Tag: Azamgarh

Amit Shah hits out at Rahul Gandhi

Not democracy but casteism and dynasty are in danger, says Union Home and Cooperation Minister.

April 7, 2023

“Azamgarh used to be epicentre of terrorism before 2017” : Amit Shah

Alleging that Azamgarh's image was destroyed by the previous governments, Amit Shah said that BJP government has led it to a new era.

April 7, 2023

Shraddha case echo in UP: Man kills ex, cuts body into six parts

According to police, accused Prince Yadav, who was arrested on Saturday, had concealed a country-made pistol at the spot.

November 21, 2022

Akhilesh goes to Azamgarh to meet jailed SP leader

As the MLA is the dominant factor in Azamgarh, Akhilesh Yadav's meeting with him is being linked to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

August 22, 2022

Polling begins for Rampur, Azamgarh bypolls in UP

Polling has begun in Rampur and Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, where by-elections are being held on these two constituencies.

June 23, 2022

Polling begins in 54 constituencies for last phase of UP elections

Polling began on Monday on 54 seats for the seventh and last phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

March 7, 2022

Akhilesh made Azamgarh ‘stronghold of criminals’ during his tenure, says UP CM Yogi

Adityanath's remarks came at the inauguration of 37 developmental projects worth Rs 122.43 crores here today.

December 6, 2021

BSP man shot dead in Azamgarh, UP cops say ‘old rivalry’

The BSP leader suffered three bullet injuries, and succumbed during treatment, said the police officer.

February 16, 2021

Six-year-old girl kidnapped, raped in UP’s Azamgarh

The victim has been admitted to a hospital and investigation is on, Deputy Inspector General, Azamgarh range, Subhash Chand Dubey said.

January 25, 2020

‘Modi factor’ stumps caste-based mahagathbandhan

The BJP put up a stupendous display in Uttar Pradesh where it was pitted against a seemingly formidable 'mahagathbandhan' of SP-BSP-RLD.

May 24, 2019

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Azamgarh, Azam Khan from Rampur

This is the first time that Akhilesh Yadav will be contesting from a seat in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

March 24, 2019

Ambedkar statue ‘beheaded’ in Azamgarh

A statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was vandalised in Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday by unidentified miscreants. The head of the statue had been shattered and the hands broken by vandals. Azamgarh police reached the spot to take stock of the situation. No report of disturbance due to the vandalism was reported from the...

March 10, 2018

Wanted criminal Mohan Paasi gunned down

Notorious criminal Mohan Paasi of Azamgarh was killed in an encounter with a joint team of special task force and police in Hapur on Monday night. Paasi had a reward of Rs. 50,000 on his head and he was wanted by the police in several cases of murder, loot and robbery. Paasi had escaped from the police custody ...

January 30, 2018

Nizami Bandhu’s next Bollywood venture is ‘Azamgarh’

After giving tracks in films like Rockstar sufi band Nizami Bandhu’s next Bollywood venture is Azamgarh, informs Chand Nizami. “I have signed  Azamgarh‘, a movie which will release in another three-four months,” Chand Nizami said. Headed by Chand Nizami, the band also includes his two nephews, Shadab Faridi Nizami and Sohrab Faridi Nizami. The band shot to...

December 20, 2017