Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins amid Hindu side's objection

The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal began on Sunday morning under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India in line with a high court......

Holi, Friday namaaz pass off peacefully in Sambhal

Holi and Friday prayers passed peacefully in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh amid tight security, officials said. IMAGE: A Holi procession crosses near a mosque, in Sambhal on Friday.......

UP on high alert as Holi coincides with Friday namaaz; drones deployed

With Holi coinciding with Friday namaaz, civil and police authorities in Uttar Pradesh have put in place additional security measures to ensure the festival passes off peacefully on March 14,......

Holi celebrations till 2:30 pm, namaaz to follow in Sambhal on Mar 14

Hindus would play Holi till 2.30 pm on March 14 while Muslims would offer Jumma namaaz after 2.30 pm in Sambhal in the communally sensitive city of Uttar Pradesh, a senior police official on Friday......