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Naidu calls for global consensus to fight terrorism
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday called for a global consensus to fight terrorism and criticised those who are supporting the global menace in the name of religion.
Islamic Centre asks Muslims to seek approval for loudspeaker use
The Islamic Centre of India on Tuesday urged Muslims in Uttar Pradesh to take permission from concerned authorities in case they want to use loudspeakers.In an advisory issued, Chairman Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali appealed people to follow the Allahabad court's order in the regard and asked them to obtain permission from the district administration to install speakers in the mosques.It further stated that the government had already issued a request form to obtain permission from the district administration, and the same can be collected from the office of Islamic Centre of India.Earlier on January 7, the Uttar Pradesh police had been directed to remove all loudspeakers present in public places, religious and otherwise, that have been installed without appropriate permission being sanctioned towards the same, in a bid to curb noise pollution caused by them.The order was issued following directions from the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on the matter, citing the ...
Vice-Prez to offer prayers at hill shrine on Jan.11
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will offer prayers at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara near here, on Thursday, a temple official said today. Arriving in the evening on Wednesday, he would pray at the shrine the next morning, temple Public Relations Officer T Ravi told PTI. This would be Naidu's first visit to the temple after being sworn in on August 11 last year. An ardent devotee, Naidu had earlier visited the shrine in his capacity as Vice President-elect on August 7 last year, the officer added.
Owaisi slams 'joker' Rizvi over his anti-Madrasas letter to PM
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday called Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi a 'buffoon' and an opportunist for claiming that Madrasas bred terrorists.Speaking to ANI, Owaisi added Rizvi had sold his soul to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)."Wasim Rizvi is the biggest joker, an opportunist person. He has sold his soul to RSS. I challenge this buffoon to show one Shia or Sunni or Madrasa where such teachings are imparted. If he has proof then he should go and show it to the home minister," he added.Rizvi, earlier in the day, said that most of the Madrasas in the country were not recognised and the Muslim students studying in such institutions were moving towards terrorism.Speaking to ANI, Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi asked, "How many Madrasas have produced engineers, doctors, IAS officers? Yes, but some Madrasas have produced terrorists."Rizvi's assertion came after he wrote a letter to Prime Minister ...
5 member committee of Bishops constituted to study land deal
The Synod of Kerala-based Syro-Malabar Church today constituted a five member committee of bishops to study the controversial land deal in Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese, in which the Church allegedly suffered huge financial loss. The committee, headed by Archbishop Mathew Moolakkattu, will study the issue and find a solution to the problem, a Church spokesman said here. Bishops Jacob Manathodath, Thomas Chakyat, George Madathikandathil and Antony Kariyil are the committee members. The committee has been authorised to hold necessary discussions and find a solution, the spokesman said. He said the Synod held 'serious discussions' on the issue of land deals in the Archdiocese. The Synod's move came after some priests and faithful accused Syro-Malabar Church head Cardinal George Alencherry, who is also the Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, of selling the prime land of the archdiocese here for "a very low price". They had alleged role of land mafia in the sale of .
TMC leader organises 'Brahmin meet' in Bengal's Birbhum dist
A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader organised a "Brahmin convention" in Bolpur town of Birbhum district today, a move described by the BJP as the Mamata Banerjee-led party's tactical shift towards "soft Hindutva". The day-long "Brahmin and Purohit Sammelan" was held by the TMC's Birbhum district president, Anubrata Mondal, who is a strong critic of the BJP and its policies. Mondal said the convention was organised to highlight the "misinterpretations" of Hinduism by the BJP and discuss what the Hindu religion stood for. "Hinduism is being misinterpreted by the BJP. We will discuss the real meaning of Hinduism," he told reporters. A source in the ruling party in the state said thousands of Hindu priests attended the meet, adding that each one of them was felicitated with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, a shawl and pictures of Sarada Maa and Ramakrishna. The saffron party has accused the TMC leadership of practising "soft Hindutva" in a bid to stop the Hindu voters of ...
