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Kolkata/Berhampore: Bengal's Murshidabad district police on Monday served a summon notice to 2025 Padma Shri awardee Swami Pradiptananda, a Bharat Sevashram Sangha monk popularly known as Kartik Maharaj, asking him to appear at the Lalbagh police station by 10 am on Tuesday for questioning in the rape case filed against him last week on the basis of a complaint lodged by a local woman. "Swami Pradiptananda is not here. I will go through the papers and inform him," said Swami Anirbanananda, anot ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The cops of Nabagram Police Station under Murshidabad District Police, on Monday, served notice to Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, attached to the Murshidabad unit of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, who had been accused by a woman recently of raping her for six months way back in 2013. Although the alleged rape and forceful abortion of the victim took place between January and June of 2013, the complaint in the matter was lodged last week only. In the no ...Read More >
McLEOD GANJ, India (AFP): Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gave on Monday the strongest indication yet that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, at prayer celebrations for his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama joined thousands of Buddhist followers on Monday in the prayer celebrations, a landmark event resonating far beyond the Indian Himalayan town where he has lived for decades. "As far as the institution of the Dalai Lama, there will be some kind of a fra ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist religious figures this week ahead of his 90th birthday, as his followers wait for the Tibetan spiritual leader to share details about his succession in a move that could irk China. Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist and says it will choose his successor. The Dalai Lama has said his successor will be born outside China and urged h ...Read More >
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DHARAMSHALA, India, - The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his religion, but also China, India, and the United States, for strategic reasons. The Nobel peace laureate, who turns 90 on Sunday, is regarded as one of the world's most influential figures, with a following extending well beyond Buddhism. HOW WAS HE CHOSEN? Tibetan tradition holds that the soul of a senior Buddhist monk is re ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India - The Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, has often called himself a simple monk, but for more than 60 years armed with little more than charm and conviction, he has managed to keep the cause of his people in the international spotlight. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, fled into exile in India in 1959 with thousands of other Tibetans after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Since then, he has advocated for a non-violent "Middle Way" to seeking autonom ...Read More >
Addressing a seminar 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' held at Army Training Command here on Saturday, Arpi said that Tibetan Spiritual head Dalai Lama is expected to speak something on this issue on his 90th birthday and the choice regarding reincarnation or emanation lies with him. In his keynote address, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, emphasised the significance of cultural diplomacy in national strategy and underscored the Army' ...Read More >
Beyond the famed Jagannath Puri, Odisha unveils a wealth of ancient temples, each a testament to the region's rich history and architectural prowess. From the iconic Konark Sun Temple to the serene Mukteshwar Temple, these lesser-known shrines offer a spiritual journey through time.Jagannath Puri is iconic, majestic, and practically one of the major crowd pullers in the region. But Odisha's temple run doesn't stop at Puri's gates. Here, you will find a treasure trove of historical temples that h ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Three persons arrested for the poisoning to death of a tigress and her four cubs have allegedly told forest officials that it was an act of vengeance against the big cats for killing their cattle. The carcasses of the tigress and her cubs were found in the Hoogyam range of Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills wildlife sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district earlier this week. Those arrested were identified as Konappa, Madaraju and Nagaraj, residents of Koppa in the vicinity of the sanctuary. " ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being si ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 28: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy reaffirmed the Central Government's full support to the mineral and coal-rich North Eastern states at a Mining Ministers' Conclave held here on Saturday. Addressing the gathering on the second day of the event, the Minister highlighted the Centre's commitment to strengthening mining infrastructure, fast-track project approvals, and promoting sustainable mining practices in the region. He stated that the development of the Nor ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The timing of the complaint coincides with the ongoing major stir in the state over the ...Read More >
Shimla, Jun 28 (PTI) Spiritual process rooted in centuries of Tibetan tradition of 'incarnation and emanation' must remain free from political interference, Claude Arpi, noted French scholar and expert on Tibetan affairs, said here, cautioning against China's attempts to "hijack" this sacred tradition. Addressing a seminar -- 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' -- held at Army Training Command (ARTRAC) here on Saturday, Arpi said that Tibetan Spiritual head Dalai Lama is expected t ...Read More >
