Mathura Eidgah case hearing adjourned till Nov 28

Develop action plan to deal with bomb threats: Delhi HC tells govt, police

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the city government and police to come up with a comprehensive action plan with detailed Standard Operating Procedure for addressing bomb threats and related emergencies in the national capital.The high court said the SOP should clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, school management and municipal authorities ensuring seamless coordination and implementation. Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that hoax threats, particularly those perpetrated through sophisticated methods such as the dark web and VPNs, are not unique to Delhi or even India and they are a global problem which continues to challenge the law enforcement agencies worldwide. The high court passed several directions to the authorities and disposed of a petition raising serious concerns over the alleged inaction and negligent approach of the Delhi government and Delhi Police in addressing the recurring bomb threat emails received by various schools across the city. Petitioner and lawyer Arpit Bhargava, represented by advocate Beenashaw N Soni, said the failure of the authorities to take adequate and timely measures has jeopardised the safety and security of children, teachers, staff, and other stakeholders in these educational institutions. The court said the petitioner's expectation that such threats can be entirely eradicated reflects an idealism that is out of step with the realities of the modern world. Moreover, law enforcement agencies are tasked not only with investigating incidents but also with anticipating and staying ahead of emerging threats - a formidable challenge in today's digital age. While there is no doubt that agencies must endeavour to track down and hold perpetrators accountable to the full extent of the law, expecting a foolproof mechanism to entirely prevent such threats is both unrealistic and impractical, it said. The court said the authorities must brace themselves to address the evolving challenges posed by such threats, particularly in the digital age, where anonymity emboldens perpetrators. Respondents no. 1 and 2 must focus on deterrence by demonstrating that such acts will not go unpunished, thereby sending a clear message to potential offenders that their actions will have serious consequences. It would reinforce public confidence and dissuade others from engaging in such activities, the high court said. It however, reiterated that such operational strategies are best left to the wisdom of the executive as directing such modalities falls outside the court's remit. Justice Narula observed that the Delhi Government has already taken initial steps to address these concerns but it is imperative that such measures are finalised and implemented promptly, rather than remaining confined to a conceptual or deliberative stage. The respondents must formulate an effective strategy to address bomb threats and prevent potential disasters, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders and through coordinated efforts between various agencies, including law enforcement, municipal authorities, and representative bodies of school administrations, the court said. The court asked the authorities to develop a comprehensive action plan, which shall include a detailed SOP for addressing bomb threats and related emergencies. It said the action plan, encompassing the SOP, shall be finalised by the authorities in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including representatives from schools, law enforcement agencies, concerned municipal authorities and other state departments. The court permitted the petitioner, who has raised valid concerns, to submit a detailed representation to the authorities which shall be considered by them while finalising the action plan and SOP. The finalised action plan and SOP shall be disseminated among all parties concerned, it said, adding that regular training sessions be also given to school staff, students and other stakeholders for effective implementation. The Delhi Police had earlier told the court that there were a total of five bomb disposal squads (BDS) and 18 bomb detection teams for over 4,600 schools here. In its status report, the police had stated they had issued guidelines last year to deal with bomb threats to schools and an order deputing nodal officers for deployment of BDS in case of a bomb threat has also been issued. It said 120 mock drills were conducted in schools between January 1, 2023 and May 6 this year. Initially, the petitioner had filed the petition in 2023 in the wake of a hoax bomb threat to the Delhi Public School (DPS), Mathura Road.

Delhi`s air quality in `severe plus` for second day, Anand Vihar records AQI 500

As of 8.30 am, the AQI for Anand Vihar was recorded at 500, Bawana at 500, CRRI Mathura Road at 500, DTU at 494, Dwarka Sector-8 at 494, ITO at 391, Jahangirpuri at 493, Lodhi Road at 488, Mundka at 498, Narela 500, North Campus at 494, Punjabi bagh at 495, RK Puram at 490, Shadipur at 498 and Wazirpur at 498

Chandrodaya Mandir: The World's Tallest Temple Set to Dazzle Devotees in Vrindavan

A Grand New Temple in Mathura -The grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has already been completed, but the construction of majestic temples in Uttar Pradesh continues. One such temple, the Chandrodaya Mandir in Vrindavan, is rapidly rising in the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura. This temple is set to become one of the tallest in the world, attracting both devotees and tourists. With plans to rival iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, it promises to be a stunning addition to the region's spiritual and cultural heritage. A Monumental Project by ISKCON The Chandrodaya Mandir is being built by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). The foundation stone was laid on November 16, 2014, by former President Pranab Mukherjee. When completed, the temple will feature an astounding 166 floors, making it unique in the world of temple architecture. A Towering Height to Rival Global Landmarks Standing at an impressive 700 feet, the Chandrodaya Mandir will be three times the height of the Qutub Minar in Delhi, which stands at 72.5 meters. This remarkable height ensures that the temple will be counted among the tallest temples worldwide. The depth of its foundation will also surpass that of the Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building, by three times. A Pyramid-Shaped Wonder The temple will be built in a pyramid shape, with the topmost floor named Braj Mandal Darshan. Surrounding the temple will be representations of the twelve forests described in the Shrimad Bhagwat and other scriptures. The total construction cost of the temple exceeds Rs 700 crore, and it is designed to withstand an earthquake of up to 8 on the Richter scale. Built to Withstand the Harshest Conditions The temples structure is being designed with meticulous care to endure extreme conditions. Not only will it stand firm against earthquakes, but it is also engineered to withstand winds as strong as 170 km per hour. Spread across 70 acres, the temple complex will feature car parking facilities and even a helipad. Visiting the entire site could take three to four days, given its vast expanse. Impressive Features and Modern Technology The Chandrodaya Mandir will be the most modern temple to date, incorporating 4D technology for a unique spiritual experience. A library dedicated to the life of Lord Krishna will be a key feature, alongside a Krishna-themed park where visitors can enjoy a light and sound show. The temple will have the capacity to host up to 10,000 devotees at once, making it a hub for both spiritual practice and tourism. With its grand scale, modern design, and spiritual significance, the Chandrodaya Mandir is poised to become a landmark of global importance. The temples construction is not just an architectural marvel but also a beacon of devotion and cultural pride for future generations. Ayodhya: THESE Reasons Cited for the Three-Month Delay in Ram Temple Completion Yogi Govt Prioritizes Restoration of Historic Temples in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025

Delhi's air quality remains severe plus for Day 2

New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained in the the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday morning, with smog shrouding the city, reducing visibility and worsening air pollution to touch an alarmingly high level of poor AQI. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category. At such high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, the air is considered hazardous to health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. Drone visuals from around the Bhikaji Cama Place at 7:20 am today show a thick layer of smog blanketing the entire area. Meanwhile, the trains' movement continues amid smog in Delhi. Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station also show layer of haze covering the area. 22 trains have been running late and 9 trains have been rescheduled as a result of the smog, said the Railways. Visuals from Kartavya Path and surrounding areas also show people carrying out their morning walk routine and bicycling around a thick layer of smog. As the pollution level continues to remain high, a thick froth of toxic foam continues to float in sections of the river near Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Barrage. The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the severe plus category in multiple areas. As of 8.30 am, the AQI for Anand Vihar was recorded at 500, Bawana at 500, CRRI Mathura Road at 500, DTU at 494, Dwarka Sector-8 at 494, ITO at 391, Jahangirpuri at 493, Lodhi Road at 488, Mundka at 498, Narela 500, North Campus at 494, Punjabi bagh at 495, RK Puram at 490, Shadipur at 498 and Wazirpur at 498, according to SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research). Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to conduct classes online until November 22, citing severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels in Delhi and the NCR. In Haryana, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, announced that, as per directives from the Director of Secondary Education Haryana and after assessing the Air Quality Index (AQI) situation, all physical classes up to the 12th standard in Gurugram district will remain suspended from November 19 to November 23, 2024, or until further notice. Air quality has deteriorated in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and parts of northern India, reaching severe levels and raising concerns about health risks. Amid 'severe' pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a circular advising litigants and advocates in the apex court premises to ensure wearing masks and taking health measures. Inviting reference to Order dated November 17, 2024, of Director (Technical), Member Convenor of Sub-Committee on GRAP, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas notifying implementation of Actions under stage-IV (Severe Air Quality) of revised Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR, it has been directed that an advisory be issued for taking preventive health measures including wearing of mask, the SC stated in the notice. Everyone is, therefore, advised to ensure wearing of a mask and taking health measures mentioned in the aforesaid order, it added

How Res Judicata Applies to Jurisdictional Matters: Insights from Mathura Prasad v/s Dossibai

Mathura Prasad Bajoo Jaiswal v/s Dossibai N.B. Jeejeebhoy Facts Of The Case: Section 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 defines res judicata. A matter adjudged is the combined meaning o...

'Time for Krishna Temple in Mathura': UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Jharkhand

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during a Jharkhand rally, hinted at pursuing the construction of a Krishna temple in Mathura after the Ram Mandir inauguration. He heavily criticized the ruling JMM-led coalition, accusing them of corruption, illegal mining, and fostering infiltration. Adityanath pledged to recover looted funds, provide jobs, and expel infiltrators if the NDA comes to power.

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Petitioner in Krishna Janmabhoomi case receives threats from Pakistan to blow up Allahabad High Court and him

Asutosh Pandey of Mathura received 22 WhatsApp audio clips on WhatsApp threatening to bomb Allahabad HC on 19 Nov and then him on 20 Nov

Delhi traffic advisory issued as trade fair at Pragati Maidan begins today, congestion expected on these roads

No vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on Mathura Road or Bhairon Marg.

