Spiritual group plants 35 lakh trees
Haridwar, May 18: A spiritual group based here has launched a massive green drive in the country and has already planted 35 lakh trees and saplings, a spokesperson said Friday.
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Five detained for locking Kashmir House in Delhi
New Delhi, May 17: Five members of the Delhi-based Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (BSKS) were detained for a few hours here Thursday for locking the main gate of the Jammu and Kashmir House demand an increase in the duration of the Amarnath Yatra, police said.
No religion-based reservation, says Mamata
Kolkata, May 17: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday rubbished demands of reservation for Muslims on the basis of religion and said the idea cannot work as it is not permitted by the Indian Constitution.
Sikhs in turbans can now serve Washington police
Washington, May 17: Sikh police officers in the American capital will be allowed to wear turbans, beards and other religious items while on the job.
BJP raps government on Amarnath Yatra decision
Jammu, May 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said the Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to stop Hindu religious groups from starting the annual Amarnath pilgrimage from June 3 instead of the official date of June 25 was politically motivated.
Russian orthodox church opens Facebook account
Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Orthodox Church has opened a Facebook account called “Patriarch Kirill” to inform internet users about the life and work of the Russian priest, an official said.
Apex court issues notices on Kalighat temple entry
New Delhi, May 15: The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notices to the central and West Bengal governments on a petition that devotees be permitted to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the Kolkata-based Kalighat temple to pay obeisance to the deity.
UP wants centre to increase Haj quota
Lucknow, May 15: The Uttar Pradesh government is going to ask the central government to increase the quota of Haj pilgrims from the state, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said here Tuesday.
Dalai Lama donates money to fight child malnutrition
New Delhi, May 15: Tibetan religious leader the Dalai Lama has contributed around one million pounds (approx $1.6 million), part of the Templeton Award prize money, to an NGO for fighting children’s malnutrition, a statement said Tuesday.
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