TMC trying to befool Hindus by organising Brahmin convention:
West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh today alleged that the Trinamool Congress was trying to "befool" the Hindus by organising the Brahmin convention in Birbhum district. "The Trinamool Congress had earlier befooled the Muslims and now they are trying to befool the Hindus by organising Brahmin convention," Ghosh told a public rally at Ausgram in Purba Burdwan district. "I would urge Brahmins not to attend the Brahmin convention called by the TMC leader and accept gifts from tainted TMC leaders," Ghosh told the rally. Senior TMC leader and Birbhum district TMC president today organised a Brahmin convention in Bolpur town of Birbhum district. Speaking at the rally Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and senior BJP leader Babul Supriyo claimed that many Trinamool Congress leaders want to join the saffron party.
President to inaugurate Dharma-Dhamma meet in Nalanda
President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 4th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference on "State and Social Order in Dharma-Dhamma Traditions" in Rajgir of Nalanda district in Bihar on January 11, officials said on Monday.
UP madrasas refuses to install PM Modi's portrait
Uttar Pradesh Madrasas on Monday refused to abide by the Uttarakhand government's order of installing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's portrait in all educational institutions saying it is "against Sharia".Speaking to ANI, Chairman of Fatwa department of Darul Uloom, Mufti Arshad Farooqui said that the government must think before issuing such orders which affects the Sharia religion and sentiments."It is against Sharia. There had never been order to put photos of any Prime Minister ever, why now? The government must think before issuing orders which affects Sharia, religion and sentiments," he added.On Sunday, clarifying his stance on the installation of Prime Minister Modi's portrait in madrasas, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the move should not be objected to."He is the Prime Minister of the nation and madrasas are schools. Our books also include pictures of great personalities. So why should anybody have an objection to it?" asked Rawat.The madarsas in .
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince orders souvenirs for 2018 babies
Abu Dhabi, Jan 8 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE armed forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered distribution of souvenirs entitled, "Your Country is Your Responsibility" to the parents of babies born in 2018.
Syro-Malabar Church synod tomorrow amid land deal row
The Synod of Kerala-based Syro-Malabar Church will begin here tomorrow amid a raging controversy over a land deal in which the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese allegedly suffered huge financial loss. A group of priests and faithful have accused Syro-Malabar Church head Cardinal George Alencherry, who is also the Archbishop of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, for selling the prime land of the archdiocese here for "a very low price". They alleged role of land mafia in the sale of land in a non-transparent manner violating even civil and canon laws. While the Cardinal, known for his simplicity, refused to react to the row over land sale, his supporters have dubbed the charges as a 'misinformation campaign'. All India Catholic Almaya Forum urged the priests to stop the campaign being carried out against the Cardinal. They alleged that a handful of priests were trying to defame the Syro-Malabar Church having over 55 lakhs followers and 35 dioceses. Ahead of the crucial meeting
Dalai Lama, Nitish jointly release book at Bodh Gaya
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar jointly released a book on Buddhism on Sunday at Bodh Gaya, the religion's holiest shrine.
PM's portrait installation shouldn't be objected to: Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday clarified his stance on the installation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's portrait in madrasas, saying that the move should not be objected to."He is the Prime Minister of the nation and madrasas are schools. Our books also include pictures of great personalities. So why should anybody have an objection to it?" asked Rawat.The Chief Minister's statement comes after he criticised the madrasas in the state for their refusal to put up portrait of Prime Minister Modi inside the premises, asking them to give up their "conservatism" on the issue.Speaking on the same, Rawat added that the matter should be considered with a broad mind.Rawat had earlier said that installing the Prime Minister's portrait in all government institutions has been an established practice."Madrasas are educational institutions. They should not have any objection to installing the portrait.
