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.

A day after officials denied permission to the organisers for the annual ‘Neja Mela’, a police official on Tuesday said social media is being monitored and strict action will be taken against anyone ...

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

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 ...

An Imam was fined Rs 2 lakh for allegedly using a loudspeaker for azaan beyond the permissible decibel limits last year.

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 ...

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

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

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 Shahi Jama Masjid has already been at the centre of a major row after a petition claimed that it was the site of an ...

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.