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President, Lok Sabha Speaker extend greetings on Christmas
President Ram Nath Kovind and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday greeted the people on Christmas on December 25.
Case against BJP MLA Raja Singh Lodh for inflammatory speeches
The Hyderabad police have registered a case against T Raja Singh Lodh, a Telangana BJP MLA, for allegedly making inflammatory speeches. A complaint was lodged at the Golconda police station against Raja Singh, who represents Goshamahal constituency here, yesterday. He made "derogatory and hate" speeches against Muslims and promoted enmity between Hindus and Muslims, said the complaint, citing Lodh's speeches between July 2015 to December 15, 2017 which are available on social media. Police registered a case against Lodh under IPC sections 153A (promoting enmity among people on the grounds of religion, race, residence and language) and 295-A (maliciously insulting the religion and religious beliefs), said an official. The MLA has kicked up controversies due his statements on many occasions in the past.
Sonowal urges students & youth to play an important role
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today urged the students and youth of the country to play an important role in leveraging growth in India as they are the future of the nation. Sonowal made this call while taking part in the inaugural programme of 23rd All India Student and Youth Festival organised by Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth in cooperation with DONER Ministry in Guwahati. "Students and the youth are the future of the nation. Their actions and thoughts give a new momentum to its progress. The youth must realise their power and devote in the nation building exercise with honesty and sincerity", Sonowal exhorted. Stating that concerted effort by the youth of the 11 participating states would lead to better bonhomie amongst the people of these states, Sonowal appealed to them to stand up as a strong force against corruption and insurgency. "There is no short cut to success. You will be successful if you diligently follow the ...
Assam Guv and CM greets people on Christmas eve
Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today greeted people on the eve of Christmas. They also extended their best wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion. In his message Mukhi said, "I convey my greetings and best wishes to the Christians in particular and all the people belonging to all religion on the occasion of Christmas." "Christmas is a celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ and on this occasion let us all rededicate ourselves to the teachings of Lord Jesus for strengthening universal brotherhood, love and compassion for fellow human being." The governor asked all to spread the message of peace, co-existence, amity and camaraderie among mankind through joy and merriment. "As we celebrate the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ, I hope his message of love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood will continues to influence and inspire us," Sonowal said in a message. It is an occasion to dedicate ourselves to strengthen the unity and
Iraq's Mosul celebrates first post-IS Christmas
Hymns and cries of joy filled a church in Iraq's second city Mosul today as worshippers celebrated Christmas there for the first time in four years after the end of jihadist rule. Mass opened with the Iraqi national anthem as women ululated, despite the modest decorations inside the church and the armoured cars and police outside. "This is a sign that life is returning to Mosul," said wheelchair-bound Hossam Abud, 48, who returned earlier this month from exile in Iraqi Kurdistan. Like tens of thousands of other Christians, Abud fled in 2014 as the Islamic State group seized the northern city and swathes of the surrounding Nineveh province, ordering the minority to convert, pay taxes, leave or die. Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako of Iraq's Chaldean Catholic Church called on the congregation to pray for "peace and stability in Mosul, Iraq and the world". "With this mass, we're sending a message of peace and love, because Christ is the messenger of peace," he told AFP. On ...
Jerusalem tensions cast shadow over Holy Land Christmas
Palestinian scouts played drums and bagpipes as Christmas celebrations began in Bethlehem today, but many tourists stayed away with tensions still simmering following Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The December 6 announcement by US President Donald Trump unleashed demonstrations and clashes, including in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank where Christians will mark the birth of Jesus in a midnight mass. On Bethlehem's Manger Square, hundreds of Palestinians and tourists gathered in the cold near a huge nativity scene and Christmas tree to watch the annual scout parade. They took pictures as a marching band made its way through the square towards the Church of the Nativity, built over the spot where tradition says Mary gave birth to Jesus. The square usually throngs with tourists on Christmas Eve, but clashes between Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army in the past weeks have kept people away this year. Twelve Palestinians have ..
Drunk man beats up mother, throws her out of house at night
A drunkard allegedly thrashed and threw his 80-year-old mother out of house, and the woman had to spend a whole night out in biting cold, police said today. The incident took place last night at Godavarikhani town. According to police inspector Gajji Krishna, Venkatadri (40), who is a liquor addict, reached home drunk last night, and thrashed his ailing mother Jagadamba (80). Later he threw her out of the house. The neighbours spotted her outside in the morning and informed police. Inspector Krishna took her to the police station where she was provided first aid. The woman would be shifted to an old age home, the police officer said. Efforts were on find the accused Venkatadri, who is absconding.
