Four chain snatchers arrested after encounter with UP Police in Mathura

Four chain snatchers arrested after encounter with UP Police in Mathura

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Mathura Police, in coordination with the Special Operations Group (SOG), dismantled a notorious inter-state gang involved in a series of looting and chain snatching incidents across Uttar Pradesh. The operation was carried out on Saturday near the Shahzadpur bridge in the Farah police station … Read more

Criminal carrying reward of Rs 1 lakh killed in encounter in UP’s Mathura

Criminal carrying reward of Rs 1 lakh killed in encounter in UP's Mathura

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) A wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs one lakh was killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura here early Sunday, police said. In an operation led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mathura, the accused, identified as Fati alias Assad, sustained … Read more

Hindu seers in Mathura, Vrindavan seek ban on Muslims’ entry during Holi (Ld)

Hindu seers in Mathura, Vrindavan seek ban on Muslims' entry during Holi (Ld)

Mathura, March 2 (IANS) After the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, now Hindu saints and seers have issued a fresh diktat demanding a ban on the entry of Muslims in the famous ‘Brij ki Holi’ celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan. The saints also said that a conspiracy is being hatched against Sanatan Dharma and … Read more

UP Budget: Rs 400 cr allocated for religious tourism; Ayodhya, Mathura, Chitrakoot planned as hotspots

UP Budget: Rs 400 cr allocated for religious tourism; Ayodhya, Mathura, Chitrakoot planned as hotspots

Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh government’s Rs 8.08 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 has earmarked Rs 400 crore funds for promoting religious tourism in the state and developing holy cities like Ayodhya, Mathura, Naimisharanya and Chitrakoot as new “hub of pilgrimage.” The move comes on back of the record number of … Read more