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Supreme Court Clears Chardham Highway Project

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2019

The Supreme Court has cleared the decks for the Chardham highway project, which will connect four holy places in the hills of Uttarakhand through 900-km all-weather roads, by modifying an NGT order to constitute a fresh committee to look into environmental concerns.

Sushma Swaraj's Ashes Immersed In Ganga By Daughter

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday August 8, 2019

In a video of the ceremony that was posted by news agency ANI, Bansuri Swaraj can be seen standing by the edge of a small boat floating on the Gangaand, guided by her father, immersing Sushma Swaraj's ashes into the holy river

Sawan Shivratri 2019 Today: Shravan Shivratri Puja Time, Significance And Fasting Rituals

NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Sawan Shivratri falls in the holy month of Sawan or Shravan, typically around August or September each year. This year Sawan Shivratri is being celebrated today. Sawan Shivratri is an occasion of immense significance among Shiva devotees.

4 Amarnath Pilgrims Die, Death Toll In This Year's Yatra Reaches 30

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Four Amarnath pilgrims have died over the past 24 hours en route the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll in this year's pilgrimage to 30, officials said on Wednesday.

Over 4,000 Pilgrims Leave Jammu For Amarnath

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2019

The 20th batch comprising 4,158 pilgrims including 1137 women and 260 sadhus Sunday left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu to offer prayers at the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.

"Define Holy Cow": Punjab Minister To Centre On Stray Cattle Problem

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Thursday July 18, 2019

Amid rising instances of stray cattle damaging crops and descending on roads across the country, a Punjab Minister today declared that the issue cannot be addressed without the Union Government clarifying on the definition of "holy cow".

Ranchi Teen Won't Have To Distribute Qurans, Judge Modifies Bail Order

India News | Written by Manish Kumar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday July 17, 2019

A 19-year-old woman arrested for sharing a controversial Facebook post that allegedly targeted a minority community was granted bail by a Ranchi court on Monday on the condition that she distributes five copies of the Quran to the complainant as well as various libraries across the city. As protests erupted, the court today dropped the controversia...

Sawan 2019: Important Dates And Significance Of Holy Month Devoted To Lord Shiva

India News | Edited by Niharika Banerjee | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Sawan Date 2019: Today on July 17 marks the beginning of the month of Sawan after the conclusion Guru Purnima and Lunar Eclipse. Lord Shiva is worshiped throughout the month of Sawan. It is believed that as compared to other days, praying to Lord Shiva holds more importance in the month of Sawan, one of the holiest months according to the Hindu cal...

Ashadhi Ekadashi Or Shayani Ekadashi: A Day To Worship Lord Vishnu - All You Need To Know

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday July 12, 2019

Ashadhi Ekadashi or Shayani Ekadashi is marked by worshiping Lord Vishnu. The entire night is spent singing prayers and devotees fast on this holy day.

Air India Allows Haj Pilgrims To Carry Holy Zamzam Water On Flight

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

The well of Zamzam is located in Mecca in Saudi Arabia and many Haj pilgrims bring the holy water from the well for family and friends.

Security Stepped Up After Punjab Sacrilege Accused Killed In Jail

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday June 22, 2019

Security was stepped up and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh promised strong action after a man, accused in a 2015 sacrilege case, was killed inside a prison on Saturday evening, risking an outbreak of communal violence.

Facebook Restores Controversial Led Zeppelin Album Cover

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday June 22, 2019

Facebook has reversed its ban on British rock band Led Zeppelin's 1973 album "Houses of the Holy" cover that features nude children.

CRPF To Launch "Save Environment" Campaign During Amarnath Yatra

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2019

In addition to performing its primary duty of providing security, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will launch a "save environment" campaign during the pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas.

Man, Who Killed Cow To Trigger Communal Tension In March, Arrested In Delhi: Cops

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police arrested a 29-year-old man from northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar today for allegedly slaughtering a cow in March with intentions to trigger communal tension on the occasion of Holi, the police said.

20 From Telangana Stuck In Saudi Arabia After Being Duped By Travel Agent

Telangana News | ANI | Sunday June 9, 2019

As many as 20 people are stuck in Saudi Arabia after they were allegedly duped by their travel agent. They had gone to perform ''Umrah'' during the holy month of Ramadan.