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Everything you need to know about Dewal Ashram: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dewal Ashram: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Tension escalates in Rohtak as Ashram to be evacuated

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rohtak, May 14 (ANI): The situation in Haryana's Rohtak District continued to be tense on Tuesday with local law enforcement authorities imposing prohibitory orders under Section 144 in an attempt to get the disputed Satlok Ashram in Karontha village vacated.

14,000-capacity Sai Ashram inaugurated in Shirdi

April 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), April 11 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa (New Year, according to Maharashtrian calendar), Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan inaugurated the state-of-the-art, eco-friendly Sai Ashram near the famous Saibaba Temple here Thursday.

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt

March 26, 2013 at 9:54 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Former Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh and party MP Jaya Prada Tuesday called on Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail.

Tahiliani takes inspiration from fakirs, paints ramp with bold colours (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Saffron-clad sadhus at the just concluded Mahakumbh inspired Tarun Tahiliani's new collection Kumbhback. The designer brought bold splashes of colours on the ramp when models flaunted sensual drapes and structured dresses in red, saffron and orange at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter(WIFW).

Will visit my 'sasur bari' for the first time, says Pranab

March 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Dhaka, March 3 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee will Tuesday visit his "sasur bari" or in-laws' home in Narail district of Bangladesh for the first time. His wife Suvra Mukherjee will also accompany him.

Tension in Assam's Baksa after four youth found killed

February 24, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Tension erupted in Assam's Baksa district - a part of the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) - after bodies of four youths were found Sunday, police said.

Russian cult leader convicted of rape

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Novosibirsk (Russia), Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The leader and founder of one of Russia's largest religious cults was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in prison by a Siberian court for sex abuse against his followers.

Man run over while crossing Metro tracks

January 4, 2013 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A Delhi Metro train Friday evening ran over a man when he was crossing the tracks to reach another platform, police said, contradicting their earlier version that he committed suicide.

Man jumps to death before Metro train

January 4, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A man committed suicide by jumping in front of the on-coming train at a Delhi Metro station Friday evening, police said.

Hare takes JK Racing Asia Series pole

November 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Greater Noida, Nov 30 (IANS) Indian driver Akhil Khushlani put up a very impressive performance to start Round 13 in third place in the qualifying session for the final rounds of the JK Racing Asia Series.

President Mukherjee cancels trip to Maharashtra

November 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra in view of the ill health of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, official sources said Thursday.

President cancels Maharashtra trip

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra, official sources said here Thursday morning.

President to inaugurate Shirdi Sai Ashram Nov 16

November 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Nov 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to inaugurate the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art and eco-friendly Sai Ashram near the famed Saibaba Temple here Nov 16, an official said.

New Shirdi facility to house 15,000 pilgrims

October 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Oct 24 (IANS) The famed Sai temple here was Wednesday handed over one of the largest pilgrim accommodation facilities in India with a capacity to house 14,000 people.

Himachal Pradesh juveniles being denied access to justice

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in its fact finding report, "The State of Juvenile Justice in Himachal Pradesh" stated that juveniles in Himachal Pradesh are effectively being denied access to justice.

French woman found dead in Delhi ashram

September 25, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A 53-year-old French woman was found dead inside her accommodation in an ashram here in the city, police said Tuesday.

More rain, more chaos in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) It was a rained out morning in the capital Wednesday with the season's heaviest showers resulting in several areas being waterlogged and the inevitable traffic snarls.

Kerala government faces ire over 'murder' of Bihari youth

August 18, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) The Kerala government is facing the heat over the unnatural death of 24-year-old Bihari youth S.S. Mann who was brought dead from a mental hospital here to the Medical College Hospital on Aug 4.

Swami Nityananda faces high-level probe in Karnataka

June 11, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda on Monday said that his government has decided to initiate a high-level probe against the charges levelled against self-claimed Godman Swami Nityananda.

Deported French nationals had no Maoist links, says NGO

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Patna, April 24 (IANS) The 10 French nationals, who were deported from Bihar for allegedly violating visa conditions, had nothing to do with Maoists, claimed an NGO that is itself under police scanner for supporting the ultras.

Chidambaram to decide on US historian's visa Monday

March 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram ordered a review of the decision on cancellation of the visa of US historian Peter Heehs, living in Puducherry, and said he will take a decision on it Monday.

Cult religion, parenting & art on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)

March 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The book cart is light and moving this weekend - bringing out the diverse essence of the region. Browse with IANS....

