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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 (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 562824   
  Past Edits
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
read full article... 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 (20:18) Delhi University Student Commits Suicide by Train in Sarnath (www.livehindustan.com)
Crime/Accidents
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 557006   
  Past Edits
Jun 20 2024 (20:18)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
read full article... ट्रेन से कटकर डीयू के छात्र की मौत

On Thursday, 22-year-old Vardhman Singh Yadav, a Delhi University student, committed suicide by jumping in front of a train near Ashapur railway crossing. He was a third-year BSc student at DU and had returned home from Delhi a week prior. His family mentioned that he had been depressed for the past...
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few days, though he would avoid discussing it. He left home on Wednesday night, and his family was searching for him. On Thursday morning, Sarnath police informed them of his death by train. His elder brother, Siddharth, is also a student. The family was shocked and couldn't understand the reason behind his suicide.

Thursday ko, Ashapur railway crossing ke paas, Delhi University ke student, 22 saal ke Vardhman Singh Yadav ne train se koodkar suicide kar liya. Woh DU mein BSc third year ka student tha aur ek hafte pehle Delhi se ghar aaya tha. Uske family ne bataya ki woh pehle kuchh din...
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se depressed tha, par jab woh is baare mein poochte the toh woh baat ko taal deta tha. Woh Wednesday raat ko ghar se nikla, aur uske family woh usko dhoondh rahe the. Thursday subah, Sarnath police ne unhe bataya ki usne train se koodkar aatmahatya kar li hai. Uska bada bhai, Siddharth, bhi student hai. Family is baat se shock mein hai aur samajh nahi aa raha ki kya wajah thi uske suicide ki.
Jun 20 (18:12) Young Man Commits Suicide by Train in Ashapur, India (www.livehindustan.com)
Crime/Accidents
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 556936   
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Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
read full article... 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 (www.livehindustan.com)
Crime/Accidents
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 553978   
  Past Edits
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
read full article... 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 (www.livehindustan.com)
Crime/Accidents
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 552342   
  Past Edits
May 15 2024 (23:02)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
read full article... 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.
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