Russian Patriarch Kirill calls on Russians to vote in March
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill today called on Russians to vote in upcoming presidential elections expected to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule. "I call on all of you, including Orthodox believers, to take part in the upcoming presidential elections. This is very important," the cleric said in an interview to Russian state television aired to mark Orthodox Christmas. The Patriarch also warned Russians of "the possibility of malicious people or forces to use digital technology to render irreparable damage to our country and society." Last week, Russian opposition politician and popular blogger Alexei Navalny urged voters to boycott the March vote after election bosses barred him from standing. In the interview, Patriarch Kirill praised Putin's role in Syria and warned of the dangers of social divisions. The religious leader said Moscow's 2015 intervention in the Syria conflict was aimed not only at stabilising the situation on the ground and
Kerala church gets back all-India jurisdiction with Shamshabad
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church today scored a historic victory with the inauguration of the Shamshabad Diocese here with pan-India jurisdiction, excluding the existing 30 dioceses, something they lost in 1886 to the Latin Church. With over 5 million followers, the Kerala-based church is the second largest Christian grouping in India. Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry, the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, formally dedicated the diocese to the Vatican with the installation of Raphael Thattil as its first bishop. The enthronement ceremony was attended by two cardinals - including Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, the president of the Catholics Bishops Conference of India - senior Vatican representative Archbishop Cyril Vasil and Hyderabad Archbishop Thumma Bala, along with over a dozen archbishops and more than 40 bishops from across the country. The Diocese of Shamshabad in Hyderabad is the 31st for the Kerala-based church and also the largest in the country
Centre announces tourism package in poll-bound Meghalaya
With Assembly elections in Meghalaya likely to be announced this week, Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons on Sunday announced a tourism package of Rs 70 crore to develop religious and spiritual circuits in the state.
Tourism projects worth Rs 70 crore announced in Meghalaya
Ahead of the Assembly elections in Meghalaya, Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons today announced projects valued at Rs 70 crore to develop religious and spiritual circuits in the state which, he said, lack infrastructure. These projects will be completed within a period between six and 18 months. "Places of worship in Meghalaya lack infrastructure. They do not have parking areas and they are not lit. Project consultants were brought here and we decided to sanction these projects," Alphons told reporters here. The ministry has sanctioned Rs 61,38 crore for illumination, landscaping, construction of parking lots and others in 37 Christian churches, and Rs 8.61 crore for similar projects for 11 other religious groups including the indigenous religions of the Khasi Jaintia tribals here. Alphons rejected the view that the funds were allocated to woo voters ahead of the Assembly polls, saying that since elections are yet to be announced, development projects undertaken by the
Madarsas should install portrait of PM: Rawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat today criticised the madarsas in the state for their refusal to put up a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside their premises, asking them to give up their "conservatism" on the issue. "Installing the prime minister's portrait in all government institutions and those being run on government grants has been an established practice. The madarsas should give up their conservatism on the issue," he told reporters here. "Madarsas are also educational institutions. They should not have any objection to installing a portrait of the prime minister. They should view the issue from the Indian point of view," Rawat added. The madarsas in the BJP-ruled state have refused to comply with a state government order, asking the state-run educational institutions to install a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on their premises, on religious grounds. "The madarsas in the state have not installed pictures of the prime ...
Panel on separate religion status for Lingayats/Veerashaivas
The seven-member expertcommittee constituted to look into the issue of separatereligion status to Veerashivas/Lingayats has sought sixmonths time to submit its report. The committee, which met for the fist time today,had been given four weeks time by the government to submit its report. "We cannot complete our work in the four weeks timethat the government has given us," Committee Chairman, Justice H N Nagamohan Das told reportershere after the meeting. "This is an important issueand the committee has an important responsibility to fulfill,"he said. Das said that in order to complete the work as per law and in a scientific manner, the committee has decided to seek six months time from the government to submit the report. Recently, the Karnataka State Minorities Commission (KSMC), to which the state government had referred the issue, had formed a seven-member committee, headed by retired high court Judge H N Nagamohan Das, to look into the issue of separate religion status
Muslims should avoid eating prawns, says a fatwa
City-based Islamic seminary Jamia Nizamia has issued a 'fatwa' that Muslims should avoid eating prawns. Prawns do not fall in the category of fish, and their consumption should be avoided, it said. Some foods fall in the 'prohibited' category for Muslims, while prawns fall in 'avoidable' category, it said. Jamia Nizamia, a century-old seminary, is a highly- respected Islamic institution in the city. Fatwa is a legal pronouncement based on the Islamic law, issued usually when someone seeks to know the legal position on a particular issue.