Fire at Indian Oil Corp's Mathura refinery injures eight

The fire, which occurred in the crude distillation unit after a month-long maintenance, was extinguished and refinery operations remain unaffected

New Highway Will Cut Travel Time To Faridabad, Palwal, Sohna By 2 Hours From Tomorrow

Traveling from Delhi, Noida, or Ghaziabad to Faridabad and Palwal usually means going through Mathura Road, where traffic jams turn a 30-minute trip into a two and a half hour ride

BJP leader's murder sparks tension in West Bengal

The body of Prithviraj Naskar, a BJP leader missing since Monday, was found inside the party office in South 24 Parganas. Naskar, responsible for the BJP's social media in Mathurapur, was found dead with his body soaked in blood. Police are investigating the murder, while his family demands justice and strict punishment for those responsible.

Five killed, 24 injured as tempo traveller rams into stationary canter in UP

Firozabad (UP): Five people were killed and 24 injured when a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary canter on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway here as its driver, who was in an inebriated state, was drowsy, police said on Saturday. The tempo traveller, which was going from Mathura to Lucknow, was carrying 30 passengers when the incident took place in the Nasirpur police station area on Friday night, they said. The people travelling in the tempo traveller were returning from a 'mundan' ceremony from Mathura around 10.30 pm on Friday when it suddenly rammed into a canter parked on the side on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Akhilesh Bhadoria said. Four passengers died on the spot and one died in the hospital. Of the total 30 passengers, 24 were injured and admitted to hospitals in Saifai and Shikohabad, the SP said. The driver of the tempo traveller driver had dinner at a dhaba and consumed alcohol with it. As a result, he was drowsy while driving, according to police. The deceased have been identified as Mahadev (42), Sandeep (23) and Vitara (45), all residents of Lucknow, Kajal and Pappu, police said. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem and further investigation is underway, they said.

Mathura case: Next hearing on Nov 19

Did devotees actually mistake AC water for Charan Amrit? Banke Bihari Temple issues clarification

A viral video showing devotees at the Banke Bihari Mandir in Mathura Vrindavan drinking water dripping from an air conditioning unit, mistaking it for holy water, has sparked debate about faith and critical thinking. Temple authorities clarified that the water was not 'Charan Amrit,' but condensation, urging devotees to be discerning.

Like UP, bring BJP to power in Jharkhand to bulldoze mafia: Yogi

Ranchi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand of patronising mafia and urged people to vote for BJP which would ulldoze them. Adityanath also claimed that such actions were being taken against the mafia in his home state Uttar Pradesh. He also claimed that it is the BJP that can guarantee security and safety to people. The JMM-led coalition is patronising mafia in sectors, such as land, sand, forest, mining, and liquor, in Jharkhand...Like UP, bring the BJP to power in Jharkhand to bulldoze mafia, he claimed while addressing an election rally in Koderma. Adityanath also alleged, Like Aurangzeb looted the country's wealth and destroyed temples, the JMM-led coalition and its ministers, including Alamgir Alam looted Jharkhand's people. He claimed that the BJP is the only party that can guarantee the country's security and pride, women's empowerment and employment to youths. Adityanath accused the Congress of creating obstacles to the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Ram Lala now sits in that temple after 500 years and Ram temple consecration has paved the way for Mathura and other temples, he said. Elections to the 81-member Jharkhand assembly will be held on November 13 and 20, while the counting of votes polled will take place on November 23.

Devotees mistake AC water for holy Charan Amrit at Banke Bihari temple: Video goes viral

Devotees at Banke Bihari Mandir in Mathura Vrindavan drank water dripping from an elephant sculpture, thinking it was holy water. It was later revealed to be AC discharge. Despite warnings, devotees continued to drink the water. The incident went viral, leading to discussions on scientific temper. A similar event occurred in Mumbai in 2012.

Two Women Devotees Hospitalised After Pot Of Hot Khichdi Falls On Them At Mathura Ashram

Eight more women standing in the queue also suffered minor injuries when the hot khichdi from the utensil splashed onto them

Lucknow Diary: RSS decides to boost Muslim outreach in UP

Sangh decides to boost Muslim outreach in UP The 10-day conclave of RSS, which witnessed two-day deliberations of its national executive in presence of Sangh Pramukh Mohan Bhagwat in Mathura recently, besides discussing issues of national significance, concluded that Hindutva needed a push, taking every section of the society along. The conclave ended on this call to be all inclusive. The meeting gained significance as the Sangh decided to rope in Muslim community with it as much as possible, feeling that they could not be left behind. It decided to hold Shakhas in Muslim-dominated villages. The RSS believes a large chunk of Muslim community was interested in being a part of Sangh. Poster war between parties in Lucknow The state capital is witnessing a poster war among political parties. While one outside SP office declared Akhilesh Yadav 27 ke Sattadhish (the winner of the 2027 assembly election), a Nishad Party poster claimed that its president, Sanjay Nishad, is the one who will ensure the NDA's win in the 2027 polls. Now the latest banner to come up outside SP office is a retort to Yogi Adityanaths slogan, Batenge toh Katenge (We will perish if we are divided). The poster says, Na Batenge, Na Katenge, PDA ke Sang Rahenge' (We will not get divided, not perish, but will remain with the PDA). After flights, hotels now hospitals get threat calls After flights, hotels and now hospitals. There seems to be no end to calls threatening people and seeking ransom. Thankfully, all these calls have turned out to be hoaxes. On Sunday, nine top hotels of the city got bomb threats with a ransom demand of $55,000 . The email, received simultaneously, warned of explosive devices planted in black bags on hotel premises across the city. Later, it was found that they were hoax messages. Three days later, a similar message was received by private hospitals. The mail warned hospitals of bombs placed within their premises set to detonate within hours. However, no explosive devices were found. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com

Mamata Banerjee orders fresh review of rural housing scheme beneficiaries amid protests

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, instructed the panchayat department to reassess the eligibility of individuals whose names were removed from the rural housing scheme beneficiary list. This directive follows numerous complaints from beneficiaries who claimed that eligible individuals were omitted while ineligible ones remained on the list. Banerjees instruction is significant amid rising resistance in parts of Bengal to survey teams assessing the eligibility of the 11.36 lakh beneficiaries under the scheme. The chief minister instructed the panchayat department to ensure that no eligible person is excluded from the rural housing scheme, for which the state will release funds in December. She directed the department to conduct a fresh reconfirmation survey to verify that no genuine beneficiary is overlooked, said a senior official. Sources said the state government recently decided to undertake a fresh survey to check the eligibility of the 11.36 lakh beneficiaries whose names were short-listed following a three-step verification about a year ago. As the Centre did not release its share of nearly Rs 8,000 crore to Bengal, citing irregularities in the scheme here, the state government decided to release funds from its own coffers. The state will release the first instalment in December. Ahead of its release, a survey is being held to check if all the beneficiaries have fulfilled the criteria. But the way people are agitating over being left out, the chief minister has been forced to order a reconfirmation survey so that no genuine beneficiary is left out, said a source. However, another source claimed the issue runs deep. A fresh survey alone wont resolve the problem. It appears last years list was poorly prepared. A thorough exercise is needed to create a new list, removing names of ineligible individuals identified by furious villagers, the source added. Protests occurred on Monday and Tuesday in Rampurhat (Birbhum), Domkal (Murshidabad), and Mathurapur (South 24-Parganas), where several TMC panchayat samiti members faced accusations of nepotism and favouritism. Villagers alleged that hosuing units were allocated to relatives of ruling party leaders who did not meet the criteria, leaving genuine claimants without support. TMC insiders acknowledged that rural protests were embarrassing for the ruling party, especially as the Mamata Banerjee government grapples with large-scale urban unrest following the RG Kar incident. The BJP is looking to leverage these rural protests against the ruling party. The entire survey process has been compromised. Certain TMC leaders have colluded with survey teams to allocate dwelling units to their own supporters. The truly needy are being excluded, said Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP's Nandigram MLA and leader of the Opposition in the Assembly. The CPM also criticised the situation, stating that favouritism is expected under the Trinamool regime. We demand houses for everyone, yet only Trinamool supporters receive them. This is a corrupt administration. The Centre and state are complicit. If the central government believed there were issues in Bengals 100 days' job scheme, why didnt they act? Now, people realise they must fight for their rights, added CPM state secretary Md Salim.

RSS Mathura Meeting: Have the Daggers Been Withdrawn?

It appears that the pause button will be hit on the sarcasm-laced statements that Bhagwat has made in recent months.

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Thousands of widows of Vrindavan and women abandoned by their families celebrated Diwali by lighting earthen lamps at the Keshi Ghat on the Yamuna river in Mathura.

10-yr-old Abhinav Arora gets death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang

Mathura: Abhinav Arora, a 10-year-old YouTuber and self-proclaimed spiritual orator from Mathura, recently filed a court petition seeking an FIR against seven fellow YouTubers, accusing them of defamation and harassment. Known as Bal Sant Baba among his followers, Abhinav and his family reported that he received a death threat allegedly from Lawrence Bishnois gang. Speaking with ANI, Abhinav's mother, Jyoti Arora, expressed concern, stating, Abhinav has done nothing beyond devotion. Its disheartening that he faces such threats. She added that their familys social presence has been targeted on social media. Abhinavs spiritual journey reportedly began at the young age of three, and he has since gained popularity for his religious content. Recently, however, he sparked controversy by dancing during a religious event, which drew criticism from the respected Hindu spiritual leader, Swami Rambhadracharya. The Swami publicly reprimanded him, questioning his dedication and behavior. This incident has fueled debate around Abhinavs spiritual authenticity and intentions, with some questioning his commitment. Despite the criticism, Abhinav continues to have a strong following, boasting over 950,000 followers on Instagram, where he shares content celebrating Hindu festivals, reciting scriptures, and interacting with religious figures.

