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  Holi celebrated peacefully in Sambhal, Friday prayers offered at Jama Masjid amid tight security

  March 14, 2025 21:04 IST

  District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya said tight security arrangements were made in view of Holi and the second Friday prayers in the Islamic holy month of Ramzan falling on the same day.

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  UP ATS busts espionage racket: Ordnance factory employee arrested for leaking secrets to Pakistan

  March 14, 2025 19:13 IST

  UP ATS arrested ordnance factory employee Ravindra Kumar for allegedly leaking sensitive information to a Pakistani agent. Classified documents were found on his phone. An investigation is ongoing.

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  Holi: Sambhal Police conduct flag march, monitors situation using drones amid festival celebrations

  March 14, 2025 11:13 IST

  Holi 2025: Other than police, paramilitary forces also conducted a flag march in Sambhal, whereas the administration is using drones for proper monitoring of the situation in the district.

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  Holi celebrated at Sambhal's Kartikeya Mahadev amid tight security, a first in 46 years | WATCH

  March 13, 2025 22:26 IST

  Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shreesh Chandra said ample police forces have been deployed to ensure a smooth celebration.

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  UP on high alert for Holi and Friday namaz, police conduct flag marches in sensitive areas

  March 13, 2025 14:25 IST

  Uttar Pradesh on high alert: In view of the upcoming festival, Holi and Friday prayers (Namaz), the Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified security measures, directing all personnel to remain vigilant.

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  Noida: Thar SUV goes rogue in Car Market, hits multiple vehicles; driver nabbed | VIDEO

  March 13, 2025 12:22 IST

  A terrifying video of the incident has surfaced. The footage shows the driver recklessly speeding the Thar SUV, hitting bikes and scooters, and then fleeing the scene at high speed.

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  Yogi govt to install 'display kiosks' in Ayodhya for tourists: Here's how it will help visitors

  March 13, 2025 10:07 IST

  These kiosks will not only guide the devotees but also provide historical, cultural and tourism-related information, ensuring seamless connectivity and real-time updates.

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  UP: Friday namaz at Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid rescheduled on March 14 due to Holi | Check new timing

  March 13, 2025 8:39 IST

  Sambhal has been tense after riots broke out on November 24 last year following a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Four people were killed and several including police personnel were injured in the clashes.

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  Tarpaulin-covered mosques, over 1,000 detentions: How Sambhal administration is gearing up for Holi

  March 12, 2025 19:54 IST

  The Sambhal administration in Uttar Pradesh has launched a series of security measures ahead of Holi, including covering mosques with tarpaulin sheets and detaining over 1,000 individuals as a preventive step. Officials say the measures are aimed at maintaining communal harmony during the festival.

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  Yogi's big message on Sambhal: 'Unacceptable if someone forcibly occupies a place...' | VIDEO

  March 12, 2025 16:14 IST

  Amid the Sambhal mosque row, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the town's significance predates Islam, citing ancient scriptures that reference a Vishnu temple allegedly demolished in 1526.

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  Allahabad HC directs ASI to complete whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Sambhal within one week

  March 12, 2025 12:34 IST

  Sambhal Jama Masjid case: After the November 2024 communal violence in Sambhal, the management of Shahi Jama Masjid has written a letter to ASI seeking permission for cleaning and decoration of the mosque.

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  UP Police issues guidelines for Holi 2025: ‘Anti-social elements should be identified'

  March 12, 2025 10:46 IST

  UP Police issues guidelines for Holi 2025 and said after reviewing the disputes and cases related to Holi in the past years, effective preventive action should be taken accordingly.

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  Murder or Suicide? Uzbek woman found dead in Lucknow hotel, police launch probe

  March 12, 2025 10:40 IST

  A foreign woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel room in Lucknow. Police have launched an investigation to determine whether it was a case of murder, suicide, or death due to some other cause.

