Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, March 10 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have arrested Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, an Indian-origin international drug lord wanted by the US-based intelligence and security agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Monday. The accused … Read more
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) The Commissionerate Police have arrested two persons, including the owner of a tattoo shop and the artist working there, who etched a tattoo on the thigh of a foreign woman, that has triggered outrage in Odisha. Speaking to media persons about the incident, ACP (Zone-5), Biswaranjan Senapati, on Sunday said that … Read more
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) A tattoo of Lord Jagannath on the thigh of a foreign lady has triggered widespread outrage in Odisha. Social activist Subrat Kumar Mohani of Bhubaneswar has lodged a complaint against the owner of the tattoo parlour, ‘Rocky Tattooz,’ located in the Saheed Nagar area of the city, where the controversial tattoo … Read more
Patna, Feb 27 (IANS) Tensions prevailed in Parmanandpur village in Bihar after unidentified miscreants vandalised idols of Lord Shiva and Lord Kartikeya, an official said on Thursday. The official said the incident probably took place on Maha Shivratri night on Wednesday, sparking outrage among the locals. According to Ram Krishna, SDPO of Sadar range, villagers … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday across the country, everyone from common people to prominent personalities worshipped Lord Shiva in their own ways. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani gave a glimpse of the worship of Lord Shiva at his home. Gautam Adani also shared a video on social … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has undertaken significant steps for the conservation and restoration of major Lord Shiva temples across the country, enhancing their grandeur and ensuring better facilities for devotees. From developing world-class amenities to improving connectivity and launching iconic projects like the Kashi Vishwanath … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Four-time Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor, who has been on his party’s radar for some time for praising PM Narendra Modi’s US visit, on Wednesday extended Maha Shivratri greetings, saying he was born on the day and was named for the crescent moon on Lord Shiva’s forehead. Tharoor took … Read more
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) Heavy police security has been deployed at the six main abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu as lakhs of devotees converge to celebrate the auspicious Thaipusam festival. Mulugan, the revered warrior deity of South India, has six sacred temples known as Arupadai Vedu, which includes include, Thiruchendur Murugan, Pazhamudhir Solai, … Read more
Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has accused the ruling DMK of abandoning Tamil god Lord Murugan in an attempt to appease minority vote banks. His remarks came in response to the recent protests at the Thirupparankundram hill shrine in Madurai district. The controversy erupted after some Muslim organisations reportedly demanded … Read more