Getting threats: Abhinav Aroras family files case against 7 YouTubers

Mathura: Ten-year-old Abhinav Arora, a YouTuber and spiritual orator, has approached a court seeking an FIR against seven YouTubers, accusing them of trolling and threatening him on social media. Arora along with his parents approached the court of ACJM First of Mathura on Monday to file a case against the YouTubers. He said, I did Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Take message of Sangh to every home: RSS leaders

Mathura (UP): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has asked its 'pracharaks' to take the agenda of bringing social harmony in Hindu society to the grassroots level besides taking the message of the Sangh to every home. After the formal meeting of the All India Executive Board of the RSS held at the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gau Vigyan Research and Training Centre in Parkham village here, a meeting of the area and province pracharaks (volunteers) was held on Sunday. According to RSS sources, outfit chief Mohan Bhagwat gave next year's targets to the area and province-level pracharaks during the meeting. Bhagwat and RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale entrusted the office bearers with the responsibility of taking the agenda of the Sangh (efforts to bring social harmony in Hindu society through 'Panch Parivartan') to the grassroots level in all the 11 regions and 46 province pracharaks of the organisation. All the office bearers were called upon to take the message of the Sangh to every home, the sources said. The office bearers were told that as per the issues decided in the meeting of the All India Karyakari Mandal, they should take the message of the Panch Parivartan of family enlightenment, environmental protection, indigenous lifestyle, social harmony and civic duty to every village and town and inspire people to follow them. They also have to achieve the organisational goals set for the centenary year. All the pracharaks were also taught about the methods to achieve these goals and how they have to fully realise these plans by the 100th foundation day (Vijayadashami of 2025). The meeting of the Central Executive Board of the RSS was held on October 25 and 26 in which a total of 386 office bearers participated. The RSS chief had met the workers in different groups and after knowing the details of the work done by them, guided them for the future goals. According to the source, a training camp for the pracharaks of various organisations associated with the RSS is being organised in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh from October 31 to November 4 where 554 pracharaks from 31 organisations will participate. All the senior officials of the RSS will participate in the camp.

UP CM Yogi Adityanaths Batenge toh Katenge statement gains RSS support

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's recent remark 'Batenge toh Katenge' (If divided, we will be destroyed) has received strong support from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). On Saturday, RSS Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale, during an interaction with media persons following a two-day meeting of senior Sangh functionaries in Mathura, expressed his firm support for the call for Hindu unity. If the Hindu society does not remain united, then Katenge to Batenge in the current parlance could become a reality, said Hosabale. Adityanath has been calling for social unity, stressing that divisions along caste lines would be detrimental to society. He has covertly opposed the demand for a caste census by the opposition. Hosabale further emphasised that unity is essential, as divisions along lines of forward-backwards status, caste, and language would be detrimental to our existence. The unity of Hindus is for the benefit of the people and the betterment of society. It will make everyone happy. Certain powers are working to break Hindu society, so caution is necessary, Hosabale added. On the perceived tussle between the Sangh and the BJP, Hosabale diplomatically said that the Sangh is a public organization and does not have any conflict with any party. We meet everyoneBJP, Congress, and industrialists. We want a society free from hatred, he said. Notably, CM Yogi Adityanath had met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Gautam Kutir, Mathura, on Tuesday evening. The meeting took place ahead of the national executive meeting of the RSS's Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal. The CM also met RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. Yogi had a closed-door meeting with Bhagwat in Sapta Kutir that lasted over two and a half hours. According to an RSS spokesperson, the Chief Minister discussed some national issues with Bhagwat. Meanwhile, Hosabale expressed concern over the increasing number of cases of religious conversions in various parts of the country. He also spoke about the attacks on Hindus during Ganesh Visarjan and Durga Puja. The Hindu society needs to protect itself and live united, he urged. Regarding the recent atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh during the unrest in the neighboring country, Hosabale said the Sangh believes that the Hindus of Bangladesh should remain there instead of migrating. Hindus of Bangladesh should be protected, and those who believe in the Sangh are working together in Bangladesh as well, he said. The RSS general secretary also advocated for a strict law to regulate OTT platforms, highlighting that children now have easy access to mobile devices, and the content available on such platforms is negatively impacting their young minds. On Krishna Janmabhoomi case, Hosabale said that the case is sub-judice. I hope the court will settle the issue soon. The Ayodhya dispute was resolved, but not every case needs to follow the same path. We should have faith in the judiciary. Hindus are raising the issue, and we stand with them, he observed. On the proposed changes to the Waqf Amendment Bill, Hosabale remarked that several amendments were made until 2013 under the UPA regime, describing them as part of a conspiracy. These amendments need to be corrected now, he said. Regarding his meeting with CM Yogi and whether he participated in the RSS national executive, Hosabale said that he met the UP CM for half an hour, during which they discussed preparations for the Mahakumbh. When asked if the Sangh had any specific message for the BJP, Hosabale clarified that the RSS national executive meeting was not held to convey a message to any particular political party. We give our message to the entire society, he added.

Two-day national RSS meet begins in Mathura

Mathura: A two-day national executive meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) commenced in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district on Friday, October 25 with the participants paying tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata and other prominent personalities who passed away recently. The meeting began at the Deendayal Gau Vigyan Research and Training Centre in Parkham with RSS Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Two-day RSS meet begins in Mathura with focus on social harmony, expansion

Mathura: A two-day national executive meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Friday with the participants paying tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata and other prominent personalities who passed away recently. The meeting began at the Deendayal Gau Vigyan Research and Training Centre in Parkham with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale garlanding a portrait of Bharat Mata. Tributes were also paid to prominent names who passed away recently, including Ratan Tata, former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury, ex-Union minister K. Natwar Singh, BJP leader Sushil Modi, former Navy Chief Admiral (Retd) L. Ramdas, and media baron Ramoji Rao, among others. The Sangh's All India Co-promotion chief Narendra Thakur said that during the two-day meeting, plans for the year leading to Vijayadashami in 2025 when the RSS will turn 100 will be reviewed. A roadmap for taking the messages of social harmony, family enlightenment, clean environment, etc., to each section of the society throughout the year will also be discussed, Thakur said. Asked about Sangh's expansion plans, Thakur said, We are trying to reach out to all the 'Mandals' (primary organisational units). An action plan will be prepared during the meeting on this subject. Apart from Bhagwat and Hosabale, six RSS Sah Sarkaryavahs, all the office-bearers of the executive board and 393 Sangh members from different states are participating in the two-day meeting, Thakur said.

Krishna Janmabhoomi-shahi Idgah Case: Allahabad HC Dismisses Mosque Committees Plea Challenging Consolidation Of All Suits

On Wednesday, the Allahabad HC rejected the recall petition filed by the Shahi Eidgah Mosque management committee challenging the courts previous order which called for the consolidation of all lawsuits related to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute in Mathura. The petition was related to the courts January 11 order, which consolidated 15 suits regarding Continue reading Krishna Janmabhoomi-shahi Idgah Case: Allahabad HC Dismisses Mosque Committees Plea Challenging Consolidation Of All Suits The post Krishna Janmabhoomi-shahi Idgah Case: Allahabad HC Dismisses Mosque Committees Plea Challenging Consolidation Of All Suits appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case: HC refuses to recall order on consolidating all suits

The Allahabad High Court. (Photo: ANI) The Allahabad High Court. (Photo: ANI) Prayagraj (UP): The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday rejected an application to recall its January 11 order that consolidated all suits of the Hindu side filed in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute of Mathura. Counsel Tasneem Ahmadi, who appeared on behalf of the Muslim said, had sought recall of the order contending that the matter is in a premature stage and cases should not be consolidated before framing of issues and collecting evidence. Opposing the application from the Hindu side, it was submitted that once the court is of the opinion that reliefs are the same, the property is the same and further that the defendants are the same, it is the domain of the court to consolidate the cases and no party has right to challenge the same. It was also alleged that the objective of the application was to delay court proceedings. The High Court had on August 1, 2024, ordered the framing of issues but no issues have been framed till now and the court is only hearing applications. The counsel from the Hindu side, Hari Shanker Jain, had submitted that the consolidation of cases did not mean that the right to contest all the cases would be stopped. Consolidation of cases is a discretionary power of the court and it cannot be changed by anyone, he submitted. The court fixed November 6 as the next date of hearing. On January 11, the high court in the interest of justice directed that the 15 suits on an application filed by the Hindu plaintiff be consolidated. On August 1, the High Court had rejected a plea of the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of suits of Hindu worshippers and held that all suits are maintainable. The court also held that these suits are not barred by the Limitation Act, the Waqf Act and the Places of Worship Act 1991, which prohibits conversion of any religious structure as it existed on August 15, 1947. These suits have been filed by the Hindu side for the removal of the structure of the Shahi Idgah and possession of the site. The controversy is related to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb-era Shahi Idgah mosque at Mathura which the Hindu side claims has been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case: Allahabad HC refuses to recall order on consolidating all suits

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a bid by the Muslim side to recall an order consolidating all suits filed by the Hindu side in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. The court ruled in favor of consolidation, aiming to expedite the legal process and set November 6 as the next hearing date.

