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Religion News
Stop shrines coming up in public places: Supreme Court
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) While agreeing that removal of illegal shrines existing in public places can create law and order problems, the Supreme Court Friday asked the government... More
Police hunt for clues in Karnataka priest's death
Bangalore, July 31 (IANS) Police Friday said they are investigating the death of James Mukalel, a 39-year-old Catholic priest, whose body was found a day earlier on a roadside in ... More
One killed in police firing as sect followers resort to violence
Chandigarh, July 29 (IANS) One person was killed in police firing when followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda Wednesday went on a rampage in Mansa district of Punjab, damaging vehicles... More
Dalai Lama named honorary citizen of Warsaw
Dharamsala, July 29 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was Wednesday made an honorary citizen of the Polish capital Warsaw, his aides said here.
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Author, publisher arrested for Prophet's picture in textbook
Lucknow, July 29 (IANS) The author and publisher of a controversial textbook, that carries a picture of Prophet Mohammad, were Wednesday arrested in Uttar Pradesh for 'hurting the... More
Catholics want law to govern church properties
Panaji, July 29 (IANS) Amidst increasing clamour among the Catholic laity over the lack of transparency in the management of assets owned by the church, intellectuals from across ... More
Tension erupts after Dera follower's killing in Punjab
Chandigarh, July 28 (IANS) A follower of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect was shot dead in a Punjab village Tuesday, police said. Tension was reported in the area and other towns of the ... More
Prophet's picture in textbook stirs row in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, July 28 (IANS) Taking serious note of a picture of Prophet Mohammed published in an officially prescribed textbook, the Uttar Pradesh Minorities Commission Tuesday issued... More
Chand now wants to return to Hinduism, live with mother
Chandigarh, July 27 (IANS) After converting to Islam last year to marry a second time, former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammed took a u-turn Monda... More
Orissa closes down another relief camp in Kandhamal
Bhubaneswar, July 27 (IANS) Authorities in Orissa have closed down one more relief camp in Kandhamal district that saw communal riots last year, officials said Monday.
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Worshippers cry foul as Madhya Pradesh 'de-fangs' Nagpanchmi
Bhopal, July 26 (IANS) Nagpanchmi, the festival of snakes, which was celebrated Sunday, left many Hindu worshippers disappointed when they went to temples but found no snakes. The... More
Muthalik held for inciting communal clashes in Mysore
Bangalore, July 25 (IANS) Pramod Muthalik, who earned notoriety when members of his right wing Hindu outfit bashed up women in a pub in Karnataka in January this year, has been ar... More
Hundreds march to Mathura for ecological awareness
Agra, July 25 (IANS) Hundreds of followers of Sri Krishna, who began a trek here to raise awareness about ecological issues, entered Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, an... More
New book on Dalai Lama released
Shimla, July 24 (IANS) A book on Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, written by scholar and educationist Som P. Ranchan, was released here Friday by Himachal Pradesh Chief M... More
Adequate compensation to Orissa riot victims demanded
Bhubaneswar, July 23 (IANS) A Christian group in Orissa Thursday said the government had not adequately compensated last year's riot victims in Kandhamal district even after the S... More |
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