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SRNT/Sarnath (3 PFs)
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Updated: Oct 25 2023 (21:29) by Padmakant
Sarnath Railway Station (SRNT) is located in the holy town of Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the gateway to the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, famous for being the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

The Dhamek Stupa: An ancient Buddhist stupa marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
The Mulagandhakuti Vihara: A modern temple built over the site of Buddha's first monastery.
The Chaukhandi Stupa: A 13th-century stupa marking the site of Buddha's cremation.
The Thai Temple: A beautiful Thai Buddhist temple with intricate carvings.
The Chinese Temple: A unique Chinese Buddhist temple with traditional architecture.

Food

The Khichdi House: Known for its delicious and affordable vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sarnath Cafe: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese cuisines.
The Chaat Corner: Famous for its street-style chaat and snacks.
The Dosa Hut: Serves a wide range of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including dosas and idlis.
The Veggie Delight: A small eatery offering fresh and flavorful vegetarian dishes.

Station Address

Station Rd, Chiraigaon, Varanasi
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 79 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Jul 30 (22:58) Passengers Protest Uncleanliness and Water Shortage on Durg-Ayodhya Special Train
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Jul 30 2024 (22:58)
Train Tag: Tatanagar - Saharsa Special Fare Holi Special (via Dhanbad)/08853 removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Jul 30 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Ayodhya Dham Junction/AY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jul 30 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jul 30 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
स्पेशल ट्रेन में गंदगी-पानी न होने की ​शिकायत

Passengers on the Durg-Ayodhya Special (train number 08853) expressed outrage over the uncleanliness and lack of water in the coaches. On Tuesday, they protested to the station master at Sarnath station, alleging that he was rude and did not provide proper sanitation or drinking water in the coach toilets. Despite the...
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train being stationed at Sarnath station for two days, these issues persisted. Passengers took to Twitter to complain to the Railway Board and DRM about the station master's misconduct.

Durg-Ayodhya Special (train number 08853) mein gandagi aur coach mein pani na hone ki wajah se yaatriyon mein bahut gussa tha. Mangalwar ko yaatriyon ne Sarnath station master ke saamne protest kiya. Yaatriyon ka arop tha ki station master ne unse durvyavhaar kiya aur sahi saaf-safai aur coach ke toilet mein...
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peeyajeel ki supply nahin ki. Train do din tak Sarnath station par khadi rahi, phir bhi itni durvyavasthaein thi. Station master ne unse galat baaten kahi. Is baat par yaatriyon ne Twitter par railway board aur DRM se shikayat ki.
Jun 20 (18:12) Young Man Commits Suicide by Train in Ashapur, India
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Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रेन से कटकर युवक की मौत

On Thursday, a young man named Vardhman Singh Yadav, a 22-year-old resident of Mavaiya (Ashapur) and a third-year BSc student at Delhi University, committed suicide by being hit by a train near Ashapur railway crossing. The Ashapur outpost in-charge stated that the deceased was suffering from depression for the past few...
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days. Vardhman was the younger of two brothers.

Thursday ko Ashapur railway crossing ke paas, ek ladka, Vardhman Singh Yadav, jo ki Mavaiya (Ashapur) ka resident tha aur Delhi University mein BSc third year ka student tha, train se cut karke suicide kar liya. Ashapur outpost in-charge ne bataya ki Mardak last few days se depression se grast...
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tha. Vardhman, do bhaiyon mein chhota tha.
May 29 (08:15) RPF Arrests Thief Who Stole Mobile Phone from Passenger on Barauli-Bandra Awadh Express
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May 29 2024 (08:15)
Station Tag: Muzaffarpur Junction/MFP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

May 29 2024 (08:15)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

May 29 2024 (08:15)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
अवध एक्सप्रेस से मोबाइल चोरी कर भाग रहा शातिर धराया

On Tuesday, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended a thief who had stolen a mobile phone from a passenger on the Barauli-Bandra Awadh Express. The thief, identified as Sujeet Kumar, a resident of Malitola in Kazi Mohammadpur, was caught while attempting to flee the train. The stolen phone was recovered...
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and returned to the owner, Anand Maurya, a resident of Sarnath, who filed a police report at the Banaras Railway Station. The arrested thief is a repeat offender and has been previously imprisoned twice for stealing from trains. The RPF team involved in the apprehension included Inspector Manish Kumar, Sub-Inspector Gokulesh Pathak, and Constables LB Khan and Ritesh Kumar.