Cricket fans disappointed as Tendulkar again misses opportunity to century of international tons

November 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM

Kolkata, Nov.14 (ANI): Cricket fans at Kolkata were left disappointed as batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar missed another opportunity to score his 100th international century during India's first innings in the second Test against the West Indies being played here.

Gadkari expresses grief over Haridwar tragedy

November 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Haridwar, Nov 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has expressed grief over the loss of lives in Tuesday's stampede in Haridwar.

PM expresses grief at Haridwar tragedy

November 8, 2011 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in the stampede at Haridwar.

16 killed in Haridwar stampede(Update: Haridwar stampede)

November 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

Haridwar, Nov. 8 (ANI): At least 16 persons were killed and over 30 others wereinjured in a stampede that broke out during a religious procession to commemorate the centennial of a spiritual leader's birth at a ashram in Haridwar's Chandidweep area on Tuesday.

Vaghela breaks his counter-fast

September 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Congress leader and former Chief minister of Gujarat Shankersinh Vaghela along....

Congress leader Vaghela begins counter fast against Modi at Sabarmati Ashram

September 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep. 17 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader Shankarsinh Vaghela began his counter fast against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day "Sadbhavna (Amity) fast at the Sabarmati Ashram here on Saturday.

Modi's 'five star' fast, a gimmick, says Gujarat unit of Congress

September 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep.15 (ANI): The Congress party has termed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day fast from September 17 a political gimmick.

People celebrate Mahatama Gandhi's birthday in Gujarat, Maharashtra

October 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Ahmedabad/Nagpur, Oct.2 (ANI): People in Gujarat and Maharashtra celebrated the 141st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday.

Antony denies differences between Home and Defence ministries

September 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Thiruvanthapuram, Sep. 12 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Sunday denied existence of any differences within the ministries in the United Progressive Alliance government.

Mumbai ATS nabs two German Bakery blast suspects

September 8, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (ANI): The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two people in connection with the blast that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13 this year.

Pune's German Bakery blast suspects identified: Maha Home Minister

August 10, 2010 at 9:56 PM

Pune, Aug 10 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Tuesday said the police have identified the culprits involved in the blast that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13.

Maoists destroyed 109 schools in three years

April 28, 2010 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): The Government on Wednesday said that the Maoists have destroyed over 109 schools in last three years at different parts of the country.

Maharashtra's ATS identifies key instigator behind Pune blast

April 8, 2010 at 3:05 PM

Pune, Apr 8 (ANI): Maharashtra's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has claimed to have made significant progress in its investigation into the blasts that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13, and has reportedly identified the main suspect in the case.

BSP supporters congregate in Lucknow to celebrate party's 25 years

March 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Lucknow, Mar 15 (ANI): Tens of thousands of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supporters congregated in Lucknow on Monday to attend a mass rally held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the party, which coincides with the birth anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram.

Gujarat Congress celebrates 80th anniversary of Dandi March

March 12, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Gandhinagar, March 12 (ANI): The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee will stage a symbolic march on Friday from Sabarmati Ashram to the Kochrab Ashram to mark the 80th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's historic Dandi March.

Centre playing politics over Pratapgarh incident: Mayawati

March 10, 2010 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, Mar 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday expressed her grief over the Pratapgarh incident and criticised the Central Government for playing politics in the name of providing funds.

Pratapgarh stampede: Initial report blames local authorities, ashram for incident

March 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM

Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): The preliminary report of investigation in Pratapgarh stampede blamed the local administration and the ashram authorities for the incident.

Allahabad stampede claims 20 lives

March 4, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Allahabad, Mar 4 (ANI): At lease twenty people were feared dead in a stampede here on Thursday afternoon.

Pune blast foreigners survey to be done: Maharashtra Home Minister

March 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Mumbai, Mar 4 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister Ramesh Bagwe has said that a thorough survey of authorised and unauthorised foreigners in the state would be conducted so as to facilitate a thorough probe into the blasts that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13.

Center issued intelligence alerts well before Pune blast: Chidambaram

March 2, 2010 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the Centre had sent alert to the Maharashta Government prior to the blast at the popular German Bakery in Pune, which left 17 persons dead and 355 injured.

Court bans use of CCTV footage of bombed German Bakery

February 25, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Pune, Feb 25 (ANI): In response to an application filed by the Maharashtra Anti Terror squad (ATS), a special court in Pune has put a ban on all television news channels from showing the CCTV footage of the German Bakery blast.

Pune blast death toll rises to 16

February 24, 2010 at 11:20 AM

Pune, Feb 24 (ANI): With one more person succumbing to his injuries, the toll at the blast in the German Bakery in Pune has risen to sixteen, hospital sources said today.

