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Leh, Apr 9: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, chaired a high-level meeting with venerable Rinpoches, monks from various monasteries, government officials and concerned stakeholders, to review the arrangements for the upcoming Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Leh and Zanskar. His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, His Eminence Palga Rinpoche, His Eminence Stakna Rinpoche, Ven Sanghasena from Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (M ...Read More >
It was signed by representatives of over a dozen groups, including the Ladakh Travel Trade Alliance, All Ladakh Adventure and Tour Operators Association, All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association, Ladakh Taxi Cooperative Society, Maxi Cab Operators Cooperative Society and Ladakh Bike Rental Cooperative Society. It was also endorsed by civil society groups such as the Ladakh Buddhist Association, Ladakh Gonpa Association, Anjuman-e-Moin-ul-Islam, Anjuman Imamia, Christian Association Leh and ...Read More >
Leh, April 8: In a bid to strengthen Ladakh's tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Ladakh Tourism portal (https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/) at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also launched the official portal for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Reli ...Read More >
Leh, Apr 8 (PTI) To strengthen Ladakh's tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday launched the official portals for Ladakh Tourism and sacred exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, an official said. The portals -- https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/ and https://tathagata.co.in/ -- were launched at the Lt Governor's Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials, a Lok Bhavan spokesperso ...Read More >
Kushinagar (UP), Apr 5 (PTI) Two days after Delhi Police detained a youth, Rizwan Ahmed, from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on suspicion of links to terrorist activities, his father said that if Rizwan is indeed involved in any such activities, he should receive the strictest punishment. His father, Nizamuddin, a retired lekhpal (revenue official), when asked about his son on Monday, fell silent. After a few moments, he spoke, asserting that he was completely unaware of Rizwan's misdeeds. ...Read More >
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday (March 4, 2026) said in an era marked by conflict, division, and intolerance, Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers a powerful way forward for humanity. Addressing the third convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in East Champaran district, Mr. Radhakrishnan asserted that fields such as AI and data science are opening new avenues for growth and innovation, as he urged the youth to embrace these advancements with curiosity and r ...Read More >
Motihari, 4 April (UNI) Highlighting Bihar's rich intellectual and spiritual heritage, the Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today said that in this sacred land Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment, where the ancient Nalanda University stood as a beacon of global learning, and where great thinkers like Chanakya emerged. Addressing the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University at Motihari in East Champaran Radhakrishnan said that Champaran holds a special place in India's h ...Read More >
Patna: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday urged students to adopt the guiding principle of "Nation First" and appealed to the youth to take a firm stand against substance abuse and work towards building a healthy and strong society.Speaking at the third convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) in Motihari in East Champaran district, he said Gandhiji's principle of non-violence remains highly relevant in today's world and must guide not only actions but also beha ...Read More >
Motihari (Bihar), April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University at Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar on Saturday, urging students to use technology responsibly for nation-building. He said that convocation marks not the end of education but the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning, a statement said. The Vice-President said that in a rapidly changing world driven by technology, fields such as Artifici ...Read More >
Motihari, Apr 4 (PTI) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday said in an era marked by conflict, division, and intolerance, Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers a powerful way forward for humanity. Addressing the third convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in East Champaran district, Radhakrishnan asserted that fields such as AI and data science are opening new avenues for growth and innovation, as he urged the youth to embrace these advancements with curiosity and r ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Kushinagar International Buddhist Conclave 2026 ended with indications of major investment interest in tourism and allied sectors, officials said on Friday.Held from Mar 31 to Apr 2 at the Mahaparinirvana site associated with Gautam Buddha, the three-day event brought together over 2,300 delegates, including more than 300 foreign guests from Thailand, Japan, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal.Officials said discussions during the conclave pointed to an investment potential of around Rs3,000 ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Kushinagar International Buddhist Conclave 2026 ended with indications of major investment interest in tourism and allied sectors, officials said on Friday.Held from Mar 31 to Apr 2 at the Mahaparinirvana site associated with Gautam Buddha, the three-day event brought together over 2,300 delegates, including more than 300 foreign guests from Thailand, Japan, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal.Officials said discussions during the conclave pointed to an investment potential of around Rs3,000 ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar), Mar 31 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said the ancient Nalanda university had established itself as a great centre of knowledge for about eight centuries, and its fall was a very big loss not only for India but for the entire world. "Its revival is a symbo ...Read More >
Thimphu [Bhutan], November 11 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya said that the Global Peace Prayer Festival is an unprecedented event in the past from the past history of Bhutan. Arya, while speaking to ANI, said that it is an honour for India to participate in this peace festival. "There are two aspects to the significance of the visit. One is the it's a very, very special time at which the visit is taking place. There is something called Global Peace Prayer Festival, which Bhu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha enshrined at the National Museum here will be displayed in Bhutan as part of an exposition from November 8-18, signifying the cultural bonds between the two countries, officials said on Friday. The exposition is part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) in Thimphu, a major event praying for world peace and the healing of humanity. It coincides with the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the fourth King of Bhu ...Read More >
