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  • Sindhu Festival begins in Leh

    Three day annual Sindhu Festival has begun from today in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir. The festival is being celebrated on the bank of Indus River. Our correspondent reports that State Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora will inaugurate the festival. The Sindhu festival celebrates to attract more and more tourists in Ladakh. During the […]

    144 imposed in Jammu as VHP begins Amarnath Yatra ahead of schedule

    Section 144 of Cr.PC has been imposed in Jammu district in view of the yatra to Amarnath cave sponsored by Vishwa Hindu Parishad beginning today against the official date of June 25. Hudreds of VHP activists from different states have reached Jammu. The Jammu & Kashmir government has warned that action will be taken against […]

    Over 2.50 lakh pilgrims register for Amarnath yatra

    Himalaya : More than 2.50 lakh pilgrims have registered themselves for the forthcoming Amarnath yatra to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas. The number of pilgrims registered till last evening was 2.55 lakh. The quota for registration through online service as well as at 47 branches of J&K Bank has been exhausted, Chief […]

    Budh Purnima is celebrated across the country

    New Delhi : Today is Budha Purnima. The day marks the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvan of Mahatma Budha in the 7th century Before Christ. The Buddhists all across the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia and Nepal celebrate the day with religious fervor. The President, Vice President and the Prime Minister have […]

    Amarnath pilgrims can get registered through post offices

    New Delhi : In a major initiative, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, SASB, has tied up with the Department of Posts for registration of pilgrims through selected post offices across the country especially in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and UP. As many as 100 post offices across the country have been identified […]

    ‘Char Dham Yatra’ to begin from Tuesday

    New Delhi : The six-month long pilgrimage to four Hindu shrines Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, popularly known as the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ will begin from Tuesday. Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Anusua Prasad Bhatt told reporters in Dehradun on Sunday that the shrine of Badrinath will open for the devotees on April 28, while the […]

    Rongali Bihu in Assam, Poila Baishakh in WB & Vishu in Kerala being celebrated

    New Delhi : The people of Assam are celebrating Rongali Bihu to welcome the Assamese New Year 1419 which begins today. The festival is also known as the ‘Bohaag Bihu’ as it marks the beginning of the Assamese month-Bohaag. The celebration will last for a week. Bihu functions are being organized across the State with […]

    Pope’s Easter message urges peace around the world

    Italy : Pope Benedict XVI implored the Syrian regime Sunday to heed international demands to end the bloodshed and expressed hope that the joy of Easter will comfort Christian communities suffering because of their faith. Benedict, struggling with hoarseness and looking tired, celebrated Mass on Christianity’s most joyous holy day on the flower-adorned steps of […]

    Christians observe Good Friday today

    New Delhi : Christians around the world are observing Good Friday today, the day marks the crucification of Jesus Christ at the end of the Lent period. Rehearsals of hymns, prayers and sermons are being conducted wherein devotees spend the day fasting. Good Friday is the culmination of the 40-day Lent period during which they […]

    Mahavir Jayanti celebrated in the country today

    New Delhi : Mahavir Jayanti is being celebrated with religious fervour in various parts of the country today. The President, Vice President and the Prime Minister have greeted the people on the occasion.Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated in some parts of the country including Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh yesterday.