Kin of Pune blast victims hold a candlelight vigil in Mumbai

February 22, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (ANI): Friends and family members of the victims of the Pune terror attack took out a candlelight vigil here on Sunday to pay homage to those who had lost their lives in last week's blast.

Bollywood actors pay tribute to German Bakery blast victims

February 21, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Pune, Feb 21 (ANI): Bollywood actors Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor paid their tributes to the victims, who lost their lives in the February 13 blast, by taking part in a candlelight vigil in the vicinity of German Bakery.

Pune Police reassures safety for students

February 20, 2010 at 12:55 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (ANI): Pune Police is reaching out to over four lakh students in the city, in an attempt to increase awareness on terror following recent blast.

Pune blast death toll rises to 12

February 20, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (ANI): With one more person succumbing to his injuries, the toll at the blast in the German Bakery in Pune has risen to twelve, hospital sources said today.

CCTV footage reveals vital clues in German Bakery blast

February 15, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Investigating agencies have managed to find out vital clues from the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage that was obtained of the front area of German Bakery, where the blast took place on Saturday at around 7 p.m.

Family members mourn Pune blast victims

February 15, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Mumbai/Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Vinita Gadani who have been alive today had she turned down the request of her friends to meet at German Bakery on Saturday.

Indian Mujahideen, LeT on suspect list in Pune terror attack

February 15, 2010 at 11:58 AM

Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Investigating agencies on Monday did not rule out the possibility of a joint effort, involving the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) activists in the explosion that took place at the German Bakery, located close to the Osho Ashram and Chabad House, a Jewish prayer house, at around 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Centre probing role of Jamaat-ud-Dawaah in Pune attack

February 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): The centre is probing the role of Pakistan based terror outfit Jamaat-ud-Dawaah (JuD) behind the blast that ripped Pune's German Bakery on Saturday evening.

Families of Pune blast victims will receive Rs. 500,000 compensation: Chavan

February 14, 2010 at 7:17 PM

Pune, Feb 14(ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Sunday announced that the families of victims killed in Saturday's German Bakery blast in Pune will receive a ompensation of Rs. 500,000.

Gilani condemns Pune bomb blast

February 14, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Islamabad, Feb 14 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday condemned Saturday night's bomb explosion at the German Bakery in Pune's Koregaon area which killed nine people and injured over 50 persons.

Could Pune blast be Headley's brainchild?

February 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Was Saturday's Pune blast a brainchild of arrested Lashkar operative David Headley? The question is haunting North Block here.

Pune Blast: CBI forensic team being air-lifted from New Delhi, says Union Home Secretary

February 13, 2010 at 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb.13 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G.K.Pillai on Saturday said that a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) forensic team will be air-lifted from New Delhi to assist the investigations in the bomb blast occurred at the German Bakery here.

Pune blast: Bomb disposal squad arrives at blast venue

February 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Pune, Feb.13 (ANI): In the latest development of blast occurred at a bakery here, in which over seven people have been died, a bomb disposal squad has reached the place of incident to investigate any suspicious object found there.

7 dead, 32 injured in a blast at Pune bakery

February 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Pune, Feb.13 (ANI): At least seven people have died and 32 persons left injured, including many foreigners, in an explosion, occurred at a bakery here in Koregaon Park on Saturday evening.

Orissa tribal leaders question EU team visit to Kandhamal

February 8, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Feb. 7 (ANI): Elders and leaders of various tribes in Orissa's Kandhamal District have voiced suspicious about a European Union (EU) delegation visiting their region saying it would hamper peace and re-ignite violence.

India pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

January 30, 2010 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday paid floral tributes at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial on his 62nd death anniversary.

Natwar Thakkar, a Gandhian who is realising the Mahatma's dream

January 18, 2010 at 7:09 PM

Mokokchung (Nagaland), Jan 18 (ANI): Profit and gain are driving forces for millions across the world. But there are some who are different. One such person is Natwar Thakkar.

British authorities tipped CIA over Headley

November 26, 2009 at 5:49 PM

London, Nov.26 (ANI): British intelligence agencies had tipped off the CIA over David Coleman Headley, an alleged Lashkar operative in the U.S. of Pakistani origin, days before he was arrested, sources have revealed.

Police to probe Headley's visit to Pune

November 17, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Pune, Nov 17(ANI): Maharashtra police on Tuesday confirmed the visit of U S terror suspect David Headley to Osho International Community and said that it plans further investigation into the matter.