Shimla, Jun 28 (PTI) Spiritual process rooted in centuries of Tibetan tradition of 'incarnation and emanation' must remain free from political interference, Claude Arpi, noted French scholar and expert on Tibetan affairs, said here, cautioning against China's attempts to "hijack" this sacred tradition. Addressing a seminar -- 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' -- held at Army Training Command (ARTRAC) here on Saturday, Arpi said that Tibetan Spiritual head Dalai Lama is expected t ...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 >
Kolkata, June 28: Amid the rape of a law student on a college campus in Kolkata, another rape case has rocked West Bengal. A woman from the state has claimed that she was raped by Swami Pradiptananda, popularly known as Kartik Maharaj of Bharat Sevashram Sangha. The woman claimed that Kartik Maharaj sexually assaulted her multiple times since 2013, after promising her a job. The woman claimed that the monk threatened her and even forced her to undergo an abortion. According to reports, the woma ...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. Also Read | Muzaffarnagar Shocker: 7-Year-Old Girl ...Read More >
West Bengal News: A West Bengal woman on Thursday accused Padma Shri recipient Swami Pradiptanandaji, also known as Kartik Maharaj, of repeated rape over a decade. The woman also claimed that the people from his ashram forced the victim to go through abortion on the pretext of giving her a job. The victim lodged an FIR against the seer at Nabagram police station seeking a strong action against him. While reacting to the allegations, Trinamool Congress claimed that the alleged acts of the seer ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj in the national capital on Saturday. The inaugural event being organised at the city's Vigyan Bhawan will see the participation of many Members of Parliament (MPs), scholars, spiritual leaders, eminent Jain Acharyas, youth representatives and several distinguished dignitaries from across the country. The programme will mark the start of a year-long tribu ...Read More >
Digha (WB), Jun 27 (PTI) Idols of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings were placed inside their chariots in front of the new temple in West Bengal's Digha town, where the Rath Yatra will begin in a few hours on Friday. All other preparations for the festival are in full swing, while the administration is ready to conduct the event smoothly, an official said. "The idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were put up in their chariots kept near the main temple gate as the siblin ...Read More >
Digha, Jun 26 (PTI) Pilgrims attending the grand Rath Yatra festival originating from the newly constructed Jagannath temple here on Friday will have to stand behind barricades along the 1 km procession route and wouldn't be allowed to spill onto the streets to pull the ropes of the chariots of the sibling deities, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Soon after a high-level meeting with officials of Digha Shankarpur Development Authority (DSDA), senior police officers a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's government said on Friday that more than 420 million pilgrims have ritually bathed at the world's largest religious festival, estimates organising authorities say are calculated using artificial intelligence and surveillance cameras. It is not possible to independently verify the mind-boggling figure -- more than the population of the United States and Canada combined -- which is a staggering statistic even for the world's most populous nation of 1.4 billion people. "More th ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 4 (PTI) A five-member delegation of monks went to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission here on Wednesday to submit a memorandum demanding immediate steps to stop atrocities on Hindus and other religious minorities in the neighbouring country. Kartik Maharaj, one of the members of the delegation, said they had also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take legal recourse to ensure the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh. "Bigger protests will be organ ...Read More >
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) expressed its solidarity with Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, who was recently arrested in Bangladesh on charges of sedition. This statement of support comes a day after ISKCON Bangladesh distanced itself from the monk, asserting that his actions did not align with the values of the organization. Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, confirmed that the monk had been removed from all official p ...Read More >
Chattogram, Nov 26 (UNI) A lawyer was killed on Wednesday during a clash after arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court in this port city of Bangladesh. Following the denial of the bail, his followers clashed with lawyers and law enforcers in the afternoon, Prothom Alo reported. The president of Chattogram lawyers association, Najim Uddin, told Prothom Alo that the demonstrators hacked the lawyer to death near his chamber. The deceased is Saiful Islam ali ...Read More >
Chattogram, Nov 26 (UNI) A lawyer was killed on Wednesday during a clash after arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court in this port city of Bangladesh. Following the denial of the bail, his followers clashed with lawyers and law enforcers in the afternoon, Prothom Alo reported. The president of Chattogram lawyers association, Najim Uddin, told Prothom Alo that the demonstrators hacked the lawyer to death near his chamber. The deceased is Saiful Islam ali ...Read More >
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