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Over 6.5 cr devotees visit Braj temples, perform pilgrimages during ‘Purushottam Maas’ in UP

Over 6.5 cr devotees visit Braj temples, perform pilgrimages during ‘Purushottam Maas’ in UP

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Mathura , More than 6.5 crore devotees from across the country and abroad visited Mathura during the month-long Purushottam Maas, offering prayers at Braj temples and completing various religious circumambulations, officials said. Over 6.5 cr devotees visit Braj temples, perform pilgrimages during ‘Purushottam Maas’ in UP According to official figures, the maximum number of pilgrims participated in the Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama, with around three crore devotees completing the 126-km-long pilgrimage route covering several holy sites of the Braj region. More than 2.5 crore devotees performed the seven-kosi parikrama of the sacred Govardhan hill, with a large number of local devotees also joining the pilgrimage multiple times. A significant number of devotees also visited Mathura and Vrindavan for parikrama and temple darshan, while several others travelled to Barsana to seek blessings at the Ladli Ji temple dedicated to Radha Rani. The Purushottam Maas began on May 17 and concluded on June 15. Officials said such a large gathering within a short span of 30 days put the arrangements made by the district administration and police …

Man flees after allegedly strangling wife to death in Gurugram; manhunt underway

Man flees after allegedly strangling wife to death in Gurugram; manhunt underway

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A man allegedly strangled his wife to death with her scarf following a quarrel at their residence in a village here, while their four children were asleep on the terrace, police said on Thursday. Narendra Singh, originally from Mathura, was living in the village with his wife Kajal Devi and four children. Both husband and wife worked as labourers with a private company. (HT Photo/Subhash Sharma/Representational) Following the incident, the husband allegedly fled the scene, they said, adding that a manhunt is underway to trace the accused. According to police, the incident took place in Bans Aliyar village under IMT Manesar police station area. Narendra Singh, originally from Mathura, was living in the village with his wife Kajal Devi and four children. Both husband and wife worked as labourers with a private company. Police said 36-year-old Kajal Devi used to return home from work around 8:00 pm every day and her husband would arrive around midnight. On Wednesday night, the husband, upon returning home, saw his wife talking to someone over phone. Infuriated, the husband …

‘Clean up Yamuna!’: Man dressed as cockroach demands from Vrindavan officials

‘Clean up Yamuna!’: Man dressed as cockroach demands from Vrindavan officials

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The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical digital outfit that came up last week and took social media by storm, seems to have found an ardent follower in Mathura-based activist Deepak Sharma, who has created a stir in the temple town by dressing as the pest to draw attention to pollution in the Yamuna river. On Saturday, Sharma was seen dressed as a cockroach, inside a drain near the Bihar Ghat in Vrindavan, raising his voice to highlight the plight of the polluted river. On Friday, Sharma turned up at the municipal corporation office in Mathura in the same outfit, singing and dancing, much to the amusement of those present there. “The river is being poisoned. Why are drains opening into the Yamuna without treatment? I will not stop until the river is cleaned,” Sharma said. “I even got threatening calls from the municipal corporation office. But I am ready to sacrifice my life for this cause.” Municipal Commissioner Jag Pravesh said he had invited Sharma for a talk, but he did not turn up. “My …

Actor and Parliamentarian Hema Malini watches Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart during screening in Mathura, lauds team

Actor and Parliamentarian Hema Malini watches Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart during screening in Mathura, lauds team

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Actor and Parliamentarian Hema Malini attended the screening of Hindi feature film Krishnavataram – Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) that was held in her constituency Mathura at JV Cinema on Tuesday evening. Last Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had declared the film tax-free in the state after a special screening. Screening of Krishnavataram – Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) in Mathura in presence of actor-Parliamentarian Hema Malini and filmmaker The veteran actor watched the full film and congratulated the team for making such a large-scale film and screening it at Shri Krishna Janambhoomi. On a video call, she congratulated the director Hardik Gajjar and praised the team for the scale of the film, its canvas, actors’ performances, music, hand-painted costumes, and handcrafted uncut jewellery. The film’s producer Sajan Raj Kurup, who was present during the screening, said, “Hemaji was all praise for the actors, direction and the production scale of the film. She watched the entire film and came out smiling.” He added, “We have majorly shot the film in Gujarat – which …

Cabinet approves three multitracking projects covering 19 districts across states, Indian Railway network expanded by 90

Cabinet approves three multitracking projects covering 19 districts across states, Indian Railway network expanded by 90

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New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved 03 (Three) projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 23,437 crore (approx.). These projects include Nagda – Mathura 3rd and 4th Line, Guntakal – Wadi 3rd and 4th Line and Burhwal – Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line. The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx 4,161 villages. (REUTERS) “The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects are in line with PM Narendra Modiji’s vision of a new India which will make people of the region ‘Atmanirbhar’ by way of comprehensive development in the area, which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities,” a press release issued by the CCEA said. The projects are planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These …

