By गाँव कनेक्शन
While inaugurating the first flight between the state capital and Varanasi, CM Adityanath mentioned that in 2016-17, Varanasi Airport witnessed 1.9 million passengers but in 2022–23, the number of visitors has soared to more than 2.5 million. Details here.
While inaugurating the first flight between the state capital and Varanasi, CM Adityanath mentioned that in 2016-17, Varanasi Airport witnessed 1.9 million passengers but in 2022–23, the number of visitors has soared to more than 2.5 million. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Celebrated every year in the sacred city of Varanasi, this festival marks Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasur and is celebrated after 15 days of Diwali. It is also known as Tripurotsav and is observed on the day of Kartik Purnima.
Celebrated every year in the sacred city of Varanasi, this festival marks Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasur and is celebrated after 15 days of Diwali. It is also known as Tripurotsav and is observed on the day of Kartik Purnima.
By Gaon Connection
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
By Dewesh Pandey
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
By Priyansh Tripathi
There are habitations of the Musahar community in Chhateri and Tathra villages, two of the 28 villages of the Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh where this socially and economically marginalised community is found.
There are habitations of the Musahar community in Chhateri and Tathra villages, two of the 28 villages of the Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh where this socially and economically marginalised community is found.
By Gaon Connection
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
By Dewesh Pandey
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
By Ankit Rathore
The government’s initiative to provide Varanasi’s potters with motor-run wheels is being lauded by the artisans who now have better technology to meet the surge in demand for earthen lamps in the Diwali festival. Potters claim their production has doubled since they switched to using bijli wali chaak.
The government’s initiative to provide Varanasi’s potters with motor-run wheels is being lauded by the artisans who now have better technology to meet the surge in demand for earthen lamps in the Diwali festival. Potters claim their production has doubled since they switched to using bijli wali chaak.
By Ankit Rathore
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
By Ankit Kumar Singh
From cattle dying after drinking water from the polluted river to an increased incidence of diseases, the daily lives of almost 5,000 rural residents are impacted by the dumping of industrial effluents from Varanasi's agro-park. A ground report.
From cattle dying after drinking water from the polluted river to an increased incidence of diseases, the daily lives of almost 5,000 rural residents are impacted by the dumping of industrial effluents from Varanasi's agro-park. A ground report.