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Indian Citizen Of Kyrgyzstan Origin Raped, Blackmailed By UP Cops: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 7, 2019

A woman of Kyrgyzstan origin living in India for over 22 years after marrying a resident of Uttar Pradesh has accused two Agra policemen of gang-raping her last week in Mathura in a hotel, police said on Saturday.

3-Foot Monitor Lizard Causes Panic In Agra Ashram, Rescued

Agra News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 2, 2019

People at an ashram in Agra on Monday panicked when they saw 3-foot giant monitor lizard perched cosily in a corner of a room.

Babycare And Feeding Room Inaugurated At Taj Mahal

India News | ANI | Thursday August 29, 2019

Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel today inaugurated a Babycare and Feeding Room in the complex of Taj Mahal in Agra and began the operation of a water conservation system at the historic site.

Shahan Ali Mohsin Crowned 2019 JK Tyre National Karting Champion

Sameer Contractor | Sunday August 25, 2019

Agra boy Shahan Ali Mohsin has been crowned the 2019 JK Tyre National Karting Champion in the final round of the season. The fifth and final round held at Meco Kartopia in Bangalore saw the driver dominate the weekend right from the start. The 15-year-old has become the youngest driver to win the championship in the senior category, and will now be...

Python Gets Trapped In Truck In Agra, Rescued: Police

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 20, 2019

A truck driver in Agra saw a seven-foot long python crawling up the front wheel of his vehicle, and screamed for help, the police said.

30 Prisoners Shifted From Kashmir To Agra Jail: Reports

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Friday August 9, 2019

Around 30 prisoners from Kashmir in jail over allegations of stone-throwing were flown to Agra in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Thursday. The prisoners were shifted in a special aircraft provided by the Indian Air Force, ANI quoted sources as saying.

Man Makes Wife Drink Mosquito Repellent, Strangles Her To Death In UP

Agra News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 2, 2019

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making his wife drink mosquito repellent liquid and then strangulating her to death for talking to another man on WhatsApp.

Transfer Orders For Judge After UP Police Tweets About Cop Being Disrobed In Court

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Sunday July 28, 2019

A judge in the district court in western Uttar Pradesh's Agra town was transferred Saturday afternoon, hours after reports that he had allegedly ordered a UP police constable in uniform to disrobe and stand in his court room for about an hour on Friday.

"I Miss Her": Agra Man Kills Self, Livestreams Suicide On Facebook

Agra News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 22, 2019

A man live-streamed his suicide on Facebook from a temple in Raibha village in Agra.

UP Businessman Pays Bail Money For 17 Inmates On 73rd Birthday

Agra News | ANI | Monday July 22, 2019

A local businessman in Uttar Pradesh's Agra deposited around Rs 35,000 with the district jail authorities to secure the release of 17 inmates.

IRCTC Tourism Offers 6-Day Tour To Delhi, Agra, Jaipur: Fares And Other Details

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday July 21, 2019

IRCTC Tourism's package includes air tickets, breakfast and dinner, accommodation in hotels, and transfers and sightseeing

Greening Drive To Be Launched In Taj Trapezium Zone In UP's Agra

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

A massive greening drive is to be launched soon to curb environmental pollution in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone of Agra spread over 10,400 sq km, said officials today.

Agra Police Introduces Mobile Team To Monitor "Professional Criminals"

Agra News | ANI | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Agra police has found a unique way to control crime in the region. They have introduced an eagle mobile team to keep an eye on "professional criminals".

Central University Status Urged For Ambedkar University In Agra

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 13, 2019

S.P. Singh Baghael, member of Parliament from Agra, has demanded central status for Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, set up in Agra in 1927.

Taj Mahal Minaret Repair Work To Be Completed Before World Tourism Day

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 13, 2019

The repair work that began a few days ago on one of the four minarets of the iconic Taj Mahal will be completed by September 15, ahead of the World Tourism Day, officials said.