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Residents of Kashi woke up to pleasant weather on Thursday with clouds and gusty winds bringing some respite from the hot and humid conditions. Many other districts of the eastern UP also experienced pleasant weather conditions, with rainfall occurring in few districts. In Varanasi, strong winds and dust storms swept the city in the morning hours. However, according to IMD, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 42 degree Celsius, which was 1.6 degree more than the normal temperature in Varanasi. The minimum temperature was 27.6 degree Celsius, while the relative humidity was 69%....

Under a statewide mega plantation drive, 17 lakh saplings will be planted in Varanasi this year. The forest department will carry out the drive next month. The drive will focus on planting fruit-bearing and oxygen-giving plants like drumstick, Peepal, Pakkad, Banyan, Arjun, Jamun, Amla, Guava, Mango, Teak, Sheesham, and others. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has been ensuring mega plantation drives for the past seven years, with special attention to environmental protection in Varanasi. The upcoming mega tree plantation drive in July will prioritize plants with greater oxygen...

A team in Varanasi is working on a solution to address traffic issues caused by e-rickshaws, with a focus on ensuring smooth traffic flow at busy crossings. The team includes representatives from the traffic police, Varanasi Municipal Corporation, and regional transport department. Their action plan is expected to be finalized within a fortnight. The police commissioner emphasized the importance of deploying police forces at main crossings to regulate traffic and involve local traders and residents in the decision-making process. Additionally, measures to address traffic during special occasio...

Varanasi division of North Eastern Railway organized programs to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day, sensitizing about safety at crossings. Safety counselors staged street plays near sensitive crossings to create awareness among people.

Modi factor and local candidate played a crucial role in BJP's victory in the Chatra parliamentary constituency. BJP's Kalicharan Singh won by a significant margin of 2,20,959 votes against Congress candidate K N Tripathi. The election results in Chatra reflect the impact of Modi magic and the strategic decision to field a local candidate. Learn more about the key factors that influenced the outcome.