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Meat off the menu at Bareilly Sufi festival as dates coincide with Kanwar Yatra
August 08, 2026 2:01 pm
Amid the Kanwar Yatra, the 108th Urs-e-Ala Hazrat has been advanced by a day and langar committees asked to serve only vegetarian food.
UP girl dies by suicide after café visit video goes viral; brother alleges rape
July 23, 2026 2:20 pm
A video of a 17-year-old sitting with two teenage boys from another community at a café in Bareilly district went viral on social media on Tuesday.
Phone theft claim, train chase, then a fatal shove: Bareilly Police solve Bihar cleric’s murder
June 10, 2026 1:54 pm
The accused was identified after scanning over 300 passengers aboard the train and questioning many of them, officials said.
104 killed in massive UP storm; viral video of Bareilly’s 'flying man' captures horror
May 14, 2026 11:36 pm
The massive storm marked by 100 kmph winds has so far left 104 dead, 52 injured, and 98 houses damaged across Uttar Pradesh.
Bareilly man lifted 50 metres into air survives; recalls terrifying tale after viral video scare
May 14, 2026 3:12 pm
The dramatic footage from Uttar Pradesh captures him dangling helplessly as the storm tosses the structure around before he disappears into the fields below.
UP storm video: Man thrown into air as powerful winds lash Bareilly
May 14, 2026 12:36 pm
The incident involved a young man who was reportedly swept away by strong winds on Wednesday. He was carried nearly 300 metres before crashing into a field, suffering fractures in both his arms and legs.
Cleric found dead on railway tracks in Bareilly: Wife alleges murder, cops lodge FIR
May 05, 2026 4:44 am
In her complaint, the victim’s wife said she allegedly saw several people brutally attacking her husband on a video call
Bareilly namaz row: Allahabad HC discharges contempt notices against DM and SSP
April 02, 2026 4:12 am
Another division bench had ordered contempt action against the two officers for flouting orders, and had ruled that state permission is not required for holding prayer meetings in private premises.
The right to pray: Why HC had to step in for a group in UP village to offer namaz
March 15, 2026 9:45 am
Tensions started in December, when Tarik Khan was accused of making a madrasa. He says police kept asking him to show permission to offer prayers, “coming every day”
Allahabad HC issues contempt notices to Bareilly DM, SSP for action over ‘namaz’ at private property
February 18, 2026 12:09 am
In January, 12 men were picked up for questioning for allegedly offering namaz at the private premises.
BAREILLY PHOTOS
Riots deepen communal divide in Uttar Pradesh
April 23, 2014 5:44 pm
With Lok Sabha elections being underway, the riots divided the political landscape of the region on religious lines.
BAREILLY VIDEOS
Urs of Rais Miyan in Bareilly district
March 01, 2016 9:18 am
Bareilly, Mar 01 (ANI): A two-day Urs of Hazrat Miya Chisti, also known as Urs-e-Chisti, is the biggest Urs observed in Bareilly. It was attended by thousands of devotees who came from different parts of the country to pay their respects to the saint, and seek his blessings. Devotees from different regions together held the sacred cloth in memory of the Spiritual Saint. The teary-eyed believers offered silent prayers at the shrine and sought the saint's blessings. The chanting of Quran verses on the occasion made for a peaceful atmosphere. A special offering was also distributed among the devotees, who consider it to be a cure for several diseases. A religious Qawalli in the memory of the Saint was also offered on the occasion. Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music which is performed mainly at Sufi shrines or Dargahs throughout South Asia. It is one of the musical traditions date back to more than 700 years.
People from different communities celebrate Urs of Sharafat Miyan in Bareilly
January 21, 2016 11:41 am
Bareilly, Jan 21 (ANI): The city of Bareilly located in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh recently observed the Urs of Sharafat miya. It was attended by thousands of devotees who came from different parts of the country to pay their respects to the saint, and seek his blessings. Sharafat miya was a revered Sufi saint in the region, who preached the teachings of unity, peace and harmony among the people. The city of Bareilly is known for its rich culture and heritage, especially the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb or the culture of religious harmony. The mausoleum is respected by one and all, as it is believed that Allah answers all prayers and wishes.Sufism in India stands for goodwill and unity among the people. An example of it was well witnessed here.
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