Hemendra Chaturvedi is based in Agra serving as an Assistant Editor, covering districts of Agra and Aligarh division of western Uttar Pradesh. He has been with HT since 1992 and has completed three decades of association with HT.
Articles by Hemendra Chaturvedi
Brawl over Holi celebrations at AMU: 10 booked; students demand fair probe
Students at Aligarh Muslim University express discontent over police action on Holi celebration brawl. University admin pacifies students, demands fair investigation.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
Suspicious material causes bomb scare in Agra
As per police, the material was like a cracker containing potash and was placed to cause a nuisance for the shopkeeper. A hunt has been launched for the person involved and CCTV footage is being checked, according to officials.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Devotee dies at Bankey Bihari temple, police rule out suffocation
Senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Mathura Shailesh Pandey categorically ruled out that the death was due to ‘suffocation’ on account of heavy crowd in the temple . He said the devotee suffered a cardiac arrest.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 06:52 AM IST
With sticks & shields, Barsana celebrates Lathmar Holi
While the rest of India is still waiting to celebrate Holi, festivities were in full swing in Mathura, Vrindavan and nearby areas.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
Cong leader’s daughter Pooja Amrohi is BSP candidate for Agra seat
Pooja Amrohi (52) is the daughter of a prominent Congress leader Satya Behan who had been Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh in the past. Pooja Amrohi was born in Etah and graduated in humanities from Lady Sri Ram (LSR) in Delhi. Her name was announced at an event at the BSP office in Kalindi Vihar locality here on Friday by BSP national general secretary Munkad Ali.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:08 AM IST
LS polls: BJP unable to find candidates for many seats, says Shivpal
“All the candidates from Samajwadi Party will win in Lok Sabha elections and will defeat BJP candidates on all 80 seats in UP,” claimed Shivpal . “The BJP is not able to get suitable candidates in many constituencies,”’ quipped the SP leader .
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:34 AM IST
In Agra, parents rejoice at Gyanesh Kumar’s appointment as election commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar’s family has its roots in the quiet Midhakur town on the Agra-Jaipur highway in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
CMO seeks to play down SDM’s ‘exposure’ of Firozabad health centre
“I conducted an inspection at 12.05 pm on Wednesday. Work was on for cleanliness and painting. No major shortcomings, as pointed by SDM were found at the health centre. Yet we are probing the issues raised and anyone found guilty will be punished,” said CMO Dr Rambadan Ram who outrightly denied the charges that expired medicines were given to patients.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Under‘cover’ SDM exposes neglect at Firozabad health centre
Firozabad SDM's 'veiled' visit to a health centre reveals doctor's apathy, expired medicines, and absentee staff. Report to higher authorities planned.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
25K aspirants register for Agniveer recruitment
Registration is to be followed by an online Combined Entrance Examination and the Army Recruitment Rally.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
It’s Mulayam’s legacy vs BJP’s strategy in Mainpuri
The SP has never lost the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat since 1996 and the BJP has been making quiet inroads in the assembly elections since 2017 and is confident that “Modi Ki Guarantee” will help it sail through
Published on Mar 09, 2024 09:05 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
ABHM activist offers prayers in Mehtab Bagh, handed over to police
An activist of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha entered Mehtab Bagh located at the back of the Taj Mahal on the other bank of river Yamuna and performed ‘tandava nritya’ (dance) . The staff of Archaeological Survey of India, present at Mehtab Bagh, nabbed the man offering prayers and handed him over to police.
