SC allows Paryushana prayers in three Jain temples in Mumbai
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed devotees to offer Paryushana prayers in three Jain temples in Mumbai, following guidelines, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The apex court permitted devotees to visit Jain temples at Dadar, Byculla and Chembur on the last two days of Paryushana on August 22 and 23 to worship the Jain Tirthankaras.
Aug 21, 2020, 16:20 PM IST
Mahavir Jayanti 2018: WhatsApp, Text, Facebook messages for your loved ones
Here's wishing the readers a happy Mahavir Jayanti!
Mar 29, 2018, 10:04 AM IST
Aamir Khan says Micchami Dukkadam – Here’s why
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan used the same phrase ‘Micchami Dukkadam’ to seek forgiveness from anyone and everyone, whom he may have hurt in any way.
Sep 07, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Paryushan Parva: PM Narendra Modi calls for unity, harmony as Jain festival ends - Read his message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the followers of Jain religion on the last day of 'Paryushan Parva'.
Sep 06, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Man killed by mob for allegedly eating, storing beef in Dadri near Delhi
In yet another incident highligting growing intolerance among people, a 50-year-old man was killed by a mob on Monday night in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh over alleged rumours that his family consumed and stored beef in their house, reports said on Wednesday.
Sep 30, 2015, 09:23 AM IST
After beef, will vegetables be also banned during Bakr-Eid festival?
In the backdrop of a blanket ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks, a Bangalore based short filmmaker, in a sarcastic way, has allegedly filed a petition asking the government "to ban vegetables also on the occasion of Muslim festival Bakr-Eid".
Sep 22, 2015, 18:20 PM IST
SC refuses to stay Bombay HC order, says meat ban can't be forced down people's throat
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the recent Bombay High Court order on meat ban in Mumbai on September 17 (today).
Sep 17, 2015, 13:15 PM IST
Why did meat sale ban row erupt this year only, asks Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the controversy over ban on meat sale during Jain festival 'Paryushan' has ended as far as his party is concerned, but sought to know why it erupted this year.
Sep 13, 2015, 18:59 PM IST
Now, Haryana authorities impose meat ban during Jain festival
Joining the list of authorities that have prohibited meat sale in view of religious observances, Fatehabad Municipal Council (FMC) has banned the slaughter of animals for nine days on account of the Jain 'Paryushan Parv' festival.
Sep 12, 2015, 13:37 PM IST
Under fire from Bombay HC, BMC cuts 'regressive' meat ban in Mumbai to two days
Amid a raging controversy over the four-day meat ban in Mumbai, the civic authorities on Friday decided to reduce the number of days to two.
Sep 11, 2015, 17:23 PM IST
Govt should not dictate what a person should eat: CPI
Taking strong objection to meat ban imposed by some BJP-ruled states on account of a Jain festival, CPI on Friday demanded the governments to ensure that they don't dictate what a person should eat and at what time.
Sep 11, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
Meat ban triggers political row in Mumbai; HC says not feasible to stop sale
Meat spilled over from dinner tables to streets as hundreds of political activists on Thursday protested the four-day meat ban here during a Jain festival, even as the Bombay High Court raised its eyebrows at the ban.
Sep 10, 2015, 23:50 PM IST
