Mathura, March 26 (IANS) An undertrial prisoner lodged in a district jail in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura died by suicide after allegedly being distressed over not getting bail, officials said on Thursday. The prisoner succumbed during treatment, triggering panic within the jail administration and prompting an inquiry into the incident.The deceased has been identified as Suresh, a resident of Govardhan, who had been lodged in the district jail since May 2025, in a case registered under the provisions…
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Mathura, March 22 (IANS) In a major crackdown, the Chhata police in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district have arrested 15 alleged miscreants for blocking National Highway-19, attacking police personnel, and vandalising vehicles following the death of a cow vigilante in a road accident, officials said on Sunday.According to the police, the incident took place on March 21 at around 11.30 a.m. when Chandrashekhar, popularly known as “Farsa Wale Baba”, a 58-year-old resident of Ajnojh village under …
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against 300 people in the case of violence that erupted in Mathura after the death of a cow vigilante, Baba Chandrashekhar, also known as ‘Farsa Wale Baba’.According to reports, the incident occurred on the NH-19 when Chandrashekhar died after being run over by a truck in the early hours of Saturday. Police have maintained that it was a road accident caused amid low visibility due to dense fog, while supporters have alleg…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has reacted swiftly to the death of a cow vigilante in Mathura’s Kosi area, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath taking cognisance of the incident and directing officials to ensure strict action against the perpetrators. “The accused will not be spared under any circumstances,” the Chief Minister stated, underlining the state’s commitment to accountability and law enforcement.The incident reportedly occurred when Chandrashekhar, a lo…
Mathura, March 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday performed the 21-kilometre Goverdhan Parvat Parikrama in a golf cart, becoming the first President to visit the sacred town. Goverdhan Parvat has great religious significance as it is associated with Lord Krishna. The full circle of Goverdhan is 21 kilometres, and the major sites, which come during the Parikarma, include Danghati Temple, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and Jatipura.President Murmu will also offer prayers at Dan…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met revered saint Premanand Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, engaging in spiritual discourse and seeking his blessings. The meeting marked a key highlight of the President’s ongoing three‑day visit to Uttar Pradesh, where she is participating in religious ceremonies and public engagements.Arriving at the ashram early in the morning under tight security arrangements, President Murmu was we…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to meet renowned saint Premanand Maharaj on Friday at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan as part of her ongoing three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.During her visit, she is expected to seek the saint’s blessings and hold a spiritual interaction with him.Later in the day, the President will also visit the memorial of Neem Karoli Baba. In the evening, she will inaugurate a new Oncology Block at Ramakrishna Mission Sevash…
Bhubaneswar, March 9 (IANS) As many as 44 prisoners have escaped from various jails across Odisha during the last five years, raising serious concerns about prison security, monitoring systems, and the effectiveness of measures taken by authorities. The information was revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Home Department portfolio, while replying to a query asked by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous in the state Assembly on Monday.”During the last five years, a total of 44 …
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood superstar-turned-politician Hema Malini expressed her pleasant surprise at the sight of an otherwise busy Mumbai street cleared of its usual hawkers and encroachments. The actress further mentioned that the transformation of the street made her rub her eyes in disbelief. Sharing pictures of the street on her social media account, Hema wrote, “Such a pleasant surprise today when I took the familiar route through Irla — I actually rubbed my eyes and aske…
Tokyo, Feb 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a visit to Japan. Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora in Tokyo, he said that previous governments kept the state in “darkness” due to their inclination towards corruption and lawlessness, asserting that his government brought UP “into the light” by all-around improvement in law and order, infrastructure and power supply.The Chief Minister spoke about what he described as UP’s transformation from “darkness t…