Jharkhand polls: JMM releases first list of 35 candidates, Hemant Soren fielded from Barhait

RANCHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha released its first list of 35 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls on Wednesday, fielding Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait and Kalpana Soren from Gandey segments. The assembly polls will be held in two phaseson November 13 and 20while the results will be declared on November 23. Hemant Soren is the sitting MLA from Barhait (ST) constituency in Sahibganj district. He won the seat by 25,740 votes over his nearest BJP rival Simon Malto in the 2019 assembly elections. His wife Kalpana Soren had won the Gandey bypoll by 27,149 votes over her nearest BJP rival Dilip Kumar Verma. The seat had fallen vacant following the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad. PHOTO | JMM releases first list of party candidates for 35 seats in the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand. Chief Minister Hemant Soren ( @HemantSorenJMM ) to contest from Barhait, Kalpana Soren ( @JMMKalpanaSoren ) from Gandey while Basant Soren has been fielded once again pic.twitter.com/NsKPblqxKj Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 22, 2024 Of the 35 JMM nominees, Basant Soren, the incumbent chief minister's brother, will contest from Dumka, Assembly Speaker Rabindranath Mahto from Nala, Minister Mithilesh Thakur from Garhwa, Sonu Sudivya from Giridih and Bebi Devi from Dumri. Basant Soren previously defeated former BJP minister Lois Marandi by over 6,842 votes in Dumka, a JMM stronghold. This constituency was vacated by his elder brother, Hemant Soren, who won both Dumka and Barahit in the December 2019 assembly elections and chose to retain the latter. Hemant Soren had won Dumka by a margin of 13,188 votes against Marandi. Assembly Speaker Mahto secured the Nala seat in Jamtara with a margin of 3,520 votes, defeating BJP's Satyanand Jha in the last elections. Mahto has previously won this seat in 2005 and 2014. Other candidates include Dipak Birua from Chaibasa and Kedar Hazara, a three-term BJP MLA who recently joined the JMM, from Jamua. The JMM also fielded MT Raja from Rajmahal, Dhananjay Soren from Borio (ST), Stephen Marandi from Maheshpur (ST), Alok Soren from Shikaripara, Hafijul Hussain from Madhupur, Uday Shankar Singh from Sarath, Umakant Rajak from Chandankyari (SC), Mathura Prasad Mahto from Tundi, Samir Mohanti from Bahragora, Ramdas Soren from Ghatshila (ST), and Sanjeev Sardar from Potka. Additionally, Mangal Kalindi will contest from Jugsalai (SC), Sabita Mahto from Ichagarh, Niral Purti from Manjhgaon (ST), Jagat Manjhi from Manoharpur (ST), Dashrath Gagrai from Kharsawan (ST), Vikas Munda from Tamar (ST), Sudeep Gudia from Torpa (ST), Bhushan Tirkey from Gumla (ST), Baidyanath Ram from Latehar (SC), Anant Pratap Deo from Bhavnathpur, Manoj Chandra from Simaria (SC), Amit Mahto from Silli, Janki Yadav from Barkatha, Niazamuddin Ansari from Dhanwar, and Hemlal Murmu from Littipara. The INDIA bloc partners will contest the upcoming assembly polls together, with the Congress and JMM competing for 70 of the 81 seats, while the remaining 11 will be contested by the RJD and Left parties. The RJD announced candidates for six seats on Tuesday. In the opposition, the saffron party will contest 68 seats, the AJSU Party will take 10, the JD(U) will contest 2, and the LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest 1. Filing of nomination papers for 43 assembly constituencies of Jharkhand, which are going to polls on November 13 in the first phase, began on Friday and will continue till October 25. Altogether 2.60 crore electors, including 11.84 lakh first-time voters and 1.13 lakh persons with disabilities (PwD), third gender and senior citizens over 85 years of age are eligible to exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections.

Over 12 Kg Of Gold Seized During Checking At Yamuna Expressway In UP: Cops

The Mathura Police, in its regular checking on Yamuna Expressway recovered 12.5 kilograms of gold from a car, officials said.

JMM releases list of star campaigners for Jharkhand Assembly elections

According to a release issued by the party, the Central Leadership of the Party will be led by CM Hemant Soren, party leaders Nalin Soren, Kalpana Murmu Soren, Stephen Marandi, Mathura Prasad Mahato, Savita Mahato, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Baidhnath Ram, Vinod Kumar Pandey, Fagu Besra, Supriyo Bhattacharya, Deepak Birua, and others.

Lalkuan-Bandra Superfast Train Service Launched by Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurartedthe Lalkuan-Bandra Superfast train from his official residence in Dehradun on Monday through a virtual event. Today, with the blessings of Neem Karoli Baba, we have fulfilled the long-standing demand for train service from Lalkuan to Bandra. I congratulate everyone on this achievement, Dhami said.He noted that the new train service would greatly benefit travelers from Mumbai heading to the Kumaon region, including Haldwani, Almora, and Pithoragarh. I am sincerely grateful to Prime Minister Modi and the Railway Minister for their support, he added. The Chief Minister highlighted that this service would provide devotees visiting places like Baba Kainchi Dham and Jageshwar with better travel options. He expressed optimism about the future of Indian Railways, stating, Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, we are entering a golden age for the railways. Made in India trains like Vande Bharat represent our self-reliance and modernization. Dhami also mentioned that the dream of connecting the mountains by rail would be realized with the upcoming Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line, with survey work on the Tanakpur-Bageshwar rail line already completed and construction to begin soon. Efforts will be made to expand rail services from Uttarakhand to major cities like Kashi and Ayodhya. Our double-engine government is implementing many schemes to connect every citizen with the development mainstream, he said. Member of Parliament Ajay Bhatt echoed the sentiment, describing the direct rail service from Lalkuan to Mumbai as a long-awaited demand now fulfilled. This new service will benefit the entire Kumaon region, as well as tourists visiting various religious and scenic sites here, he added. The new train, numbered 22544, will depart Lalkuan on Mondays at 07:45 AM and arrive at Bandra Terminus on Tuesdays at 08:30 AM. It will travel through major stations such as Rudrapur City, Rampur, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Mathura, Kota, Vadodara, and Surat. On its return journey, it will leave Bandra Terminus on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM and reach Lalkuan on Wednesdays at 01:15 PM. For passenger convenience, the train will feature one 2 AC coach, two 3 AC coaches, three AC economy class coaches, six sleeper class coaches, and four general class coaches. All coaches are LHB, ensuring safety and comfort for passengers. Know the New Train Ticket Booking Rules: Advance Reservation Period Cut to 60 Days Diwali, Chhath Puja: Special Trains Announced, Check Details Here

Slain Baba Siddique's son's photo found in suspect's phone

Mumbai Police have found a photograph of slain Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan Siddique, in the phone of one of the assailants. The 66-year-old former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader was shot dead on Saturday last, October 12, at his son's office in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra, Mumbai. The assailants reportedly belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The police constable who was on security duty for Baba Siddique has been suspended for failing to retaliate when the former minister was attacked. The Mumbai Police revealed that the photograph of Zeeshan Siddique was sent to the suspect by their handler through Snapchat. The shooters and conspirators used to Snapchat to share information with messages being deleted after instructions were given. A Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooter, Yogesh alias Raju (26), who was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, has claimed that Baba Siddique had connections with India's most-wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim. Three cops have been suspended after the video of Yogesh speaking to the media while he was under police custody went viral. 'Do not politicise his death,' says MLA Zeeshan Siddique in first reaction since father's killing One of the suspects arrested in the case, Ram Kanojia, reportedly disclosed that he was initially offered the contract to kill Baba Siddique. He had demanded Rs one crore for the task. After Kanaujia and his associates backed off, the task was given to Dharmraj Kashyap, Gurnail Singh and Shivkumar Gautam of Uttar Pradesh. Kashyap and Singh were arrested on the day of the crime while Gautam managed to escape. The accused told police that Shubham Lonkar - who was an alleged conspirator and the handler of the shooters in the case - chose Kashyap and Gautam for the job because he knew the people of Uttar Pradesh would not know about Baba Siddiqui's stature in Maharashtra and that they would agree to commit the murder even for less money, according to the police sources. Salman Khan gets new threat: 'Pay Rs 5 crore to end enmity with Bishnoi or meet fate of Baba Siddique'

Mathura SSP suspends three police personnel after Lawrence Bishnoi's shooter remarks go viral

Sub-inspector Ramsanehi, head constable Vipin and constable Sanjay posted at the refinery police station have been suspended

3 Cops Suspended In Mathura After Bishnoi Gang Shooter's Video Goes Viral

Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailesh Pandey has suspended three police personnel after a video statement of Yogesh, a sharpshooter of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang went viral.

Mohan Bhagwat to attend RSS' 10-day National Executive meet in Mathura

The meet will begin on Saturday. This meeting will take place at the Deendayal Gau Vigyan Research and Training Centre in Mathura, where he will stay for 10 days.

Mohan Bhagwat To Attend RSS 10-Day National Executive Meet In Mathura From Today

MATHURA (UP), Oct 19: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat is set to arrive in Parkham village of the Farah development block on Saturday to attend the National Executive meeting of the Sangh. During his stay, the RSS chief will participate in various meetings, including the National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 25 and 26. He will also review the ongoing developments at the Cow Research and Training Centre. This meeting will take place at the Deendayal Gau [] The post Mohan Bhagwat To Attend RSS 10-Day National Executive Meet In Mathura From Today appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Gym owners murder: police teams from Delhi, U.P. arrest second shooter from Mathura

Atishi yet to receive possession of Flagstaff Road bungalow: CMO

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has received a letter from PWD about allocation of 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow but is yet to take possession of the house, a statement from the CMO said on Thursday. Atishi is still at AB-17, Mathura Road residence that was allocated to her last year when she was appointed a minister [] The post Atishi yet to receive possession of Flagstaff Road bungalow: CMO appeared first on Northlines .