Mangalvaar ko, RPF ne Barauli-Bandra Awadh Express mein ek passenger ka mobile phone chori karke bhag raha ek thief ko pakda. Thief, Sujeet Kumar, Kazi Mohammadpur ke Malitola ka rehne wala hai. Usko train se bhagne ke time pakda gaya. Chori kiya gaya mobile recover karke owner, Anand Maurya, Sarnath ka...
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rehne wala, ko de diya gaya. Anand ne Banaras Railway Station par FIR bhi register kari. Pakadi gaya thief ek repeat offender hai aur pahle bhi train se chori karne ke liye do baar jail ja chuka hai. RPF team mein Inspector Manish Kumar, Sub-Inspector Gokulesh Pathak, aur Constables LB Khan aur Ritesh Kumar shamil the.
May 15 (23:02) Man Killed by Train in Sarnath, Identity Unknown
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May 15 2024 (23:02)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रेन की चपेट में आने से युवक की मौत

A young man was killed after being hit by a train behind the Lohia Nagar Colony in Ashapura. The train was traveling from Varanasi City towards Sarnath when the incident occurred. The Sarnath police arrived at the scene and took possession of the body. The identity of the deceased could not...
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be ascertained.

Ashapura ke Lohia Nagar Colony ke peeche train ke chapet mein aane se ek yuva ki maut ho gayi. Varanasi City se train Sarnath ki taraf ja rahi thi, tabhi yuva uski chapet mein aa gaya. Sarnath police pahunchi aur shav ko kabje le liya. Mritak ki pehchaan nahin...
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ho saki.
May 11 (23:06) Man Found Injured on Railway Track in Sarnath, Dies During Treatment
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May 11 2024 (23:06)
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Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रैक पर घायल मिले युवक की मौत, हत्या का आरोप

On Saturday, 26-year-old Ravi Agrahari was found injured on the railway track near the Panchkroshi railway crossing in Sarnath. He later died during treatment. His brother filed a complaint at the police station accusing a Sलारपुर resident of murder. The Sarnath police station in-charge said the body was sent for post-mortem...
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and further action will be taken after the report is received. Ravi Agrahari, a resident of Durga Nagar Colony, sold fast food from a stall near the Panchkroshi crossing. He was the youngest of three brothers. Ravi was found injured on the railway track. His family took him to a private hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to the BHU Trauma Center, where he died during treatment. His middle brother, Sonu, said that Ravi had a fight with a Sलारपुर resident about 3-4 months ago. The youth had threatened to kill Ravi. His mother, Madhuri, saw the youth going towards the railway track from their house. The family alleges that the youth from Sलारपुर, along with his friends, beat up Ravi and threw him on the track. Sarnath Station Officer Uday Pratap Singh said that the situation will be clear only after the post-mortem report.

Sarnath mein, Panchkroshi railway crossing ke paas, Saturday ko, 26 saal ka Ravi Agrahari railway track par ghayal mila. Treatment ke dauran uski maut ho gayi. Uske bhai ne Sलारपुर ke ek ladke pe hatya ka arop lagata hua thane mein tahreer di. Sarnath thaana prabhaari ne bataya ki shav ko...
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postmortem ke liye bhej diya gaya hai. Report aane ke baad aage ki karwai ki jayegi. Durga Nagar Colony ke rahne wala Ravi Agrahari, Panchkroshi chaurahe ke kareeb thele par fast food bechta tha. Woh teen bhaaiyon mein sabse chhota tha. Ravi ghayal avastha mein railway track par pada tha. Sૂचना par pahunche parijanon ne use private hospital mein bharti karvaya. Halat gambhir hone par use BHU Trauma Center bhej diya gaya, jahan treatment ke dauran uski maut ho gayi. Uske majhle bhai, Sonu ne bataya ki teen se chaar mahine pehle, Sलारपुर ke rahne wala ek ladke se uski maarpit hui thi. Ladke ne Ravi ko jaan se maarne ki dhamki di thi. Uski maa Madhuri ne us ladke ko ghar ki taraf se railway track ki taraf jate dekha tha. Parijanon ka arop hai ki Sलारपुर ke rahne wala ladka apne dostों ke saath Ravi se maarpit ki aur use track par phenk diya. Sarnath prabhaari nirikshak Uday Pratap Singh ne kaha ki postmortem report ke baad hi sthiti spasht hogi.
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