'Real tribute to Guru Gobind Singh is to follow his path'
The real tribute to Guru Gobind Singh would be to follow his path of harmony, religious tolerance, peace and brotherhood, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said today. Speaking on the concluding day of Guru Gobind Singh's 350th birth anniversary commemoration celebrations here, the senior Congress leader noted that the tenth Sikh Guru never discriminated against any religion, but respected all human beings, regardless of colour, caste and creed. The real tribute to Guru Gobind Singh would be to follow his path and bring an end to gender discrimination, he said. "As true Sikhs, we should not discriminate between men and women, and should provide equal opportunities of education to both genders, thus enabling them to become ideal citizens of the society," Manmohan said. The former PM, accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, was addressing a gathering opposite the Keshgarh Sahib Gurdwara. Manmohan said the Sikh community was never in conflict with Islam and
Bihar Guv & CM greet people on the eve of Christmas
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today greeted the people of the state on the eve of Christmas. Extending his greetings and best wishes to the people of Bihar, Governor Malik said in his message that "May Lord Jesus Christ's bless the people of the state with happiness, peace and prosperity. The festival of Christmas spreads the message of tolerance, love and world brotherhood." In his message, Kumar said that "Lord Jesus Christ spread the message of sacrifice, peace, love and compassion for the welfare of entire mankind. We should try to emulate Lord Christ's teachings in our life." "We should all celebrate Christmas with love and harmony," Kumar said in a release. Bihar Congress chief Kaukab Qadri also greeted the people especially the Christians of the state and said that Lord Christ's birth was for the welfare of humanity. He spread the message of love, amity and brotherhood.
J-K Governor, CM extend greetings on eve of Christmas
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today greeted people on the eve of Christmas. In his message, the governor said the teachings of Jesus Christ, the apostle of peace, compassion and brotherhood, have guided human beings on the path of righteousness. He observed that the message of Lord Christ is perhaps more relevant today than ever before, when the world is faced with increasing hatred, intolerance and violence. Vohra expressed hope that this joyous occasion would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity, and re-invigorate the secular and pluralistic traditions for which Jammu and Kashmir was known in the centuries gone by. The Governor wished the people a bright and merry Christmas and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the state. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, in her message, hoped that the occasion would be a harbinger of communal harmony, love for humanity and compassion for all ...
SAD cries sacrilege over Guru's picture, Punjab government says charge 'ridiculous'
The SAD on Sunday accused the Punjab government of sacrilege over the 'morphing' of a picture of 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh by using one of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, a charge dismissed by the authorities as "ridiculous".
T'gana Governor, CM convey Christmas greetings to people
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor E S L Narasimhan today extended his greetings to all the members of Christian fraternity and the people of both the states on the eve of Christmas. In a official note the Governor said, "Christmas is a time of joyous remembrance of Jesus Christ. It is also an occasion to renew the bonds of love, tolerance and compassion which Jesus has taught the world. The life of Jesus Christ is a source of inspiration to us to lead our lives with virtue coupled with faith. On this occasion, I join with my Christian brothers and sisters to pray for peace and harmony in our world". Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao also conveyed Christmas greetings to the people of the state. An official release quoted him as saying, "The love and compassion of Lord Jesus which filled happiness among the human beings should become ideal for the people.
Manmohan, Amarinder offer prayers at Anandpur Sahib
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday offered prayers at the Takht Keshgarh Sahib gurdwara in the Sikh holy town of Anandpur Sahib to mark the conclusion of the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of tenth and final Sikh master, Guru Gobind Singh.
TN Governor, CM extend Christmas greetings
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami andleaders of political parties today extended their greetings to people on the eve of Christmas. "Christmas is a festival of merriment and joy. On this happy occasion,I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all our Christian brothers and sisters who are celebrating, the brith of Lord Jesus Christ", Purohit said in a Raj Bhavan release. "Lord Jesus Christ symbolised love, compassion and brotherhood. On the day of his birth let us resolve to foster peace, harmony and tolerance so as to create a better future for all mankind", he said. Chief Minister K Palaniswami in his greetings recalled that the late AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa has implemented a scheme for members of the Christian community to take a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. "So far 2,800 people have gone on pilgrimageto Jerusalem and have benefitted out of it",he said in an official release. Palaniswami appealed to the people of Tamil ...
