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BCY/Varanasi City (5 PFs)
Local Name: City
वाराणसी सिटी
وارانسی سیٹی

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (19:26) by Yassshh~
Varanasi Junction (BCY) is a major railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located in the Alipura neighborhood and serves as a vital transportation hub for the city. The station boasts 5 platforms, providing connections to various destinations across India. It also features amenities such as waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms, making it convenient for travelers.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the most sacred Hindu temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath: A Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Tulsi Manas Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Rama and his consort Sita, known for its beautiful architecture.
Durga Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga.
Bharat Mata Mandir: A unique temple dedicated to Mother India, showcasing maps and murals depicting Indian history and culture.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its delicious street food and chaat.
Annapurna Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian North Indian dishes.
The Lassi Shop: Known for its creamy and flavorful lassi.
Brijwasi: Popular for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sagar Ratna: Serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine.

Station Address

Alipura, Varanasi,Pin;221001
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 76 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
BCY/Varanasi City is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 26
Number of Originating Trains: 14
Number of Terminating Trains: 15
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Yesterday (22:35) Cleanliness Fortnight Launched in Varanasi, 'Clean Station Day' Celebrated at Multiple Stations
Entry# 6208652   
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
स्वच्छ स्टेशन दिवस मना, निकाली रैली

A cleanliness fortnight was launched in Varanasi on the birth anniversaries of Gandhi and Shastri. On Thursday, 'Clean Station Day' was celebrated at Banaras, Varanasi City, Mau, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Azamgarh, and other stations under the North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division). The event included a cleanup drive, rallies to raise awareness,...
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and distribution of cotton bags to encourage plastic-free stations. Feedback was also sought from passengers.

Varanasi mein Gandhi aur Shastri ji ke janm din se ek safai pakhwara start hua. Guruvaar ko Banaras, Varanasi City, Mau, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Azamgarh aur North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division) ke dusre stations pe 'Clean Station Day' manaya gaya. Isme shramdaan hua aur rallies nikalke yaatriyon ko jagruk kiya gaya....
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Cotton ke jholon ka vitran karte hue station campus ko plastic mukt banane ki appeal ki gayi. Yaatriyon se feedback bhi liya gaya.
Yesterday (22:34) CBI Investigates Colleagues of Arrested Northeast Railway Engineer in Varanasi
Entry# 6208649   
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Oct 03 2024 (22:34)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi City/BCY  
अब सीनियर डीईएन के सहकर्मियों पर नजर

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating colleagues of Satyam Kumar Singh, a senior divisional engineer of the Northeast Railway (Varanasi Division), after his arrest. Satyam is accused of helping contractors by delaying payments. There are suspicions about another engineer who may have been involved. The CBI is also...
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investigating track and building maintenance work done by Satyam during his two-year tenure in Varanasi. The contractor from Gorakhpur who filed the complaint has gone incommunicado after Satyam's arrest. The CBI conducted a raid on the Divisional Railway Manager's office in Lahartara on Tuesday and arrested Satyam, seizing two lakh rupees from him. Further raids were conducted at his rented flat in Lakhrawan (Bhelupur) and his home in Chunar (Mirzapur), where jewelry, cash, luxury items, and property documents were recovered.

Northeast Railway (Varanasi Division) ke Senior DEN-2 Satyam Kumar Singh ke arrest ke baad, unke sahkarmion pe CBI ki nazar hai. Team ko ek engineer pe shak hai. Aarop hai ki usi ke ishare pe Satyam thekedaron ka bill rokta tha. Varanasi mandal mein do saal ki posting mein, Satyam ke...
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track aur building maintenance kaam ki bhi jaanch ho rahi hai. Satyam ke arrest ke baad, Gorakhpur wala thekedar ka mobile bhi band ho gaya hai. Lahartara ke Divisional Railway Manager office pe CBI ne Tuesday ko raid ki aur Satyam Singh ko pakda, jiske paas do lakh rupees mile. Uske baad unke Lakhrawan (Bhelupur) wale flat aur Chunar (Mirzapur) wale ghar pe raid hui, jahan se jewellery, cash, luxury items aur property documents mile.
Oct 02 (18:38) CBI Arrests Railway Officer in Bribery Case, Finds Cash, Jewelry, and Luxury Items
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Oct 02 2024 (18:38)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi City/BCY  
घूसखोर रेलवे के डीईएन की काली कमाई: फ्लैट, आभूषण और लग्जरी आइटम देख चकराए CBI के अफसर, बैंक खाते खंगाल रही टीम