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  UP: BJP leader, who contested against Mulayam Singh Yadav in 2004, poisoned to death in Sambhal

  March 11, 2025 9:22 IST

  Yadav had contested the 2004 bypoll from the Gunnaur Assembly constituency as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, taking on the then Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. Over the years, he also held several key positions within the saffron party.

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  Noida: GST deputy commissioner jumps to death from his 15th floor apartment in Sector 75

  March 10, 2025 22:14 IST

  The GST deputy commissioner was suffering from prostate cancer and was in last stage. His family said that he was battling depression.

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  UP Cabinet clears key proposals on wheat MSP, new medical colleges, industrial projects | Details

  March 10, 2025 16:55 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved 19 key proposals, including wheat procurement at MSP from March 17, the setting up of new medical and nursing colleges, withdrawal of high-value stamp papers, and repurposing land for industrial and defense projects.

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  Delhi's Ghazipur residents protest after murder of youth, block Akshardham-Ghaziabad road | VIDEO

  March 10, 2025 16:36 IST

  A young man was shot dead in East Delhi’s Ghazipur area late on Sunday night. The incident triggered a protest on Monday, with residents blocking the Akshardham-Ghaziabad road and demanding immediate arrests.

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  Ghaziabad: Drunk truck driver kills one, injures five in Kadrabad area

  March 09, 2025 23:07 IST

  Ghaziabad: The e-rickshaw was trapped under the truck, critically injuring all five occupants, Rai said. Babu has been arrested and his medical examination confirmed that he was intoxicated, the officer added.

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  Ayodhya: Newly-wed man dies by suicide after strangling his wife to death

  March 09, 2025 20:36 IST

  Ayodhya: as per police official, since the room was found locked from inside, prima facie it appears that the groom killed the bride before taking his life.

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  Mutilated body of PAC jawan found on railway track in UP's Bareilly

  March 09, 2025 17:40 IST

  Additional Superintendent of Police (South) Anshika Verma said the body of the jawan was found on the Bareilly-Moradabad railway track.

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  UP board: 19 arrested for cheating in Class 10 exam, 14 found solving paper at principal's house

  March 09, 2025 9:31 IST

  UP Board exam 2025 will be conducted till March 12 and the government has implemented strict surveillance to ensure fairness in all exams. Over 54 lakh class 10th and 12th students are appearing for the exams.

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  UP: Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist absconding for 18 years arrested, was planning major attack

  March 09, 2025 6:55 IST

  Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested: The Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist had received terror training in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) before infiltrating into Uttar Pradesh.

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  CM Yogi Adityanath unveils statue of Maharana Pratap in Noida, highlights his devotion for nation

  March 08, 2025 23:36 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath said that Maharana Pratap's devotion for the nation is inspirational and he was the real hero who fought against Akbar's army relentlessly.

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  Yogi Adityanath attends groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft’s India Development Centre in Noida

  March 08, 2025 17:44 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: As part of the MOU, Microsoft and India AI together will skill 500,000 individuals, including students, educators, developers, government officials, and women entrepreneurs, by 2026.

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  Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh CM, inaugurates Sifi Data Centre in Greater Noida | Video

  March 08, 2025 16:24 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday also graced the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft’s proposed India Development Centre campus in Noida.

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  After Ayodhya and Prayagraj, Mathura to witness major development: CM Yogi ahead of Holi

  March 07, 2025 21:28 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced major development projects for Mathura and Vrindavan after Ayodhya and Prayagraj. Speaking at Barsana’s Rangotsav 2025, he emphasised religious tourism and infrastructure growth.

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  Hindus to play Holi till 2:30 pm on Mar 14 in UP's Sambhal, Muslims to offer Jumma namaz thereafter

  March 07, 2025 19:06 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: Holi, a Hindu festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. People play with colours with friends and family.

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  UP: Seven injured as clashes erupt over firecrackers at wedding in Muzaffarnagar, over 15 booked

  March 07, 2025 8:33 IST

  The dispute began when firecrackers were set off at the wedding of Vikas Kashyap, causing tensions with the local community. The incident took place in Saidpur village of Titawi area.