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According to the Kalachowki police, an offence has been registered against an unidentified accused under sections 305 (theft in a dwelling house, place of worship, or during transportation) and 331 (lurking house-trespass or house-breaking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The complaint was filed by Jayesh Jain, a resident of One Avighna Tower and an executive member of the trust managing the temple. Police said the temple of Lord Simandhar Swami is located within the residential complex. ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing jewellery worth ₹1.75 crore from a Jain temple inside the upscale One Avighna Park complex in Lalbaug, where he previously worked as a security guard. The accused had fled to his sister's place in Madhya Pradesh, from where he was arrested, the police said. The accused, identified as Jeetendra alias Jitan alias Bunty alias Pandit alias Bhagwati Prasad Nagaich, is a native of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh and has at lea ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a shocking case from Lalbaug, a security guard employed at a residential complex turned out to be the mastermind behind a major temple theft. The Kalachowki police have arrested a habitual offender from Madhya Pradesh within 48 hours of the crime, after scanning nearly 300 CCTV cameras. The accused, identified as Jitendra alias Jitan alias Bunty alias Pandit Nagaich, 34, allegedly stole gold jewellery and a diamond collectively worth Rs1.75 crore from a Jain temple located inside the ...Read More >
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): The special prayers were performed at the Jain temple on Bharathi Street in Puducherry on the occasion of Mahavira Jayanti on Tueday. It witnessed the participation of more than 500 Jain community members for the chariot procession. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. It is one the most significant festival for the Jain community, celebrating his teachings of non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion, and truth. Also Read | ...Read More >
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): The special prayers were performed at the Jain temple on Bharathi Street in Puducherry on the occasion of Mahavira Jayanti on Tueday. It witnessed the participation of more than 500 Jain community members for the chariot procession. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. It is one the most significant festival for the Jain community, celebrating his teachings of non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion, and truth. As a part o ...Read More >
Malaika Arora spotted with Harsh Mehta at Rajasthan ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Malaika Arora visited Adinath Jain Temple in Rajasthan with rumoured boyfriend Harsh Mehta * Malaika wore a white kurta and Harsh Mehta wore a blue shirt during the temple visit * Harsh Mehta is reported to be a diamond merchant aged 33 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode On Sunday, Malaika Arora visited the Adinath Jain Temple in Rajasthan alongside her ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress on Tuesday extended hearty greetings to all on Lord Mahavir Jayanti and said his teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice and compassion are inspirational for the entire world and show the path to human welfare. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi took to social media 'X' and said, "Hearty greetings to all of you on Lord Mahavir Jayanti. His teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice and compassion are inspirational for the entir ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The members of Jain community in twin cities celebrated the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir with devotion on Tuesday. The ceremony started with special ritual using herbs and medicinal plants, signifying spiritual purification and healing. Devotees were engaged in religious rituals inspired by the teachings of Mahavir, who preached the right faith, knowledge and right conduct for the welfare of society. All 35 Jain temples in the city have been adorned with lights and floral de ...Read More >
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, whose teachings of non-violence Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals for the Jain community, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. Celebrated with devotion and simplicity, the day highlights teachings of peace, non-violence and spiritual awakening. Here are 10 important facts every devotee should know: BIRTH OF LORD MAHAVIRA Lord Mahavira was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, near present-day Vaishali in Bihar. His ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: The Jain community across India and the global diaspora is observing Mahavir Jayanti 2026 today, March 31. This auspicious day marks the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism. As one of the most significant festivals in the Jain calendar, the occasion is being marked by spiritual discourses, ceremonial processions, and a renewed commitment to the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truth). LatestLY brings "Happy Mahavir ...Read More >
In his letter to Bhujbal, Lodha has sought five commercial gas cylinders for each of 16 Jain temples for religious observance "Oli Ayambil" during the month of Chaitra. However, a few organisations and residents questioned whether such a request for a particular community was appropriate during what they claimed was a cooking gas shortage amid the West Asia conflict. They claimed community meals during Ram Navami were affected due to "lack" of gas. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena also objected ...Read More >
Pune: A group of people under Sakal Jain Samaj on Friday carried out a long march to oppose the sale of Seth Hirachand Nemchand Smarak Trust's property, located in Model Colony. Akshay Jain, one of the agitators, said the hostel's land, which also has a temple, was disposed of by the trustees without following due process. "Options such as reaching out to the community for fundraising were available, but trustees sold the land," he added. Raju Shetty, a farmer leader and a former member of Parli ...Read More >
This is not the first time Dhangekar, who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena after quitting the Congress, has targeted BJP leaders despite the Sena-BJP alliance Former Kasba Peth MLA and Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar has levelled serious allegations against BJP MP and Union minister Murlidhar Mohol, claiming his involvement in a controversial land deal linked to a Jain educational trust. This is not the first time Dhangekar, who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena after quitting t ...Read More >
