Mathura, Feb 7 (IANS) Six people were killed after a speeding truck ran over them on the Yamuna Expressway near Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura during the early hours of Saturday, officials said.The tragic accident also left one person seriously injured, who has been admitted to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment.The incident occurred at around 2.45 a.m. near Milestone 88 under the jurisdiction of the Surir Police Station.According to preliminary reports, the victims were travelling from De…
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Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Police have arrested Amit Jangid, the main accused in the Rs 6.50 crore gold loan scam at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) Nawalgarh branch in Jhunjhunu district. Jangid, who was serving as the bank manager at the time of the fraud, was apprehended near Mathura railway station in Uttar Pradesh.According to police, the accused also attempted to flee from custody, but the police team chased and detained him before he could escape.The case came to light on February 3, f…
Jaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Balmukund Acharya from Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal Assembly constituency, has once again drawn attention for his aggressive stance after a case involving a Hindu girl from Ajmer allegedly being taken to Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura under what he termed a “love jihad” conspiracy. While returning to Jaipur from Bhilwara on Sunday, Acharya reportedly received information from residents of Ajmer, claiming that their daughter had been lured away by a man from …
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 is being celebrated on Saturday with the theme ‘Viksit Bharat–Viksit Uttar Pradesh’, reflecting the state’s cultural richness and developmental journey. The celebrations include the launch of the ‘One District–One Cuisine’ initiative, aimed at showcasing traditional dishes from every district of the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the main event in Lucknow. The celebrations will begin on Saturday at t…
Mathura, Jan 22 (IANS) Chaos erupted on the Yamuna Expressway early Thursday morning when a moving bus suddenly burst into flames near Milestone 110 in the Raya police station area in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district.Panic gripped the passengers after a massive fire broke out in a Raj Kalpana (Sanskar Travels) bus that was heading towards Noida.Passengers were seen screaming as thick smoke and flames engulfed the vehicle, but they managed to escape by jumping out through windows and doors before…
Prayagraj, Jan 14 (IANS) The Magh Mela in Prayagraj is once again drawing huge crowds as devotees throng the Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, coinciding with Shattila Ekadashi. By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, around 15 lakh devotees had already immersed themselves in the confluence, with participants ranging from young children to elderly citizens. This year, it is estimated that over 2 crore pilgrims will take a dip at the Sangam, celebrating both religious faith…
Bhopal, Jan 13 (IANS) Amid the escalating row over alleged cow slaughter in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal, a senior assistant veterinary surgeon with the Bhopal Municipal Corporation, was suspended on Tuesday. Bhopal Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Singh, issued the suspension order, mentioning that Beni Prasad Gaur, who was also the in-charge for the matters related to the city’s slaughterhouses, “failed to discharge his duty properly”.”Recently, a complaint was filed regarding suspicious tr…
Rishikesh, Jan 5 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati, head of Parmarth Niketan, expressed deep and emotional reflections on the completion of 1,000 years since the destruction of the Somnath Temple. He said that the history of Somnath is not merely a story of destruction, but an immortal saga of victory, resolve, and pride. According to him, Somnath is not just a temple – it is the soul of India, a timeless call of the conch, and a proclamation of eternal truth.Swami Chidanand further said history …
Mathura, Dec 28 (IANS) A man, who allegedly killed a 27-year-old villager on suspicion of having an affair with his wife, was arrested during an encounter with police in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Dharmender, was wanted in connection with the murder case of Mukesh.On Saturday, acting on information about the presence of the accused in Usfar village, the police rushed to the spot and gheraoed him. When asked to surrender, the accused opened fire on the police team. The pol…