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 09:02 AM IST
PM Modi biggest champion of Dalit cause: Nadda in Agra
With abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the prime minister paved the way for implementation of reservation for the Scheduled Caste community in elections there, the BJP chief said at the party’s “Anusuchit Varg Maha Sammellan” (convention for Scheduled Castes) in Agra.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 08:45 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Agra Metro 9 months ahead of schedule, Yogi Adityanath takes maiden ride
In the first phase, the metro will have a six-kilometre-run with six stations in the priority corridor. The general public will be able to travel in the Agra Metro from Thursday onwards
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
Agra Metro: PM Modi to launch services along Priority Corridor today
Agra Metro Rail Project connecting Taj Mahal's east gate to Mankameshwar Temple will be inaugurated by PM Modi on March 6.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
BJP nervous, misusing ED, CBI: Dimple Yadav
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav accuses BJP of misusing institutions like ED, CBI, and Income Tax Department, resorting to cross-voting tactics due to fear of strong opposition alliance.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
9 schemes worth ₹34.43 crore for makeover of tourist spots in Agra
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, UP tourism minister Jaiveer Singh said that tourist spots in the belt from Agra to Jhansi would get a makeover through the projects sanctioned.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Suit seeking Krishna idol recovery from Agra Fort maintainable: Agra court
The case was initially filed last year by Sri Krishna Janambhoomi Sanrakshit Sewa Trust, a body headed by Hindu preacher (katha vachak) Devki Nandan Thakur
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
Congress nyay yatra gets SP boost in Agra
Workers of both the parties raised slogans in their support as the two leaders, accompanied by Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, waved at the crowd
Published on Feb 25, 2024 10:36 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
23 die as tractor-trolly plunges into pond in UP’s Kasganj
According to the police, the vehicle was carrying at least 30 people — most of them from the state’s Etah district— who were heading to take a dip in the Ganga to mark Magh Poornima
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
23 killed as tractor trolley overturns, falls into pond
All those in the tractor trolley were heading for a dip in the Ganga in Kasganj on Magh Poornima. According to police, there were more than 30 people in the trolley that overturned at about 10 am on Saturday but if villagers are to be believed, there were more than 50 in the ill-fated vehicle.
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 05:00 AM IST
24 killed as tractor trolley falls into road side pond in Uttar Pradesh
According to police, there were more than 30 people in the tractor trolley that overturned and fell into a roadside pond at about 10 am on Saturday
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 08:32 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra today
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, already a part of Nyay Yatra, will also be there in Aligarh and Agra.
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
Mission 2024: 7 years later, ‘U.P. Boys’ to hit Agra roads again
As SP chief Akhilesh Yadav joins Congress MP Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra on Sunday, both parties hope to consolidate votes that were earlier divided due to confusion
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Taj Mahotsav: Fiesta to attract foreigners begins today but where are the tourists?
The overnight stay of tourists in Agra was common till the Taj Mahal gates remained open at night. But the then wave of terrorism in turbulent Punjab had its impact and night viewing of Taj Mahal stopped in middle of the 80s.
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 07:44 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
Malaysian women tourists wave national flag at Taj, give written apology later
The incident took place on Thursday morning at about 8 am . About six Malayasian women tourists accompanied by an Indian entered Taj. Later, a video went viral in which these women were seen holding their national flag on the pathway near the central tank.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:36 PM IST
Agra’s Radhasoami sect celebrates Basant Panchami with verve
This time, the celebrations began on February 11 with Baby Show Final organized in farm areas in the morning. On February 12, a gymnastic competition was organized, followed by Sports Day on Tuesday. Basant Panchami on Wednesday was marked by lighting.
Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:53 PM IST
On Basant Panchami, Agra remembers ‘people’s poet’ Nazeer Akbarabadi
Born in 1735 in Delhi, Nazeer came to Agra and lived in Noori Darwaza locality known for petha making. He was known as ‘Wali Mohammad’ initially but due to attachment with the city , he became popular as Nazeer Akbarabadi as the city of Agra was then known as ‘Akbarabad’. Till he breathed his last, Nazeer lived and loved the city despite not being well off. Religion failed to restrain his pen and what he wrote on Hindu or Muslim festivals and occasions including Holi, Diwali, Shab-e- Barat, as well as the mela (fair) of Agra is popular till date.
Published on Feb 13, 2024 10:07 PM IST
Three-day ‘Urs ‘of Shah Jahan begins at Taj Mahal
The proceedings began with opening of the locked passage . The ‘zayareen’(devotees) got inside and prayer was offered. The important ritual on first day is of ‘gusl’ (bathing) of the graves in the basement lying closed for nearly a year.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Plea in Agra court no bar, preparations on for Shah Jahan Urs in Taj Mahal
The three day ‘Úrs’ is an annual event organised at the Taj Mahal and the Archaeological Survey of India waives off entry ticket for this event but this time, a petition was filed in the court of IV Additional Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Agra on Friday by the Agra unit of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 10:38 PM IST