Sambhal, March 12 (IANS) In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) administration has decided to cover ten mosques in Sambhal during Holi celebrations on Friday. March 14 marks a rare sixty-year coincidence of the festival of colours and a Ramazan ‘Jumma’ falling together on the same day.
Shahjahanpur, March 11 (IANS) In a bid to maintain peace and ensure the safety of religious places during the upcoming Holi celebrations, the district administration of Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a unique precautionary step with over 60 mosques in the region been covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the famous 'Joota Maar Holi,' a colourful and chaotic event known for its exuberant processions and exuberant revelry.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Sharjeel Imam was not only an instigator, but was also one of the kingpins of a larger conspiracy to incite violence during 2019 anti-CAA protests, said a court here as it framed charges against the former JNU activist and other accused in the case.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India has condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, US, and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against those responsible.
California, March 9 (IANS) A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples, located in Chino Hills, California, was vandalised with "Anti-India" messages written on it on Sunday.
Varanasi, March 8 (IANS) The famed Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi rolled out a special initiative on Saturday to honour women with special arrangements for female devotees on International Women's Day.
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay on Friday hosted an Iftar party during the holy month of Ramzan in Chennai.
Amritsar, March 7 (IANS) In the ongoing "war of supremacy", the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday appointed Sikh preacher Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as the acting Jathedar (high priest) of the Akal Takht, replacing incumbent Giani Raghbir Singh.
Melbourne, March 7 (IANS) More than 1,400 children and teenagers from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) performed Satsang Diksha and Siddhanta Karika recitation in Sanskrit language in the Australian city recently.
Jamui, March 7 (IANS) With Holi just around the corner, markets in Bihar are abuzz with preparations, and this year, there’s a growing demand for herbal gulal made from flowers and natural ingredients. In Jamui district, women are crafting this eco-friendly gulal, combining traditional knowledge with creativity to make vibrant colours from fruits, flowers, and plants.
