Mathura

10-year-old girl found dead at Mathura shelter home; role of 2 minors under lens

August 24, 2026 12:09 pm

The victim died at a state-run shelter home in Mathura after two 15-year-old girls allegedly held her head underwater in a bathroom.

177 cases, 312 arrests in a year: How a ‘mini Jamtara’ took shape in Mathura’s villages

July 29, 2026 5:12 pm

Over the last few years, police say Mathura has emerged as a major hub of organised cyber fraud, with a large network recruiting locals and operating from these villages.

Time to talk about Mathura, says Yogi as Akhilesh tries to corner BJP over Ram Temple donation theft

June 29, 2026 11:08 am

UP CM slams SP chief over promise to develop Ayodhya as Siyaram Dham, invokes 1990 police firing on kar sewaks

6 devotees injured after balcony collapses near Mathura's Banke Bihari temple

June 09, 2026 8:39 pm

Inquiry on to ascertain exact cause of collapse and determine whether any negligence was involved, say officials

A kidnapped lawyer, 500 angry locals, and 44 arrests: Tensions grips Mathura

May 12, 2026 11:23 pm

A Supreme Court advocate was kidnapped on Sunday. Police stormed the house where he was confined to rescue him — and faced off with 44 armed men.

Ancient mounds from 1,000 BC to colonial buildings: UP adds 39 sites to protected monument list

May 08, 2026 2:31 pm

The move aims to expand heritage tourism beyond Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Agra, targeting 300 protected monuments by 2027.

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of Mathura drowning victims

April 11, 2026 12:44 pm

PM Narendra Modi has announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of deceased in the tragic Mathura boat capsize incident.

10 pilgrims, mostly from Punjab, die as boat capsizes in Mathura

April 12, 2026 10:01 am

The motorboat carrying 27 people overturned after hitting a pontoon bridge, a few missing

A video message, scribbles on a wall — Mathura farmer left four ‘notes’. Hours later, he and his family were dead

February 11, 2026 10:51 am

It was the farmer’s brother, living next door, who found the five bodies. How did they die?

Mathura headmaster suspended after BJP leader claims he made students 'offer namaz’

February 04, 2026 4:30 am

The 52-year-old teacher said he was suspended without a verification or inquiry being carried out.

'Only 70-80 houses remain' but relief for Mathura residents as SC stays demolition drive

August 17, 2023 11:23 am

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the railway authorities to maintain status quo for 10 days with regard to the removal of alleged encroachments on its land near Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura.

Janmashtami 2021: Celebrations take place amid Covid-19 fears

August 30, 2021 10:04 pm

Krishna puja is usually conducted at midnight; the ritualistic puja includes 16 steps which are part of the Shodashopachara puja vidhi.

How India celebrated Janmashtami

August 13, 2020 2:44 pm

As per the Hindu tradition, Krishna is believed to have been born in Mathura at midnight on the eighth day of the Bhadrapada month.

A riot of colours: Barsana, Nandgaon celebrate Lathmar Holi

March 05, 2020 3:39 pm

Lathmar Holi means playing with sticks. In the festival, menfolk try to smear colour on women who traditionally protect themselves with lathis or sticks.

Express Wanderlust: Here's why March is a great time to visit Mathura

February 27, 2020 5:02 pm

The birthplace of Lord Krishna awaits you

Jumbo leap: India opens first hospital for elephants

November 20, 2018 7:05 am

At India’s first hospital for elephants, opened last week in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, 49-year old Asha placed her left foreleg on a stool for a doctor to attend to an injury while visitors filmed it all on their mobile phones.

Hema Malini in Mathura before the sixth phase of LS polls

April 24, 2014 5:07 pm

Hema Malini, BJP candidate from Mathura busy with the photo session with her fans at a hotel in Mathura, a day before the Polling.

Caught On Camera: UP Cops Looting Cash At Toll Plaza

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm