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Lucknow: The crackdown on unauthorised religious structures and illegal encroachments continued on Wednesday in districts bordering Nepal, an official statement issued here said. Bulldozers rolled once again in Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit as part of the ongoing drive, it said. On Wednesday alone, demolition was …

New York: Finding “a worsening religious and political climate of fear, intolerance, and violence” for minorities in Pakistan, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has asked President Donald Trump’s administration to take strong measures against the Islamic Republic. It urged the US government to impose sanctions on Pakistani …

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of meat within 500 metres of religious places in the state for the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which begins on Sunday, and directed that all illegal slaughterhouses be closed.  Issuing special instructions for Ram Navami, which will be celebrated …

Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called for permanent noise control measures for loudspeakers mounted at religious places. While reviewing development projects and law and order at the Circuit House, he also directed officials to strictly prohibit high-volume DJs during Holi celebrations, a statement said. Mr Adityanath instructed officials …