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ASI To Utilise Closure Period Of Agra Monuments For Conservation
To properly utilise the lockdown period, the Archaeological Survey of India has decided to carry out a conservation drill for the historical monuments in Agra during the period. Reportedly, under the drill, monuments like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri will undergo conservation work while adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. Notably, the budget passed for the renovation and conservation of the monuments is Rs 1 crore.
Tags: Agra, Taj Mahal, ASI, Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Girlfriend Throws Acid On Man After His Parents Fix Marriage Elsewhere
UP’s Agra-based 28-year-old Devendra Rajput succumbed to severe burn injuries after his girlfriend Sonam threw acid on him on March 25. The woman reportedly burned his boyfriend after calling him early from work on the pretext of fixing a ceiling fan. As per reports, the couple were staying together in a rented house in Khandari area and the woman was angry as Devendra's family had arranged his marriage elsewhere.
Tags: Agra, Khandari, Devendra Rajput, Burn Injuries, Acid Attack
Courtesy: The Tribune
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Three Booked In Uttar Pradesh For Offering Prayers In Taj Mahal
For offering prayers in the Taj Mahal compound, three members of the Hindu Mahasabha including a woman have been booked in Uttar Pradesh. The member including the the provisional president of Hindu Mahasabha were nabbed by the Central Industrial Security Force personnel and later handed over to the state police. A case has been registered against the members, said Umesh Chandra Tripathi, the Inspector of Tajganj police station.
Tags: Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Hindu Mahasabha
Courtesy: India Today
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Taj Mahal Sees Chaos As Hoax Bomb Threat Call Creates Panic
Chaos broke out at the Taj Mahal premises on March 4 after the Uttar Pradesh Police received an anonymous call claiming about a bomb planted inside the monument. The security personnel, including the Agra Police and the CISF, launched an intensive search operation immediately, evacuating all the visitors from the monument. However, after conducting a thorough search operation, the officials termed it a hoax. Meanwhile, the call has been… read-more
Tags: UP, Agra, Taj Mahal, Ferozpur, CISF, Bomb Scare
Courtesy: Zee News
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Delhi Police Arrests 3 For Duping Rs 34,000 From Kejriwal's Daughter
The Delhi Police on February 15 informed that three people aaccused of duping Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's daughter of Rs 34,000, were arrested from Uttar Pradesh. As per the police, the culprits - Kapil Kumar Rajouria (18), Wajid (26), and Manvinder Singh (25) were nabbed by tracing the bank accounts. Reportedly, the fake bank account belonged to Rajouria, who lent it to Wajid for commission of the fraud.
Tags: Delhi Police, Arvind Kejriwal, Agra, Online Fraud
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Support Our Cause Or Face Social Boycott: Farmers Tell BJP Leaders In Agra
BJP MPs and MLAs from UP's Agra district have been asked either to support farmers' protest or face "social boycott". Moreover, a Bharatiya Kisan Union member stated similar campaigns against all BJP leaders will be started by farmers' group in every district. Terming the situation troublesome, a BJP MLA from Muzaffarnagar said, "If we do not support the farmers, we cannot win 2022 elections. However, we also cannot defy the party line on… read-more
Tags: BJP, Bharatiya Kisan Union, UP, Agra, Muzaffarnagar
Courtesy: Times Now
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Police Detain 4 Activists For Chanting Shiv Chalisa In Taj Mahal
The Agra police have detained four people for reciting Shiv Chalisa and waving the saffron flag inside the premises of the Taj Mahal. Their act was considered a security breach as no religious activities are permitted inside the premises. As per reports, the accused carried the flag and chalisa inside the premises due to COVID-induced halt of physical checking. All four accused belong to the Hindu Jagran Manch.
Tags: Agra, Central Industrial Security Force, saffron flag, Shiv Chalisa, Taj Mahal
Courtesy: Times Now
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PM Modi To Inaugurate Agra Metro Works On December 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Agra Metro construction on December 7. The double-corridor project stretching to a length of 29.4 kilometres will connect the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Sikandra with rail and bus terminus. The environment-friendly metro project will approximately cost to Rs 8379.62 crore and would be completed within five years. Reportedly, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will join the ceremony.
Tags: PM Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath, Agra, India, Metro
Courtesy: Times Now
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India Now Houses 41 Ramsar Sites; Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar New Entrants
India's only crater lake - Lonar lake of Maharashtra - and Sur Sarovar of Agra have been announced as the latest additions to 'Ramsar sites'. With this, the lakes will be internationally recognised and protected. Currently, India has a total of 41 designated wetlands that include swamps, marshes, billabongs, and lakes among others from various states. The Ramsar Convention, … read-more
Tags: Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar, Keetham lake, Agra, Maharashtra , Wetland Conservation, Wetlands, Ramsar Site
Courtesy: News18
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UP: Govt-run Children's Home Records 3 Deaths; Report Suggests Lack Of Care
Just in a span of three days - October 24 to 26 - three infants were reported dead from a UP government's children’s home and pre-adoption centre in Agra. All the infants were aged below six months. Just before a month, an inspection report had revealed a lack of care and nutrition at the centre. However, the centre's supervisor refused the accusations and cited a change in weather as a reason for death.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Agra
Courtesy: India