Police claim Headley visited Pune's Osho Ashram

November 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Pune, Nov 17 (ANI): U S terror suspect David Headley visited the 'Osho Ashram' here twice during 2008 and 2009, a top police official said on Tuesday.

Jessica Simpson reveals her Bollywood trip on Twitter

October 23, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 23 (ANI): Hollywood diva Jessica Simpson has confirmed on Twitter her impending visit to India.

Hindus welcome rapper Kanye West's plan of retreat in Indian ashram

October 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 11 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed Grammy winner American singer-rapper-musician-producer Kanye West's reported decision to escape to a Hindu ashram in India for about a month to seek spiritual guidance.

President Patil to visit Sabarmati Ashram today

October 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil, who is on a five-day visit to Gujarat, will visit Sabarmati Ashram today.

Austerity drive: No caviar, or costly biscuits on Air India One

September 23, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Onboard Air India One, Sep.23 (ANI): With austerity being the buzz word in Indian corridors of power, it seems, that every area of government-public interaction is being hit by the bug.

Julia Roberts' Eat, Pray, Love shooting launched with "hawan"

September 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 22 (ANI): Hindus have applauded the makers of Hollywood movie "Eat, Pray, Love" and its star Julia Roberts for reportedly launching the India leg of the shooting with a hawan (a fire sacrifice).

Gandhians in Ahmedabad laud government's austerity drive

September 18, 2009 at 8:57 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 18(ANI): In contrast to leaders of some political parties, who are criticising the austerity measures mooted by the government as mere 'tokenism', Gandhians associated with the Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad have lauded the initiative.

Chattisgarh seeks central assistance for development in Maoist hit areas

September 2, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Raipur, Sep 2 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh Government on Wednesday placed a demand for grant of Rs 94.22 crore from the Central Government to develop educational facilities in the Maoist- affected areas.

Two girls test positive for swine flu, toll rises to three in Gujarat

July 12, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Ahmedabad, July 12 (ANI): Two girls from Ahmedabad were reported to have tested positive for swine flu and two others were suspected to have the disease on Sunday in Gujarat.

Over 500 join 'satsang' camp in US city

May 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM

New York, May 28 (IANS) More than 500 followers of Swami Satyanandji Maharaj from all over the United States, India, Canada, the UK, Fiji and Australia participated in a three-day camp in Pennsylvania to gain spiritual guidance to everyday living.

German national who became Hindu monk

May 14, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), May 14 (ANI): A German national who converted himself to become a Hindu and even abdicated social life to become a monk has been propagating tenets of Indian ethos at Aydodhya for over three decades.

Groom, 2 others killed in militant attack on wedding party

May 8, 2009 at 9:17 PM

Jammu, May 8 (IANS) Three people - the bridegroom, his father, and the bride's mother - were killed when militants from the Hizb-ul-Mujahadeen attacked a wedding party in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said Friday. The attack was reportedly led by a militant who wanted to marry the bride.

Hindu scholars discuss relevance of Yoga

March 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Relevance of yoga, traces of which date back to Indus Valley Civilization around 2,000 BCE, in the modern world was explored when Swami Sitaramananda, internationally respected yoga virtuoso; and Rajan Zed

Samajwadi Party would support Congress but not surrender, says Amar Singh

February 14, 2009 at 6:25 PM

Bijnor, Feb 14 (ANI): Inaugurating a party office at village Dewal near the river Ganga on February 14, Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh took the opportunity to express his party's support to the Congress in the forthcoming elections.

Mixed response to auctioning of Gandhi's belongings in Ahmedabad

February 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 13, (ANI): The followers of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday gave a mixed response to the move to auction some of his personal belongings in New York next month.

Mixed response to auctioning of Gandhi's belongings in Ahmedabad

February 13, 2009 at 9:24 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 13, (ANI): The followers of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday gave a mixed response to the move to auction some of his personal belongings in New York next month.

Advani, everywhere

February 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

These days, whichever news website you open you find Advani's advertisement "Advani for PM" and "Strong, Prosperous and Secure India?" as if this 81-year-old man is too desperate to grab the gaddi of Delhi.

Mahayagna organized for universal peace and communal harmony in Kerala(Update-Palakkad ritual)

February 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Palakkad (Kerala) , Jan.8 (ANI): The recently organized "Dharmasooya Mahayaga" or religious fire ritual at Kinassery near Palakkad district in South India, saw people from various religious faiths, including hundreds of foreigners, taking part in the ceremony.

