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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
Entry# 6141095   
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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 (20:18) Delhi University Student Commits Suicide by Train in Sarnath
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Jun 20 2024 (20:18)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
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.
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.
Apr 14 (23:45) Young Man Killed by Train Near Sarnath Railway Crossing
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Apr 14 2024 (23:45)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रेन से कटकर युवक की मौत

On Sunday, a young man was hit by a train near the Panchkosi railway crossing in Sarnath, resulting in his immediate death. Police identified the deceased through a mobile number found in his pocket and informed his family. The body was then taken into custody and sent for postmortem. According...
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to the Puranapul Chowki in-charge, Dhirendra Tiwari, information was received from locals about the incident. Upon reaching the spot, a mobile number was discovered on a piece of paper in the deceased's pocket. This number helped identify the deceased as 25-year-old Umesh Gupta, a resident of Jaalhupur (Chaubepur). Umesh, the youngest of three brothers, ran a general store in Jaalhupur. He had left his store around 9:30 AM to purchase goods. He was unmarried.

Sunday ko, Sarnath mein Panchkosi railway crossing ke paas, ek ladka train se kat gaya, jisse uski maut wahi pe ho gayi. Police ne ladke ki jeb mein mile mobile number se uski pehchan kar li aur uske gharwalon ko bataya. Fir uske dead body ko police custody mein leke...
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postmortem ke liye bhej diya. Puranapul Chowki ke incharge, Dhirendra Tiwari ne bataya ki locals se unko is accident ke bare mein pata chala. Wahan pahunchne pe, ladke ki jeb mein ek mobile number mila ek kagaz par likha hua. Is number se ladke ki pehchan Jaalhupur (Chaubepur) wale 25 saal ke Umesh Gupta ke roop mein hui. Umesh, apne teen bhaiyon mein sabse chhota tha, Jaalhupur mein ek general store chalaata tha. Vo subah 9:30 baje apni dukaan se paisa lekar saaman kharidne ke liye nikla tha. Umesh ki shaadi nahi hui thi.
Apr 14 (23:43) Man Killed by Train Near Panchkrosi Railway Crossing in Sarnath
Entry# 6030813   
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Apr 14 2024 (23:43)
Station Tag: Sarnath/SRNT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Sarnath/SRNT  
ट्रेन से कटकर युवक की मौत

On Sunday, a 25-year-old man named Umesh Gupta was killed by a train near the Panchkrosi railway crossing. His identity was established by calling the mobile number written on a piece of paper found in his pocket. The police took possession of the body and sent it for postmortem. Umesh, a...
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resident of Jalhupur (Chaubepur), ran a general store in Jalhupur. He was the youngest of three brothers and was unmarried. His elder brother Deepak said that Umesh had left the store around 9:30 AM to buy goods with money. His body was later found near the Panchkrosi railway crossing. The circumstances surrounding his death are not yet clear. The Purana Pul outpost in charge, Dhirendra Tiwari, stated that the incident is being investigated.

Sunday ke din, Panchkrosi railway crossing ke paas, 25 saal ka Umesh Gupta train se kat gaya aur mar gaya. Uske pocket mein mila ek paper par likha mobile number par call karke uski pehchaan ho payi. Police ne shav ko kabze mein leke postmortem ke liye bhej diya. Jalhupur (Chaubepur)...
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ka rehne wala Umesh, Jalhupur mein general store chalaata tha. Woh teen bhaio mein sabse chhota tha, aur uski shaadi nahi hui thi. Uske bade bhai Deepak ne bataya ki subah saadhe nau baje woh dukaan se paise lekar saman kharidne ke liye nikla tha. Uske baad uska shav Panchkrosi railway crossing ke paas mila. Uske train ki chapet mein kaise aane ki jaankaari nahi mil payi. Purana Pul chowki prabhaari Dhirendra Tiwari ne bataya ki ghatna ki jaanch ki ja rahi hai.
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