The CBI team from Lucknow arrested Senior DEN-2 Satyam Kumar Singh, posted at the Divisional Railway Manager's office in Lahartara, on Tuesday for allegedly demanding a bribe of two lakh rupees. Cash, jewelry, and luxury items were recovered from the accused officer's apartment in Lakhrav, under Bhelupur Police Station. During the...
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raid, CBI officers were surprised by the amount of cash, jewelry, and luxury items found in the accused's flat.

CBI ki Lucknow wali team ne Mangalvaar ko Purvottar Railway ke Mandal Rail Prabhandak Karyalay Lahartara mein taynat Senior DEN-2 Satyam Kumar Singh ko do lakh rupees ghूस maangne ke arop mein giraftar kar liya. Aropi adhikari ke Bhelupur thaana kshetra ke Lakhrav sthit apartment se cash, aabhooshan aur luxury items...
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baramd kiye gaye. Is dauraan aropi ka flat, aabhooshan aur luxury items dekh afsar bhi chaunk gaye.
Oct 01 (08:35) Woman Gives Birth on Train in Varanasi, Medical Team Assists in Safe Delivery
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Oct 01 2024 (08:35)
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Oct 01 2024 (08:35)
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Oct 01 2024 (08:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
स्वतंत्रता सेनानी ट्रेन में गूंजी किलकारी

A 21-year-old woman named Kiran Devi, travelling from New Delhi to Chhapra on the Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express, gave birth to a baby boy in the general coach of the train. Passengers alerted the station authorities when she went into labour shortly before the train reached Varanasi. A medical team led...
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by Dr. Monika Shukla arrived at the coach and successfully delivered the baby. Both mother and child are healthy. The woman and her family declined to disembark at Varanasi and opted to continue their journey to Chhapra, where they were provided with further medical care. The DRM, Vineet Kumar Srivastava, commended the medical team for their prompt response and assistance.

New Delhi se Chhapra jaane wali Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express ke general coach mein, 21 saal ki Kiran Devi ne ek baby ko birth diya. Varanasi station pahunchne se pehle, Kiran Devi ko labour pains shuru hue, toh passengers ne station ke authorities ko inform kiya. Train Varanasi station pe pahunchi...
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toh Dr. Monika Shukla ki leadership mein, paramedic team bogi mein pahunchi aur baby ko safely deliver kiya. Ma aur baccha dono healthy hain. Kiran Devi aur uske family ne Varanasi pe utarne se mana kar diya aur Chhapra jaane ka decision liya. Chhapra pahunchne pe unko medical care provide kiya gaya. DRM, Vineet Kumar Srivastava ne medical team ko unke prompt response aur help ke liye congratulations diya.
Sep 29 (22:44) Mega Exhibition in Varanasi Concludes, DRDO and Northeast Railway Awarded Best Stalls
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Sep 29 2024 (22:44)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi City/BCY  
पूर्वोत्तर रेलवे और डीआरडीओ के स्टॉल रहे सर्वश्रेष्ठ

A mega exhibition held at a lawn in Mahmoorgunj, Varanasi, concluded on Sunday. Cant MLA Saurabh Srivastava awarded the Northeast Railway (Varanasi Division) and DRDO for best stalls in their respective categories. Based on popularity, DRDO received first prize, GSI second, Choir Board third, and Northeast Railway fourth. The MLA stated...
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that this exhibition will be a milestone in the development of students, farmers, youth, and traders.

Varanasi ke Mahmoorgunj mein ek lawn mein chal rahi mega exhibition Sunday ko khatam ho gayi. Iske duration mein, Cant MLA Saurabh Srivastava ne Northeast Railway (Varanasi Mandal) aur DRDO ko unki apni category mein best stall ka puraskar diya. Popularity ke basis pe, DRDO ko pehla, GSI ko dusra, Choir...
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Board ko teesra aur Northeast Railway ko chautha puraskar mila. Iske duration mein, MLA ne kaha ki yeh exhibition students, farmers, youth aur traders ke utthan ke liye mile ka patthar sabit hogi.
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