of Durga Puja celebrations at Nai Sadak in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga Puja celebrations at Bharat Seva Ashram Sangha in Varanasi
Durga Puja at Bharat Seva Ashram Sangha in Varanasi has been a source of inspiration for other clubs for long. The ritualistic puja with Vedic tradition, has been the hallmark of the Sangha. Devotees from all over India came here to take part in the five-day long puja celebrations. This year too there was heavy rush of devotees on the Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Durga Puja Pandal at Machhodhari in Varanasi
Machhodhari Durga Puja is one of the oldest Durga Pujas of Varanasi. This year too the Puja Samiti came up with another decent puja. This was the view of the Machhodhari Durga Puja Pandal on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Kids play lathi fight to appease Goddess Durga
Two kids performed "Aarti" by playing lathi duel to Ma Durga at Pandey Dharmashala in Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Heavy rush at Hathuwa Market Puja Pandal in Varanasi
Durga Puja at Hathuwa Market in Varanasi has always been a treat to watch for the past several years. The organisers came up with new theme every year. This year too, the Hathuwa Market Puja Pandal drew unprecedented rush of devotees on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.Photo: Samrat
Jagatganj Puja Pandal witnesses heavy rush of devotees in Varanasi on Maha Astami
Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations touched its peak on Maha Astami Day in Varanasi on October 15, 2010. This was the view of the Jagatganj Puja Samiti gate illuminated with decorative lights. Heavy rush of devotees was witnessed at the Jagatganj Puja Pandal. Photo: Samrat
Durga Pandal at Sanatan Dharma Inter College
Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations touched its peak on Mahaastami Day in Varanasi on October 15, 2010. This is the view of Sanatan Dharma Inter College Pandal at Nai Sadak.Photo: Samrat
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Call for adopting progressive farming and agro-processing
Varanasi, October 10, 2010: Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IIPCT), Tamil Nadu, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) and the Centre of Food Science and Technology (CFST) of Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) jointly organized a one day Orientation Training Programme on “Food Processing for Farmers”. The programme was supported by Union Ministry of the Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), under their mandate to promote public awareness on value addition to agricultural produce.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest and BHU Rector Prof BD Singh said: “Farmers are backbone of the nation they should come forward to support the nation by adopting progressive farming and agro-processing.”
In his presidential address Ajit Kumar, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries gave a brief account of the activities of the Ministry. He said: “Presently 1/3rd of country’s food production is wasted due to storage and warehousing problems. Farmers should come forward to join hand with the Ministry, which is soon going to strengthen food chain in the country in such a way that farmers will get better price of their produce”.
The Ministry would introduce Primary Processing Centre (PPC) in all Panchayats or blocks during the twelfth five year plan”, he said.
Professor SR Singh, Director,
Dr. Alok Jha, Programme Coordinator, CFST, IAS, BHU highlighted entrepreneurial opportunities in food processing and gave detailed information on various government support schemes related to food processing sector relevant to farmers.
During technical sessions of the programme, speakers covered different value addition options to agro-produce of eastern region of Uttar Pradesh as an income enhancing opportunity. Prof. DS Singh of Farm Engineering suggested low cost options of cereal and pulse processing. Dr. Tanveer Alam gave valuable deliberation on dairy farming and novel dairy products.
An interactive session was addressed by Dr. HB Singh, Dr. Rajesh Singh, Dr. R. K. Singh, Dr. Asuhotosh Upadhyay, Dr. DS Bunkar and other faculty members of BHU along with IIPCT Scientist Dr. Surabhi.
About 400 farmers of
Source: PPP Cell-BHU
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