Vrindavan: The unique ‘Widows’ Holi’ celebration in Vrindavan has become a powerful symbol of change, highlighting inclusion and compassion. Vrindavan, the town where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, has long been a refuge for widowed Hindu women who, due to societal rejection, face many challenges. These women often rely on support from the government, NGOs,.
Lucknow: Ahead of the Holi festival, a jewellery shop in Lucknow is offering a special silver Pichkari (water gun) and small buckets, priced at Rs 1 lakh. Jeweller Adesh Kumar Jain shared with media that gifting a silver Pichkari is a long-standing tradition, especially among newly married couples. The bride’s family typically gifts it to.
Lucknow: To ensure the safety and security during the upcoming Holi celebrations, the Uttar Pradesh Police has ramped up security measures across the state. This includes activating district intelligence networks and instructing all personnel to remain on high alert. In its directives for the festival, the police emphasized, “No new traditions should be introduced during.
Noida: In an encounter with police in Noida’s Sector 58 area, one criminal was injured and another was arrested, according to the authorities. The police recovered illegal firearms, stolen mobile phones, and a stolen motorcycle from the suspects during the encounter, which occurred on Monday night. Officials reported that a team from the Sector 58.
New Delhi: Five people were killed in Uttar Pradesh on Monday when a truck collided with the car they were traveling in on the National Highway in Basti. The incident occurred when a high-speed truck, headed toward Ayodhya, tried to change lanes and struck a car coming from the opposite direction, traveling toward Basti. The.
Kanpur: As India prepares to face New Zealand in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, cricket fans are filled with anticipation, hoping that the team will avenge their loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals and lift the trophy. Suyash Gupta, an enthusiastic supporter of the Indian team, expressed.
Varanasi: To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi introduced a special initiative for female devotees on March 8. Starting in the morning, women were given the opportunity to have a VIP darshan through a dedicated entrance at Gate Number 4, designed specifically for them. This special arrangement allowed women to have.
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a joint credit camp for the Gorakhpur and Basti divisions as part of the Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, aimed at providing loans to young entrepreneurs and boosting entrepreneurship in the state. In his address, CM Adityanath emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating,.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): In a joint operation between the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and Punjab Police, Lajar Masih, an active terrorist associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the ISI module, was arrested in the Kokhraj police station area of Kaushambi district early on Thursday, around 3:20 am. UP Police shared the.
An "active terrorist" of Khalistani terror group -- Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) -- and Pakistan's ISI was arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district in the early hours of Thursday in a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab Police, an official said.
