Agra, April 7 (IANS) In a landmark event that promises to reshape the future of the historic city of the Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday presented a massive development boost to Agra by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 325 projects worth a total of Rs 6,466.37 crore. The highlight of the grand ceremony, held at Rahan Kalan near the Agra Inner Ring Road, was the Bhoomi Pujan for the ambitious ‘Greater Agra’ township — a project designed to tra…
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Mathura, April 5 (IANS) Police in Mathura arrested a 29-year-old man, accused of raping and robbing a woman from Haryana, following an encounter, officials said on Sunday.The accused, identified as Pawan Kumar, a resident of Mal Farah village in Mathura, sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the exchange of fire and has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.According to police, a team from Jaint police station, led by Inspector-in-Charge Umesh Chandra Tripathi, along with the Mission S…
Noida (UP), March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Noida International Airport will become a symbol of a significant step towards achieving the goal of a ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh’, which, he said, will give new wings to the dreams of the youth. He inaugurated the much-anticipated Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of India’s aviation infrastructure.During the visit, the Prime Minister also toured an e…
Noida, March 28 (IANS) Ahead of the inauguration of Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport on Saturday, the Noida Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory outlining entry routes, diversions and parking arrangements for vehicles, officials said.The advisory, which will remain in force from 7 A.M. onwards, has been implemented to ensure smooth movement during the high-profile event, with special provisions made for emergency vehicles.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate…
Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have busted an interstate illegal weapons supply module with the arrest of two accused from Uttar Pradesh and recovered 7.65 MM country-made 10 pistols along with 20 magazines from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Dalesh Kumar, alias Saurav Kumar, alias Nannu, a resident of Paindapur village in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh and Amit Chahar, a …
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…
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…