UP: Ayodhya Deepotsava-2019 begins
5 lakh 51 thousand earthen lamps to be lit near banks of Sarayu River Staff Reporter/ WEB DESK Celebrations of Ayodhya Deepotsava-2019 began in Ayodhya today. This is the third…
Pakistan announces holiday on Deepawali
AMN / KARACHI The government of Sindh in Pakistan has announced Monday, October 28 as a holiday on account of the Hindu festival of Diwali (Deepawali) in all government offices.…
Heads of 91 Foreign Missions visit Golden Temple
AMN / AMRITSAR The Heads of 91 Foreign Missions in India today visited Golden Temple here and paid obeisance at Shri Har Mandir Sahib. The visit is part of celebrations…
Indian nun Mariam Thresia, four others declared Saints
AMN Indian nun Mariam Thresia and four others were declared Saints by Pope Francis at a grand ceremony at the Vatican City today. Mariam Thresia, who founded the Congregation of…
Vijayadashmi being celebrated across country; President, VP, PM greet people
WEB DESK / AMN Vijaya Dashami and Dussehra, the festival of victory of good over evil, truth over untruth and justice over injustice is being celebrated today with traditional fervour.…
Maha Navami being celebrated in different parts of India
WEB DESK Maha Navami, Durga Navami is being celebrated in different parts India today. On this day, the Goddess Durga is worshipped as Mahisasuramardini, which symbolises the victory of good…
Durga Ashtami being celebrated in different parts of the country
AMN The festival of Maha Ashtami is being celebrated with religious fervour in several parts of the country. Maha Ashtami, which is the third day of Durga Puja, is considered…
Ramayana is heritage of entire mankind: V Prez
Staff Reporter / New Delhi Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said that Ramayana is a heritage of the entire mankind and best efforts must be made to preserve, propagate…
Abu Dhabi: DCD awards licences to 18 non-Muslim places of worship
WEB DESK The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi today awarded licences for the existing 18 non-Muslim places of worship in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; 17 churches…
India, Pak agree to visa-free travel of Indian pilgrims for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
AGENCIES / ATARI /PUNJAB India and Pakistan today agreed to visa-free travel of Indian pilgrims, without any restrictions based on their faith for the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. The understanding was…