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Donald Trump's Taj Visit: Royal Graves Got Mud Pack, Chandelier Refurbished

Monday February 24, 2020, Agra

Authorities at the Archaeological Survey of India had "advanced the dates" for mud-pack treatment for the graves of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and wife Mumtaz Mahal at Taj Mahal in view of US President Donald Trump's planned visit to the famed mausoleum on Monday, an official said.

In Agra Makeover For Trump Visit, Water Released Into Yamuna, Fresh Paint

Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday February 20, 2020, Agra

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's two-day India visit next week, Agra is witnessing a makeover of sorts. Streets are being painted and fresh water is being released in Yamuna, one of the most important rivers in the country.

Man, 23, Arrested For Sedating, Raping 20-Year-Old In UP

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 31, 2020, Agra

A man, pursuing aviation diploma course, has been arrested for allegedly sedating and raping a 20-year-old undergraduate student of a university in a hotel in Tajganj area.

Internet Services Suspended In UP's Agra Ahead Of Friday Prayers

Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday December 26, 2019, New Delhi

Internet in Agra - one of the most popular Indian tourist destinations in the world - will remain blocked from 8 am on Thursday till 6 pm on Friday over apprehension of violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

15,000 Magnetic Tokens For Entry To Taj Mahal Ordered After Shortage

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 18, 2019, Agra

Facing a shortage of tokens for entry to the Taj Mahal, which was affecting tourist footfall in the Mughal-era mausoleum, the Archaeological Survey of India has ordered 15,000 more of these magnetic coins.

5 NSUI Leaders Arrested For Blackening Yogi Adityanath's Posters In Agra

Press Trust of India | Monday December 09, 2019, Agra

Five NSUI student leaders were sent to jail in Agra for allegedly blackening posters of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outside a state-owned power distribution company in Sikandra, police said.

Agra Trader Shot Dead After Alleged Argument With Assailant

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 08, 2019, Agra

A middle-aged trader was allegedly shot dead at point blank range in Agra city. Before the shooting at the busy Waterworks Crossing, an argument had broken out between the trader and a man, who came in a car, police said on Sunday.

Case Filed Against UP Cop For Allegedly Marrying Second Time: Police

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2019, Agra

A woman has lodged a complaint against a sub-inspector in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly marrying her despite having a wife and two children, an official said today.

Schools In Agra Collaborate With FSDA To Create Awareness On Food Safety

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 27, 2019, Agra

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department of Agra (FSDA) has collaborated with 2,600 schools of the district to create awareness among the community about food safety measures.

2 Men Tied To Pole, Assaulted Allegedly Over Extramarital Affair In Agra

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 26, 2019, Agra

Two men were tied to a street pole, assaulted and the head of one of them tonsured by three people allegedly over an extramarital affair in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district, officials said on Tuesday.

16 Farmers Arrested In Mathura For Stubble Burning

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2019, Mathura (UP)

Sixteen farmers have been arrested for allegedly burning stubble, while two revenue officials suspended for dereliction of duty in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, officials said on Tuesday.

Air Purifier Van Deployed At Taj Mahal To Tackle Pollution

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 03, 2019, Agra

As north India battles severe levels of pollution, state authorities have deployed an air purifier at the Taj Mahal to save the iconic monument, officials said on Sunday.

Nine-Foot Python Spotted At Taj Mahal Parking Lot, Rescued: Officials

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 02, 2019, Agra

A 9-foot-long Indian Rock Python made its way to the parking lot of the Taj Mahal today in Agra, causing panic among locals, official said. The snake was spotted by construction workers in the western parking lot.

Fire Damages Shops At Diwali Fireworks Market In Agra

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 26, 2019, Agra

A massive fire today gutted more than half a dozen temporary shops in the Sultanpura market, close to the Agra Cantt railway station.

4 Dead After SUV Rams Truck On Lucknow-Agra Expressway

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 07, 2019, Lucknow

Four people were killed and one injured on Monday when a container truck collided with a divider following which an SUV rammed into it on the Agra Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, police said.