Road accident in Mathura claims lives of four, including two toddlers

MATHURA: In a tragic incident, four individuals from Bihar, including two toddler girls, were killed and four others injured when a pickup truck they were travelling in met with an accident early on Thursday. The accident occurred near Nagaria Satbisa on the Kosi Shergarh road, within the Kosi Kalan police station limits. The deceased have been identified as Gauri Devi (35), her daughter Komal (2), Kunti Devi (28), and her daughter Priyanka (2). The injured victims, Kajal (17), Kumari Jira (19), Kumari Mana (21), and Gagan (3), were initially rushed to the community health centre in Kosi Kalan. However, their condition worsened, necessitating their transfer to the district hospital for further treatment. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailesh Kumar Pandey, the pickup truck, which was carrying labourers, crashed into an electric pole after one of its wires snapped. In a panic to escape the situation, the labourers jumped off the vehicle. The driver tried to reverse the pickup truck, which led to the casualties. Tragically, the victims were run over by the vehicle, killing four and injuring four others, Pandey stated. The victims, hailing from Gaya district in Bihar, were en route to Hodal in Haryana's Palwal district to work in a brick kiln. They had travelled to Aligarh by train before boarding the pickup truck for Palwal. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, police confirmed.

Shahi Idgah dispute: Allahabad HC reserves verdict on Muslim sides recall plea

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on an application of the Muslim side seeking to recall the January 11 order by which the court had directed to consolidate all suits related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute of Mathura. When the matter was taken up, senior advocate Taslima Aziz Ahmadi, appearing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Maruti Suzuki scales up its road safety CSR initiative

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) entered into an agreement with Transport Department of Uttar Pradesh to automate 12 additional driving license test tracks across the state. As part of the Memorandum of Agreement, which was signed in December 2023, five test tracks have already been automated in the state. 12 additional driving test tracks located in Aligarh, Azamgarh (2 nos), Basti, Bareilly, Gonda, Jhansi, Meerut, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, and Pratapgarh will be automated for Two-wheeler, LMV and HMV driving license testing. Appreciating the efforts of Maruti Suzuki, Shri Dayashankar Singh, Honble Minister of State (Independent Charge)- Transport, Uttar Pradesh said, After the successful automation of five driving test tracks in Uttar Pradesh by Maruti Suzuki, we are delighted to extend our partnership for 12 additional test tracks. Automation makes the issuance of driving licenses more scientific, transparent, and efficient and will help in achieving our goal to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. Maruti Suzuki completed the automation of test tracks at DTTIs at Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Mathura, Prayagraj, and Varanasi earlier this year. Mr. Rahul Bharti, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, We thank the Government of Uttar Pradesh for entrusting us with this important road safety project. Together we will streamline and automate the evaluation process for awarding driving licence. The automation of driving license testing will usher in a positive transformation, that can go a long way to bring down road accidents by ensuring only capable candidates get driving licences. Mr. Bharti added, Maruti Suzuki has been taking focused initiatives on five pillars of road safety i.e. Engineering, Education, Evaluation, Enforcement, and Emergency care. Automated driving licence testing strengthens the evaluation process with zero manual intervention to award driving licenses after a rigorous and standardized evaluation. The automated driving test tracks, equipped with high-definition cameras and an integrated IT system, ensure a 100% computerized and transparent process for driving license testing. License applicants are evaluated through a comprehensive test with auto-generated results using technology at the automated driving test tracks. The test is designed to assess candidates according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR).

FSDA collects ten food samples from Mathura markets for testing purpose

The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Mathura has collected 10 samples, including kuttu (buckwheat) and singhara (water chestnut) flour, from various markets for testing. An official said further action will be taken following the test results. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Dharmendra Pratap Singh said the collection was part of efforts to ensure food quality during the festive season. On Monday, the team gathered samples from markets at Govardhan Chauraha, Dhauali Pyau, and Kosi Kalan, he said Singh said the samples included two of sabudana (tapioca pearls) from Amar Colony near Govardhan Road, one of ghee from Radha Valley Colony, one of paneer from Basant Vihar Colony, and two of mustard oil from Dhauali Pyau and Sarai Shahji Kosi Kalan. Additionally, samples of munakka (dried grapes) and kuttu flour were also collected, he added. The 10 samples have been sent to the laboratory for analysis. Upon receiving the reports, appropriate legal actions will be taken un

Days after Kejriwal vacates, Delhi CM Atishi to shift to 6, Flagstaff Road

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi will shift to the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow on Monday, days after her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal vacated it and moved to a new address in Lutyens' Delhi, officials said. The shifting of the chief minister's personal effects and other belongings is underway, they said. Atishi was earlier allotted the AB-17 bungalow on Mathura Road after she was appointed a minister in the Kejriwal government last year. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Kejriwal, who resigned as chief minister in September, vacated the Flagstaff Road bungalow in Civil Lines last Friday. His new address is 5, Ferozeshah Road near Mandi House, which has been allotted to AAP Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Ashok Mittal. Atishi used to stay in south Delhi's Kalkaji with her parents while former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was occupying the AB-17 bungalow. Last week, Sisodia vacated the house and moved to Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh's official residence on RP Road, officials ad

Several fall ill in UP after consuming 'kuttu atta'; buckwheat cases rise

In a similar incident in Mathura this August, over a hundred people were hospitalised while several other incidents have been reported throughout the year

Tirupati Laddu Controversy: From Ayodhya To Mathura, Temples In Uttar Pradesh Push For 'In-House' Prasad

Ayodhya Ram Temple sends prasad for testing amid Tirupati laddu controversy

The development comes amid calls for reforms in the preparation and distribution of prasad across Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh

Tirupati laddu row: Calls for reform in offerings from Ayodhya, Mathura

The controversy over the alleged adulteration of Tirupati Temple laddus has sparked reactions from Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, with calls for reform in the preparation and distribution of 'prasad'. In Ayodhya, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Satyendra Das, demanded a complete ban on prasad prepared by external agencies. He expressed concerns over the purity of ghee used in temple offerings, urging that all prasad should be prepared under the supervision of temple priests. The controversy over the alleged use of fat and meat in Tirupati Balaji's prasad is escalating across the country, Das noted, emphasising the need for stringent inspections of the quality of oil and ghee sold nationwide. He alleged that there was an international conspiracy to desecrate temples by mixing inappropriate substances in offerings. In Mathura, the Dharma Raksha Sangh announced its decision to revert to the ancient style of 'prasadam' recipes, replacing ...

Allahabad HC to hear Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah row on Sept 30

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday fixed September 30 as the next date for hearing in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute at Mathura. The Hindu side had moved an application for amendment in its petition, following which the next hearing was fixed. Justice Mayank Kumar Jain is hearing 18 suits which are consolidated. On Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Tirupati Laddoo Row: 43 Food Samples Collected From Mathura, Vrindavan Shops

The Food Safety and Drug Administration department in Mathura on Monday collected 43 samples of food items from 15 shops near religious sites in Mathura, Vrindavan and other places, officials said, and sent a 'peda' sample to Lucknow for testing.

63-yr-old killed after speeding BMW hits auto

NEW DELHI: A 63-year-old man died and four others were injured after their autorickshaw was hit by a luxury car in central Delhis Tilak Marg, police said on Saturday. The incident happened at the Sikandra and Mathura Roads intersection at around 5 am on September 12 when a BMW car jumped the traffic light and hit the autorickshaw, they said. Neeraj Kumar, his father Sachhidanada, wife Kumari Salma, and two sons Yashraj and Hansraj were going to their home from New Delhi Railway Station in the autorickshaw when the accident happened, they said. All the family members got injured, however, the driver escaped unhurt and informed the police about the accident, a police officer said. Sachidanad and Yasraj (8) had received critical injuries and were shifted to LNJP hospital, where Sachidanad died of his injuries on Friday. The driver of the BMW car, bearing a Himachal Pradesh registration number, has been identified and will be arrested soon, the police said. A case of rash driving under the BNS has been registered at Tilak Marg Police station.

13-year-old Dalit girl gang-raped in UP's Mathura

A 13-year-old Dalit girl was gang-raped inside a moving van in Mathura on Thursday afternoon, a report said. Three youths abducted the girl after offering her water laced with an intoxicating substance and took turns to rape her inside a moving van, TOI reported. The gang thereafter dumped the girl under a flyover and fled. When the girl regained consciousness she managed to find her way back home and narrate the ordeal to her parents. The girl had gone to the grocery shop when a youth offered her a bottle of water. She felt dizzy once she drank the content of the bottle. Subsequently, two more youths joined and forced her to enter the van and sped away. Based on a complaint lodged by the survivor's father, the Chhata police have registered a case against the three accused who are on the run.

