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Firozabad judge sets example, opts for govt hospital for childbirth

AGRA: At a time when even locals are hesitant to go to government hospitals, a civil judge in Firozabad district gave birth at the 100-bed facility of the state medical college in the city.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

AMU court recommends panel of 3 names for new VC to President Droupadi Murmu

AGRA: A special meeting of Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU) court on Monday recommended a panel of three candidates, including officiating vice-chancellor's wife, to the President Droupadi Murmu for appointment as the next VC.

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

Tension in Aligarh as two communities clash over changed 'shobha yatra' route

AGRA: One person was injured in clashes that broke out between members of two communities when organisers of a 'shobha yatra' tried to change the procession's route to make it pass through a sensitive area of Aligarh city on Sunday night.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

4 men drown while bathing in Yamuna river in Agra

AGRA: Four men drowned while bathing in the Yamuna River near Hathi Ghat here, police said on Sunday. On Saturday, Tushar, Sonu, Sachin and Ritik, all residents of Naulakha in Sadar Bazar, went to Tajganj crematorium to attend the last rite of a neighbour, Raj Kumar Singh incharge at Itmad-ud-daulah…

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2023

AMU distributes tablets to 550 students under UP's 'Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme 2023'

AGRA: The dean students welfare office at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) organized a special ceremony, where 550 students were presented with tablets as part of the Uttar Pradesh "Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme 2023".

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf killings: Arun, 18, son of pani-puri seller, was living with grandfather in Panipat

AGRA: Resident of Kadarwadi village under Soron police station in Kasganj district of UP, Arun Kumar Maurya, 18, one of the three men involved in the killings of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, had shifted to his grandfather’s house in Vikas Nagar, Panipat, Haryana, three years ago.

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2023

Hindu Mahasabha moves application for survey of Mathura's Meena Masjid

AGRA: National treasurer of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM), Dinesh Sharma, has moved an application in Mathura district court for the survey of Meena Masjid which he alleged was built after encroaching upon the Krishna Janmabhoomi land. Sharma has demanded that the court "amin" should be tasked to conduct the…

The Times of India · Sep 30, 2022

Mathura child theft case: Bail cancelled for Firozabad councillor, her husband

AGRA: A fast track court in Mathura district has cancelled the bail application of BJP Firozabad councillor Vineeta Agarwal (44) and her husband Krishna Murari Agarwal (51) who are accused of "buying" a seven-month-old boy from child traffickers.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: Worker falls to death at Etah power plant project site, colleagues protest

AGRA: A 26-year-old worker on duty died after an elevator trolley used in the construction of a 285-meter-high chimney broke down at the under-construction thermal power plant in Malawan block of Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district on Friday. The victim, identified as Akshay Kumar, fell straight to the ground and died…

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: Armed cow vigilantes beat up people in Mathura over suspicion of 'beef sale'

AGRA: A group of armed cow vigilantes created ruckus and allegedly thrashed some people in Mathura’s Mewati locality of Aurangabad area on Wednesday morning over suspicion of "sale of beef" by them in the area. The cow vigilantes have been booked by police under various IPC Sections.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2022