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‘Ram Temple Built, Mini Kumbh Organised’: Saints Upset Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s Remarks on CM Yogi

22Jan

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‘Ram Temple Built, Mini Kumbh Organised’: Saints Upset Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s Remarks on CM Yogi

The controversy surrounding the Mauni Amavasya bathing festival at the Prayagraj Magh Mela continues to escalate, with sharp reactions now emerging from the saint community over comments made by Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. What began as a protest over administrative arrangements has now taken a broader religious and political turn, drawing in saints’ organisations and public figures. Swami Avimukteshwaranand had objected strongly to the alleged stopping of his palanquin and the barricading during the Mauni Amavasya Snan, claiming misbehaviour with saints during crowd control measures. While he has remained camped outside his tent in protest, his remarks targeting the Chief Minister have triggered w...

Mystery Posters of 17-Year-Missing Girl Reappear in Meerut, Spark Controversy

22Jan

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Mystery Posters of 17-Year-Missing Girl Reappear in Meerut, Spark Controversy

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Posters of a girl named Pooja, reportedly missing for 17 years, have resurfaced across public spaces in Meerut, reigniting speculation and concern. The posters, spotted on Delhi Road, Paratapur police station area, Mohiuddinpur, Bhurbaral, Metro South Station, Paratapur Chowk, Pootha Road, Sangam Chowk, and Rithani, have left locals puzzled and the matter quickly went viral on social media. Posters Target Community and Officials:While previous posters had targeted district authorities, police, and the BJP district president, the latest batch specifically mentions the Christian community, adding a new dimension to the case. The posters provide minimal information about Pooja, but the text “missing for 17 years” has deepened the mystery. Some posters also mention th...

Mirzapur’s Vindhyachal Dham Launches Unique Green Initiative for Basant Panchami: Devotees to Receive Plants Instead of Prasad

22Jan

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Mirzapur’s Vindhyachal Dham Launches Unique Green Initiative for Basant Panchami: Devotees to Receive Plants Instead of Prasad

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh: In a remarkable eco-friendly initiative, Vindhyachal Dham is set to launch the “A Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign from Basant Panchami. Under this program, devotees visiting the temple will receive free medicinal and flowering plants, encouraging environmental conservation alongside spiritual devotion. A Step Towards Green Awareness The campaign aims to promote a “green revolution” and raise awareness about protecting nature. Devotees will take home plants as prasad after seeking blessings at the Vindhyavasini temple, allowing them to contribute to environmental preservation at their homes or in their communities. District Magistrate Pawan Kumar Gangwar emphasized that this initiative represents a beautiful synergy between religious faith and ecological respo...

Second Notice Issued to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Entry to Magh Mela May Be Banned

22Jan

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Second Notice Issued to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Entry to Magh Mela May Be Banned

The controversy surrounding Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand at the Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 has escalated, as the Magh Mela Authority has issued a second notice warning him of potential permanent restrictions on his entry. Standoff at Mouni Amavasya During the Mouni Amavasya bathing festival, Swami Avimukteshwaranand insisted on reaching the Sangam’s nose area in a palanquin, defying repeated requests from administration and police to proceed on foot. A tense three-hour standoff ensued between the Swami’s followers and authorities, with attempts to break barricades reported. Details of the Second Notice The notice, dated January 18, states that Swami Avimukteshwaranand attempted to traverse a highly sensitive area in a horse-drawn carriage without permission, causing se...

Brave Villagers Rescue Air Force Pilots After Microlight Crash in Prayagraj

22Jan

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Brave Villagers Rescue Air Force Pilots After Microlight Crash in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: In a dramatic incident that captured local attention, villagers in Prayagraj came to the rescue of two Indian Air Force pilots after their microlight aircraft crash-landed in a pond filled with water hyacinth due to a technical malfunction. Both pilots survived the accident thanks to their quick thinking and the courage of nearby villagers. Crash DetailsThe two-seater Microlight-116 aircraft was returning from a routine training flight around the Sangam area when it developed a technical fault at approximately 12:15 PM near KP Inter College. The pilots executed a controlled crash landing into a water hyacinth-laden pond to avoid a potential disaster in a densely populated area. Witnesses reported a loud noise resembling a rocket blast when the parachute depl...

