The CM said, "Once upon a time, Kanpur used to be known as the Manchester of UP. But between 1970 and 1980, Kanpur grabbed eyeballs for all the wrong reasons and became the epicentre of anarchy."

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with APAC News Network organised the 10th edition of 'Igniting Young Minds Rejuvenating Rivers' webinar on Thursday with the aim of connecting youth and students with river conservation and promotion programmes.

Patna (Bihar) [India], July 27 (ANI/NewsVoir): Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed by the Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC) to head the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Output and Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contract (OPRMC).

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 26 (ANI): A large number of devotees flooded the Daksheshwar Mahadev temple to celebrate Shivratri on Tuesday. Considered to be the most auspicious day of the holy month of Sawan, people offered prayers to Lord Shiva and performed 'Jalabhishek' ie offer holy water to Shivalingam.

Haridwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 (ANI): In view of Kanwar yatra, meat shops on the pilgrimage route will remain shut while liquor-store counters facing the road will open in the opposite direction, said Haridwar District M Vinay Shankar Pandey on Tuesday.

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 17 (ANI): District Magistrate of Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Sunday declared a six-day holiday in all the schools and Anganwadi centres of the district, in the increasing number of devotees for Kanwar Yatra and the possibility of the closure of the roads for the movement.

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 8 (ANI): Thousands of devotees gathered at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi on Saturday on the occasion of Ganga Saptami.

New Delhi Jan 22 PTI The tableau of Uttar Pradesh will feature a replica of Kashi Vishwanath Dham showcasing the glorious history and culture of the ancient city at this years Republic Day parade Based on the theme of Indias 75 years of independence the tableau will also showcase the state governments One District One Product ODOP programme which seeks to preserve develop and promote indigenous products arts and handicrafts and also create employment opportunities through skill development programmes officials said Artists from Kolkata have been engaged to develop the tableau which is based on the countrys 75 years of independence The artists readied the tableau within 20 days despite unfavourable weather conditions a state government official told PTI The states tableau will show the achievements made through skill development and employment under the ODOP programme which is based on the new micro small and medium enterprise policy and industrial development policy of the BJP government The developments which have been done in the world-famous Kashi Vishwanath corridor are showcased a note on the Uttar Pradesh tableau read On December 13 last year Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor project which is spread over 5 lakh square feet and connects the temple premises to the River Ganga besides providing several facilities to devotees The Uttar Pradesh tableau will also exhibit Gorakhpurs famous terracotta ceramic crafts Placed at the top of the tableau a cow made of brass under the ODOP programme will represent Moradabads metal craft The central part of the tableau will showcase the culture of Hindu saints offering arghyas to Sun God and morning prayers at the ghats of Varanasi officials added PTI PK SRY

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 2 (ANI): Over five lakh devotees visited the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on January 1.

New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is organising a three-day-long "Ganga Utsav 2021" beginning Tuesday to mark the anniversary of Ganga being declared as the "National River".