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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.
Number of Platforms: 3
Number of Halting Trains: 29
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0

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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Jan 21 (23:13) Son of Retired Policeman Commits Suicide in Sarnath
Entry# 6434289   
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Jan 21 2025 (23:13)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रेन से कटा रिटायर पुलिसकर्मी का इकलौता पुत्र

Dinesh Singh, 42, the only son of a retired policeman Babban Singh, committed suicide by jumping in front of a train near Hiramanpur railway crossing in Sarnath on Tuesday. His body remained on the tracks for about two hours due to a jurisdictional dispute between the GRP (Government Railway Police)...
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and Sarnath police. The GRP claimed the incident site fell outside their jurisdiction (between pole numbers 194 and 195), while Sarnath police stated it was under GRP's purview. The Sarnath police eventually took possession of the body and sent it for post-mortem.

Sarnath mein, ek retired policewala Babban Singh ke iklaute bete, 42 saal ke Dinesh Singh ne, Mangalwaar ko Hiramanpur railway crossing ke paas train se kat kar aatmahatya kar li. Unka shav railway track pe almost do ghante tak pada raha, kyunki GRP aur Sarnath police ke beech jurisdiction ka...
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dispute tha. GRP ka kehna tha ki woh area pole number 194 aur 195 ke beech hai, aur shav usse bahar tha. Sarnath police ne kaha ki yeh GRP ke jurisdiction mein hai. Finally, Sarnath police ne shav ko kabze mein liya aur postmortem ke liye bhej diya.
Jan 02 (23:17) ₹3 Crore Investment Fraud: Two Arrested in Varanasi
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Jan 02 2025 (23:17)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
तीन करोड़ की ठगी में रेलवे के गेटमैन समेत दो गिरफ्तार

Sarnath police arrested two individuals, including a retired army personnel and current railway gateman, for a ₹3 crore fraud. The accused defrauded multiple people by promising jobs in BHU and other departments, and lucrative returns on investments in the share market and land. Intensive questioning of the arrested, Chandarmani...
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Kushwaha (resident of Shaktipeeth Colony, Baraipur) and Awadhesh Kumar (resident of Siddhi Residency Apartment, Mavaiya), was conducted by DCP Varuna and ACP Sarnath.

Sarnath police ne naukri dilaane aur investment ke naam pe 3 crore ki thagi karne waale do logon ko giraftar kiya hai. Ek aaropi railway ka gateman hai, aur dusra sena se retire hua hai. Unhone BHU aur dusre departments mein naukri ka waada karke, share market aur land...
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mein investment ka jhansa dekar paise liye the. DCP Varuna aur ACP Sarnath ne dono aaropion se gahan poochhtaach ki.
Nov 18 2024 (18:25) Young Man Commits Suicide After Marriage Proposal Refusal near Sarnath
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Nov 18 2024 (18:25)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
शादी न होने पर अवसादग्रस्त युवक ने ट्रेन के आगे कूदकर की आत्महत्या

Chhunnmun Rajbhar (20), a resident of Muskabad (Chaubepur), committed suicide by jumping in front of a train near Faridpur (500 meters east of Sarnath railway station) on Monday morning at approximately 9:30 AM. He had been staying at his maternal grandfather's house in Chahi for the past four days. His...
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family fled the scene with his body before police arrived. Chhunnmun was reportedly depressed because a girl he was supposed to marry in Diwali refused the marriage proposal. He had attempted suicide the previous evening, but was stopped.

Sarnath ke Faridpur mein, ek 20 saal ka ladka, Chhunnmun Rajbhar, Monday subah lagabhag 9:30 baje ek train ke aage kood kar suicide kar liya. Yeh Faridpur Sarnath railway station se 500 meter poorab mein hai. Woh Muskabad (Chaubepur) ka rehne wala tha aur chaar din se apne Nana ke ghar...
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Chahi mein tha. Uski Diwali mein shaadi fix thi, lekin ladki ne mana kar diya tha, jisse woh depressed tha. Usne pehle Sunday ko bhi suicide ki koshish ki thi, par pakda gaya tha. Uske family members police ke aane se pehle uske body ko lekar bhaag gaye.
Oct 28 2024 (18:16) Woman Commits Suicide by Jumping in Front of Train near Chiraigaon
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Oct 28 2024 (18:16)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 28 2024 (18:16)
Station Tag: Bahadurpur Halt/BHDH removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Oct 28 2024 (18:16)
Station Tag: Bahadurpur Halt/BHDH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रेन के सामने कूद कर युवती ने दी जान

A 20-year-old woman committed suicide by jumping in front of a train on Sunday morning near Chiraigaon. The incident occurred at around 10 am near Bahadupur (Chaubepur). A teenage boy was with her, but he ran away after the incident. Local police arrived at the scene and sent the...
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body for post-mortem. The woman's identity remains unknown.

Chiraigaon mein, ek 20 saal ki ladki ne Sunday subah 10 baje Bahadupur (Chaubepur) ke paas train ke saamne jump kar khudkushi kar li. Uske saath ek ladka bhi tha, par woh bhaag gaya. Local police wahaan pahunche aur shav ko post-mortem ke liye bheja. Ladki ki pehchaan abhi tak...
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nahin ho payi.
Jul 30 2024 (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.
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