Boat capsize in Mathura claims 13 lives; search on for missing

Boat capsize in Mathura claims 13 lives; search on for missing

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With the recovery of two more bodies on Sunday, the death toll in the boat capsize incident in the Yamuna river in Mathura has climbed to 13, officials said on Sunday. Search for three more missing persons is underway. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a boat carrying over two dozen tourists, primarily from Punjab, hit a floating drum of a pontoon bridge and capsized near Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Who was Farsa Baba? Cow vigilante whose death on highway triggered protests in UP’s Mathura| India News

Who was Farsa Baba? Cow vigilante whose death on highway triggered protests in UP’s Mathura| India News

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In the wee hours of the Saturday morning, Chandrashekhar, also known as ‘Farsa Baba’ or ‘Farse Wale Baba’, was run over by a truck on the Agra-Delhi highway near Mathura. As per the district administration and the police, Farsa Baba and his disciple were “checking” a container truck on the highway on suspicion that it was carrying cows. Amid limited visibility in the morning fog, another truck ran over Baba, and he died soon after. Chandrashekhar Baba, also known as Farsa Baba, was killed in a road accident in Mathura. (X/@deepaksharmazad) The locals became angry over the death, alleging that “cow smugglers” ran over the self-styled godman and cow vigilante, and demanded a swift polive action. Police, however, said that another truck rammed into Baba and his disciple, who were on a motor bike, due to low visibility caused by dense fog on the highway. The supporters, in protest, blocked the highway and also vandalised the police vans. Shailesh Kumar Pandey, deputy inspector general of police, Agra range, speaking to reporters, said, “The situation is …

Over 6.5 cr devotees visit Braj temples, perform pilgrimages during ‘Purushottam Maas’ in UP

Medical science for welfare of humanity rebuilds life: UP governor

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Mathura , Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Friday said that medical science becomes a medium for the rebuilding of life when it is dedicated to the welfare of humanity. Medical science for welfare of humanity rebuilds life: UP governor Patel was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a newly constructed oncology block at the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama Charitable Hospital in Vrindavan. The facility was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu earlier in the day. Describing Vrindavan as a land of service and compassion, the governor noted that the Ramakrishna Mission has been fulfilling Swami Vivekananda’s ideal of “service to man is service to God” for 118 years, a statement from the UP Jan Bhavan said. She said that the institution’s journey from a small service centre to a 400-bed multi-specialty hospital represents the pinnacle of the monumental nature of service. Patel expressed confidence that the new oncology block would benefit a large number of patients. She also lauded the contributions of monks, doctors, nursing staff, health workers and donors involved in the project. Patel said …

Temples reopen across UP after closure during lunar eclipse

Temples reopen across UP after closure during lunar eclipse

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Lucknow/Mathura/Ayodhya, Prominent temples across Uttar Pradesh remained closed for several hours on Tuesday in view of the lunar eclipse and the ‘Sutak Kaal’, before reopening in the evening after completion of purification rituals. Temples reopen across UP after closure during lunar eclipse Major shrines, including the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura and the Vindhyavasini temple in Mirzapur, suspended darshan during the eclipse period. After the eclipse ended, temples across the state resumed darshan following ceremonial cleaning, ritual bathing of deities and adornment with fresh attire and ornaments. In Mathura and Vrindavan, devotees thronged temples as they reopened. G K Purohit, sewayat of the Danghati temple in Govardhan, said the shrine was cleaned and the deity offered a ceremonial bath before being dressed in new clothes and ornaments. “There was a rush outside the temple as it reopened after morning darshan was curtailed,” he said. Despite temple closures, devotees continued to perform parikrama of Govardhan hill throughout the day, chanting devotional slogans and singing Holi rasiya songs. …

‘Will Pee In Your Mouth’: Mathura Cop Assaults Tea Seller Over Delay | Video | India News

‘Will Pee In Your Mouth’: Mathura Cop Assaults Tea Seller Over Delay | Video | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 07:46 IST The CCTV footage, which has since gone viral on social media, allegedly showed the officer using abusive language and threatening the vendor The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at Platform 8 at a stall named “Krishna Foods.” (News18) In a shocking incident, a Government Railway Police (GRP) sub-inspector allegedly assaulted and hurled obscene abuses at a tea vendor at Mathura Railway Station over a delay in preparing tea. The incident took place on Wednesday morning at Platform No. 8 at a stall named “Krishna Foods.” According to reports, the vendor, identified as Suraj was cleaning the stall when GRP sub-inspector Vivek Kumar approached him around 8 am and asked him to prepare tea. When the vendor said it would take a few minutes as he was still finishing his work, the officer allegedly lost his temper and went away. Around 8:15 am, he returned to the stall and, upon being told again to wait briefly, reportedly began abusing the vendor and slapped him multiple times. The CCTV footage, which …