Yogi Adityanath alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru insulted Rajendra Prasad by preventing him from attending the Somnath temple inauguration. Adityanath also criticized Congress for disrespecting Indian stalwarts and heritage. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to building the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday charged Congress' Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru with having "insulted" Rajendra Prasad, the country's first President, by asking him not to atte ...Read More >
MS Dhoni-backed Finbud Financial Services, a phygital lending enabler, on Friday said it has fixed a price band of ₹140-142 per share for the ₹71.6 crore initial share sale. The initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on November 6 and close on November 10. Bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on November 4, Finbud Financial Services said in a statement. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 50.48 lakh equity shares, aggregating to ₹71.68 crore at the upper end ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to Delhi today after concluding his three-day visit to the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia. He was leading the delegation to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha to India following their exposition in Elista, the capital city of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia. The LG posted on X: "Holy relics of Lord Buddha are back home after week-long exposition at Kalmykia, Russia. The exposition underscored our commitment to foster mutual understandin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The holy relics of Lord Buddha have returned to India following a "historic and spiritually significant" week-long exposition held in the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia. The Indian delegation, led by Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, departed from Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, on Sunday. The exposition, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum, and the Indira Gandhi Nati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. Also Read | Diwali 2025 Wishes: Yogi Adityanath Extends Diwali Greetings to Citizens, Describes Festival As 'Sacred Symbol of Eternal Victory of Truth, Eternal Righteousness, and Po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. "We have come back with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Kalmykia... India-Russia friendship has been great for a long time and is completing 80 years in the coming times... Duri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: The Indian delegation led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha departed Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today with the holy relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, recognized as a National Treasure of India, were brought to Kalmykia for a week-long exposition from 11th-18th October 2025. The exposition aimed to strengthen people-to-people ties and celebrate shared Buddhist heritage was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Int ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, concluded his visit to Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, today, as he departed for New Delhi with the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, revered as a National Treasure of India, were on a week-long exposition in Kalmykia from October 11 to 18, 2025. The exposition, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum, and the Indira ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advised caution against 'sanatanis' and the RSS. He stated they historically opposed B R Ambedkar and his Constitution. Siddaramaiah highlighted an incident where a shoe was thrown at the Chief Justice of India as evidence of 'sanatani' and orthodox elements. He emphasized Ambedkar's role in social transformation and the importance of following his ideals. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the company of 'sanatanis' and ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today and discussed various issues related to cultural, spiritual ties, an official press release informed here. It said the LG thanked His Excellency for facilitating the grand visit of holy relics of Lord Buddha. "The holy relics visit to this land is also testimony of the long-standing relations that India and Russia have had over the decades. India and Rus ...Read More >
Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath will hit the poll track of Bihar by addressing a rally in Danapur and Saharsa assembly seats on Thursday. Polling is scheduled to be held in the state on Nov 6 and 11.Yogi will fly to Patna and then reach Khagol Road, the rally venue of the Danapur assembly seat, at around 11.45 am to campaign for party candidate Ram Kripal Yadav. Yogi is then scheduled to fly to Saharsa to address a rally in favour of party candidate Alok Ranjan at around 1.50 pm. The CM will be back ...Read More >
Elista [Russia], October 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India and enshrined at the Central Temple, Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, also known as "the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni" at Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, a release said. The Lieutenant Governor is leading the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition in Elista. Also Read | Earthquake in Pakis ...Read More >
Srinagar, October 18: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met His Excellency Mr. Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today and discussed various issues related to cultural, spiritual ties.The Lieutenant Governor thanks His Excellency for facilitating the grand visit of holy relics of Lord Buddha. "The holy relics visit to this land is also testimony of the long-standing relations that India and Russia have had over the decades. India and Russia will complete 80 y ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party star campaigner Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, entered Bihar election battlefield, addressing rallies in support of BJP Ramkripal Yadav (Danapur) and NDA Shyam Rajak (Phulwari Sharif). Launching a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, he accused them of derailing Bihar growth by fueling divisive development versus burqa politics. Those who once pushed Bihar into Jungle Raj are again trying ...Read More >
IMAGE: Dr B R Ambedkar gives Dhamma Deeksha to lakhs of his followers in Nagpur, October 14, 1956. Photograph: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons October 14, 1956 marks one of the largest religious conversions in history sans any bloodshed. Dr B R Ambedkar, born a Hindu 'untouchable', converted to Buddhism along with five lakh of his followers, mostly from the Dalit community, in Nagpur on this historic day. Dr Ambedkar, on the Deekshabhoomi ground in Nagpur clad in a white silk dhoti, kurta, an ...Read More >
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