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The sanskaari application is called Har Har Mahadev, which blocks pornographic sites. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

UP: BHU prof, students develop Har Har Mahadev' app to block porn...

Once installed, the app will play bhajans and devotional songs every time the user tries to open a porn site.

17 Nov 2017 10:13 AM IST

The Banaras Hindu University students protest near the universitys main gate. (Photo: PTI | File)

Days after violence, BHU student dragged, slapped by classmate

The varsity authorities have been facing a cascade of criticism over allegations of eve-teasing on the campus.

5 Oct 2017 9:00 PM IST

BHU Vice-ChanceGirish Chandra Tripathi claimed that the student was not molested, but she was eve-teased. (Photo: ANI)

Days after violence, BHU VC goes on indefinite leave, cites personal...

Last week, the vice chancellor said that he will resign' if he is asked to proceed on leave.

2 Oct 2017 5:46 PM IST

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) students have been protesting near the universitys main gate since Thursday against the rising eve-teasing incidents on the campus. (Photo: PTI)

Banaras Hindu University gets its first female proctor

Professor Royana Singh of the Anatomy department was appointed as the chief proctor on Thursday.

29 Sept 2017 1:49 AM IST

Royana Singhs appointment was approved by Vice Chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi following the resignation of O P Singh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

BHU appoints 1st woman chief proctor after predecessor resigned

Royana Singh is the first woman in varsity's history to hold the post and also heads the women grievance cell, a BHU...

28 Sept 2017 9:12 PM IST

(Photo: PTI/File)

Dr Mahendra Kumar appointed BHU Chief Proctor after ON Singh resigns

ON Singh, considered to be one of the aides of the Vice-Chancellor, resigned Tuesday night.

27 Sept 2017 9:02 AM IST

Prima facie investigation also suggest that students were lathicharged, Varanasi Commissioner Nitin Gokarn said. (Photo: ANI/videograb)

BHU didn't respond sensitively to victim complaint: Varanasi top cop

Meanwhile, NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports of inaction by BHU authorities into eve-teasing...

26 Sept 2017 5:27 PM IST

BHU Vice-ChanceGirish Chandra Tripathi claimed that the student was not molested, but she was eve-teased. (Photo: ANI)

Can't run university if we listen to every demand of every girl: BHU...

Tripathi said the protests on the campus was created by outsiders' with vested interests' as Modi was in the city.

26 Sept 2017 12:40 PM IST

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) students have been protesting near the universitys main gate since Thursday against the rising eve-teasing incidents on the campus. (Photo: PTI)

3 officials removed after lathicharge at BHU, university shut till Oct...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sought a report from Divisional Commissioner about the incident.

25 Sept 2017 10:05 AM IST

An injured student writhing in pain after police allegedly beat them up during a clash at Banaras Hindu University late Saturday night. (Photo: PTI)

Adityanath seeks report after students, journalists injured in BHU...

In the wake of the violence, the university has announced 'holidays' from Monday till October 2, advancing it from...

24 Sept 2017 6:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government is working towards doubling the income of farmers by 2022. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Governance not about vote banks, nation's development our priority: PM

Addressing farmers at the inauguration of Pashudhan Arogya Mela, PM said by 2022, every poor will get a home.

23 Sept 2017 11:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during a function for the launch of various developmental projects, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Development, solution to problems, previous govts looted public: Modi

Starting his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi gifted schemes worth Rs 1,000 crore to his Lok Sabha constituency.

22 Sept 2017 8:23 PM IST