'You have disease of Islamophobia': Owaisi on Union Minister's comment on Madrasas

HYDERABAD: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday came down heavily on Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar for his reported comments that Madrasas are training its students on using AK-47 rifles. Addressing a meeting at the AIMIM headquarters here, Owaisi sought to know why the minister has such hatred for Muslims. You have a disease of Islamophobia, he said. Muslims made sacrifices during the freedom movement and Madrasas had issued 'fatwa' (notice) to fight against the British, Owaisi pointed out. The Union MoS (Home) should go to Manipur where police weapons were taken away, he said. Reiterating the charge that Muslims will be deprived of their properties with the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, he said if 'waqf by user' is removed, anybody can claim the land in the absence of legal documents and ownership. RSS-minded people refer to the Waqf board holding over nine lakh acres of land, but don't mention about lands with Hindu endowment, he said. The legislation is being made to ake away mosques of Kashi, Mathura from us. RSS says 30,000 mosques are ours, not of Muslims, he said. Owaisi also took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that he did not visit conflict-hit Manipur, but is attempting to stop the Russia-Ukraine war. Owaisi wondered why Modi does not go to Manipur where violent incidents, including rapes against women, have been reported. Our Modi ji. What did he do? Manipur has been burning for almost a year. (He) sent NSA to Putin to stop Ukraine war, to Zelensky. Modi ji, there is fire in the house. Stop it. There is fire in the house but no worry about the house. (But) war should not take place in Ukraine, he said.

Mathura goods train derailment: Rail traffic on one line restored

With the restoration of one of the railway lines, rail traffic between Delhi and Mathura that was disrupted due to derailment of a goods train has started, officials said on Friday. Rail traffic on three lines was disturbed due to the derailment of the goods train on Wednesday between Vrindaban road and Ajhai stations of Mathura-Palwal section of NCR . The traffic on the third line was restored at 10.30 pm on Thursday, when a goods train coming from the Delhi side passed through it, Prashasti Srivastava, DCM and PRO DRM office Agra of NCR, said. After the restoration of the third line, traffic on the UP and DOWN line is going smoothly. A number of trains coming from the Delhi side have so far passed through the third line, she said. However, the work to restore the first and second line is still on, officials said, and added that it will take some time to restore both the tracks. Since the first three lines were disturbed due to derailment of a goods train, only down traffic

Northern Railway cancels, diverts 29 trains after freight train derailment

The Northern Railway has cancelled three and changed the routes of 26 express and mail trains originating from various stations in Delhi due to the derailment of a freight train near Vrindavan Road Station between Palwal-Mathura section in Uttar Pradesh. Releasing a list of diverted and cancelled trains, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, CPRO, NR said that due to derailment of train between Vrindaban Road - Ajhai Station on Mathura Jn - Palwal Section of Agra Division over NCR several trains will remain temporarily cancelled or diverted. Some of the prominent trains whose routes have been diverted are New Delhi-Hyderabad, New Delhi-Tambaram, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Mumbai Bandra Terminus, Amritsar Jn-Mumbai Bandra Terminus, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Mumbai CSM Terminus and Hazrat Nizamuddin-Jabalpur among others. On September 18, 25 coal-loaded wagons of a freight train derailed near Vrindavan Road Station blocking three rail lines and, according to Railways, only one line is available for rail traffic

Mathura derailment: 500 workers clear track, panel to probe cause

An inquiry committee will be formed to probe the derailment of 25 wagons of a freight train near Vrindavan in Mathura district, a senior official said here Thursday. The derailment around 8 pm on Wednesday impacted services of around 30 trains on the route, with officials saying work is underway to clear the tracks so that normal operations could be resumed. Nearly 500 workers have been deployed for the job of clearing the tracks since last night. Divisional Railway Manager, Agra Division, Tej Prakash Agarwal on Wednesday told reporters that traffic on three railway lines was interrupted due to the derailment. Twenty-five wagons of the train taking coal to Suratgarh power plant (in Rajasthan) derailed after Vrindavan yard, Agarwal said, adding that no one was injured in the incident. On Thursday morning, General Manager of North Central Railway, Upendra Chandra Joshi said, Our priority is to clear the track first, and then we will focus on other aspects. Joshi said the ...

25 freight wagons derail near Vrindavan, train services hit

An inquiry committee will be formed to probe the derailment of 25 wagons of a freight train near Vrindavan in Mathura district, a senior official said on Thursday.

Mathura train derailment: 500 workers at site to clear track, panel to probe cause

Mathura (UP): An inquiry committee will be formed to probe the derailment of 25 wagons of a freight train near Vrindavan in Mathura district, a senior official said here Thursday. The derailment around 8 pm on Wednesday impacted services of around 30 trains on the route, with officials saying work is underway to clear the tracks so that normal operations could be resumed. Nearly 500 workers have been deployed for the job of clearing the tracks since last night. Divisional Railway Manager, Agra Division, Tej Prakash Agarwal on Wednesday told reporters that traffic on three railway lines was interrupted due to the derailment. Twenty-five wagons of the train taking coal to Suratgarh power plant (in Rajasthan) derailed after Vrindavan yard, Agarwal said, adding that no one was injured in the incident. On Thursday morning, General Manager of North Central Railway, Upendra Chandra Joshi said, Our priority is to clear the track first, and then we will focus on other aspects. Joshi said the derailment, which occurred between Vrindavan Road and Ajhai stations, affected approximately 30 trains in the process. While the exact cause of the derailment remains undetermined, officials are not ruling out any possibilities, including sabotage, he said. It is difficult to disclose the basic cause of derailment at this time. After the formation of the inquiry committee, all angles will be examined, he added. Joshi said the necessary equipment, machines and ART (accident relief train), has been requisitioned from Agra, Delhi, and Moradabad to expedite the repair process. SK Srivastava, Station Director at Mathura Junction, said down train movements are currently ongoing on the fourth line, ensuring some level of operational continuity while repairs are underway. Around 500 personnel are working on-site since Wednesday night to restore normal operations, he added.

20 wagons of goods train derail near Vrindavan Road station in U.P.

The derailment has blocked three rail lines which has brought the train traffic at halt on Mathura-Palwal route

Shahi Idgah: SC asks Muslim side to see if appeal needs to be filed in HC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Muslim parties to apprise it whether an appeal before a division bench of Allahabad High Court would lie against the single-judge order which rejected their petition challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar, which was initially inclined to issue notice to the Hindu side on the appeal filed by Muslim parties against the August 1 order of the high court, posted the matter for further hearing on November 4. Senior advocate Madhavi Divan and advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, appearing for the Hindu side said that the top court had earlier stayed the operation of order, appointing court commissioner for survey of the Idgah complex and now it should be vacated. The bench said that there are several legal issues in the matter, which needs detailed consideration and directed that all the pending matters on the dispute will be taken up ..

UP CM Yogi calls Pakistan cancer to humanity, advocates surgical intervention

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday referred to Pakistan as a cancer to humanity, describing it as a festering wound for the world that requires a surgical intervention to be cured. CM Yogi made these remarks while addressing a gathering during the consecration ceremony of the Siddheshwari Temple in Tripura. The event was inaugurated by CM Yogi alongside his Tripura counterpart, Dr Manik Saha. In his speech, the Uttar Pradesh CM referred to the partition of India in 1947 along religious lines, stating that the public should be aware of those responsible for dividing the country. He remarked, We should not forget how the then social order had blunted the British plot to divide Bengal in 1905. Similarly, if the Congress leadership, along with Jogendra Nath Mandal, had thwarted the conspiracy of the Muslim League at the time of independence, Pakistan would never have come into being. Adityanath asserted that resolving the issue of Pakistan requires decisive action, adding, The process has already begun. People of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) wish to join India, and Balochistan is also seeking independence from Pakistan. The Chief Minister highlighted the role of saints in protecting the nation and religion, calling them epresentatives of divine power on earth. He emphasised the importance of unity among saints from various sects, saying, When such a significant number of saints get united for any cause, success is inevitable. He stressed that collective effort is necessary to prevent destructive forces from gaining a foothold and urged the nation to eliminate 'anti-religion' powers to avoid a situation similar to that of Bangladesh from arising in India. Both the nation and religion must be safeguarded, CM Yogi said, adding that if religion is protected, it will also protect its followers. Referring to the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Krishna, he stated, Only the 'Murali' (flute) will not serve the purpose. The 'Sudarshan Chakra' must also be used to protect religion when required. He also drew attention to the plight of Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh. CM Yogi commended the strength and unity of Tripuras rulers, noting how they kept the state independent and secure by protecting it from heretics and foreign invaders. He remarked, Those leaders who demonstrate strength and make their enemies aware of it will always remain safe. However, those who lose their strength and fail to distinguish between friends and foes will face consequences, as we see in Bangladesh today. The Chief Minister also praised the services of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), highlighting their selfless service. RSS and VHP are engaged in selfless service without resorting to any propaganda, he said. He noted that RSS operates thousands of educational institutions and service initiatives worldwide through Vidya Bharati, while the VHP runs Ekal Vidyalayas in over 100,000 villages across India's tribal areas. Back in 1984, the VHP also established a tribal hostel in Gorakhpur through the Shri Ram Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, providing education to children from the North East, CM Yogi added. Touching on the construction of the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya, Adityanath said the long wait of five centuries had finally come to an end. While acknowledging that some may oppose the temple's construction, he stated, There is little that can be done about those who feel discontented. He emphasised that the government is respecting the faith of the majority of Indians. He also reiterated that Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi are the three major pillars of Sanatan Dharma, and these sacred places would continue to flourish as revered centres of the Sanatan faith. The newly-built temple in Barkathal is part of the network of 24 temples managed by the Shanti Kali Ashram in the northeastern region.

