Bankey Ganj

Everything you need to know about Bankey Ganj: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bankey Ganj: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Socialist leader dead

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Agra, May 11 (IANS) Ram Das Sharma, 94, a veteran socialist leader and a freedom fighter, died here Friday evening, his family said Saturday.

Three killed as expired bomb explodes in Agra

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Agra , April 25 (IANS) Three people were killed and several injured when an expired army bomb exploded in a scrap dealer's shop in this city's Taj Ganj area early Thursday, police said.

Six die in Pakistan mosque bombing

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 28 injured when a massive explosion tore through a mosque in a densely populated area of Peshawar, a media report said.

Student gang-raped in Ghaziabad

March 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Ghaziabad, March 7 (IANS) The 19-year-old class 12 student, who was raped by three men on the night of March 2, had fought hard to save herself from her assailants, police here said Thursday.

Night shelter for homeless in Taj city

November 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Agra, Nov 25 (IANS) The homeless in Agra have a new refuge to escape the biting cold this winter ?? a night shelter opened by voluntary organisation Sri Nathji Nishulk Jal Sewa on the city's MG Road.

One killed in Kanpur temple stampede

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (IANS) At least one person was killed and over a dozen injured Tuesday following a stampede at the famous Panki Hanuman temple on the outskirts of Kanpur, police said.

Agra MP injured in mob attack

September 22, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Agra, Sep 22 (IANS) Lok Sabha member from Agra Ram Shankar Katheria was injured when he was hit in stone-pelting by a mob, police said Saturday. The incident, in an area where most hotels are located, prompted foreign tourists to flee.

Courage, war & Allah on bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)

June 9, 2012 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) This week, the book case is a mixed narrative of valour, jihad, conspiracy and Allah. Browse with IANS....

Fears for Muhammad Ali as boxing legend 'hospitalised after falling unconscious'

December 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was admitted to hospital after falling unconscious at home just days after his frail appearance at the funeral for former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Frazier.

Krishna to offer chaddar at Lahore's Data Gunj Baksh shrine

July 16, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Islamabad, July 16 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna will offer a chaddar at the Data Gunj Baksh shrine in Lahore via Punjab Chief MInister Shahbaz Sharif, whom he will meet shortly.

Terrorist attacks not retaliation against US drone strikes, says MQM chief

July 7, 2010 at 1:58 PM

Karachi, July 7(ANI): The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that the recent terrorist attacks were not a reaction to the drone attacks in the country.

8 killed,15 others wounded in Dera Ismail Khan bomb blast

June 14, 2009 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (ANI): At least eight people were killed and 15 others were injured in a powerful bomb blast which rocked Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan on Sunday.

Spot the difference! Spurious products flood Agra

May 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Agra, May 21 (IANS) Did the bottled water at the railway station here taste a bit different? Did the ice cream leave a bitter taste? Welcome to the city of the Taj Mahal, where according to the police and social activists, spurious products have flooded the market.

Woman killed in Vrindavan temple stampede

April 27, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): One woman was killed and another injured in a stampede at the Bankey Bihari Temple here on Monday.

Woman killed in Vrindavan temple stampede

April 27, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): One woman was killed and another injured in a stampede at the Bankey Bihari Temple here on Monday.

Probe ordered after sandalwood trees axed near Taj Mahal

April 11, 2009 at 10:33 AM

Agra, April 11 (IANS) An inquiry has been initiated after sandalwood trees were found axed in the Shah Jahan garden near the Taj Mahal here, an official said Saturday.

Earth hour, a crude joke for Agra

March 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM

Agra, March 29 (IANS) Observing Earth Hour by switching off lights from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Saturday was termed 'a crude joke' by Agra residents who anyway face sporadic power cuts of varying durations everyday.

Bullet proof glass at Vrindavan temple angers devotees

March 21, 2009 at 5:05 PM

Vrindavan, March 21 (IANS) A controversy has erupted in the Bankey Bihari temple here after the authorities installed a bullet-proof glass in front of the deity, which devotees say comes in the way of worshipping the deity of Sri Krishna.

Mukherjee appeals Lanka, LTTE to come to negotiated settlement

February 21, 2009 at 8:28 PM

Murshidabad, Feb 21 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday appealed to the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to come to a peaceful negotiated settlement.

Taj to be safer, more tourist friendly in 2009

January 2, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Agra, Jan 2 (IANS) Soon, visiting the Taj Mahal may become less of a hassle for those who speak English and not the local language. They can just walk across to the nearest police station for help.

Taj to be safer, more tourist friendly in 2009

January 2, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Agra, Jan 2 (IANS) Soon, visiting the Taj Mahal may become less of a hassle for those who speak English and not the local language. They can just walk across to the nearest police station for help.

Two arrested with pistols close to the Taj

December 14, 2008 at 1:04 PM

Agra, Dec 14 (IANS) Two people were arrested from close to the Taj Mahal with illegal pistols, the police have said.

Agra's Eid fervour dampened by terror, financial crisis

December 8, 2008 at 3:10 PM

Agra, Dec 8 (IANS) The customary Eid fervour in Agra is clearly missing this time around with the terror attacks in Mumbai and the recessionary trends casting a shadow over the festivities.

Soldiers clash with policemen in Agra

October 13, 2008 at 11:12 AM

Agra, Oct 13 (IANS) A group of soldiers from the Indian Army clashed with policemen and ransacked a police station here, an official said Monday.

Security tightened in Agra after serial blast threat

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Agra, Oct 8 (IANS) Security has been tightened at public places in Uttar Pradesh's Agra town following a letter to authorities warning of serial blasts, including one at the Taj Mahal, police said Wednesday.