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Holi 2025: Indians celebrate the festival of colours across the country
Holi 2025 is being celebrated across India with a lot of fervour and enthusiasm. In Ujjain, on the occasion of Holi, Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga was immersed in gulaal during bhasma aarti. In the famed birthplace of Lord Krishna - Mathura, people gathered in large numbers at Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple and played with colours. People in the historic city of Varanasi were seen taking to the streets to play the colorful festivals. In the southern states of Telangana and Tamil Nadu - people and children were seen dancing and playing holi. In Assam’s Dibrugarh, Lord Krishna devotees carried out a special 'Prabhat Pheri' (morning procession) around the city, starting from Rani Sati temple on the occasion of Holi.
14 March,2025 04:57 PM IST
Holi 2025: Over 500 Pakistani Hindus celebrate Holi in Pakistan
The festival of Holi 2025 brought together Hindus in Pakistan as they gathered to celebrate Holi in Karachi on March 13, in an annual ritual marking the beginning of spring. In Karachi's Hindu temple of Shri Swaminarayan for the celebration, more than five hundred Hindus gathered at the temple. The minority community of Non-Muslims make up only about three per cent of the 240 million population of Muslim-majority Pakistan.
14 March,2025 12:35 PM IST
Holi festivities take place amid heavy security at Shiv Hanuman Temple, Sambhal
The joyous occasion of Holi was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Shiv Hanuman Temple in Khaggu Sarai, Sambhal, where devotees indulged in the traditional festivities of playing with colors and singing festive songs. The temple, which had recently reopened, became a hub of vibrant celebrations. In light of the increased crowds, the local police had made robust security arrangements to maintain law and order, ensuring a safe and peaceful celebration for all.
13 March,2025 02:12 PM IST
Aarti performed at Hanuman Temple discovered in Sambhal - WATCH VIDEO
On December 14, a morning aarti was performed at a Hanuman Temple that was recently discovered in Sambhal. The temple was found during an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the district police and administration. The drive aimed to remove illegal constructions and recover public land that had been encroached upon. During the operation, the temple was uncovered, and the local community gathered to perform the morning prayers, showing their respect and devotion. The temple’s discovery has brought attention to the area, and efforts are being made to protect and maintain it while ensuring proper legal procedures are followed.
15 December,2024 10:58 AM IST
Sambhal: Shivlinga in temple found after 46 years during Anti-encroachment drive
A decades-old temple has been reopened in tense Sambhal, found during anti-encroachment drive. The district administration on Saturday morning carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Shahi Jama Masjid area. The district administration team visited Sambhal to check on the noise pollution through loudspeakers, the Sambhal District Magistrate (DM) said, adding that they found that there was electricity (power) theft in the area.
14 December,2024 11:06 PM IST
Police stop Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi’s convoy at Ghazipur border in New Delhi
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders, arrived at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. However, their convoy was stopped by the police at the border. The Congress leaders were en route to violence-hit Sambhal, a town in Uttar Pradesh, where communal tensions have escalated. Despite their efforts to proceed, the police action halted their progress. The Congress leaders were heading to express solidarity with the affected people in Sambhal and to assess the situation firsthand. The police’s intervention at the border has raised questions about their movement to the troubled region.
04 December,2024 02:52 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav blasts BJP, Calls Sambhal Violence a conspiracy to divide India
On December 2, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of being responsible for the violence in Sambhal. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Yadav described the incident as a "well-planned conspiracy" aimed at disrupting the communal harmony in the region. He emphasized that the BJP and its allies are intentionally attempting to undermine the country's unity by promoting divisive rhetoric, referring to their statements about "digging all over the country." Yadav expressed concern that such actions would threaten the brotherhood that has long existed among the people, particularly in Sambhal, and warned that the BJP's divisive politics could have disastrous consequences for national unity.
03 December,2024 03:10 PM IST
Sambhal Violence: Heavy security deployed at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid
Days after violence in UP’s Sambhal, heavy security has been deployed at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid head of Friday Namaz. Security forces have geared up to prevent any possible mishap in the region after the violence on 24 November. Drone camera, CCTVs, metal detectors and more advance technology tools have been brought in to keep close eyes on mischievous elements. Total 16 companies of security forces have been deployed including a Rapid Action Force team to keep a check on anti-social elements. Sambhal district court and other sensitive areas are under special surveillance to maintain peace in the area. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, “All kinds of arrangements have been made. Drone cameras are there...monitoring is being done through CCTV cameras. 16 companies have been deployed which includes one RAF...13 PSCs. We have spoken to Maulvis of Mosques...we have appealed to people to offer Namaz only in their own Mosques...we have appealed to people to come in fewer numbers to Jama Masjid...we are also monitoring social media platforms...sensitive areas are being monitored.”
29 November,2024 01:22 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav slams govt for celebrating constitution day amid Sambhal violence
On Constitution Day, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government over the Sambhal stone-pelting incident, where lives were lost. He questioned how the Constitution could be celebrated when people were suffering. He pointed out that false cases were being filed against local politicians and their families. Akhilesh questioned why a survey, which had already been conducted, was repeated and suggested it could have been done after discussions. He asked if any action had been taken against those who provoked people during the survey, especially if BJP workers were involved. Akhilesh also mentioned that opposition leaders and MPs were being prevented from visiting Sambhal to assess the situation.
26 November,2024 04:56 PM IST
Sambhal violence: Normal life returns to Sambhal after violent clashes
The situation in Sambhal has returned to normal after a clash on November 24, as confirmed by DIG Muniraj Ji. Shops are open, and people are going about their daily activities without any disruptions. The District Magistrate will soon update the media about the reopening of schools. The police have also identified those responsible for the violence. The clash occurred when an ASI team visited the Shahi Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, after claims by the Hindu side that it was built on a temple site. Police used tear gas and appealed to stone pelters to control the situation. Four people died, and many others were injured. Security remains tight near the mosque to prevent further violence.
26 November,2024 03:46 PM IST