Two Hindu activists arrested for attacking foreigners in Tamil Nadu

January 19, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Two Hindu activists were arrested in Thiruvannamalai town of Tamil Nadu Monday for attacking foreigners following a dispute over rituals performed at a marriage, a police official said.

Maoist press release creates flutter in Orissa

January 16, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) A Maoist press release announcing the expulsion of one of Orissa's most wanted left-wing rebels appeared in some newspapers here Friday, creating a flutter in the state.

Yoga draws foreigners to Gujarat

December 30, 2008 at 4:33 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 30 (ANI): Attracted by India's ancient art of physical and mental fitness, Yoga, foreigners are flocking to Ahmedabad in search of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Indian contemporary art finds new fans in Berlin

December 17, 2008 at 8:58 AM

Berlin, Dec 17 (DPA) As a former Gestapo interrogation centre in Berlin, the sprawling building at number 90-91 Zimmerstrasse once played a chilling role in the city's history.

Group of Ministers formulate six-point strategy for peace in Orissa

November 20, 2008 at 11:47 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 20 (ANI): A Group of Ministers (GOM) sent from the Centre to Orissa's Kandhmal District has announced a six-point strategy to strengthen peace, normalcy and communal harmony in the area.

Orissa government allows Hindu rally despite centre's objection

November 15, 2008 at 10:07 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 15 (IANS) At least 1,500 policemen were deployed in the Orissa capital ahead of a massive rally planned by Hindu groups Saturday, police said.

NHRC team begins probe into Orissa communal violence

November 13, 2008 at 4:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (IANS) A seven-member team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday started investigations into the Orissa communal violence that left 38 people dead and thousands homeless earlier this year.

Five policemen suspended in Orissa's nun rape case

October 31, 2008 at 7:12 PM

Kandhmal (Orissa), Oct 31 (ANI): Orissa government today suspended five policemen in the nun rape case in Kandhamal district.

Kandhamal still lamented by memories of violence

October 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Kandhamal, Oct 25 (ANI): Life and economy of the people in Kandhamal have been affected due to communal violence that broke out in the region in August taking a toll of 35 and forcing 20,000 people to the refugee camps.

Orissa rape victim nun demands CBI probe

October 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): After two months of living in seclusion the nun who was allegedly raped in Orissa's Kandhamal District today narrated her ordeal and demanded a CBI probe, during a press conference in New Delhi.

Orissa government opposes CBI probe into nun's rape case

October 20, 2008 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): The Orissa Government in an affidavit to the Supreme Court has opposed a plea for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape of a nun in Kandhamal District of the state by some Bajrang Dal activists.

Congress takes out peace rally in Orissa's Kandhamal

October 19, 2008 at 3:12 PM

Phulbani (Orissa), Oct 19 (IANS) Hundreds of Congress activists Sunday took out a massive rally in a town in Orissa's Kandhamal district where at least 36 people were killed in communal violence and thousands of homes were torched, officials said.

Scores of Christians convert to Hinduism in Orissa's Kandhamal

October 17, 2008 at 9:59 PM

Phulbani (Orissa), Oct 17 (IANS) Scores of Christians have converted to Hinduism in Orissa's Kandhamal district in the past few weeks to save their lives and properties, a government official admitted Friday.

Scores of Christians convert to Hinduism in Kandhamal

October 17, 2008 at 5:14 PM

Phulbani (Orissa), Oct 17 (IANS) Scores of Christians have converted to Hinduism in Orissa's troubled Kandhamal district in the past weeks to save their lives and properties, a government official admitted Friday.

Unsafe deliveries in relief camps

October 14, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Since the communal violence started in Kandhamal district of Orissa on August 24 this year, there seems no respite for the Christians in the state as their persecution is going on relentlessly.

Rally in London Oct 4 against anti-Christian violence in Orissa

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Oct 3 (IANS) A rally calling for an end to the current wave of anti-Christian vio-lence in the Indian state of Orissa will take place in London Saturday Oct 4.

46 arrested as violence spirals in Orissa district

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Forty-six people have been arrested in the past two days on charges of rioting as violence continues unabated in Orissa's volatile Kandhamal district, where communal clashes have claimed at least 34 people in the past month, police said Friday.

One dead, several injured in fresh violence in Orissa

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) One woman was killed and more than a dozen people were injured in fresh violence Tuesday in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where clashes between Hindus and Christians have claimed at least 30 lives in the past month.

Several injured in fresh violence in Orissa

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) More than a dozen people were injured in fresh violence Tuesday in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where clashes between Hindus and Christians have claimed at least 30 lives in the past month.