The Neja (javelin) Mela, a traditional event in Sambhal, is celebrated a week after Holi in honour of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi.

The Neja Mela is held in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district every year. Syed Salar Masud Ghazi allegedly accompanied Mahmud of ...

The ‘Neja Mela,’ which is held annually in memory of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, traditionally begins with the installation of a 30-foot pole bearing a green flag. However, authorities have now prohibited ...

The Sambhal district has been embroiled in tense situations since clashes broke out in November last year over the ...

It is 3 am and the only figure visible in Sambhal city’s dark-lit bylanes is a lonesome man, walking down lazily with a kaftan loosely draped around his neck and a green ‘saafa’ covering his head.

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) administration has refused permission for the annual 'Neja Mela' in Sambhal, calling it a "wrong ...

Sambhal has been tense after riots broke out on November 24 last year following a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a ...

The work of whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh' Sambhal has begun after the Allahabad High Court granted permission ...

The whitewashing of Sambhal Jama Masjid began under the Archaeological Survey of India's supervision, following a court ...

Holi celebrations in sensitive areas of Uttar Pradesh, including Sambhal, were held under tight security, with drones and ...

In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Holi celebrations and Ramzan Friday prayers concluded peacefully. Officials, with cooperation from ...

The Hindu festival this year will coincide with congregational Friday prayers during the Islamic holy month of Ramzan.