The painting work at the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal entered its third day on Tuesday, with the deadline set by the Allahabad High Court expiring on Wednesday. The whitewashing of the outer wall of ...

It is 3 am and the only figure visible in Sambhal city’s dark-lit bylanes is a lonesome man, walking down lazily with a kaftan loosely draped around his neck and a green ‘saafa’ covering his head.

The ‘Neja Mela,’ which is held annually in memory of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, traditionally begins with the installation of a 30-foot pole bearing a green flag. However, authorities have now prohibited ...

The Neja Mela, a traditional event in Sambhal, faces a ban from local authorities, citing its association with the controversial historical figure Syed Salar Masud Ghazi. Officials raised concerns ...

The Neja (javelin) Mela, a traditional event in Sambhal, is celebrated a week after Holi in honour of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi.

Security in the city has been tightened after the police administration refused to allow Neja Mela on the memory of Sayyed Salar Masood Ghazi , the army commander of Mohammad Ghaznavi.

The Neja Mela Committee had sought clearance from the administration, but the request was firmly rejected. Additional ...

Syed Salar Masud Ghazi's dargah in Bahraich, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, has long been revered by both Hindus and Muslims ...

The Sambhal district has been tense since riots broke out on November 24 last year during protests against a court-ordered ...

"India cannot host events in memory of those responsible for destruction and forced conversions. The event is against the ...

In Sambhal, the removal of loudspeakers from mosques led to the revival of an old practice where men walk the streets, ...

Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is being painted under ASI's supervision, following a court order, with LED lights installed amid controversy over removed posters.