Shahi Idgah dispute: SC to hear on Tuesday Muslim sides plea

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea of the Muslim side against the Allahabad High Court order rejecting their petition challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar will hear the plea filed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Shahi Idgah dispute: SC to hear on Tuesday Muslim side's plea against maintainability of suits

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea of the Muslim side against the Allahabad High Court order rejecting their petition challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar will hear the plea filed by the Committee of Management Trust, Shahi Masjid Idgah against the August 1 order of the high court. The mosque management committee's plea has been filed through advocate RHA Sikander. On August 1, the high court rejected the plea challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the temple-mosque dispute in Mathura, and ruled that the eligious character of Shahi Idgah needs to be determined. The high court had dismissed the Muslim side's contention that the suits filed by Hindu litigants relating to the dispute over the Shahi Idgah mosque complex adjoining the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple violated the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, and were thus not maintainable. The 1991 Act prohibits changing the religious character of any shrine from what existed on the day of the country's Independence. It exempted only the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute from its purview. The cases filed by the Hindu side seek the emoval of the Aurangzeb-era mosque they claim was built after demolishing a temple that once stood there. In its ruling, the high court had said the 1991 Act did not define the term eligious character and the disputed place cannot have a dual religious character -- of a temple and a mosque, which are adverse to each other -- at the same time. Either the place is a temple or a mosque. Thus, I find that the religious character of the disputed place as it existed on August 15, 1947 is to be determined by documentary as well as oral evidence led by both the parties, the high court judge had said. Justice Mayank Kumar Jain of the high court had concluded that the cases do not appear to be barred by any provisions of the Wakf Act, 1995; the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991; the Specific Relief Act, 1963; the Limitation Act, 1963 and Order XIII Rule 3A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. On August 9, the top court had extended its stay till November on the operation of the Allahabad High Court order that allowed a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex. A bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna had ordered continuation of the stay the apex court had imposed on January 16 on the operation of the December 14, 2023 order of the high court. The high court in its December 14, 2023 order had allowed a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex and agreed to the appointment of a court commissioner to oversee it. The Hindu side claims the premises hold signs suggesting that a temple once existed at the site. A bunch of petitions has been filed by the mosque management committee in the apex court including the one challenging the May 26, 2023 order of the high court transferring to itself all matters related to the dispute pending before a Mathura court. In Mathura, a suit was filed in the court of Civil Judge Senior Division (III) for shifting the Shahi Idgah mosque, claiming that it was constructed on a part of the 13.37 acre land of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust. The Hindu side had requested the high court to conduct the original trial like it had done in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi title dispute. While allowing the plea for a court-monitored survey, the high court had last year said that no harm should be caused to the structure during the exercise which it indicated could be overseen by a three-member commission of advocates.

BL Santosh boosts morale of BJP Cadres, urges intensified grassroots campaigning

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary, B L Santosh, addressed a series of meetings simultaneously with BJP workers in Jammu South RS Pura emphasizing the importance of strengthening booth-level activities and grassroots campaigning. The meeting was attended by MLA candidate for RS Pura Jammu South, Dr Narinder Singh, BJP district president Jammu South, Rekha Mahajan, Prabhari Ayodhya Gupta, MLA Mathura, Srikant Sharma, Purnima Sharma, district general secretary, Akash Chopra, BJP leader, Brijeshwar Rana, convenor, [] The post BL Santosh boosts morale of BJP Cadres, urges intensified grassroots campaigning appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

As Elections Near in Haryana, Liquor Shops to be Closed in These Districts of UP

Liquor shops in districts within 3km of the Haryana border in Uttar Pradesh, including Mathura, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Baghpat, Aligarh, Saharanpur, and Shamli, will be closed

Supreme Court To Hear Mosque Committee's Plea In Mathura Land Dispute Case On September 17

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Muslim petitioners' challenge to last month's Allahabad High Court verdict that allowed 15 suits, including those filed by the Krishna Janmabhoomi deity, to stand.

Former SC judge who upheld Karnataka hijab ban attends VHP meet

Former Supreme Court judge who upheld the Karnataka High Court's verdict in the Hijab ban case was among those to attend a Judges Meet organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), in New Delhi recently. Justice Hemant Gupta, who upheld the Karnataka High Court's verdict in the Hijab ban case, participated in the VHP meet on Sunday. I attended this event as a citizen of India. As far as retired judges attending such events post retirement is concerned, I cannot comment about others but I have the liberty to associate with platforms and forums to discuss and deliberate upon current issues and topics as any other citizen of the country, The Quint quoted Hemant Gupta as saying. The News Minute citing reports said that the discussions at the meeting centered around issues raised by Hindutva groups, including the status of the Varanasi and Mathura temples, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, and concerns over religious conversions.

Red, orange alerts issued as Uttar Pradesh braces for heavy rainfall

Mathura and Agra have been placed under a red alert

Varanasi, Mathura temple disputes, Waqf Bill discussed at VHPs judges meet

New Delhi: Dispute over temples in Varanasi and Mathura, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, religious conversion and other issues were discussed at length at a retired judges meet, organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad here. The meeting, organised by the legal cell of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday, was attended by at least 30 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

NEET Aspirant Hangs Self in Kota, 14th Suicide This Year; Father Alleges Exam 'Scam'

The deceased, identified as Parshuram Jatav (21), a resident of Barsana in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, last spoke to his father on Wednesday around 1.15 pm and expressed his wish to return home

Yet another suicide by a student in Kota: Mathura student preparing for medical entrance exam found hanging from the ceiling

The deceased has been identified as Parshuram, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura. He had come to Kota a week ago to prepare for the medical entrance exam.

21-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, 15th case this year

A 21-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in his rented accommodation in Rajasthans Kota on Wednesday. This marks the 15th such case in this year alone. The deceased is identified as Parshuram from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. He enrolled for NEET preparations only a week back and moved to the rented apartment in Jawahar Nagar. According to police sources, the landlord, Anup Kumar, had alerted the police around 11.30 pm when he had not seen Parshuram for several hours. Kumar reportedly last saw him drying his clothes. When he later went and knocked on his door, he did not get any response. Upon arrival, the police had broken the door and discovered the body. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) was called to examine the scene. The body was sent to MBS Hospital. The post-mortem examination has been scheduled after his parents arrive. No suicide note was found and the reasons for the death remain unclear. A probe into the matter is underway. (Suicide helplines -- Maithri, Cochin: +91 239 6272; Sumaitri, New Delhi: 2338 9090, Sneha, Chennai: 91-44-2464 0050, 91-44-2464 0060, Aasra, Mumbai: 9820466726, Fortis MentalHealth:8376804102)

SC raps Dhami over appointment of IFS official

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhamis decision to appoint IFS (Indian Forest Service) officer Rahul as the director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Rahul was removed from Corbett Tiger Reserve over allegations of illegal tree-cutting. We are not in a feudal era jahan jo bhi raja bole... (We are not in a feudal era where whatever the king says stays). At least there should have been some application of mind with reasons in writing, when he (Dhami) differed from his minister and chief secretary. Just because he is the Chief Minister, can he do anything? Either that officer should be exonerated or the departmental proceedings be dropped. There is something called public trust doctrine, a three-judge bench, led by Justice BR Gavai, remarked, while hearing about illegal constructions and tree felling at the Jim Corbett National Park. Despite departmental proceedings pending against Rahul, the IFS officer was appointed as Rajaji National Park director, the court was told. Commenting on the decision of the Uttarakhand CM, the apex court observed that Dhami had gone against everyones advice and he did not consider objections. He (the CM) has to give reasons why (Rahul was appointed)? He is ignoring everything. He has to explain why he disagrees with the bureaucrat and the forest minister? the apex court asserted. From the deputy secretary, everyone pointed out that the departmental proceedings have been initiated against Rahul and an inquiry is underway, it added. Also in top court SC to review PMLA verdict on Sept 18 The top court on Wednesday said it would hear on September 18 a batch of review petitions against the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary (VMC) judgment, which upheld various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The VMC verdict was delivered on July 27, 2022 by a three-judge SC bench. It upheld certain provisions of PMLA related to the EDs power of arrest and attachment, search and seizure, as well as to reverse the burden of proof. Shahi Idgah dispute: Muslim side moves SC The Muslim side has moved the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court order rejecting their plea against the maintainability of 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. The plea challenging the August 1 order of the high court has been filed in the apex court by the Committee of Management Trust, Shahi Masjid Idgah, through advocate RHA Sikander. Sikander said the plea is likely to be taken up for hearing next week.

Shahi Idgah dispute: Muslim side moves SC against HC order upholding maintainability of suits

The Muslim side has approached the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court's decision to reject their plea on the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. The high court ruled that the religious character of Shahi Idgah needs to be determined, dismissing the contention that the suits violated the Places of Worship Act.

