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 ...

Sambhal shot to front-page headlines after riots broke out there last November following a survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid ...

Additional SP Shirish Chandra seen in video saying fair is held in memory of Masud Ghazi, nephew of Mahmud Ghazni. Organisers ...

The Uttar Pradesh administration has refused to grant permission for the annual ‘Neja Mela’ in Sambhal, citing concerns over its historical context and objections raised by sections of society. As ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

The Uttar Pradesh Police have issued guidelines to maintain peace during Holi, which coincides with Ramzan prayers.