The sweet is infused with 24-carat gold ashes known as Swarna Bhasma Diwali sweets are achieving new heights every year. The latest innovation is a luxurious treat infused with 24-carat edible gold. In a video posted on X by ANI, the owner of the Jaipur shop selling this mithai explains what goes into the making of the "Swarn Prasadam," touted to be India's most expensive sweet. Priced at Rs 1,11,000, the sweets are packaged in an ornate jewellery box. Anjali Jain (the sweet shop owner) says th ...Read More >
PUNE: Thousands of members of the Jain community on Friday rallied against the sale of the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Jain Boarding (SHND hostel) property -- a 3.5-acre plot in Model Colony housing a Jain temple and hostel. The protesters accused the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Smarak Trust of "betraying the (Jain) community's faith while selling the trust land in Model Colony to a Pune-based developer". At the centre of the controversy is a high-value transaction between the trust and Gokhal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee blended tradition with cinematic magic, as they celebrated Shardiya Navratri with a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray's film 'Sonar Kella' in Delhi. The Durga Puja festivities have commenced across India, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts. In New Delhi, the Chittaranjan Park Durga P ...Read More >
"This space has been provided by the Digambar Jain community. My expectation is that each ward should have an authorised kabutarkhana. Every administrative ward must have one such facility. Since Mumbai has faced issues related to this, we have begun from here," Lodha said, according to the PTI. He said the community came forward to start the enclosure on its land when pigeon feeding stations across the city were being shut down. "The Digambar Jain community owns nine acres inside the national ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai suburban guardian minister (joint) Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Sunday inaugurated a pigeon feeding spot at Teen Murti, Podanpur on the periphery of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The spot is located inside the SGNP, Lodha claimed, but forest officials said it was located outside the boundary of the national park. A row over pigeon-feeding spots or kabutarkhanas erupted after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed all kabutarkhanas in the city over health concern ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is ...Read More >
Mumbai: More than 1,000 citizens, including Jain spiritual leaders, undertook a protest march from Colaba Jain Mandir to Gateway of India on Sunday, to protest the ban on feeding pigeons in the city.Jain muni, Nareshchandra Ji Maharaj, also announced a fast unto death on Aug 10 in order to demand the resumption of feeding of pigeons. "Hundreds of pigeons have died of starvation in Mumbai in the past few days because the state authorities have forcibly stopped animal lovers from feeding the birds ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transp ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tensions flared in the city after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) began acting on a Bombay High Court directive to remove illegal pigeon lofts, citing public health concerns. The Jain community, known for its religious connection with feeding and sheltering pigeons, has strongly objected to the move, calling it discriminatory and an attack on their beliefs. On Sunday, members of the Jain community staged a 'Shantidoot Yatra' to protest the BMC's action, claiming that the re ...Read More >
Jaipur: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has urged Union minority affairs minister Kiran Rijiju to conduct an urgent structural safety audit of Ajmer Sharif Dargah, following two concerning incidents of roof and ceiling collapse in the past two weeks. The Board has also demanded that the 800-year-old shrine be released from central govt control, citing neglect and mismanagement.In a letter addressed to Rijiju, the AIMPLB, which is currently leading the opposition to the Waqf Amen ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The hearing on the claim related to a Shiva temple within the Ajmer Dargah premises was postponed on Saturday. The civil court has now scheduled the next hearing for August 30. In anticipation of the proceedings, additional police force was deployed at the court premises alongside the Civil Lines Police Station. Advocate Yogendra Ojha stated that the hearing was deferred due to the judicial officer being on leave and judicial staff observing a mass leave. He ad ...Read More >
Ajmer, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The final hearing in the high-profile Ajmer Dargah dispute case will take place in the Ajmer Civil Court on Saturday, with both sides scheduled to present their concluding responses. The court is expected to deliberate on the maintainability of the petition filed by Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta, who claims that the revered Sufi shrine was built over a demolished Hindu temple. During the last hearing held on May 31, the court indicated it would deci ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was once again seen stopping his convoy midway to help an accident victim in Bhopal. He ensured the victim was rushed to the hospital on time. The former CM was on his way to attend a Chaturmas programme at a Jain temple in Awadhpuri on Sunday when he noticed a crowd near Chetak Bridge. He asked his convoy to stop. As he stepped out, a woman from the crowd approached him and pleaded for help to an accident victim. Shivra ...Read More >
"On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti'. I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as 'prasad'. So, I humbly accept this 'prasad' and dedicate it to Maa Bharati," PM Modi said during his speech. The centenary celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of the revered Jain spiritual leader Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital on Saturday. The celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, Delhi. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Sin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was conferred with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti' at the centenary celebrations of Jain saint Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj. "On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti'. I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as 'prasad'. So, I humbly accept this 'prasad' and dedicate it to Maa Bharati," PM Modi said during his speech. The ce ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the inaugural ceremony of the year-long centenary celebrations marking the 100th birth anniversary of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, a revered Jain spiritual leader, philosopher and social reformer. The event, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust. The tribute programme aims to commemorate the enduring ...Read More >
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