Muzaffarnagar riots: Centre calls NIC meet on Sept 23

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 12:41

A meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) has been called on September 23, by the Center to discuss how to combat communalism and casteism in the wake of the Muzaffarnagar riots which claimed at least 40 lives.

Muzaffarnagar peaceful, curfew relaxed

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 11:56

The situation in Uttar Pradesh`s Muzaffarnagar district and its adjoining areas, where 47 people died in communal clashes, was peaceful on Saturday.

BJP trying to communalise atmosphere in UP: SP

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 11:33

SP accused the BJP of trying to adopt Narendra Modi`s `Gujarat Model` in Uttar Pradesh and "communalise" the atmosphere in the state which has witnessed communal clashes.

Retired Justice Vishnu Sahai to probe Muzaffarnagar violence

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 20:41

UP government announced an inquiry commission headed by Justice (retd) Vishnu Sahai to probe Muzaffarnagar violence as the toll in communal clashes, one of the worst in the country in recent times, went up to 28.

Muzaffarnagar violence: BSP demands UP CM`s resignation

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 01:11

Accusing the Samajwadi government of indulging in "politics of communalism", BSP on Sunday demanded resignation of UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for his "failure" to control violence in Muzaffarnagar district.

UP tensions: Schools to remain shut in Meerut tomorrow

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 21:27

All primary schools and degree colleges in Meerut are to remain shut tomorrow after district officials today issued orders to that effect in view of tensions in the neighbouring Muzaffarnagar district.

Muzaffarnagar communal clashes: Mulayam meets CM as Army stages flag march

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 19:22

Facing flak from the opposition over Muzaffarnagar communal clashes, SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav held a meeting with CM Akhilesh Yadav while the Army staged a flag march in the strife-torn district.

Muslim clerics condemn Muzaffarnagar violence, appeal for peace

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 17:18

Condemning the violence in Muzaffarnagar, Muslim clerics today cautioned the people against "political conspiracies" aimed at dividing them on religious lines and appealed for peace and harmony in Uttar Pradesh.

Samajwadi Party failed to control communal clashes in UP: Digvijay Singh

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 14:33

Condemning the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Sunday blamed the Akhilesh Yadav-led SP government for not being able to control communal violence in Uttar Pradesh.

Muzaffarnagar violence: Centre seeks report from UP govt as toll climbs to 21

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:13

At least 10 more people were killed in spiralling violence in Muzaffarnagar on Sunday, taking the toll to 21 in the western UP district where the Army staged flag marches and thousands of anti-riot police personnel were deployed to restore law and order.