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Varanasi’s 260-Year-Old Durga Idol Defies Tradition
Varanasi, Sept 28, 2025 — In Varanasi’s Madanpura, Durga Puja celebrations carry a story unlike any other in India. Here, a single clay idol of Goddess Durga has remained in the same spot for almost 260 years, defying the usual ritual of immersion during Vijayadashami. The legend traces back to 1767, when the Mukhopadhyay family, then settled in Varanasi after migrating from Hooghly in Bengal, attempted to take the ek-chala (single-roofed) Durga idol to the Ganges for immersion. Despite the combined...
Sitapur Headmaster Assaults Education Officer, Minister Calls for Thorough Investigation
September 27, 2025 | New Delhi Uttar Pradesh witnessed a troubling incident in Sitapur district this week when a headmaster allegedly attacked a Basic Education Officer (BEO) during an official inquiry. The state’s Minister of Technical Education, Ashish Patel, described the episode as extremely unfortunate and emphasized the need for a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Incident at Nadwa Primary School The headmaster, identified as Brijendra...
Sambhal Acid Attack: Woman’s Multiple Aliases and a Plot That Led to Violence
Sambhal | Sep 27, 2025 A shocking case of manipulation, deceit, and violence has come to light in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where police arrested a man and a woman linked to an acid attack on a young schoolteacher. The investigation has revealed a web of fabricated identities, false relationships, and a dangerous game of revenge. Teacher Targeted in Broad Daylight On September 23, a 22-year-old teacher was on her way home from school in the Nakhasa police station area when she was attacked....
Bareilly Cleric Arrested as ‘I Love Muhammad’ Campaign Protests Spiral into Chaos
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | September 27, 2025 A massive protest in Bareilly turned chaotic on Friday, leading to the arrest of local cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief, Tauqeer Raza, whose video in support of the “I Love Muhammad” campaign had triggered widespread mobilization. Authorities confirmed that Raza was taken into custody on Saturday and is being interrogated. His arrest follows a day of disorder in Bareilly, where thousands gathered outside his residence carrying placards...
UP Plans to Revive ASI Forts in Bundelkhand as Tourist Destinations
Lucknow | September 25, 2025 The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed taking over historic forts managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Bundelkhand to transform them into heritage hotels, cultural centres, and tourist attractions. This initiative aims to preserve the state’s rich architectural legacy while boosting tourism and generating revenue. State Minister for Tourism and Culture, Jaiveer Singh, said the plan will follow a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, similar...
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