Lucknow Diary | Council school teachers to get national award

Two teachers from council schools in Pratapgarh and Mirzapur have been selected for the prestigious National Teacher Award-2024. On Teachers Day, September 5, they will be honoured at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The selected teachers are Shyam Prakash Maurya from Upper Primary School Malhupur, Mandhata Block, Pratapgarh, and Ravikant Dwivedi from Primary School Bhagesar, Mirzapur. Teachers have been selected for recognition for using Power Point presentations and innovative Mathematics Garden where digital classrooms were used to teach students. 26 indisciplined doctors fired In a bid to spruce up the health services and tightening the screws, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, who also helms the medical and health portfolio, has come down cracking on the doctors in various government hospitals terminating 26 of them, citing long absence from duty and failure to follow directives of senior officials. The doctors, who faced the axe, are mainly posted in Community Health Centres (CHC) in a number of districts including Jalaun, Bareilly, Mainpuri, Siddharthnagar, Lalitpur, Ballia, Basti, Rae Bareli, Mathura and Firozabad. Thieves make rescue call to cops to disperse mob Thieves, on a buffalo theft spree, were caught by villagers and on finding themselves surrounded by angry mob, called up the police for rescue in Bhamora police station area, in Bareilly. The situation unfolded when the villagers of Gaushganj caught two thieves who had entered the village to steal the cattle. Fearing for their lives, one of the thieves dialed 112, the emergency police number, pleading for help. Responding to the distress call, a Police Response Vehicle (PRV) was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the police found the thieves in the grip of mob. The mob was so massive that the PRV officers had to call for support. Namita bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com

Former national level cyclist, teacher among 4 held for armed extortion bid in Delhi

New Delhi: Four people, including a former national level cyclist and a school teacher, were arrested in connection with an alleged firing at a jewelry store here during an extortion bid, police said. The incident took place at a jewelry showroom in the Mukherjee Nagar area on August 24 when two bike-borne men arrived outside the shop and allegedly fired multiple rounds at its boundary wall. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Manoj C said before fleeing, the accused dropped a note in which they demanded Rs 1 crore as protection money from the jeweler. The names of four gangsters Neeraj Bawana, Naveen Bali, Bambiha, and Bhola were also written on the note. A CCTV footage of the showroom captured a male wearing a helmet opening fire, according to police. While working on the case, a dedicated team of Special Cell on August 28, successfully zeroed in on two suspects -- Nikki Bidhudi of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr and Hemant of Mathura -- and nabbed them, Manoj said. On their interrogation, the duo revealed that they along with their gang members had conspired to firegun shots in front of a jewellery shop to demand protection money, the officer said. On their behest, the main shooter Aakash alias Katil of Hapur, and the key conspirator Harender alias KD of Grater Noida were also arrested, he added. The DCP said the accused meticulously planned the extortion by first conducting a reconnaissance of prominent jewelry showrooms in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Once they selected their target, they stole a motorcycle and acquired a SIM card on a fake ID. On the day of the incident, Aakash and Bidhudi arrived at Mukherjee Nagar on the stolen vehicle to execute their plan. Bidhudi positioned himself on the motorcycle in front of the jewellery showroom, while Aakash carried out the shooting and left behind a paper slip demanding the extortion amount. The DCP said Harender is a school teacher, with a master's degree in political science. Despite having a stable job, he harbors a deep fascination for the criminal underworld. This fascination had led him to his involvement in two criminal cases, previously, followed by arrest. In the current case, Harender selected the targeted jewelry shop for extortion, Manoj added. Hemant is a B.Sc. third-year dropout and a former national-level cyclist. He, too, was previously involved in two criminal cases for making extortion calls to jewelers, the officer said. While imprisoned in Mandoli Jail, Hemant met several infamous gangsters, including Jaggu Bhagwanpuriya, Sampat Nehra, and Vijay Mann. After release on bail, he continued his association with his jail mate Preet alias Baba Gujjar, the DCP added. The shooter Aakash was earlier arrested in a robbery case in Delhi in 2021. During his custody in Mandoli jail, he, too, came across several infamous gangsters and developed relations with them. On his release on bail, he along with the other accused persons hatched a plan to extort money from affluent businessmen via extortion calls. The DCP said Bidhudi used to work as a driver for a school in Greater Noida. Two months ago, he left his job and came in contact with Harender and Hemant. He had been facing financial hardships due to loss in gambling for which he joined hands with Harender for the extortion bid, he added.

BIZARRE! 11-year-old dies of snakebite in Uttar Pradesh, family cover his dead body with cow dung hoping for miracle

A bizarre case of superstition came to light from a village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. A teenager died after snake bite, but his family covered his dead body with cow dung with a hope that he would come back to life.

Mathura: 2 vendors booked after 120 food poisoning cases on Janmashtami

Mathura: More than 120 people, including women and children, were hospitalized due to food poisoning after consuming items made from buckwheat flour, officials said on Tuesday, August 27. A team from the District Food and Drug Administration raided and sealed the shops of two vendors supplying the contaminated buckwheat flour (kuttu atta), they said, adding Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Mathura: Over 60 fall ill after eating kuttu ke pakore on Janmashtami

Over 60 people, including women and children, were hospitalised after consuming contaminated buckwheat flour during Janmashtami fasting. Authorities have taken action against the vendors, sealing their shops. Complaints included vomiting and dizziness. The Health Department responded quickly, ensuring all patients are now stable and under treatment.

Around 50 people hospitalised due to food poisoning in Mathura

Around 50 people, including women and children, were hospitalised here due to suspected food poisoning after consuming fritters made of buckwheat flour, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday during Janmashtami festivities, they said. We had fritters made of buckwheat flour last night. After that I started vomiting and felt a burning sensation in the stomach, Priyanka, a teenager admitted to the government hospital, told PTI Videos. Parkham Singh, a resident of Parkham village who had come with a patient, said after consuming the fritters people started complaining about dizziness, vomiting and shivering. The kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) was purchased from a local shop in the village, he said. Around 50 people from my village have fallen ill, he added. My wife is unable to stand, she has become very weak, almost unconscious, Mahesh, another resident of the village, told PTI Videos. A doctor at the hospital said

Food poisoning incident in Mathura, around 50 hospitalised

MATHURA, Aug 27: Around 50 people, including women and children, were hospitalised here due to suspected food poisoning after consuming fritters made of buckwheat flour, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday during Janmashtami festivities, they said. We had fritters made of buckwheat flour last night. After that I started vomiting and felt a burning sensation in the stomach, Priyanka, a teenager admitted to the government hospital, told PTI Videos. Parkham [] The post Food poisoning incident in Mathura, around 50 hospitalised appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Two men rape 16-yr-old girl in Mathura; FIR lodged

Mathura (UP): Two men were booked on Monday for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl here and posting a video of the act on social media, police said.The girl's mother, in her complaint, alleged that on August 11, her daughter had gone to the fields where Akash and Ram of a neighbouring village offered her a cold drink laced with sedative and gang-raped her, SHO, Sanjivkant Mishra said. The duo also made a video of the act and posted it on the social media, Mishra said. Based on the mother's complaint, an FIR has been lodged against the duo, who are in their early twenties, and the police are trying to arrest them, he added.

Janmasthami celebrated with unusual enthusiasm in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal : Janmasthami or birth of Lord Krishna was on Monday celebrated in Madhya Pradesh with unusual enthusiasm with the Mohan Yadav government ensuring that the festival was observed in schools and colleges in the state. This was the first time; the educational institutions in the state have been directed by the state education department to observe the festival with an objective to make the students aware of the teachings of Lord Krishna. Besides, the local administration has been asked to ensure that the government-managed shrines in the state are cleaned and decked up on the occasion. Various cultural programmes based on the theme of life and works of Lord Krishna have been organised in ancient shrines and famous temples in the state on the occasion. An impression is gaining ground in public that one particular festival is given much significance. It is very interesting. The move appears to be political for creation of an identity of the leadership. But, it is premature to reach any conclusion at this stage, a faculty member in the sociology department in a university here told this newspaper on Monday, unwilling to be quoted. The issue was also being discussed in the ruling BJP circles here. The issue has certainly generated curiosity in a section of the party, a senior BJP functionary said, unwilling to be quoted. Interestingly, this was the first time the state government has declared Janmashtami festival, a public holiday under Negotiable Instrument Act in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, the festival was declared only a general holiday for the offices of the state government. Chief minister Mohan Yadav has however earlier defended the decision to direct the authorities concerned to make the students in schools and colleges aware of the teaching of Lord Krishna on the occasion, saying that Madhya Pradesh is blessed by Lord Krishna for being associated with his life. Lord Krishna had highlighted the importance of education 5,000 years ago. He came to Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh) from Mathura to study. What could be a more auspicious time to celebrate his teachings? Mr Yadav had observed.

Festivities in Mathura on Janmashtami, devotees offer prayers to Lord Krishna

Mathura, Aug 26: Lakhs of devotees from across the country thronged Lord Krishna temples in this holy town from early hours on Monday for Janmashtami celebrations. The Krishna Janmabhoomi temple here held the Mangala Aarti' in the morning, with hundreds in attendance as the temple premises reverberated with the chants of Jai Jai Shri Radhey' [] The post Festivities in Mathura on Janmashtami, devotees offer prayers to Lord Krishna appeared first on Northlines .

16-Year-Old Girl Given Spiked Drink, Gang-Raped In UP's Mathura: Police

Two men were booked on Monday for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura and posting a video of the act on social media, police said.

Ram Lalla Idol Consecration to Cost Rs 113 Crore: Trust Shares Financial Details

The upcoming consecration ceremony for the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22, is estimated to cost Rs 113 crore, as perdetails released by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The Trust also revealed that, to date, Rs 1,800 crore has been spent on the construction of the grand Ram temple. An additional Rs 670 crore is expected to be needed for the completion of the next two phases by the end of this year. During a recent meeting, the Trust shared the financial report for the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting total expenses of Rs 676 crore, while the income generated was Rs 363.34 crore. Of this income, Rs 204 crore came from bank interest, while Rs 58 crore was collected through donations. The Trusts general secretary, Champat Rai, said that the projected expenses between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, would be around Rs 850 crore. Over the past four years, devotees have generously contributed approximately 20 kg of gold and 13 quintals of silver to the temple. The Trust plans to file its income tax return by September. These financial figures reflect the significant investments and meticulous planning dedicated to the temple's construction and the upcoming consecration ceremony. The Trust continues to emphasize transparency and financial accountability in managing both the project and the donations received. UP Woman Divorced by Husband for Praising Modi, Yogi Adityanath's work in Ayodhya Devotees Flock to Rameswaram and Mathura for Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations