Bishops at PM meet: Kerala Min apologises over 'cake and wine’ remarks

IANS | January 2, 2024 3:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 (IANS) After coming under attack from various Christian leaders and the Opposition on a statement made against Bishops for taking part in the luncheon meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi last week, the Kerala Minister for Culture and Fisheries on Tuesday withdrew his statement and apologised for it.

Five lakh lamps to lit on Jan 22 in Jaipur

IANS | January 2, 2024 12:25 PM

Jaipur, Jan 2 (IANS) Diwali-like decorations will be held in Jaipur on the auspicious occasion of Ramlala's Pran Pratistha Mahotsav on January 22 in the Ram temple of Ayodhya. On this day, more than 5 lakh lamps will be lit at major intersections, government buildings and temples across the city.

Final decision on Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya awaits announcement

IANS | December 30, 2023 6:43 AM

Ayodhya, Dec 30 (IANS) The Board of Trustees of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has examined all three idols of Ram Lalla and handed over their opinion in writing to the Trust. The Trust is yet to take a final decision on selection of the idol.

K’taka Police arrest two more in Dalit woman nude parade case

IANS | December 29, 2023 1:25 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) Karnataka Police on Friday arrested two more accused, including a minor boy, in connection with the nude parade and assault of a Dalit woman case following the elopement of his son with a girl from Vantamuri village in Belagavi district.