Mathura’s Shahji Temple to Open Mysterious ‘Vasanti Room’ on Vasant Panchami

22Jan

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Mathura’s Shahji Temple to Open Mysterious ‘Vasanti Room’ on Vasant Panchami

Mathura: The historic Shahji Temple in Mathura is abuzz with festive preparations as Vasant Panchami approaches. On 23 January, the temple’s legendary and mysterious ‘Vasanti Room’ will be opened for devotees—a rare event that occurs only twice a year, attracting visitors from across India and abroad. A Unique ExperienceFamed for its intricate architecture and twisted columns, Shahji Temple offers a visual and spiritual treat. The Vasanti Room, currently undergoing special cleaning and decoration for the past week, features ancient glass chandeliers that are the highlight of this sacred chamber. On Vasant Panchami, the deity Thakurji will be adorned in a yellow (Vasanti) robe, with elaborate floral and festive decorations. Darshan TimingsTemple administrator Prashant Shah has arrange...

Bulandshahr Police Engage in Fierce Encounter: Three Arrested, Illegal Firearms and Ammunition Recovered

22Jan

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Bulandshahr Police Engage in Fierce Encounter: Three Arrested, Illegal Firearms and Ammunition Recovered

Bulandshahr: In a significant police operation, three criminals, including two high-profile wanted men, were arrested following a violent encounter with the Bulandshahr police. The incident resulted in injuries to Honey Verma and Anuj Verma, both carrying a bounty of ₹25,000 each. According to police sources, the Anupshahr police team was conducting vehicle checks near Aligarh Chauraha when three suspicious individuals were spotted approaching on a motorcycle from Bulandshahr. Despite repeated signals to stop, the suspects attempted to flee, prompting a high-speed chase that ended near Karnwas Road. The suspects opened fire on the police, who retaliated, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Honey Verma and Anuj Verma sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and have been admitted to a loc...

‘Without Muslim Support, SP Wouldn’t Win Even a Village Head Election’: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak’s Sharp Attack in Baghpat

22Jan

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‘Without Muslim Support, SP Wouldn’t Win Even a Village Head Election’: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak’s Sharp Attack in Baghpat

Baghpat, January 22:Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday, asserting that the party would fail to win even a gram pradhan (village head) election if it were to lose Muslim support. His remarks, made during a visit to Baghpat, have added fresh intensity to the state’s political discourse ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing the media at the BJP district office after reviewing development works and holding meetings with party workers, Pathak accused the SP and the Congress of indulging in vote-bank politics based on caste and community, claiming they lack any concrete development agenda. ‘No Issues, Only Caste Politics’ The Deputy CM said the opposition has no real issues to present before t...

Moradabad Honour Killing: Lover Couple Brutally Murdered, Bodies Buried Near Riverbank

22Jan

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Moradabad Honour Killing: Lover Couple Brutally Murdered, Bodies Buried Near Riverbank

Moradabad, January 22:A chilling case of honour killing has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district, where a young couple in an inter-family love relationship was brutally murdered with spades and their bodies secretly buried to destroy evidence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region and triggered tension in the village. The crime took place in Umri Sabzipur village under Pakbada police station limits. According to police, the couple had been in a relationship for nearly two years, which was strongly opposed by the girl’s family. Brutal Murder Following Discovery On Sunday night, the युवक, Armaan, went to meet his girlfriend Kajal at her residence. During the meeting, the girl’s mother and brothers allegedly caught the couple together. Enraged over the relation...

Minor Girl Allegedly Kidnapped and Forced to Convert in Lucknow; Case Registered Against Two Men

22Jan

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Minor Girl Allegedly Kidnapped and Forced to Convert in Lucknow; Case Registered Against Two Men

Lucknow, January 22:A serious case involving the alleged kidnapping, religious conversion, and forced marriage of a minor girl has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lucknow, triggering tension in the area. Police have registered an FIR against two Muslim youths following a complaint filed by the victim’s father and have launched an intensive search operation to recover the girl. The victim, a 17-year-old Class 10 student, went missing under suspicious circumstances from the Chinhat area on January 18. Her family alleges that she was abducted, coerced into religious conversion, and subsequently married (nikah) without consent. FIR Registered on Father’s Complaint According to police officials, the girl’s father submitted a written complaint at Chinhat police station, naming...