Guv, CM extends Christmas greetings
Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, Speaker of Assembly V Vaithilingam and host of leaders extended Christmas greetings highlighting the message of Jesus Christ. In her message, the Lt Governor said that the "Christmas brings joy of celebrationall over the world. The celebration marks the birth of Lord Jesus Christ." On the celebration of the happy occasion "I extend my heartiest" greetings and best wishes to the Christian brethren in the Union Territory of Puducherry and all across the nation and the world". Chief Minister in his message referred to the exemplary and selfless services rendered by Christian institutions in education and in health sectors benefiting all". Narayanasamy said that the message of compassion, love and concern for mankind championed by Jesus Christ needed to be nurtured for the promotion of well being of the mankind as a whole. Speaker Vaithilingam and Welfare Minister M Kandasamy were among those who extended the greetings.
PM greets nation on Gurpurab of 10th Sikh Guru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Gurpurab or the birth anniversary of 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh on December 25.
Mosul celebrates first post-IS Christmas
Hymns filled today a church in Iraq's second city Mosul as worshippers celebrated Christmas for the first time in four years after the end of jihadist rule. Tens of thousands of Christians fled northern Iraqi towns in 2014 as the Islamic State group seized Mosul and swathes of the surrounding Nineveh province. But Iraqi forces expelled the jihadists from the city this year after months of battle, allowing Christians to return to pray at Saint Paul's church. This morning, the patriarch of Iraq's Chaldean Catholic Church, Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako, called on dozens to pray for "peace and stability in Mosul, Iraq and the world". Muslims, as well as local and military officials, stood with Christian worshippers amid the candles and Christmas trees. On the church's walls, white sheets covered up window frames blasted empty in the war. Armoured vehicles sat outside the church, where the portrait of a Christian killed under IS rule was displayed as a reminder of the city's ..
May praises 'heroes' of UK terror attacks in Christmas message
British Prime Minister Theresa May today paid tribute to the country's "heroes" who helped victims of terrorist attacks and the fire at Grenfell Tower in London in her annual Christmas message. She also urged Britons to take pride in the country's Christian heritage at Christmas. "As we gather with our friends and family, I want to say thank you to all those whose service to others means they will be spending time away from their loved ones this Christmas," she said. "The heroes in our emergency services, whose courage and dedication so inspired the nation in response to tragedy at Grenfell Tower and the abhorrent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London. But whose service saves lives in our communities every day, including Christmas Day," she added. The British Prime Minister, a regular church-goer and daughter of a vicar, also made a specific reference to the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. She added: "Let us take pride in our Christian heritage and the ..
In X-mas eve message, Amarinder calls for an end to 'growing
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has called for an end to the 'growing culture of religious intolerance' being witnessed in several parts of the country. The chief minister, in his Christmas eve greetings to the people of Punjab, especially Christians, said India's secular fabric was its biggest strength and any attempt to disrupt communal harmony could not be condoned. Describing Christmas as a pious and joyous occasion not just for Christians but for people of all faiths, he said the safety and security of the community, and in fact of all communities, was the responsibility of every individual and organisation that believed in the sanctity of the constitution of India. "The ethos of unity in diversity, which is embedded in our constitutional framework, could not be allowed to be torn apart by vested elements, which were interested only in promoting their personal agenda," he said. Singh said an India which could not let all communities, castes and religions ...
Yoga the only way to live healthy life: Naidu
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu today said yoga is the only way to a healthy life in modern times and that it has nothing to do with any particular religion. "In today's sedentary lifestyle, which hardly allows us to do physical exercise, yoga is the only way through which we can keep ourselves physically and mentally fit," Naidu said while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the centenary celebrations of 'The Yoga Institute' in Santacruz. The vice-president said yoga was India's gift to the modern world and the people who connect yoga with Hindu religion should know that Hinduism is a way of life. "Unfortunately, a few people link yoga with a particular religion. Yoga has nothing to do with religion, it's a science of how to live a peaceful life," Naidu said. He hailed the institute for promoting yoga across the world for three generations and training many yoga teachers. Naidu said certain evils have entered today's society and Moral Science as a subject needs to be ...